Tag: Cricketer
Kohli Sweeps ICC Awards
After a prolific run with the willow last year, India skipper Virat Kohli on Thursday swept the International Cricket Council (ICC) annual awards as the 29-year won the prestigious Sir Garfield Sobers Trophy for being the World Cricketer of the Year 2017.....
Australia's Smith, Warner, Bancroft Suspended From Johannesburg Test
In wake of the ball-tampering controversy, Australian cricketers Steve Smith, David Warner and Cameron Bancroft have been suspended from the fourth Test against South Africa in Johannesburg, Cricket Australia (CA) announced on Tuesday.....
PM-elect Imran Khan Thanks Nation As PTI Moves Closer To Forming Government
Former Pakistani cricketer Imran Khan on Thursday claimed victory in his country's parliamentary elections, promising a new Pakistan following a vote that was marred by allegations of fraud and militant violence.....
Gambhir Calls Pak 'terrorist State' As Imran Thanks Khamenei
Cricketer-turned BJP MP Gautam Gambhir lashed out at another cricker-politician - Imran Khan, late on Thursday night. Calling Pakistan a 'terrorist state', Gambhir hit out at the Pakistani PM after he thanked Iran's Khamanei for sharply speaking out against India.....
Gautam Gambhir Urges BJP President J P Nadda To Relieve Him Of Political Duties, Thanks PM Modi
Cricketer Gautam Gambhir on Saturday urged BJP President J.P. Nadda to relieve him of political duties so that he can focus on his cricketing commitments.....
40 Die In New Zealand Mosques Massacre
At least 40 people were killed when gunmen said to be whites opened indiscriminate fire at two mosques in Christchurch city on Friday in what Prime Minister Jacinda Ardern described as "one of New Zealand's darkest days".....
Former Australian Cricketer Dean Jones Passes Away In Mumbai After Suffering A Massive Heart Attack
Former Australian cricketer Dean Jones passed away in Mumbai on Thursday after suffering a massive heart attack. The 59-year-old was part of the Star Sports commentary panel for the ongoing Indian Premier League (IPL) being held in the United Arab Emirates (UAE). ....
Virat Kohli Wins ICC Cricketer Of The Decade Award
India skipper Virat Kohli was on Monday named the ICC Male Cricketer of The Decade as well as the ICC Men's ODI Cricketer of the Decade while former India skipper MS Dhoni earned the ICC Spirit of Cricket Award of the Decade. Steve Smith was declared the ICC Test cricketer of the decade. ....
Ashes Diplomacy: UK Prime Minister Boris Johnson Raises Travel Concerns With Scott Morrison
With England set to tour Australia for the traditional Ashes series in December there are concerns in England over the impact of the lengthy bio-bubble on the health of the players as the team will be going Down Under soon after the T20 World Cup. To lessen the mental stress, England players have sought to travel with their families for the Ashes, a move opposed by the Australian government which has imposed strict travel restrictions on visitors due to the Covid-19 pandemic. ....
Pakistan Cricketer Yasir Shah Accused Of Aiding In Rape Of 14-year-old
Leg-spinner Yasir Shah, who is a key member of Pakistan's Test team, has been named in a case registered at Islamabad's Shalimar police station for allegedly aiding in the rape and harassment of a 14-year-old girl, Geo News reported. ....
