But Abhishek Sharma‘s show in Zimbabwe will keep selectors interestedCHENNAI: Veteran Ravindra Jadeja had made the spin-bowling allrounder slot his own in the India T20I team and held on to it for a decade.But with Jadeja bidding adieu to T20 internationals post the World Cup triumph, a crucial spot in the XI is up for…
Star batter looks for net gains at the Kensington Oval practice arena after meagre returns in the US leg of the tournamentBRIDGETOWN: There’s a tip for the Virat Kohli fans. If you really love watching the man bat, try getting into one of India’s net sessions. And if it’s from 45 yards just behind the…
NEW DELHI: Because of their ability to deliver clutch blows when it counts most, Sanjay Manjrekar would not mind a few lackluster group league performances from the two megastars Virat Kohli and Rohit Sharma if they could influence the outcome of the current T20 World Cup semi-final or final.While skipper Rohit was in fine form…
MIAMI: The Indian batters haven’t had the best practice while the conditions have been helpful for the bowlers. The worst affected have been the fielding unit, who couldn’t put in any serious practice in New York due to the bumpy nature of the Cantiague Park surface, the training venue in New York.But that didn’t stop…
NEW DELHI: When India play Canada in their final group match in the T20 World Cup at Lauderhill on Saturday, they will be worried about star batsman Virat Kohli‘s recent poor performance. Hopefully, the sky will stay clear in the city despite the fact that severe rain is destroying sections of Florida.India have advanced to…
NEW DELHI: In bowling-friendly overcast conditions that followed rain, Pakistan bowlers breathed fire as India were bowled out for a below-par 119 in the high-octane T20 World Cup clash at the Nassau Stadium in New York on Sunday. After initial setbacks, which saw India losing Virat Kohli and Rohit Sharma inside the powerplay, Rishabh Pant…
NEW DELHI: Speaking about Sunday’s exciting India-Pakistan Twenty20 World Cup match, veteran Indian cricketer Navjot Singh Sidhu said that although he would have chosen Rohit Sharma and Yashasvi Jaiswal to open the innings, he could understand Virat Kohli‘s pairing with the captain.“…they have changed the combination because then Dube and Axar wouldn’t have got the…
NEW DELHI: As the Rohit Sharma-led Indian team gears up to kick off their T20 World Cup campaign against Ireland on Wednesday, former cricketer Aakash Chopra has raised concerns about India’s readiness for the tournament. Speaking on his YouTube channel on Monday, Chopra questioned why the Indian team, despite being among the favorites to win…
NEW DELHI: Young skipper with big responsibilities—that’s how Ruturaj Gaikwad‘s maiden captaincy stint with the Chennai Super Kings (CSK) can be defined. Ahead of IPL 2024, the legendary Mahendra Singh Dhoni passed the baton to Gaikwad, who has been one of CSK‘s most consistent batters.The task was daunting, but a calm Ruturaj grabbed the opportunity…
NEW DELHI: Dejection and frustration were clearly evident on Mahendra Singh Dhoni’s face as he watched his team Chennai Super Kings get eliminated from IPL 2024 after a 27-run defeat against Royal Challengers Bengaluru at the M Chinnaswamy Stadium on Saturday.Defending champions CSK needed to score over 201 to qualify for the playoffs and came…
