Pacers

India vs South Africa: Indian pacers' ability to adapt and learn quickly keeps positivity afloat

There have been instances in the past where the pace attack has fizzled away, it happened in Johannesburg on the last tour, it happened in England after the historic Lord's win, and this is why it is extremely crucial to carry forward the momentum with same energy and verve.

NBA: Kyrie Irving scores 33 points to take Celtics past Nuggets; Thunder defeat Pacers

Russell Westbrook recorded his ninth triple double of the season and Paul George made a successful return to Indiana as the Oklahoma City Thunder edged the Pacers 100-95 on Wednesday.

India vs England: Virat Kohli's empathy towards pacers trumps MS Dhoni's passivity

For now, it is evident that Kohli’s fast bowlers are responding to his captaincy and, in turn, his trust in them to do the required job is growing with every match. A sign of good things to come for India.

Four takeaways for South Africa from ODI series: The genius of De Villiers and the promise of Rabada

Here are Firstpost's takeaways about the South African team in the ODI series.

'Mature' Ishant leading the pack well, says former India pacer Chetan Sharma

Buoyed by the talent in India's fast bowling department, former pacer Chetan Sharma feels Ishant Sharma has matured as a bowler and is leading the pack well.

Pakistan's got talent! Post cricket videos online and get picked, says PCB

PCB will shortly launch a website in Pakistan on which any player who believes he is good enough to be considered for competitive cricket, can post a short video of his batting or bowling skills

Wasim Akram to train Pakistan's 12 best young pacers

Pakistan's former captain and fast bowling great Wasim Akram has been given the task of working with the country's 12 best young pacers during a 12-day camp in Karachi.

India A bowling coach Mhambrey wants pacers to focus on bowling fast

Newly-appointed India A bowling coach Paras Mhambrey is from the school of thought that encourages pacers to bowl fast even if they end up leaking runs on an odd occasion.

Lionel Messi takes in Basketball game with Argentinian teammates

Argentina and Barcelona star Lionel Messi took a break from football on Wednesday, joining Argentinian team-mates at the Washington Wizards' home NBA game against the Indiana Pacers.

'Hunted' become 'hunters': Short ball is Indian pacers' lethal weapon at World Cup

Delivering one blockbuster performance after another, the usually under-rated Indian pacers have turned a corner and changed a few perceptions in the ongoing ICC Cricket World Cup by accounting for 43 of the 70 opposition wickets so far.