NEW DELHI: With India gearing ready to embark on a new chapter in T20 cricket after winning the World Cup in June, much expectation surrounds Suryakumar Yadav‘s captaincy in the three-match series against Sri Lanka that starts this Saturday in Pallekele.R Sridhar, the former fielding coach for India, saw Suryakumar’s debut in Twenty20 international cricket…
NEW DELHI: Pakistan concluded their 2024 T20 World Cup journey with a nervy three-wicket win against Ireland in their final Group A match held in Florida. Despite this win, their earlier shock defeat to the USA and loss to India led to their elimination from the tournament.Pakistan’s players, including captain Babar Azam, faced significant criticism…
India boasts the richest and most watched cricket league in the world and is the biggest promoter of the Twenty20 formatNEW DELHI: Within the rapidly expanding Twenty20 cricket scene, India has the world’s richest and most popular league. But, despite all of that effort and focus, the Indian national team hasn’t achieved success abroad.To break…
NEW DELHI: In the world of cricket, the debate between who is the greater player – Sachin Tendulkar or Virat Kohli – has captivated fans and experts alike. With Tendulkar celebrated as the ‘God’ of cricket and Kohli hailed as the ‘King’, the discussion often centers on who would be included in an all-time ultimate…
NEW DELHI: Former Pakistan captain Misbah-ul-Haq has expressed his belief that Pakistan may struggle to overcome India in the upcoming T20 World Cup due to what he perceives as a “mental block” when facing their arch-rivals in ICC events.The highly anticipated clash between India and Pakistan is scheduled for June 9 in New York, marking…
NEW DELHI: He may have been targeted over his so-called slow strike rate in T20 cricket but there is no iota of doubt that Virat Kohli is still the best batsman in the country across formats.Virat is the Orange Cap holder in this edition of the IPL with 634 runs in 12 matches, his runs…
NEW DELHI: Yuzvendra Chahal on Tuesday achieved a remarkable milestone by becoming the first Indian bowler to take 350 wickets in T20 cricket history. This outstanding achievement showcases his exceptional skill and consistency in the shortest format of the game.Rajasthan Royals spinner Chahal got to the landmark during the IPL match against Delhi Capitals with…
NEW DELHI: The rise of the Indian Premier League has significantly impacted the careers of international cricketers and reshaped the dynamics of the sport globally. Former Sri Lankan batsman Tillakaratne Dilshan and New Zealand’s Ross Taylor shared their perspectives on how the IPL has influenced players’ priorities and provided financial security, allowing them to focus…
NEW DELHI: When the Twenty20 World Cup starts in the Americas next month, Kolkata Knight Riders and Australia pacer Mitchell Starc feels that the absence of the Impact player rule from the Indian Premier League will make the captains play more strategically.Teams have been batting with greater boldness and fearlessness since the impact player rule…
NEW DELHI: Sunrisers Hyderabad clinched a sensational one-run victory against table-topping Rajasthan Royals in a high-octane Indian Premier League clash at the Rajiv Gandhi International Stadium in Hyderabad on Thursday. The match concluded with a dramatic final ball, leaving fans on the edge of their seats including SRH co-owner Kavya Maran.Needing just two runs off…
