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[ad_1] NEW DELHI: On this day, February 7, in 1999, India’s spin legend Anil Kumble became only the second bowler and the first Indian to claim all 10 wickets in an innings of a Test match. Kumble achieved this ‘unthinkable feat’ in the Delhi Test at the Feroz Shah Kotla …

[ad_1] Jasprit Bumrah is still recuperating from a prolonged back injury and is not part of the Indian squad for the first two Tests vs Australia. But over the years, Bumrah has, of course, experienced a phenomenal rise — from a rookie bowler to becoming the leader of India’s pace …

[ad_1] After a whole host of limited-overs series, Team India and its fans are gearing up for a mouthwatering Test series. Next up for India will be the touring Aussies. India and Australia are scheduled to play four Tests, starting from February 9. This will be overall the 16th edition …

[ad_1] It was ironic that when Hyderabad cricket was going through one of its dark phases, the very best of the lot gathered to celebrate only their second Ranji Trophy title win way back in 1987-88.But as the protagonist put it, it is during dark times that one needs to …

[ad_1] MUMBAI: The Mumbai Indians on Sunday announced that former India women’s pace bowling great Jhulan Goswami will take on the dual role of the team mentor and bowling coach in their new franchise in the upcoming Women’s Premier League (WPL). Former England women’s team captain Charlotte Edwards will be …

[ad_1] NAGPUR: The Indian team is focussing on fielding, especially slip catching, ahead of the opening Test against Australia beginning here on February 9, head coach Rahul Dravid said on Sunday.The performance of India’s slip fielders has been an area of concern in the past and Dravid said the team …

[ad_1] CAPE TOWN: The Women’s Premier League (WPL) auction is just around the corner but India are firmly focussed on their T20 World Cup opener against Pakistan as they aim to emulate the U19 girls’ title-winning feat, insisted skipper Harmanpreet Kaur.The WPL action is slated to be held on February …

[ad_1] NEW DELHI: Recovering from an achilles injury, Australia pacer Josh Hazlewood is set to miss the opening Test against India in Nagpur and also remains a doubtful starter for the second game in Delhi.The 32-year-old had sustained the injury on his left leg after bowling in the rain-affected Sydney …

[ad_1] BENGALURU: When Australia tour India, the build-up is massive with the anticipation of another historic Test series. The last few tours have shown that the hype is for real. Former Aussie captains have referred to India as the ‘Final Frontier’. The latest episode for the Border Gavaskar Trophy (BGT) …

[ad_1] NEW DELHI: Australia’s decision to bring in an unheralded off-spinner whose action resembles that of Ravichandran Ashwin for their training sessions in Alur has caused a buzz. Their practice sessions a week away from the first Test of the Border-Gavaskar Trophy takes one back to Sachin Tendulkar’s now-legendary sessions …