Greg Chappell Recalls Underarm Bowling Controversy, Says ‘Decision Made On Spur Of The Moment’

Former Australian captain Greg Chappell has provided insights into the infamous ‘underarm bowling’ ODI incident against New Zealand in 1981. Chappell disclosed that the decision to employ the underarm delivery was not solely driven by on-field considerations but was also fueled by frustration with the unsatisfactory conditions at the Melbourne Cricket Ground (MCG). The ‘underarm’ … Read more

Tamil Nadu take first innings lead

CHENNAI: Fifties from N Jagadeesan and Pradosh Ranjan Paul helped Tamil Nadu secure first innings lead against Goa in the Group C Ranji Trophy match on Satuday. Having dismissed Goa for 241 in their first innings, TN started off well with opener Jagadeesan scoring a half-century (75). However, with Mohit Redkar (5/70) and Darshan Misal … Read more

New Zealand vs South Africa: Kane Williamson century leaves behind Virat Kohli, Bradman; maiden ton for Rachin Ravindra

Kane Williamson, the world’s No. 1-ranked Test batter, scored his 30th century in the format, and Rachin Ravindra his first as New Zealand dominated the opening day of the first Test against South Africa at the Bay Oval in Mount Maunganui. Williamson and Ravindra added an unbeaten 219-run partnership for the third wicket to propel … Read more

Bengal win rain-affected encounter

CHENNAI: Tamil Nadu lost to Bengal in the U-23 Women’s one-dayers by nine wickets in a rain-affected encounter on Saturday. Batting first, TN posted 216/7 with G Kamalini scoring a century (107). Bengal were 100/1 in 21.3 overs when the match was eventually called off after multiple rain interruptions. Brief scores: Tamil Nadu 216/7 in … Read more

Obstructed the field controversy: Hamza Shaikh’s unusual dismissal sparks social media frenzy

In a memorable moment at the Under-19 World Cup, England batter Hamza Shaikh faced an obstructed the field dismissal against Zimbabwe. Zimbabwe wicketkeeper Ryan Kamwemba and bowler Ryan Simbi appealed, leading to an on-field review by officials Donovan Koch and Masudur Rahman. Third umpire Nigel Duguid ultimately gave the decision in favor of obstructing the … Read more