NEW DELHI: Chennai Super Kings‘ Ravindra Jadeja on Monday became the fifth fielder to complete 100 catches in the Indian Premier League. With a couple of sharp takes in the clash against Kolkata Knight Riders at the Chepauk, Jadeja got to the milestone.As Jadeja joined the likes of Virat Kohli, Suresh Raina, Kieron Pollard and…
What is a good strike-rate for a batter to go at in T20 cricket? Does the answer change to that question change if you bat first, or are chasing? Is it necessary to have only one opener going hell for leather in the powerplay, as if by choice so that the other opener digs deep,…
NEW DELHI: Sunrisers Hyderabad skipper Pat Cummins withdrew an appeal for obstructing the field against Chennai Super Kings‘ Ravindra Jadeja in a dramatic turn of events during the Indian Premier League match at Rajiv Gandhi International Stadium in Hyderabad on Friday, sparking a debate among cricket pundits.The incident happened in the 19th over of the…
NEW DELHI: Following some misplay during their batting innings, the Chennai Super Kings were hit by Abhishek Sharma, who hit 37 off 12 balls to set Sunrisers Hyderabad on a six-wicket victory path against the reigning champions in an IPL match held in Hyderabad on Friday.Only 37 runs were scored in the final five overs…
NEW DELHI: Former India all-rounder Irfan Pathan recently took on the role of a selector, crafting his ideal India squad for the highly anticipated T20 World Cup. Pathan assessed various players, identifying those who have strongly positioned themselves for selection and those who still have work to do to secure a spot in the squad.With…
NEW DELHI: MS Dhoni is known for his calm demeanour on the field, rarely allowing his emotions to overpower him. But last year’s IPL final saw the other side of the ‘Captain Cool’ when his emotions ran high after Ravindra Jadeja guided CSK to their fifth IPL title.In the crucial 15th and final over of…
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NEW DELHI: In the opening Test of the highly anticipated India vs England series at the Rajiv Gandhi International Stadium in Hyderabad, both teams showcased strategic diversity in their approach, especially in the selection of their bowling line-ups.India, known for its spin-friendly conditions, opted for a formidable three-pronged spin attack while still acknowledging the importance…
Rohit Sharma‘s team took a conscious decision in West Indies in July to enhance bonding sessions keeping the World Cup in mindDHARAMSHALA: Mohammed Siraj is goofing around even as Mohammed Shami is fronting regular questions from the media. This is moments after the team has come through in a critical game against New Zealand. Siraj…
