On the verge of outnumbering defeats by wins in Test cricket, where the trend changed for India | Cricket News

On the verge of outnumbering defeats by wins in Test cricket, where the trend changed for India | Cricket News

A win against Bangladesh in the first Test of the upcoming two-match series will bring a historic moment for India. If Rohit Sharma & Co manage to put it across the visitors, India’s wins in Test cricket will outumber the defeats for the first time ever. India have so far played 579 Tests. The wins … Read more

Ahead of India-Australia Test series, Mitchell Marsh says, there’s no hatred but… | Cricket News

Ahead of India-Australia Test series, Mitchell Marsh says, there's no hatred but... | Cricket News

NEW DELHI: With Australia set to host India in a five-match Test series starting on November 22, star Australian all-rounder Mitchell Marsh emphasized the strong friendships between players of the two teams, despite the intense on-field rivalry. The series promises to be an exciting contest as both India and Australia are eager to win the … Read more

India dominate top 10 of ICC Test rankings with Rohit Sharma, Virat Kohli, Jasprit Bumrah, Ravichandran Ashwin | Cricket News

India dominate top 10 of ICC Test rankings with Rohit Sharma, Virat Kohli, Jasprit Bumrah, Ravichandran Ashwin | Cricket News

In the latest update of the International Cricket Council (ICC) Test Rankings, batting legend Virat Kohli has ascended two places to eighth, while captain Rohit Sharma has dropped one spot to sixth. Another Indian, Yashasvi Jaiswal, has moved to seventh place. England’s veteran batter Joe Root retains his position at the top, with teammate Harry … Read more

‘Ye rankings deta kaun hai?’: Ex-Pakistan cricketer lashes out at ICC over Babar Azam, Shubman Gill’s spots | Cricket News

'Ye rankings deta kaun hai?': Ex-Pakistan cricketer lashes out at ICC over Babar Azam, Shubman Gill's spots | Cricket News

NEW DELHI: Former Pakistan cricketer Basit Ali recently took a swipe at the International Cricket Council (ICC) after Pakistan’s star batter Babar Azam retained his top spot in the ODI rankings. India’s rising star Shubman Gill, who has recently struggled for runs but still occupies the third spot in the rankings, also came under fire … Read more

Du Plessis effect!: In an unusual move, broadcasters go zoom in on coin, putting rest to toss-tampering theories | Cricket News

Du Plessis effect!: In an unusual move, broadcasters go zoom in on coin, putting rest to toss-tampering theories | Cricket News

NEW DELHI: Ever since Faf du Plessis’ ‘coin flip’ gesture during the Royal Challengers Bengaluru vs Sunrisers Hyderabad game went viral, fueling the bizarre social media theories of toss-tampering in IPL, the broadcasters on Thursday came up with an unusual move, going full zoom in on the coin during the Mumbai Indians vs Punjab Kings … Read more

BCCI central contracts: Notable changes and new entrants; check out full list | Cricket News

BCCI central contracts: Notable changes and new entrants; check out full list | Cricket News

NEW DELHI: Captain Rohit Sharma and star batsman Virat Kohli maintained their positions in the top tier of centrally-contracted players, while the sidelined pair of Ishan Kishan and Shreyas Iyer were omitted from the list for failing to adhere to the directive to participate in the Ranji Trophy, as announced by the BCCI during the … Read more

Rohit Sharma’s blunt take after series victory: ‘Not a lot is spoken about if you…’ | Cricket News

Rohit Sharma's blunt take after series victory: 'Not a lot is spoken about if you...' | Cricket News

NEW DELHI: India’s captain Rohit Sharma on Monday expressed his disappointment over the insufficient acknowledgment of a Test series victory at home and slammed the tendency of critics to heavily scrutinise the team in the event of a defeat. Rohit underlined the significance of winning a Test series, emphasising that it holds value regardless of … Read more

‘Rohit ne muh tod jawab dia hai’: Mohammad Kaif hails Indian captain’s innings | Cricket News

'Rohit ne muh tod jawab dia hai': Mohammad Kaif hails Indian captain's innings | Cricket News

NEW DELHI: Former cricketer Mohammad Kaif strongly rebuked those who criticised Indian skipper Rohit Sharma‘s Test cricket form on Thursday. Kaif remarked that Rohit provided a “muh tod jawab” (fitting reply) to his detractors with his outstanding 131-run innings.This remarkable performance played a crucial role in rescuing India’s innings, alongside Ravindra Jadeja, especially when the … Read more

India back on top spot in World Test Championship standings | Cricket News

India back on top spot in World Test Championship standings | Cricket News

NEW DELHI: As India clinched a historic Test win in Cape Town on Thursday, Rohit Sharma and Co. moved back to the top spot in the latest ICC World Test Championship standings.Having secured 12 points after their first-ever victory at the Newlands, India reclaimed the No.1 position in the WTC table.After an embarrassing innings defeat … Read more

Rohit Sharma focuses on Mukesh Kumar during net session, Ravindra Jadeja goes full tilt | Cricket News

Rohit Sharma focuses on Mukesh Kumar during net session, Ravindra Jadeja goes full tilt | Cricket News

NEW DELHI: With Prasidh Krishna having a forgettable Test debut in Centurion, the focus was on the other pacer Mukesh Kumar at Team India’s optional training session at the Supersport Park on Saturday.After the heavy defeat in the opening game, skipping the session was unsurprisingly not an option as the players had an intense two-hour … Read more

Rohit Sharma has been an exceptional leader, wanted to lead by example: Rahul Dravid | Cricket News

Rohit Sharma has been an exceptional leader, wanted to lead by example: Rahul Dravid | Cricket News

NEW DELHI: The dream of ending their ICC trophy drought remains elusive for Team India as they stumbled at the final hurdle, succumbing to a six-wicket defeat against Australia in the World Cup final on Sunday.Rohit Sharma came within reach of becoming the third Indian captain, following Kapil Dev and MS Dhoni, to lift the … Read more

‘Different individuals have stepped up at different times’: Rohit Sharma on India’s unbeaten run | Cricket News

'Different individuals have stepped up at different times': Rohit Sharma on India's unbeaten run | Cricket News

NEW DELHI: India handed Netherlands 160-run mauling to finish the league stage at the ODI World Cup unbeaten with nine wins in as many matches.Centuries from Shreyas Iyer (128 not out) and KL Rahul (102) powered India to 410-4 before utilising a total of nine bowlers, including the part-time contributions of Virat Kohli and Rohit … Read more

Ravindra Jadeja: ‘He knows his role…’: Skipper Rohit Sharma heaps praise on ‘five star’ Ravindra Jadeja | Cricket News

Ravindra Jadeja: 'He knows his role...': Skipper Rohit Sharma heaps praise on 'five star' Ravindra Jadeja | Cricket News

NEW DELHI: While India’s pacers and batters have been the talk of the town during their unbeaten run in the ongoing ICC ODI World Cup, all-rounder Ravindra Jadeja has quietly demonstrated his immense value to the team. In the first four games, Jadeja’s skills were underutilised, but as he began to shine with both bat … Read more

India Vs Pakistan Cricket World Cup 2023 Wishes Message Images WhatsApp Status Videos

India Vs Pakistan Cricket World Cup 2023 Wishes Message Images WhatsApp Status Videos

IND vs PAK World Cup 2023 Wishes:आईसीसी वर्ल्ड कप 2023 (ICC World Cup 2023) का आयोजन 05 अक्टूबर 2023 से शुरू हो चुका है जोकि 19 नवंबर 2023 तक चलेगा. क्रिकेट के महाकुंभ आईसीसी वर्ल्ड कप 2023 में भारत समेत 10 देशों की टीम ने हिस्सा लिया है, जोकि राउंड रॉबिन फॉर्मेट के तहत ग्रुप … Read more

India Vs Australia: How Australia broke their 5 match losing streak in ODIs and denied India a clean sweep | Cricket News

India Vs Australia: How Australia broke their 5 match losing streak in ODIs and denied India a clean sweep | Cricket News

NEW DELHI: Australia avoided an unprecedented series whitewash and broke their five-match losing streak in the ODIs, earning a consolation 66-run win over India in the third and final game in Rajkot on Wednesday.After 3 straight defeats in South Africa — losing series 2-3 against the Proteas — and giving away an unassailable 2-0 lead … Read more

Chief selector Ajit Agarkar explains R Ashwin’s inclusion for Australia ODIs | Cricket News

Chief selector Ajit Agarkar explains R Ashwin's inclusion for Australia ODIs | Cricket News

NEW DELHI: Making a comeback to the ODI set-up for the first time since January 2022, Ravichandran Ashwin’s inclusion in the squad for the first two ODIs against Australia at home came as a surprise.With the 37-year-old back in the 50-over-format for the Australia series, Ashwin, despite being left out of the provisional India World … Read more

Opener David Warner breaks Sachin Tendulkar’s big record | Cricket News

Opener David Warner breaks Sachin Tendulkar's big record | Cricket News

NEW DELHI: Australian cricketer David Warner made headlines on Saturday as he achieved a remarkable milestone when he scored his 20th ODI hundred against South Africa at Mangaung Oval, Bloemfontein. With this century, Warner now holds the record for the most international hundreds by an opening batter in world cricket. This achievement surpasses the legendary … Read more

Sunil Gavaskar wants ‘real story’ behind Asia Cup venue fiasco

Sunil Gavaskar wants 'real story' behind Asia Cup venue fiasco

NEW DELHI: Indian cricket legend Sunil Gavaskar expressed his curiosity over the undisclosed reasons behind the decision not to relocate the Asia Cup Super Four matches from Colombo to the drier Hambantota, emphasizing the importance of considering the broader perspective in such situations.The Asia Cup, currently under the management of the Pakistan Cricket Board (PCB), … Read more

‘Secretly prayed for KL Rahul’: Venkatesh Prasad after visit to New Jersey temple with Suniel Shetty | Cricket News

'Secretly prayed for KL Rahul': Venkatesh Prasad after visit to New Jersey temple with Suniel Shetty | Cricket News

NEW DELHI: Former Indian cricketer Venkatesh Prasad, who has previously expressed reservations about the selection of batsman KL Rahul in the national team, adopted a fresh perspective during a recent encounter.This transformation came about when he met actor Suniel Shetty, who also happens to be Rahul’s father-in-law. Prasad’s visit to the Swami Narayan temple in … Read more

Asia Cup: Indian selection panel considering 17-member squad, Rahul Dravid to be part of meeting | Cricket News

Asia Cup: Indian selection panel considering 17-member squad, Rahul Dravid to be part of meeting | Cricket News

NEW DELHI: The Indian selection panel, led by Ajit Agarkar, is reportedly leaning towards choosing a 17-member squad for the upcoming Asia Cup as part of a comprehensive assessment of all potential options ahead of the ODI World Cup, which is set to commence on October 5.In an unprecedented move, the Board of Control for … Read more

WATCH: For me, Test is the true form of cricket, says Yashasvi Jaiswal | Cricket News

WATCH: For me, Test is the true form of cricket, says Yashasvi Jaiswal | Cricket News

NEW DELHI: ‘Chase your dreams, they do come true’ – the golden words came from batting maestro Sachin Tendulkar after he hung up his cricketing boots in 2013. The words seem apt for Mumbai youngster Yashasvi Jaiswal who made his international debut on Wednesday during the opening Test match against the West Indies in Dominica. … Read more

‘We would also demand same for our World Cup games’: Pakistan sports minister on India playing Asia Cup at neutral venue | Cricket News

'We would also demand same for our World Cup games': Pakistan sports minister on India playing Asia Cup at neutral venue | Cricket News

NEW DELHI: Ehsaan Mazari, the minister in-charge of sports in Pakistan, expressed his disappointment over the Board of Control for Cricket in India’s (BCCI) stance on the venue for the Asia Cup, saying that they would also demand the same for Babar Azam-led side’s ODI World Cup games in India if Rohit Sharma‘s side doesn’t … Read more

Watch: Team India players enjoy beach volleyball after arriving in the Caribbean | Cricket News

Watch: Team India players enjoy beach volleyball after arriving in the Caribbean | Cricket News

NEW DELHI: As Team India touched down in the Caribbean for red and white-ball series against the West Indies, the players including Virat Kohli were seen enjoying a beach volleyball session ahead of their regular practice routines. To overcome the jet lag, the team management decided to give players two-day time and the entire squad … Read more

Rohit Sharma: We let ourselves down with the ball | Cricket News

Rohit Sharma: We let ourselves down with the ball | Cricket News

NEW DELHI: Despite India’s crushing defeat in the World Test Championship against Australia, captain Rohit Sharma attributed the loss to their below par bowling performance in the first innings. However, he emphasised that the team’s commendable efforts over the past two years should not be undermined.Following their loss to New Zealand in the previous WTC … Read more

Sachin Tendulkar: ‘A Tendulkar opened the bowling instead of batting’: Sachin shows gratitude to well-wishers after Arjun’s debut | Cricket News

Sachin Tendulkar: 'A Tendulkar opened the bowling instead of batting': Sachin shows gratitude to well-wishers after Arjun's debut | Cricket News

NEW DELHI: What more beautiful and proud moment for any father can be than to get wishes on his son’s achievement. And the same thing happened with legendary cricketer Sachin Tendulkar when he was overwhelmed with the congratulatory messages received after his son Arjun’s IPL debut for the Mumbai Indians (MI).Opening the bowling for MI … Read more

Rohit Sharma: WATCH: Viral video of Rohit Sharma’s conversation with wife Ritika soon after Mumbai Indians’ first win of the season | Cricket News

Rohit Sharma: WATCH: Viral video of Rohit Sharma's conversation with wife Ritika soon after Mumbai Indians' first win of the season | Cricket News

NEW DELHI: Mumbai Indians skipper Rohit Sharma was a relieved man after playing a lead role in the team’s first win of the season on Tuesday as they opened their account with a thrilling win against fellow strugglers Delhi Capitals.Rohit led from the front in the game, scoring a quick-fire 65 off 45 balls and … Read more

ODI Recap, from 1981 to now: India’s six 10-wicket defeats | Cricket News

ODI Recap, from 1981 to now: India's six 10-wicket defeats | Cricket News

It’s not very often that a team goes down by a 10-wicket margin in limited overs cricket. For Team India this has happened only six times in their ODI history.Interestingly three of the six 10 wicket defeats were inflicted by opposition teams in foreign conditions, while three were faced at home in their own backyard. … Read more

India need to win 4th Test in Ahmedabad to qualify for WTC final | Cricket News

India need to win 4th Test in Ahmedabad to qualify for WTC final | Cricket News

NEW DELHI: Humbled in Indore, an outright victory in Ahmedabad will seal India’s place in the World Test Championship final against Australia but if Rohit Sharma‘s team loses or plays a draw, its fate will depend on the outcome of the Sri Lanka-New Zealand series.Australia by virtue of their nine-wicket win in Indore have already … Read more

Virat Kohli back from vacation, calls record-breaker Shubman Gill ‘Sitara’, says ‘future is here’ | Cricket News

Virat Kohli back from vacation, calls record-breaker Shubman Gill 'Sitara', says 'future is here' | Cricket News

NEW DELHI: Shubman Gill on Wednesday made a mockery of the New Zealand bowling attack and smashed an unbeaten 126 off just 63 balls at the jam-packed Narendra Modi Stadium in Ahmedabad. Tonking the Kiwi bowlers all around the park, Gill, who hit 12 fours and 7 gigantic maximums, also broke Virat Kohli‘s record in … Read more

Virat Kohli recalls prolonged lean patch: ‘Frustration had crept in, was very cranky, snappy’ | Cricket News

Virat Kohli recalls prolonged lean patch: 'Frustration had crept in, was very cranky, snappy' | Cricket News

NEW DELHI: Finishing off 2022 with a century and kicking off the World Cup year with a dazzling ton, Virat Kohli has yet again hit the purple patch and is on course of regaining the status of ‘run machine’ which he has been associated with for the majority part of his career. But the 34-year-old … Read more