The world has seen numerous sports stars caught and subsequently penalised for drug use. In this collection of images, Mid-Day spotlights top cricketers such as Shoaib Akhtar, Yusuf Pathan, and Shane Warne, who have found themselves entangled in drug-related controversies throughout their careers. (Pic: AFP)
19 November,2024 09:38 PM IST | E A
Here is the list of cricketers who have joined politics and after a certain period opted out citing their own reasons (File pics)
05 September,2024 05:12 PM IST | Sujay Shivalkar
Currently, KL Rahul from Lucknow Super Giants holds the record for smashing the fastest fifty in the history of the tournament. Rahul smashed a quick-fire fifty off just 14 balls while playing for Punjab Kings against Delhi Capitals in 2018. Here is a look at batters with the fastest fifties in IPL history. (Pic courtesy: AFP)
28 March,2023 03:46 PM IST | Apurv Chatterjee
Indian cricketers have earned respect, praise and success over the course of their professional careers. But, do we know their story before the success? Today, as part of our trivia, we take a look at the struggles and hardships some of our cricketers faced before finding success in the game
03 May,2022 12:45 PM IST
Former Zimbabwe star batsman Grant Flower celebrates his birthday today. Grant's brother Andy Flower also played international cricket for Zimbabwe. On his birthday, we take a look at some interesting brother duos who went on to become popular in cricket
20 December,2021 02:50 PM IST
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Former India cricketer Yusuf Pathan is well known for his major hitting on the cricket pitch. Pathan celebrated his 39th birthday on November 17, 2021. Today, we take a look at Yusuf's family life with his kids, his brother Irfan Pathan and family. (Pictures Courtesy/ Yusuf Pathan's Instagram)
17 November,2021 08:50 AM IST
The 13th edition of the Indian Premier League, IPL 2020, is all set to begin on September 19 in the UAE. Over the years we have seen many batsmen fire away to half-centuries. From Mumbai Indians' Kieron Pollard to Chennai Super Kings' Suresh Raina, today, we take a look at the ten fastest half-centuries hit by batsmen in the history of the Indian Premier League
06 April,2021 08:26 PM IST
Wives of international cricketers such as Virat Kohli, Zaheer Khan, Yuvraj Singh and Sachin Tendulkar are famous celebrities and have often been in the limelight and crowded by shutterbugs. However, today, we look at those wives of cricketers who would much rather stay away from all the glitz, glamour and paparazzi
21 November,2019 05:19 PM IST
Cricket is known to be a gentleman's game, but on the other side, it is also quite an emotionally-charged game. We bring you some photos of the sport that not only speak of the emotions involved but also the temperament that is challenged. Pics/ AFP
16 August,2019 03:09 PM ISTADVERTISEMENT
