‘Worry is how easily India chased 305 down’: Former cricketer slams England after crushing defeat in 2nd ODI | Cricket News – The Times of India

England’s Mark Wood reacts during the 2nd ODI. (ANI Photo) Former England wicketkeeper-batter Matt Prior has slammed Jos Buttler’s side following their heavy defeat against India in the second ODI in Cuttack. India comfortably chased down a 305-run target with four wickets in hand and 33 balls to spare, leaving Prior unimpressed with England’s performance….

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Is Virat Kohli out of ‘best of the generation’ debate as Steve Smith joins 10,000-run club? | Cricket News – The Times of India

Virat Kohli, Steve Smith and Joe Root (Getty Images) NEW DELHI: Steve Smith became the 15th player in history and the fourth Australian to reach 10,000 Test runs on Wednesday, further solidifying his stature in the cricketing world. The 35-year-old stand-in captain accomplished the milestone with a single off Prabath Jayasuriya in Galle during the…

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Harry Brook named England’s new white-ball vice-captain ahead of India series | Cricket News – The Times of India

NEW DELHI: England’s promising young batter Harry Brook has been appointed as the new white-ball vice-captain, the England and Wales Cricket Board (ECB) announced ahead of their much-anticipated series against India. Brook, who turns 26 next month, has quickly established himself as a key player in England’s setup since his international debut in a T20I…

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Jasprit Bumrah nominated for ICC Test Cricketer of the Year | Cricket News – Times of India

Jasprit Bumrah. (AP Photo) Jasprit Bumrah, Joe Root, Harry Brook, and Kamindu Mendis are nominated for the ICC Test Cricketer of the Year award. This prestigious award recognises outstanding achievements in Test cricket throughout the year.Bumrah, India’s leading fast bowler, has had an exceptional year in Test cricket. He has taken an impressive 71 wickets…

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‘They’ll be dangerous because they’ll be hungry’: Shastri on Kohli and Smith | Cricket News – Times of India

NEW DELHI: The two modern-day greats, Virat Kohli and Steve Smith, have faced a challenging year in 2024, struggling to make an impact with the bat. In contrast, their fellow “Fab Four” members, Kane Williamson and Joe Root, have enjoyed a stellar run, showcasing remarkable form throughout the year.Root and Williamson have been in scintillating…

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Virat Kohli, Steve Smith, Joe Root will decide their retirement: Greg Chappell | Cricket News – Times of India

NEW DELHI: Former Australia cricketer Greg Chappell thinks that the modern cricket greats, such as Virat Kohli, Steve Smith, and Joe Root, would know when their time is up, not when others tell them.Chappell also considered how the careers of contemporary greats like Smith, Root, and Kohli illustrate the unavoidable fall of exceptional batsmen. Why…

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Steve Smith and Joe Root now share a legendary feat against India – Times of India

Steve Smith reached a remarkable milestone in the third Test against India at The Gabba, Brisbane. He became the batter with the most Test centuries against India, equalling Joe Root’s record of ten centuries.Smith also became the sixth-highest run-scorer in Australian Test cricket history, surpassing Mark Waugh’s total runs.Smith’s impressive return to form saw him…

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