Rohit Sharma. (Pic Credit – X) NEW DELHI: Rohit Sharma silenced his critics with a sublime century, his 32nd in ODIs, against England, showcasing his class and composure. The Indian skipper roared back to form with a masterful knock, anchoring the innings with exquisite timing and elegant strokeplay. His innings was a blend of patience…
Rohit Sharma (BCCI Photo) India captain Rohit Sharma‘s long wait to return to form ended with a blistering half-century against England in the second ODI at Cuttack on Sunday, where the veteran opener entertained the crowd with his signature strokes to launch India’s big chase.India, who lead the three-match series 1-0, bowled England out for…
India pacer Harshit Rana got a stick from his skipper Rohit Sharma for a needless act during the second ODI against England at the Barabati Stadium in Cuttack on Sunday.Bowling the 32nd over of the England innings, Rana bowled a dot delivery when Jos Butler defended and the ball rolled to his left in follow-through….
Virat Kohli (Photo: Video grab) Virat Kohli returned to India’s playing eleven for the second ODI against England in Cuttack on Sunday, which was the first news that the capacity crowd at the Barabati Stadium wanted to hear.Kohli missed the first ODI of the three-match series because of a knee niggle, as opener Yashasvi Jaiswal…
Virat Kohli during a practice session. (PTI Photo) CUTTACK: One look at the stands on Saturday evening at the Barabati Stadium, and one could have been forgiven for mistaking it for match day instead of match eve.The Odisha Cricket Association‘s (OCA) decision to open part of the stands for fans to watch India train, for…
Star India batter Virat Kohli has recovered from his knee injury and will be available for selection in the second ODI against England at Cuttack on Sunday.Batting coach Sitanshu Kotak confirmed Kohli’s fitness status during a pre-match media interaction. “Virat Kohli is fit to play. He has come for practice and is good to go,”…
NEW DELHI: Former India spinner Ravichandran Ashwin has addressed Rohit Sharma‘s current form concerns ahead of the Champions Trophy. Ashwin suggests that Rohit needs to respond to critics through his performance on the field.“This is not easy. If you look at it from Rohit’s point of view, then obviously, it is frustrating for him. He…
Shreyas Iyer plays a shot during the first ODI against England. (PTI Photo) NEW DELHI: Former India cricketer Aakash Chopra expressed surprise after Shreyas Iyer revealed that he was not originally in India’s playing XI for the first ODI against England. Iyer, who played a match-winning knock in Nagpur on Thursday, disclosed that he was…
Star batter misses first ODI with sore kneeNAGPUR: For 1,130 days, Virat Kohli had been immune to the wear and tear which sidelines even the toughest athletes. Until Thursday. At Jamtha, as India geared up for the first ODI against England, Kohli walked in with his right knee heavily strapped. He moved with a slightly…
Shreyas Iyer (BCCI Photo) NEW DELHI: Shreyas Iyer played a crucial role in India’s triumph over England in the first ODI in Nagpur, delivering a match-winning 59 off 36 balls. However, in a surprising revelation during the post-match interview, Iyer disclosed that he was initially not part of India’s playing XI for the game.India had…
