When India’s selectors sit down to pick the squad for the T20 World Cup in the USA and West Indies in June, they will have many batting options to choose from.While seniors like captain Rohit Sharma and Virat Kohli have been amongst the runs, the likes of Yashasvi Jaiswal, Shubman Gill, Suryakumar Yadav and Shivam…
NEW DELHI: Rishabh Pant‘s unbeaten 88 powered the Delhi Capitals to a tense IPL victory over the Gujarat Titans on Wednesday, bolstering his chances of securing a spot in India’s T20 World Cup squad.Delhi set a formidable total of 224-4, courtesy of a 113-run partnership between Pant and fellow left-hander Axar Patel, who scored 66,…
NEW DELHI: Delhi Capitals captain Rishabh Pant displayed exceptional hitting during his team’s IPL 2024 match against Gujarat Titans at the Arun Jaitley Stadium in Delhi.Returning to competitive cricket after a car accident in 2022, Pant took on the Gujarat Titans bowlers with flair, scoring an unbeaten 88 off just 43 balls. His innings featured…
NEW DELHI: Young Mumbai Indians (MI) batter Tilak Varma on Monday etched his name in the annals of IPL history, emerging as the second-fastest Indian batsman to achieve a remarkable milestone, following in the footsteps of the legendary Sachin Tendulkar and Ruturaj Gaikwad.Varma reached the 1000-run landmark in 33 innings, just two short of Tendulkar…
NEW DELHI: Sunrisers Hyderabad reaffirmed their status as one of the most formidable batting sides in the Indian Premier League with yet another record-breaking performance against Delhi Capitals on Saturday.Led by Travis Head‘s explosive knock of 89 off just 32 balls, SRH posted a mammoth total of 266/7 in their 20 overs, securing a commanding…
NEW DELHI: Delhi Capitals‘ defeat against Sunrisers Hyderabad at the Arun Jaitley Stadium on Saturday sparked disappointment among fans, with captain Rishabh Pant facing criticism for his lackluster performance.Chasing a challenging target of 267, Pant’s slow-paced innings of 44 runs off 35 balls drew scrutiny and raised questions from supporters. Despite his efforts, Delhi Capitals…
Opener’s blistering 89 helps SRH post 266/7 as Capitals go down by 67 runsNEW DELHI: Travis Head is currently on the loose, hopping cities and murdering bowling attacks. At the Arun Jaitley Stadium on Saturday evening, it was almost spine-chillingly cold-blooded about the way he tossed his bat, opened his gloves before the ball had…
NEW DELHI: Delhi Capitals captain Rishabh Pant showcased a wicket-keeping masterclass in Wednesday’s Indian Premier League encounter against Gujarat Titans, further cementing his credentials for a place in India’s T20 World Cup squad.Former England captain Kevin Pietersen lauded Pant’s performance, stating to Star Sports, “His mobility tonight was something that will give him great encouragement,…
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NEW DELHI: “I didn’t need a second invitation to be aggressive,” remarked Delhi Capitals‘ Jake Fraser-McGurk after his impactful performance in the match. The young cricketer’s assertive approach was evident as he swiftly took charge, demonstrating his attacking intent from the outset.Fraser-McGurk’s proactive batting style, characterised by quick runs and powerful strokes, set the tone…
