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…
NEW DELHI: Travis Head‘s dynamic performances against India have become a defining feature of his career. Whether in the ODI World Cup or the T20 World Cup, Head has consistently delivered explosive batting that has put Indian bowlers under severe pressure.During the 2023 ODI World Cup, Head played a pivotal role in Australia’s title-winning campaign.In…
NEW DELHI: Australia’s veteran spinner Nathan Lyon has identified the three Indian batsmen he believes will pose the greatest threat in the upcoming Border Gavaskar Trophy series. The series will kick off with the first Test in Perth on November 22, followed by the second Test in Adelaide from December 6, the third Test in…
NEW DELHI: Former Pakistani fast bowler Shoaib Akhtar has heaped praise on Rohit Sharma‘s awe-inspiring batting following India’s victory over Australia in the ‘Super 8s’ match of the T20 World Cup 2024 on Monday.sIn a video posted on his ‘X’ handle, Akhtar highlighted the transformation in India’s mindset from disappointment to determination after their defeat…
NEW DELHI: When Rohit Sharma gets going, everything takes a backseat. And the way Indian captain chose to respond to his critics, it shows his intent and dominance to deliver in crucial moments for his team.Rohit came out all guns blazing in the T20 World Cup Super 8 match against Australia in St Lucia on…
NEW DELHI: Despite enduring a failure with the bat in India’s T20 World Cup Super Eight match against Bangladesh, Suryakumar Yadav found himself in a memorable moment off the field. After playing a pivotal role with a catch that dismissed Litton Das, Surya was bestowed the Best Fielder of the Match award by legendary cricketer…
