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South Africa fast-bowler Kagiso Rabada will be skipping the domestic first-class fixtures as preparation for their upcoming Test series against India after picking up a heel niggle. India will face South Africa in a two-match Test series, set to begin on December 26. India’s tour of South Africa: Full coverage Along with Rabada, South Africa … Read more
Alyssa Healy said that India can take the risk of preparing turning tracks at ‘your own peril” in their upcoming multi-format series against Australia. Australia’s tour of India is scheduled to start with the only Test at the Wankhede Stadium in Mumbai to be played from December 21. The red-ball match will be followed by … Read more
The 13th edition of the Big Bash League is all set to kick-start from Thursday, December 7 with 2022/23 finalists Brisbane Heat taking on Melbourne Stars at the Gabba in Brisbane. Brisbane Heat lost last season’s final against Perth Scorchers by five wickets in a last-over thriller. Ashton Turner led the Scorchers to a record-equaling … Read more
India opener Ruturaj Gaikwad commended India’s “fearless and aggressive” strategy, attributing it to their success in clinching the five-match T20I series against Australia. Gaikwad expressed optimism that this triumph would bring joy to the fans, offering solace after India’s heartbreaking defeat in the ODI World Cup final. On Friday, India sealed the series victory by … Read more
NEW DELHI: After his side’s Twenty20 team struggled in India immediately following their 50-over World Cup victory, Australia‘s skipper Pat Cummins stated on Tuesday that cricket players were “not robots”.Four days after the World Cup final on November 19, a five-match Twenty20 series began in India, with seven members of the winning Australian team staying … Read more
NEW DELHI: India defeated Australia by two wickets in a thrilling high-scoring contest in Visakhapatnam on Thursday, and took a 1-0 lead in the five-match T20I series. Riding on quick-fire 80 from skipper Suryakumar Yadav and late heroics from ‘finisher’ Rinku Singh, India registered their highest ever run chase – 209 – in the shortest … Read more
NEW DELHI: India’s gut-wrenching loss against Australia in the World Cup final in Ahmedabad left each and every Indian fan heart-broken on Sunday.Australia captain Pat Cummins led from the front and finished with impressive figures of 2/34 from his 10 overs, picking up the crucial wickets of Virat Kohli and Shreyas Iyer to restrict India … Read more
NEW DELHI: In a cascade of emotions, the Indian cricket team’s dressing room witnessed heartfelt moments and celebrations following their hard-fought victory over New Zealand at the Wankhede Stadium, securing a spot in the World Cup 2023 final. The camaraderie and jubilation among players were captured in a video shared by BCCI, showcasing the unity … Read more
NEW DELHI: India captain Rohit Sharma has achieved a remarkable feat by becoming the batter with the most sixes in a calendar year on Sunday. In a game against Netherlands in the ongoing World Cup, the Indian skipper smoked Colin Ackermann for a massive 92-metre six over long-on, marking his 59th maximum of the year. … Read more
NEW DELHI: New Zealand‘s once-dominant campaign in the World Cup has hit a disheartening flatline, and they are in dire need of a reboot as they face a must-win match against Sri Lanka. After an early run of success, the Kiwis are now struggling with only eight points and a precarious position, aware that a … Read more
NEW DELHI: New Zealand’s latest batting sensation, Rachin Ravindra, continued to dazzle in his dream World Cup debut, notching up his third century of the tournament in a crucial match against Pakistan at M Chinnaswamy Stadium in Bengaluru on Saturday. The 23-year-old Rachin showcased his batting prowess by scoring 108 runs off 94 balls, featuring … Read more
NEW DELHI: Afghanistan, under the guidance of head coach Jonathan Trott, are gaining recognition for their composed and collective batting performances in the ongoing World Cup; but Trott has set a new challenge for his players in their next three games: someone needs to bat deep and score a century. Considered underdogs in the tournament, … Read more
NEW DELHI: Former Indian cricket captain, Mahendra Singh Dhoni, has offered an intimate glimpse into the emotional moment he decided to retire from international cricket. Speaking at an event in Bengaluru, Dhoni disclosed that he had resolved to retire after India’s heartbreaking defeat to New Zealand in the 2019 World Cup semifinal, though he officially … Read more
MUMBAI: Waiting endlessly for an opportunity to show your worth despite being talented and a proven performer can be draining for a sportsman. And if anyone can vouch for it, it is South African opener Reeza Hendricks. Hendricks scored his first ODI hundred on debut vs Sri Lanka in 2018 at Pallekele and one thought … Read more
NEW DELHI: Umpire Marais Erasmus wasn’t the sole admirer of Rohit Sharma‘s extraordinary six-hitting display in India’s resounding World Cup victory over Pakistan on Saturday.As Rohit systematically dismantled the Pakistani bowling attack at the Narendra Modi Stadium, his teammate Hardik Pandya, known for his formidable hitting, couldn’t help but liken it to a video game, … Read more
NEW DELHI: India opener Shubman Gill is making progress in his recovery from dengue fever but is still a questionable starter for the pivotal World Cup match against Pakistan on Saturday. He will travel to Ahmedabad on Wednesday.India play Afghanistan at the Arun Jaitley Stadium in Delhi even as Gill arrives in Ahmedabad later in … Read more
NEW DELHI: Hosts India open their highly anticipated World Cup campaign in Chennai against Australia on Sunday in what promises to be an epic showdown. Rohit Sharma, one of cricket’s most celebrated figures, will lead the Indian team, while Australia, led by Pat Cummins, come ready for a fierce battle.The excitement for this World Cup … Read more
NEW DELHI: The Indian men’s cricket team secured a hard-fought 23-run victory over Nepal in a thrilling Quarterfinal match at the 19th Asian Games in Hangzhou. Following the win, Indian skipper Ruturaj Gaikwad acknowledged that adapting to the challenging playing conditions had been a learning experience for his team, which was playing in such conditions … Read more
The 2023 edition of the ICC ODI World Cup is now around the corner. This will be the 13th edition overall of the showpiece event and the first time ever that the tournament will be held solely in India.From 1975, when the first edition of the ICC ODI World Cup was held till 2019, which … Read more
NEW DELHI: Sri Lankan all-rounder Wanindu Hasaranga is unlikely to participate in the upcoming 50-overs World Cup in India due to a hamstring injury, despite efforts by Sri Lanka Cricket (SLC) to aid his recovery, according to reports citing a team doctor.Hasaranga sustained the injury during the Lanka Premier League last month and subsequently missed … Read more
NEW DELHI: Team India prepares to face Australia in a crucial three-game series that doubles as the final dress rehearsal before the impending ICC ODI World Cup. With stalwarts Rohit Sharma, Virat Kohli, Kuldeep Yadav, and Hardik Pandya taking a break for the initial matches, it’s a pivotal moment for head coach Rahul Dravid to … Read more
NEW DELHI: In the Asia Cup Super 4 encounter, Dunith Wellalage destroyed the Indian top order with a five-wicket haul. The young Sri Lankan left-arm spinner claimed he will treasure the huge wickets of Virat Kohli and Rohit Sharma.Wellalage took five wickets for 40 runs, aiding Sri Lanka in limiting India to 213 in Colombo … Read more
Ahead of another high-pressure India vs Pakistan encounter in the Asia Cup, Pakistan captain Babar Azam said that the valuable recent exposure gained from playing in the Sri Lankan conditions will provide his team with a competitive advantage against India in their ‘Super 4’ showdown scheduled for Sunday.Numerous Pakistani players have been actively participating in … Read more
NEW DELHI: The BCCI selectors named the India provisional 15-member squad for the forthcoming World Cup on the cut-off date September 5 and as expected, KL Rahul was named in the squad, while Sanju Samson missed out.Hardik Pandya was named as vice-captain of the squad, to be led by Rohit Sharma.India picked seven batters, four … Read more
NEW DELHI: Team India, led by Rohit Sharma, are gearing up to take on their arch-rivals Pakistan on Saturday in Pallekele. In anticipation of the intense showdown, the members of Indian cricket team engaged in a photo session on Friday.The atmosphere among the Team India players was filled with joy and camaraderie. Alongside the photoshoot, … Read more
NEW DELHI: The upcoming Asia Cup, commencing on Wednesday, presents a final opportunity for cricket powerhouses India, Pakistan, and Sri Lanka to evaluate each other’s strengths ahead of the 50-over World Cup scheduled for October.The fiercely competitive rivalry between India and Pakistan could potentially materialise in up to three encounters should they advance through the … Read more
NEW DELHI: Indian spinner Ravichandran Ashwin hailed United Arab Emirates (UAE) win over New Zealand in a T20I match. Commending UAE’s remarkable performance, Ashwin highlighted that this triumph underscores the influence of franchise cricket and instills hope for aspiring cricketers from non-Test playing countries in the generations to come.UAE on Saturday registered their maiden win … Read more
