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The enduring pull of Boxing Day sport Boxing Day, the day after Christmas, has become synonymous with sport. From the roar of the crowd at the Melbourne Cricket Ground to packed Premier League grounds across England, 26 December is a fixed date in the calendar for fans and players alike. What began as a public … Read more
Indian coach applauds Vaishnavi Sharma after impressive debut series The Indian coach has heaped praise on newcomer Vaishnavi Sharma following her performances in her debut series with the senior national set-up. The coach highlighted not just her on-field contributions but also her attitude, adaptability and the way she handled the step up to international cricket. … Read more
The Gujarat Giants squad for WPL 2026 has sparked a lively debate. Aakash Chopra has flagged a clear concern about the team’s composition — he says they lack enough Indian batters. At the same time, other voices around the game point to the Giants’ overseas firepower and a strong bowling unit, calling the team well … Read more
Lucknow Super Giants bulk up the attack The Lucknow Super Giants have clearly prioritised their bowling unit in the latest build-up to the season. The arrivals of Wanindu Hasaranga and Mohammed Shami give the side both variety and bite — a wrist-spinner who can take turns and control the middle overs, and a seasoned fast … Read more
Stuttering Start for Sri Lanka in Five-Match Series Sri Lanka have had a difficult opening to the five-match series, posting modest totals of 121 and 128 when batting first in the first two games. Those low scores have put immediate pressure on the bowlers and left the batting unit searching for answers as the series … Read more
Why Snicko is suddenly in the spotlight During the current Ashes, a number of players and commentators have questioned edges being called — or not called — when the ball clips the bat. Much of that debate has centred on Snicko, the audio-visual tool used to help adjudicate faint contacts. When big decisions hinge on … Read more
BCCI plugs funding shortfall with Adidas then Apollo Tyres The Board of Control for Cricket in India (BCCI) has moved to cover a recent budget deficit by securing a separate sponsorship agreement with Adidas, and subsequently signing on Apollo Tyres as another commercial partner. These deals come at a busy time for cricket sponsorships and … Read more
Match at a glance The fourth Test of the 2023–24 Ashes series takes place at the Melbourne Cricket Ground (MCG) from Friday, December 26. Australia and England meet in the traditional Boxing Day Test, with five days of red-ball action scheduled through to December 30. Expect intense rivalry, big crowds and full Test-match routines across … Read more
Bengal Pull Off Stunning 383-Run Chase to Down Vidarbha Bengal produced one of the great run-chases in domestic one-day history, successfully chasing a target of 383 to beat Vidarbha by three wickets in a high-octane Vijay Hazare Trophy contest. The win ranks as the joint third-highest successful chase in the tournament’s history and provided a … Read more
Robin Minz once again underlined why he is feared by bowlers in the shorter formats, producing a blistering 14-ball 31 not out in the SMAT final against Haryana in Pune. The cameo was a concentrated burst of power and intent — the kind of performance that lifts a final and keeps scoreboards ticking fast. A … Read more