NEW DELHI: India captain Rohit Sharma and Virat Kohli are likely to be part of star-studded squads for the Duleep Trophy. This move comes in anticipation of India’s Test series against Bangladesh, with the selectors keen on having key players participate in the Duleep Trophy, which begins on September 5 in Anantapur, Andhra Pradesh.As per…
NEW DELHI: After India’s series defeat by Sri Lanka, captain Rohit Sharma voiced his worries about the Men in Blue’s lack of dominance against spin and their failure to execute enough sweep shots on a challenging surface.The hosts prevailed resoundingly, winning the series 2-0. This is the first time Sri Lanka has triumphed over India…
NEW DELHI: Sri Lanka secured a historic 110-run victory over India in the third ODI at R Premadasa Stadium, Colombo, to clinch the series 2-0 on Wednesday. This win marked Sri Lanka’s first bilateral ODI series triumph over India in 27 years.Not only that, the Indian batting lineup also struggled immensely against Sri Lankan spinners…
NEW DELHI: With the ODI series against Sri Lanka at stake, the Indian cricket team hit the nets in all readiness on Tuesday ahead of the third and final ODI at Colombo on Wednesday.The first ODI had ended in a tie last Friday and Sri Lanka won the second ODI by 32 runs on Sunday.Under…
NEW DELHI: The Indian batsmen, especially Virat Kohli, will need to strategically handle the spin challenge in the third and final ODI on Wednesday to prevent their first series loss to Sri Lanka in 27 years. This is not the ideal start for Gautam Gambhir in his debut ODI assignment as the team’s head coach.India’s…
NEW DELHI: In an attempt to explain the surprising loss to Sri Lanka in the second ODI, India’s assistant coach Abhishek Nayar responded, “”Was it a shock? I would say yes.” He attributed the result to the spin-friendly circumstances, which have the power to drastically change the course of a game.Leg-spinner Jeffrey Vandersay caused havoc…
NEW DELHI: If catches win matches, run outs can also change the complexion of the game. And when it’s a direct hit, the impact can be the deciding factor too.In the second ODI between India and Sri Lanka at Colombo on Sunday, the hosts defeated the Rohit Sharma-led side by 32 runs to take a…
NEW DELHI: Jeffrey Vandersay was called up to Sri Lanka’s ODI squad just before the second ODI against India, as Wanindu Hasaranga was sidelined with a hamstring injury. Vandersay then delivered a spectacular performance, taking 6 wickets for 33 runs, which stifled India’s chase and secured a memorable 32-run victory for Sri Lanka at the…
The second ODI between India and Sri Lanka in Colombo on Sunday saw a dramatic run-out of Akila Dananjaya when India skipper Rohit Sharma missed hitting the stumps direct, but had the street-smart Virat Kohli backing up with game-awareness to remove the bails at the other end with the batsman short of his crease while…
NEW DELHI: Sri Lanka secured a notable 32-run victory over India, thanks in large part to Jeffrey Vandersay‘s exceptional performance in the second ODI in Colombo on Sunday. The leg-spinner’s six-wicket haul for just 33 runs played a crucial role in dismantling the Indian batting lineup, ultimately leading Sri Lanka to take a 1-0 lead…
