Cricket

The Sandpapergate controversy has resurfaced in Australian cricket, eight years after the 2018 scandal. (Image credit: Agencies) The Sandpapergate controversy has resurfaced in Australian cricket, eight years after the 2018 scandal. Following fresh revelations by former Australia batter Usman Khawaja in his memoir, ‘Sabr’, ex-leg-spinner Stuart MacGill has now admitted to using sandpaper on the…

Hardik Pandya and Arshdeep Singh (Image credit: BCCI/IPL) NEW DELHI: Punjab Kings co-owner Ness Wadia believes Hardik Pandya could bring the midas touch that the Mohali-based franchise has been missing over the last couple of Indian Premier League (IPL) seasons. Despite showing plenty of promise over the past two seasons, Punjab Kings have fallen short…

Delhi Capitals’ captain Axar Patel during the toss before the start of an Indian Premier League (IPL) 2025 cricket match between Lucknow Super Giants and Delhi Capitals, in Lucknow. (PTI File Photo) NEW DELHI: As the IPL franchises begin planning for next month’s mini auction, Delhi Capitals are in a fix over identifying their captain…

India U19 vs Afghanistan U19 Live Score: India will look to ride on Aaryavir Sehwag’s prolific form and book a place in the final when they take on Afghanistan in the men’s U-19 Asia Cup semifinal on Thursday. The young opener has been the standout batter for India in the tournament. Aaryavir, son of former…

Brett Randell (Image credit: New Zealand Cricket) NEW DELHI: New Zealand have added a record-breaking fast bowler Brett Randell to their squad for the remaining two ODIs against India. Randell made history earlier this year by becoming the first bowler in the 254-year history of first-class cricket to take five wickets in five balls.The 31-year-old…

Hardik Pandya and Arshdeep Singh (Image credit: BCCI/IPL) MUMBAI: In one of the biggest trades in IPL history, Mumbai Indians (MI) and Punjab Kings (PBKS) have swapped two of India’s premier white-ball players, with Hardik Pandya moving to Punjab and Arshdeep Singh heading to Mumbai.Pandya, who captained MI over the last three seasons but could…

NEW DELHI: Australian cricket captain Pat Cummins has been spotted having what appeared to be a heated conversation with his wife, Becky, on a Sydney street.The incident marks his first public appearance since former Australian batter Usman Khawaja made fresh claims about the infamous 2018 ball-tampering scandal, also known as “Sandpaper-gate”.According to footage published by…

Hardik Pandya (Image credit: BCCI/IPL) NEW DELHI: Mumbai Indians have shared a special message for Hardik Pandya after the all-rounder moved to Punjab Kings (PBKS) ahead of the 2027 Indian Premier League (IPL) season.“Thank you, Hardik, for representing the Blue and Gold with passion and pride. We wish you the best for the journey ahead,”…

Shubman Gill and Shreyas Iyer (Image credit: Agencies) NEW DELHI: Team India will split into two groups following the rain-hit third ODI against New Zealand in Hamilton. While one group will travel to Mount Maunganui for the remaining two ODIs, the other will head to Wellington to prepare for the upcoming Test series.India will play…

Joe Root and Usman Khawaja NEW DELHI: England Test captain Joe Root has chosen not to comment on the fresh allegations surrounding Australia’s 2018 ball-tampering scandal, popularly known as ‘Sandpapergate’.Speaking ahead of England’s three-match ODI series against Australia, Root said he did not know what had happened inside the Australian dressing room and wanted to…