NEW DELHI: India captain Rohit Sharmaexpressed his disappointment and took responsibility for the team’s poor performance after choosing to bat first against New Zealand in Bengaluru. The hosts were bundled out for a meager 46 runs in just 31.2 overs, marking their third-lowest Test score ever and their lowest at home. The Kiwi fast bowling…
NEW DELHI: The second day of the 1st Test between India and New Zealand at the M Chinnaswamy Stadium witnessed some fiery moments on the field.India’s innings crumbled as they were bowled out for just 46, their lowest-ever Test score at home. In contrast, New Zealand’s batters showcased resilience, with opener Devon Conway leading the…
NEW DELHI: Opener Devon Conway narrowly missed out on a well-deserved century, playing a brilliant knock of 91 as New Zealand finished Day 2 at 180/3 in their first innings, responding to India’s dismal 46 all out in the rain-affected opening Test at the M Chinnaswamy stadium in Bengaluru on Thursday.New Zealand took a commanding…
Sarfaraz Khan (PTI photo) NEW DELHI: The Indian team suffered an embarrassing collapse on Thursday as Rohit Sharma and Co. were bundled out for their lowest Test total ever at home on the second day of the rain-marred Test against New Zealand in Bengaluru.After the opening day was washed out due to rain, India surprisingly…
India vs New Zealand first Test (PTI Photo) NEW DELHI: The much-anticipated first Test between India and New Zealand at the M Chinnaswamy Stadium in Bengaluru faced a major setback on Wednesday as persistent rain wiped out the entire Day 1 without even toss happening. After heavy rain battered the region for over 48 hours,…
Rohit Sharma, Nitesh Kumar Reddy, and Mayank Yadav (PTI Photo) NEW DELHI: With India gearing up for the highly anticipated Test series against New Zealand, the focus remains not only on winning but also on nurturing emerging talent within the squad. Team India‘s Test captain Rohit Sharma emphasized the importance of developing a robust pipeline…
Virat Kohli (PTI Photo/Screengrab) NEW DELHI: Indian cricketing stalwart Virat Kohli has set social media abuzz with his remarkable fielding efforts in the buildup to the highly anticipated first Test between India and New Zealand.A recent video shows Kohli engaged in high-intensity slip-catching drills alongside KL Rahul on Monday, with the duo working hard to…
Rishabh Pant (BCCI/IPL Photo) NEW DELHI: India’s star wicketkeeper batsman Rishabh Pant made a remarkable comeback to Test cricket in the recently concluded two-match series against Bangladesh on home soil. The young left-hander had suffered a life-threatening car accident in December 2022, but his determination and resilience saw him not only recover from his injuries…
Mohammed Shami (AFP Photo) NEW DELHI: The Indian selectors have announced a 15-member squad for the upcoming three-match Test series against New Zealand, with some notable changes. Experienced pacer Mohammed Shami has been omitted from the team, while Jasprit Bumrah has been appointed as the vice-captain.The selectors have decided to drop left-arm pacer Yash Dayal,…
Sanjay Manjrekar (Photo credit: X) NEW DELHI: Former cricketer Sanjay Manjrekar was at the receiving end of social media backlash over his racist remark while commentating during the India vs New Zealand Women’s T20 World Cup game in Dubai on Friday.In India’s tournament opener against the Kiwis, Manjrekar was doing Hindi commentary when he said…
