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…
(Photo by Darren Stewart/Gallo Images/Getty Images) NEW DELHI: In a candid conversation, explosive South African batter Heinrich Klaasen opened up about some of the shots that have left a mark on him in T20 cricket.When asked who he considered to be the greatest of all time (GOAT) in the format, Klaasen didn’t hesitate, naming Indian…
NEW DELHI: Virat Kohli knows how to savour every moment, and Day 1 of the third Test between India and New Zealand at the Wankhede Stadium in Mumbai was no exception.Kohli was in high spirits on Friday and couldn’t resist dancing to the classic Bollywood number ‘My Name is Lakhan‘ from the 1988 hit film…
Heinrich Klaasen and Virat Kohli. (Pic Credit – X) NEW DELHI: In a surprising turn of events on Thursday, South African wicketkeeper-batsman Heinrich Klaasen outshone one of cricket’s biggest icons, Virat Kohli, by securing the highest retention price this season.Sunrisers Hyderabad (SRH) retained Klaasen for a staggering Rs 23 crore, marking a significant statement on…
Heinrich Klaasen (Photo credit: BCCI/IPL) NEW DELHI: Indian Premier League franchise Sunrisers Hyderabad are set to spend a jaw-dropping Rs 23 crore to retain the services of South African swashbuckler Heinrich Klaasen ahead of the mega auction, an ESPNcricinfo report said.Klaasen set the IPL on fire last year, where he amassed 479 runs for the…
NEW DELHI: Hardik Pandya replacing Rohit Sharma as Mumbai Indians’ (MI) captain following his move from Gujarat Titans to Mumbai Indians ahead of the 2024 Indian Premier League (IPL) led to a significant backlash from the fans. Throughout the IPL season, Pandya was frequently targeted by fans, being booed every time he stepped in for…
NEW DELHI: Axar Patel‘s knack of taking wickets and scoring crucial runs when chips were down for the team made him the most valuable player in India’s victorious T20 World Cup campaign.Axar showcased his all-round abilities during the recent World Cup. He proved to be a valuable asset to the team with his bowling prowess,…
NEW DELHI: Versatile Indian cricketer Hardik Pandya expressed his gratitude to his supporters in Vadodara on Tuesday for their enthusiastic reception after the Indian team’s victory in the ICC T20 World Cup. This win marked the end of India’s 11-year drought for an ICC title.Following the successful T20 World Cup campaign, Hardik was greeted with…
NEW DELHI: Royal Challengers Bengaluru‘s dismal performance in the IPL 2024 campaign has been a cause for concern, and former Indian cricketers Virender Sehwag and Manoj Tiwary have highlighted several issues that need to be addressed. One of the primary concerns raised by Sehwag is the lack of Indian support staff, which he believes is…
NEW DELHI: On Monday, a conversation caught on camera between RCB skipper Faf du Plessis and his SRH counterpart Pat Cummins just before the toss for their match in Bengaluru sparked a debate among cricket fans on social media. Faf’s action depicting the flipping of a coin pointed to an incident that happened last week…
