India and Pakistan will face off on Sunday in Dubai. NEW DELHI: India and Pakistan have played each other only 15 times in Twenty20 Internationals so far, with their first game against each other in the inaugural Women’s T20 World Cup in 2009. India dominated the encounters winning 12 matches, while Pakistan have succeeded in…
DUBAI: A stellar effort by senior stars would be mandatory when India take on New Zealand in their opening Group A match of the women’s T20 World Cup here on Friday, aiming for a strong start in their quest to wipe off the memories of past near-misses. Skipper Harmanpreet Kaur, who in all likelihood, will…
Rohit Sharma. (Photo by Alex Davidson via Getty Images) NEW DELHI: Expectations from Rohit Sharma, especially in major tournaments and series, are always high due to his stature in international cricket. As the captain of the Indian team in ODI and Test matches, Rohit is expected to lead with clarity, calmness, and tactical acumen. His…
NEW DELHI: On September 12 in 2023, India captain Rohit Sharma became the second fastest batter to reach 10,000 runs in ODIs, achieving this remarkable milestone during the Asia Cup match against Sri Lanka in Colombo.The Indian captain reached the landmark in just 241 innings, trailing only the legendary Sachin Tendulkar, who accomplished the feat…
NEW DELHI: Pakistan all-rounder Iftikhar Ahmed had a seemingly sarcastic response to a reporter’s question during a media interaction ahead of the Champions One Day Cup. The 34-year-old, who has frequently been moved around the batting order in both T20Is and ODIs, referred to himself as a “tailender,” suggesting frustration with his shifting role in…
NEW DELHI: Pakistan all-rounder Hasan Ali has voiced his reaction to the possibility of India not travelling to Pakistan for the ICC Champions Trophy 2025. In an interview with Pakistan’s Samaa TV, Ali echoed the sentiment of the Pakistan Cricket Board (PCB), asserting that if the Champions Trophy is set to be held in Pakistan,…
NEW DELHI: The International Cricket Council (ICC) has stated that it is closely monitoring the security situation in Bangladesh, the host nation for the upcoming women’s T20 World Cup scheduled for later this year in October. This statement comes in the wake of recent protests and unrest in the country, where the Bangladesh Police imposed…
NEW DELHI: The Women’s Asia Cup is gearing up for an explosive start as defending champions India face off against arch-rivals Pakistan on Friday. With the T20 World Cup fast approaching in October, all eight competing teams are eager to perfect their strategies.India, led by Harmanpreet Kaur, are widely considered the team to beat. They…
NEW DELHI: Former Pakistan captain Shoaib Malik claimed that he would have stepped down from the captaincy had he been in Babar Azam‘s position after Pakistan’s disappointing T20 World Cup campaign. The team failed to progress to the Super 8, securing wins only against Canada and Ireland.T20 World Cup Schedule | Points Table | StatsRecalling…
NEW DELHI: To guarantee the finest security measures for the neighbors, the Pakistan Cricket Board has proposed Lahore as India’s home base during the ICC Champions Trophy next year.This recommendation, according to a trustworthy PCB source, was included in the event’s draft itinerary that was submitted to the ICC in late April.“Yes Lahore has been…
