Image credit: England Cricket NEW DELHI: A visibly dejected Jos Buttler was at a loss for words after his team collapsed to a seven-wicket defeat against South Africa on Saturday. Describing their underwhelming batting as “the story of our side,” Buttler’s remarks underscored England’s winless exit from the Champions Trophy. The match marked a disappointing…
KL Rahul (@Sahil_Malhotra1 on X) NEW DELHI: As India gear up to face New Zealand in their final group-stage fixture of the ICC Champions Trophy on March 2, wicketkeeper-batter KL Rahul has dismissed any concerns regarding the fitness of skipper Rohit Sharma and pacer Mohammed Shami.“Fitness-wise, there are no concerns about anyone missing a game…
Steve Smith and Marnus Labuschagne (AFP Photo) NEW DELHI: Australia will be without several key players, including their talismanic skipper Pat Cummins, yet they remain strong title contenders for the ICC Champions Trophy. Their impressive track record in global tournaments and ability to bounce back from any situation make them a formidable and dangerous side….
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….
England captain Jos Buttler, left, with a teammate. (PTI Photo) NEW DELHI: England on Sunday created a dubious record after losing the second ODI of the three-match series against India at the Barabati Stadium in Cuttack. The Jos Buttler-led side suffered a four-wicket defeat to the hosts after setting a target of 305, making it…
Rohit Sharma answered his critics with a magnificent 32nd century, leading India to a decisive four-wicket victory over England in the second ODI at Cuttack on Sunday, taking an unassailable 2-0 lead in the three-match series.England, choosing to bat first on a favorable pitch, were dismissed for 304 runs in 49.5 overs. Left-arm spinner Ravindra…
NEW DELHI: Concerns regarding Virat Kohli‘s fitness have been allayed by India vice captain Shubman Gill, who stated that the batting mainstay is healthy and should be available for Sunday’s second One-Day International match against England. As the squad entered the final dress rehearsal for the ICC Champions Trophy, which began in Pakistan and Dubai…
Shubman Gill (BCCI Photo) NEW DELHI: Shubman Gill‘s composed 87 and crucial partnerships with Shreyas Iyer (59) and Axar Patel (52) guided India to a four-wicket victory over England in the first ODI at Pune. Debutant Harshit Rana (3/53) and Ravindra Jadeja (3/26) shared six wickets to restrict England to 248. Poll What Stood Out…
NEW DELHI: India skipper Rohit Sharma surprised many while announcing the playing XI ahead of the first ODI against England in Nagpur on Thursday. England skipper Jos Buttler won the toss and decided to bat first.The team handed debut caps to young batter Yashasvi Jaiswal and pacer Harshit Rana, marking a fresh start as India…
Captain Rohit Sharma and Virat Kohli (PTI Photo) NEW DELHI: As Team India begins its final preparations for the Champions Trophy, the three-match ODI series against England, starting Thursday, holds immense significance. With just weeks to go before the tournament in Pakistan and Dubai, Team India faces key questions regarding the form and fitness of…
