Australia completes T20 World Cup conquest

In October this year, mid-way through the second leg of the Indian Premier League, Aaron Finch was recovering from a knee surgery, while his opening partner in the Australian team, David Warner, was reduced to waving the flag from the stands after being benched by the Sunrisers Hyderabad (SRH). Meanwhile, Australia had left Bangladesh on … Read more

Tour diary: A taste of opulence, a test of patience

Dubai is a city of refined desire. While it offers everything from bustling bars and swanky supper joints, it is equally good at building sky-piercing super-scrapers — the Burj Khalifa, officially the world’s tallest building, being the crown jewel. As awe-inspiring as this tapered stainless steel and glass structure is, it is almost impossible to … Read more

IND vs SL, 2nd Test, Bengaluru: Playing XI

IND v SL PLAYING XI India:  Mayank Agarwal, Rohit Sharma (c), Hanuma Vihari, Virat Kohli, Rishabh Pant(w), Shreyas Iyer, Ravindra Jadeja, Ravichandran Ashwin, Axar Patel, Mohammad Shami, Jasprit Bumrah Sri Lanka : Dimuth Karunaratne (c), Lahiru Thirimanne, Kusal Mendis, Angelo Mathews, Dhananjaya de Silva, Charith Asalanka, Niroshan Dickwella(w), Suranga Lakmal, Lasith Embuldeniya, Vishwa Fernando, Praveen … Read more

T20 World Cup 2022: Rishabh Pant confident of India’s success in Australia excited for India vs Pakistan clash

It’s been nearly a decade since the Indian cricket team won an ICC event. And as the team gears up for the T20 World Cup, to be played in Australia in October-November this year, Rishabh Pant admits that even though there is ‘slight’ nervousness, the side will give its 100 per cent to achieve success. … Read more

T20 World Cup, 34 days to go, Top moments: Ajantha Mendis’ 6/8 vs Zimbabwe

The T20 World Cup 2022 begins in Australia in 34 days.  Sportstar will present one iconic moment/match from T20WC history each day, leading up to October 16, 2022.  September 18 – Ajantha Mendis’ 6/8 vs Zimbabwe (Best bowling figures in an innings in T20 World Cup) Man-of-the-Match Ajantha Mendis picked up a ‘never-before’ six wickets in … Read more