NEW DELHI: Ricky Ponting, the legendary Australian cricketer, earned the nickname ‘Punter‘ early in his cricketing career.The origin of the nickname is tied to Ponting’s love for betting on horse races and greyhounds, a common pastime in Australia.In Australian slang, a “punter” is someone who places bets, especially on horse races, which made it a…
India’s 2023-25 World Test Championship (WTC) cycle will culminate with the five-Test Border Gavaskar Trophy in Australia, and it seems the hosts are already preparing for one of India’s young batsmen, Yashasvi Jaiswal, who they think is a future super star. In a video posted on social media by Star Sports Tamil, some of the…
NEW DELHI: Star Australian pacer Mitchell Starc has recently discussed his competitive relationship with Virat Kohli, the Indian batting sensation. Starc expressed his deep enjoyment of the “good battles” he has had with Kohli on the cricket field.The highly anticipated Border-Gavaskar Trophy, which will feature the two cricketing giants, India and Australia, is set to…
Veteran Indian off-spinner Ravichandran Ashwin has praised the adoption of the Decision Review System (DRS) in domestic cricket, citing its role in helping batters refine their techniques. The system is in use in the ongoing Duleep Trophy matches in Bengaluru and Anantapur, marking the first deployment of DRS in domestic competitions.Ashwin pointed to the dismissal…
NEW DELHI: The duels between Sachin Tendulkar, one of the greatest batsmen in the world, and Shane Warne, one of the best spinners in the world, are iconic moments in cricket history. The rivalry between Tendulkar and Warne reached its peak in 1998, particularly during India’s home series against Australia. These encounters are legendary, showcasing…
नई दिल्ली. भारतीय क्रिकेट टीम का परंपरागत प्रतिद्वंद्वी भले ही पाकिस्तान को कहा जाता हो लेकिन समय के साथ चीजें बदलने लगी हैं. अब भारत-पाकिस्तान के मुकाबले में वह बात नहीं रहती, जो भारत-ऑस्ट्रेलिया में रहती है. इसकी वजह कई हैं. लेकिन सबसे बड़ी बात बराबरी के मुकाबले की है. भारत और ऑस्ट्रेलिया के मैच…
नई दिल्ली. बॉर्डर गावस्कर ट्रॉफी (Border Gavaskar Trophy) की शुरुआत 22 नवंबर से होगी. इसके लिए फिलहाल स्क्वॉड की घोषणा नहीं हुई है. भारत के पूर्व क्रिकेटर दिनेश कार्तिक (Dinesh Karthik) को उम्मीद है कि शुभमन गिल और सरफराज खान को इसके लिए टीम में जरूर मौका मिलेगा. दिनेश का कहना है कि शुभमन गिल…
