South Africa vs Australia: Debutant Janneman Malan 1st batsman to get out on first ball of ODI debut

South Africa vs Australia, 1st ODI: Janneman Malan’s stay at the crease lasted just a single ball as he was sent back to the pavilion by a vicious yorker from Mitchell Starc. Janneman Malan awaits the DRS decision after being given out by the on-field umpire (Getty Images) HIGHLIGHTS Janneman Malan was removed by Mitchell … Read more

India vs New Zealand 1st Test: Time for India to step up and play like No.1 Test team in Christchurch

When No.1 ranked Test side India was put against New Zealand at Basin Reserve in Wellington, the visiting side was humbled by 10 wickets after Kiwi pacers Trent Boult and Tim Southee ran through the Indian batting line-up. The defeat also put an end to India’s seven-match winning streak. However, the defeat could be played … Read more

India vs New Zealand: Ajinkya Rahane defends Cheteshwar Pujara’s approach in 1st Test

Ajinkya Rahane wants to take on the New Zealand pace battery with more intent in the second Test and his foolproof strategy includes countering the awkward angles which became a nightmare for Indian batsmen during the first Test at the Basin Reserve. Rahane, who top-scored with 46 in the first innings of the opening Test, … Read more

And it’s a superman from India: When Sachin Tendulkar smashed ODI cricket history’s 1st double ton

February 24, 2010 was not just any other day in Indian cricket and for its million fans. It was the day when Sachin Tendulkar — considered as the ‘God of cricket’ by many in our country — became the first male cricketer to score a double-hundred in One-Day Internationals (ODIs). On this day 10 years … Read more

Prime Minister Narendra Modi inaugurates 1st edition of Khelo India University Games

As many as 3400 athletes from 159 universities across the country will vie for top honours across 17 disciplines, including rugby which is among the six-team events. (IANS Photo) HIGHLIGHTS 1st edition of the Khelo India University Games was launched on Saturday PM Modi declared the games open through a video conference Dutee Chand will … Read more

Bheeshma 1st Day Collections

Bheeshma 1st Day Collections Bheeshma Collections:  Bheeshma is a romantic and comedy movie in which Nithiin and Rashmika Mandanna are playing the lead roles. The movie Bheeshma was released yesterday in 21st February 2020 and received positive response by the movie lovers and critics on its opening day. The film Bheeshma  has taken a decent start at the USA … Read more

Ajinkya Rahane involved in 1st run out, Virat Kohli’s India all-out for worst 1st innings total in 2 years

India vs New Zealand: Ajinkya Rahane top-scored with 46 runs in India’s 165 in Wellington but couldn’t prevent getting involved in the run-out of Rishabh Pant, marking the 1st such instance of his Test career. Ajinkya Rahane looks back after being dismissed for 46 by New Zealand’s Tim Southee (AP) HIGHLIGHTS On Saturday, Ajinkya Rahane … Read more

Sandpaper for sale: Steve Smith gets booed in his 1st match in South Africa since 2018 scandal

South Africa vs Australia 1st T20I: While Australia romped to an 107-run win over the hosts on Friday, star batsman Steve Smith had to face the wrath of the crowd when he tried to collect 4 runs off a Dale Steyn ‘dead-ball’. Steve Smith was reminded about his 2018 ordeal on his 1st match in … Read more

1st T20I: Ashton Agar hat-trick sinks South Africa to their lowest T20I total as Australia go 1-0 up

Ashton Agar took a hat trick and Australia thumped South Africa by 107 runs in the first Twenty20 on Friday, showing absolutely no signs of hesitancy in their first game back in the country following the embarrassing ball-tampering scandal of 2018. Agar nearly had a second hat trick when he took two in two balls … Read more

India vs New Zealand: Ross Taylor 1st cricketer to play 100 international matches in all 3 formats

New Zealand batsman Ross Taylor founded a unique club on Friday in Wellington when he took the field for the 1st Test vs India. The ongoing match at Basin Reserve happens to be the 100th Test match for the Kiwi veteran and he is now the only cricketer ever to play 100 matches in each … Read more

India vs New Zealand 1st Test Dream 11 Prediction, Captain and Vice Captain

India vs New Zealand 1st Test Dream 11 Prediction: For New Zealand, it is time to pick up pieces after their 0-3 drubbing in Australia while the current Indian team would love to reassert that they are the best when it comes to winning in adverse conditions. Here is the Dream 11 prediction for the … Read more

Virat Kohli among the best if not the best in all formats: Kane Williamson ahead of 1st Test vs India

Kane Williamson

New Zealand skipper Kane Williamson on Thursday said his team will rely on its tried and tested patient approach to tackle the Indian pace battery of Jasprit Bumrah, Mohammed Shami and Ishant Sharma in the Test series starting here on Friday. Williamson said it will be “a lot different” to facing Australian speedsters in their … Read more

Skipper Kane Williamson wants to check pitch for his side for Test vs India

Kane Williamson

Skipper Kane Williamson has wanted to check his last look at pitch for naming his side for Test vs India Kyle Jamieson may join spearheads Trent Boult and Tim Southee in a three-pronged pace attack but Kane Williamson said it would not be easy to fill Neil Wagner’s shoes. We just want to have another … Read more

Guys have come up and taken photos with me: Smith on touring South Africa for 1st time after his ban’s removal

Australia batsman Steve Smith says his reception in South Africa has been lovely on his first tour since the infamous Sandpapergate’ scandal, but expects that to change when he steps onto The Wanderers on Friday. Australia take on hosts South Africa in the first match of a three-game Twenty20 International series at a ground nicknamed … Read more

FC Goa create history, become 1st Indian club to book AFC Champions League ticket

FC Goa scripted history by becoming the first-ever Indian club to secure a spot in the AFC Champions League group stage following a 5-0 win against Jamshedpur FC in their final Hero Indian Super League group stage clash at the JRD Sports Complex here on Wednesday. Ferran Corominas (11′), Hugo Boumous (70′, 90′), Jackichand Singh … Read more