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Rohit Sharma broke a long-standing record, surpassing Pakistan’s Shahid Afridi to become the batter with the most sixes in ODI cricket. (AFP Photo) NEW DELHI: Indian skipper Rohit Sharma is on the verge of achieving a monumental milestone in international cricket. Ahead of the second ODI against South Africa in Raipur on Wednesday, Rohit stands…

NEW DELHI: With both teams taking key positives from the series opener in Ranchi, the second ODI between India and South Africa promises another high-octane contest. The three-match ODI series now moves to the Shaheed Veer Narayan Singh International Stadium in Raipur, where the hosts will look to seal the series on Wednesday.Go Beyond The…

Descrease article font size Increase article font size Cal Foote has signed an American Hockey League contract with the Chicago Wolves, making him the fourth of five players acquitted of sexual assault in the high-profile trial of members of Canada’s 2018 world junior hockey team to continue his career. The team announced the deal with…

India enter the Raipur clash with a 1-0 lead after a thrilling 17-run victory in Ranchi. (PTI Photo) NEW DELHI: Raipur’s Shaheed Veer Narayan Singh International Stadium is buzzing with excitement as fans gear up to witness another masterclass from Virat Kohli and Rohit Sharma. Ahead of the second ODI on Wednesday, the star duo…

Harshit Rana during the first ODI cricket match of a series between India and South Africa, at JSCA International Stadium Complex, in Ranchi, Jharkhand. (PTI Photo) NEW DELHI: Harshit Rana, who has entered the India setup across formats during Gautam Gambhir’s tenure as head coach, said he is not affected by claims that he is…

Former England cricketer Robin Smith has passed away at the age of 62 (Image credit: Hampshire Cricket) NEW DELHI: Former England cricketer Robin Smith has passed away at the age of 62, Hampshire announced on Tuesday. Smith, who was born in South Africa and represented England in 62 Tests between 1988 and 1996, died unexpectedly…

Temba Bavuma and Rohit Sharma (Image credit: Agencies) NEW DELHI: South Africa captain Temba Bavuma believes that while playing against Virat Kohli and Rohit Sharma is not a new experience, their presence undeniably strengthens the Indian lineup. The experienced duo played key roles in India’s 17-run win in the opening ODI of the three-match series,…

NEW DELHI: South Africa captain Temba Bavuma played down any need to explain head coach Shukri Conrad’s “grovel” comment from the second Test, saying it was not a distraction for South Africa.After the fourth day’s play of the second Test between India and South Africa in Guwahati, South Africa’s head coach Shukri Conrad had said…

Pakistan’s T20 captain Salman Ali Agha has emerged as the lone contracted player not given clearance to participate in overseas franchise leagues during the crucial December–January window — raising questions about both his form and his future in Pakistan’s shortest-format plans.Go Beyond The Boundary with our YouTube channel. SUBSCRIBE NOW!The Pakistan Cricket Board (PCB) has…

New Zealand’s Kane Williamson (John Davidson/Photosport via AP) New Zealand finished at 231-9 on a rain-shortened opening day of the first Test against West Indies in Christchurch on Tuesday, with Justin Greaves sparking a middle-order collapse after dismissing Kane Williamson for 52 runs.The hosts suffered a dramatic collapse from 94-1 to 148-6 on a bowler-friendly…