The West Indies triumphed with an eight-wicket victory over South Africa on Tuesday, sealing a 3-0 T20 International series sweep in a rain-affected match at the Brian Lara Stadium in Tarouba. Shai Hope led the charge with an unbeaten 42 off 24 balls, supported by Nicholas Pooran‘s rapid 35 off 13 deliveries. Set a revised…
NEW DELHI: Spinner Keshav Maharaj narrowly defended 11 runs in the final over, securing a nail-biting four-run victory for South Africa over Bangladesh in another tense low-scoring match at the T20 World Cup on Monday.In a seesaw battle, Bangladesh fought valiantly until the end, propelled by gritty innings from Mahmudullah (20) and Towhid Hridoy (37).However,…
NEW DELHI: Head coach Rahul Dravid remained tight-lipped when questioned about India’s opening combination for their T20 World Cup opener against Ireland on June 5. While Rohit Sharma is anticipated to partner with Virat Kohli at the top of the order, there is also speculation regarding Yashasvi Jaiswal as a potential option.“We’ve got options, so…
NEW DELHI: The T20 World Cup‘s opening match between South Africa and Sri Lanka took place at the Nassau Stadium in New York, where the pitch conditions were far from ideal. Both team captains expressed their dissatisfaction with the surface.Sri Lanka’s batting performance was abysmal, as they were bowled out for a meager 77 runs,…
NEW DELHI: After the riveting clash between Chennai Super Kings and Sunrisers Hyderabad in the ongoing Indian Premier League 2024, players from the SRH camp took a moment to pay homage to the legendary MS Dhoni, acknowledging his enduring impact on the sport.In a post-match clip shared on social media by the IPL, SRH players…
NEW DELHI: Former Australian cricketer and renowned cricket commentator, Tom Moody, commended Sunrisers Hyderabad skipper Pat Cummins for his empowering and inclusive leadership style, drawing parallels with India’s legendary captain, MS Dhoni. Moody’s remarks came during an interview with ESPNCricinfo, where he highlighted Cummins’ adeptness in decision-making and ability to connect with players from diverse…
NEW DELHI: Following some misplay during their batting innings, the Chennai Super Kings were hit by Abhishek Sharma, who hit 37 off 12 balls to set Sunrisers Hyderabad on a six-wicket victory path against the reigning champions in an IPL match held in Hyderabad on Friday.Only 37 runs were scored in the final five overs…
NEW DELHI: Chennai Super Kings skipper Ruturaj Gaikwad highlighted the deceptive nature of the slow pitch in Hyderabad as a contributing factor in the team’s defeat against Sunrisers Hyderabad on Friday.The sluggish surface hindered CSK’s batting momentum, preventing them from posting a challenging total. Gaikwad’s assessment underscored the challenges posed by pitch conditions in T20…
NEW DELHI: Apart from his stellar batting shows, India’s run machine Virat Kohli is known for entertaining fans with his antics. After India sealed a historic seven-wicket win over South Africa in the second and final Test at the Newlands in Cape Town to level the series 1-1, Virat was in his element. After the…
NEW DELHI: South Africa took a massive leap in shedding their eternal ‘chokers’ tag as Temba Bavuma and co. pulled off a miraculous heist against Pakistan in an absolute cliffhanger at the World Cup in Chennai on Friday.With a sensational one-wicket win, the Proteas edged closer to the semi-finals of the ongoing cricketing extravaganza, registering…
