Abhishek Sharma (X Photo) Indian T20I opener Abhishek Sharma has equalled the record for the fastest century by an Indian in T20 history. The 24-year-old Punjab cricketer achieved this milestone during a Syed Mushtaq Ali Trophy match against Meghalaya in Rajkot, reaching his century in just 28 balls while chasing a target of 143.His blistering…
‘We’re T20 champions, we should display our brand of cricket,’ says batter after scoring his maiden international tonA rare opportunity to bat at No. 3 was all Tilak Varma needed to justify skipper Surya Kumar Yadav‘s faith. Having badgered his skipper to be allowed to bat at his favourite position, the southpaw seized the opportunity…
Tilak Varma. (BCCI Photo) NEW DELHI: Young batter Tilak Varma on Wednesday shared the empowering message from the team management for the South Africa T20I series: ‘Bindaas khelna agar wicket gire tab bhi’ (Play freely even if you lose a wicket).Varma, who was promoted to No. 3 in batting order, made the most of the…
Indian players celebrate after winning the third T20I against South Africa. (AP Photo) NEW DELHI: Team India registered a thrilling 11-run win against South Africa in the third T20 International in Centurion as the visitors took an unassailable 2-1 lead in the four-match series. The victory was significant as it marked India’s eighth 200-plus total…
India’s Arshdeep Singh successfully appeals for the lbw wicket of South Africa’s Marco Jansen. (Reuters Photo) NEW DELHI: India pacer Arshdeep Singh showcased his composure under pressure by dismissing the dangerous Marco Jansen in the final over, helping India defend a 220-run target and register a thrilling 11-run victory over South Africa in Centurion. The…
South Africa’s Marco Jansen plays a shot during the third T20I. (AP Photo) NEW DELHI: Marco Jansen‘s blistering fifty, the fastest ever against India in T20Is, almost turned the tide in South Africa’s favor, but India held on to clinch a nerve-wracking 11-run victory in the third T20I in Centurion. Jansen’s late assault, which saw…
Abhishek Sharma (Reuters Photo) NEW DELHI: Once touted as one of Indian cricket’s brightest young stars, young batter Abhishek Sharma now finds himself under intense scrutiny due to his recent batting struggles at the top of the order. After a promising start to his T20I career marked by a sensational century, Abhishek’s form has dipped…
Abhishek Sharma leaves the field after being dismissed by South Africa’s Gerald Coetzee. (PTI Photo NEW DELHI: India opener Abhishek Sharma‘s recent form has come under scrutiny following another disappointing performance in the first T20I against South Africa in Durban. Former cricketer Aakash Chopra has voiced concerns over Sharma’s ultra-aggressive approach, suggesting it might be…
Sanju Samson vs SA (Reuters Photo) NEW DELHI: Team India batter Sanju Samson on Friday etched his name in the record books during the first T20I against South Africa, surpassing legendary Indian wicket-keepers MS Dhoni and Rishabh Pant by recording his third 50+ score in the shortest format of the game.With this feat, Samson has…
NEW DELHI: Yuvraj Singh on Wednesday shared a video, which went viral in quick time, that captured a fan’s impressive attempt at mimicking his iconic cricket shots played over the years.The fan flawlessly recreated Yuvraj’s signature style, from his famous pull shots to his powerful sixes, earning widespread admiration online.Yuvraj, who was known for his…
