Mohammed Siraj's self-belief and never-say-die attitude are his real strengths, said batting legend Sunil Gavaskar after the pacer set up Royal Challengers Bengaluru's four-wicket win over Gujarat Titans in the Indian Premier League match in Bengaluru on Saturday.
Head coach Justin Langer was in awe of Steve Smith while watching him play during Australia's first practice session in London ahead of the World Cup, so much so that "it was like watching Sachin bat".
Rajneesh Gupta previews Game 49 in IPL 12: Royal Challengers Bangalore vs Rajasthan Royals.
Ravindra Jadeja known for his quick and sharp fielding tactics has earned praise from several former players and respect from the current stars and Steve Smith is no different.
In Danny Boyle's biopic, reports Aseem Chhabra from the Telluride Film Festival, 'we are left with Jobs -- the man, a genius as well as (what Steve Wozniak calls him in the film), an asshole!'
'He started the campaign really well in the IPL and he needs some support. He's not going to score runs on every occasion.'
Reader Salil Soni sent us a picture of Steve Waugh from Delhi.
Smith and Green played vigilantly and stitched up a massive partnership to see off a comfortable victory in the three-match ODI series.
Almost half of the Australian team currently playing in the T20 International series in India will return home after the third match in Guwahati.
Usman Khawaja will return to training on Tuesday after being cleared to play the second Test
Joe Root became England's most successful batter after he became the first batter from his nation to go past the 19,000-run mark
In the IPL 2024 auction, some notable players went unsold, facing unexpected outcomes despite their credentials.
'Cricket as a pathway in the US was not something people thought about 10 years ago, even like five years ago.' 'But now that there is a pathway you can see.'
Smith has been in a bio-bubble since August when they toured England before moving to the protected environment of the IPL in September.
'India not the strongest bowling unit without Ishant Sharma'
Mitchell Marsh won the prestigious Allan Border Medal at the 2024 Australian Cricket Awards
Pat Cummins confirmed Australia's new-look batting line-up on Tuesday with Steve Smith to open and Cameron Green at number four in the team to face West Indies in the first Test at Adelaide Oval from Wednesday.
Hailing Virat Kohli as the "comeback king," former Indian opener Aakash Chopra said with his 'Player of the Tournament' performance in the ICC Cricket World Cup last year, Kohli "reinvented the wheel".
Cinematographer Aseem Bajaj of Son Of Sardar fame was quite overwhelmed by the experience.
Kane Williamson hit an unbeaten century as New Zealand beat South Africa by seven wickets on the fourth day of the second Test
'It's going to have take something pretty serious to have me miss a game.'
Former Australia captain Steve Smith scored 20 off 16 balls on his return to the Indian Premier League but failed to inspire Rajasthan Royals to victory over Kings XI Punjab on Monday.
Steve Smith, who has also captained Australia, said Dhoni at higher than number eight could benefit CSK.
The film launches Fahadh Faasil's younger brother, Farhan Faasil.
Shamar Joseph took 7 wickets to lead the Windies to a big win
Bannon also denied that he was fired from the key position.
Steve Waugh's wife underwent emergency brain surgery to remove a blood clot.
Pakistan look to be positive against strong Australia team
The 37-year-old spat blood and was feeling his jaw before leaving the ground.
Australia won't be too disappointed after losing to India as they have time to dissect this loss, fine tune their process, tinker with batting orders and bowling options and manoeuvre things around before the semi-finals come around, writes Steve Waugh.
Shamar's heroics and the Windies win saw congratulations pouring in from every quarter. And it also left Windies legends Brian Lara and Carl Hooper, both who are now broadcasters, in tears as videos circulated on X.
India captain Uday Saharan, bowler Saumy Pandey and all-rounder Musheer Khan have been named in the ICC Under 19 World Cup Player of the Tournament as the International Cricket Council (ICC) announced shortlist on Friday.
Australia make solid start to Boxing Day Test in rainy Melbourne
Yashasvi Jaiswal has smashed 655 runs in four Tests against England with two fifties and as many centuries.
Yashasvi Jaiswal's Test career is just nine games old but the great Brian Lara feels if there is anyone who can get close to his lofty feats, including the record 400 not out, it is the 22-year-old southpaw from India.
"Apple has lost a visionary and creative genius, and the world has lost an amazing human being."
'Baggy Green worship made me want to puke'
Pat Cummins may be undecided about his future as Australia's One-Day International captain after the World Cup but few of his compatriots will be urging him to stand down after his efforts in India.
The selectors have decided to rest David Warner for the five-match T20 series in India following Australia's ODI World Cup triumph.
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