NEW DELHI: In a remarkable display of power-hitting, Tilak Varma slammed his maiden T20I century in the third T20I against South Africa in Centurion on Wednesday. The young Indian batter took the South African bowlers to task, playing an aggressive and composed knock that helped the visitors post 219/6.Tilak went on to create history by…
NEW DELHI: Ahead of the crucial third T20I against South Africa in Centurion, all-rounder Hardik Pandya offered heartfelt words of encouragement to debutant Ramandeep Singh, saying, “You thoroughly deserve this.”Pandya congratulated Ramandeep, who came in for pacer Avesh Khan, on his debut, acknowledging the hard work and dedication that led to this moment. His words…
NEW DELHI: Jasprit Bumrah was promoted to vice captain for the three-Test series against New Zealand, and India captain Rohit Sharma defended the move on Tuesday, calling the lead pacer a valuable member of the leadership group with extensive “understanding” of the game. It was a bit of a surprise that Bumrah was promoted to…
Hardik Pandya during the third T20I in Hyderabad. (PTI Photo)( NEW DELHI: Former India cricketer Aakash Chopra praised Hardik Pandya for his performance in India’s T20I series against Bangladesh on his YouTube channel. Chopra noted Pandya’s significant comeback after overcoming personal and professional challenges.In the third T20I match in Hyderabad, Pandya was crucial in securing…
NEW DELHI: India’s star wicketkeeper-batter Rishabh Pant, who is currently taking some time off the field, was spotted enjoying a light-hearted game of gully cricket. The 27-year-old, known for his aggressive style, took a trip down memory lane as he relived his childhood days by playing street cricket.Pant posted a video on his X (formerly…
NEW DELHI: India captain Suryakumar Yadav voiced his satisfaction with the team’s performance after they flawlessly executed their plans in a comfortable seven-wicket victory over Bangladesh in the first T20I in Gwalior on Sunday.With this victory, India went 1-0 up in the three-match series with second and third matches being played on October 9 in…
NEW DELHI: After winning the T20I series against Sri Lanka 3-0, the Indian cricket team, led by Rohit Sharma, is gearing up for the ODI series in Colombo starting from Friday.Having announced their 20-over retirement after winning India’s first international trophy in more than a decade, both Rohit and star batsman Virat Kohli sat out…
NEW DELHI: Gautam Gambhir started his Team India head coach tenure with a 3-0 series victory against Sri Lanka at Pallekele.India won the first T20I by 43 runs on Saturday, the second T20I by 7 wickets (DLS) on Sunday and the third T20I via Super Over on Tuesday.The Indian cricket board (BCCI), on Wednesday, shared…
NEW DELHI: Sri Lanka needed 30 runs off the last 30 balls with nine wickets in hand against India but they stuttered again as Suryakumar Yadav took the 3rd T20I at Pallekele into a Super Over on Tuesday.Sri Lanka batted first in the Super Over with Kusal Perera and Kusal Mendis – their top-scorers –…
NEW DELHI: Former Indian opener Gautam Gambhir is set to embark on his maiden assignment as the head coach of the Indian cricket team with a three-match T20I series against Sri Lanka. His appointment has generated significant hype and expectations, fueled by his successful stint with the Kolkata Knight Riders in the Indian Premier League…
