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Jhulan Goswami is the highest wicket-taker in ODIs among women.© AFP Legendary India pacer Jhulan Goswami brought down the curtain on a glorious international career on Saturday at the iconic Lord’s as India beat England in the third ODI to sweep the series 3-0. Goswami, bowling her final over in international cricket, castled England’s Kate … Read More “Jhulan Goswami Retires: End Of An Era In Indian Cricket” »
A fairy-tale ending befitting her glorious career marked Jhulan Goswami’s last waltz as India Women beat England by 16 runs in the third and final ODI to record their first clean sweep in this country. That the feat was achieved at the Mecca of Cricket — Lord’s — made it doubly satisfying. Sent into bat, … Read More “Dream Farewell: India Whitewash England In Jhulan Goswami’s Last Waltz” »
Charlie Dean was heartbroken as she was walked away in tears.© Twitter India women defeated England in the third ODI to complete the 3-0 series sweep. Even with England nine wickets down, Charlie Dean almost took the hosts on the brink of victory. But, Deepti Sharma ran her out at the non-striker’s end as she … Read More “Deepti Sharma Runs Out Charlie Dean At Non-Striker’s End As India Sweep Series. Watch” »
West Zone closed in on a memorable come-from-behind victory as they took out the South Zone top and middle-order after setting them an improbable victory target of 529 in the Duleep Trophy final here on Saturday. Reeling at 156 for six at stumps on the fourth and penultimate day, South Zone were staring at a … Read More “Duleep Trophy Final: West Zone Close In On Win As South Zone Crumble To 156/6” »
As the legendary Roger Federer stepped onto the court at the O2 Arena in London to play his final professional tennis match, there was an outpouring of emotions across the world. Even in countries like India, where the match began late in the night, several fans stayed up to watch the historic match as Federer … Read More “Carlos Alcaraz Live Tweeting Through Roger Federer’s Last Match Is Basically All Of Us” »
Captain Sunil Chetri was not happy with the Indian football team’s performance in the 1-1 draw against Singapore in the Hung Thinh friendly tournament Ho Chi Minh City on Saturday, saying his side will need to go back to the drawing board for the next game against Vietnam. India were the dominant side with more … Read More ““Few Things We Need To Work On”: Sunil Chhetri Not Pleased As India Draw With Singapore” »
The Blue Tigers’ first match since the AFC Asian Cup Qualifiers in June yielded no result as India and Singapore remained locked in a 1-1 draw in the Hung Thinh Friendly Football Tournament at the Thong Nhat Stadium in Ho Chi Minh City, Vietnam, on Saturday. India, who rested experienced central defender Sandesh Jhingan, went … Read More “India Play Out 1-1 Draw Against Singapore In Vietnam” »
MS Dhoni took a gamble and turned to Joginder Sharma to bowl the final over.© Twitter Saturday, September 24, marked 15 years of India’s triumph over Pakistan in the 2007 inaugural World T20 final at the Wanderers in Johannesburg. This was India’s first world title in 24 years and a moment etched in the minds … Read More “MS Dhoni Told Me Not To Take Pressure, It Was On Him If We Lose: Joginder Sharma” »
As Roger Federer bid farewell to the game of tennis, there was an outpour of emotion from across the globe for one of the greatest of the game. One of those most distraught at his retirement was his long-time rival and teammate in his final professional match, Rafael Nadal, who was seen sitting next to … Read More “Stuart Broad Trolls James Anderson On Retirement With Viral Pic From Roger Federer’s Farewell Match” »
Mohammad Rizwan and Babar Azam have been under pressure due to their strike rates.© AFP Babar Azam and Mohammad Rizwan batted like rockstars against England on Thursday in the second T20I in Karachi. Pakistan skipper Azam hammered 110 not out for his second T20I hundred while Rizwan scored an undefeated 88 as the pair completed … Read More ““If You Think Babar, Rizwan Have Been The Problem…”: England’s Great Reacts Post Duo’s Record Stand” »
