GETTING BATTLE READY: If ever Virat Kohli needed a comfort zone, then this venue must offer that. (BCCI Photo) At his beloved Chinnaswamy stadium, venue of his first fourth innings heroics in 2012 vs New Zealand, Virat Kohli working hard to rediscover his game vs spinBENGALURU: The noise surrounding Virat Kohli’s struggle against spin has…
NEW DELHI: Washington Freedom became the first team to qualify for the Major League Cricket 2024 playoffs with a crushing 94-run victory against MI New York at the Grand Prairie Stadium in Dallas on Tuesday.Washington Freedom extended their winning streak to four matches as chasing 183, defending champions MI New York were bundled out for…
New Zealand showcased their prowess with a resounding nine-wicket victory over Uganda in the T20 World Cup on Saturday (IST), though the big win is a mere consolation for the Kiwis who are already out of reckoning for the ‘Super 8s’.AS IT HAPPENEDThe Kiwi pace duo of Trent Boult (2/7) and Tim Southee (3/4) wreaked…
NEW DELHI: Rajasthan Royals (RR) pacer Trent Boult‘s dismissal of star Mumbai Indians (MI) batter Rohit Sharma in the first over of the match created a unique record in the IPL.Boult’s wicket not only provided Royals with an early advantage but also highlighted his ability to strike in crucial encounters. However, it was his first…
NEW DELHI: Jos Buttler showcased his prowess with an unbeaten 107 runs, outshining Sunil Narine‘s maiden T20 century, as Rajasthan Royals executed a thrilling joint-record IPL chase against Kolkata Knight Riders, sealing victory off the final ball on Tuesday.Facing a daunting target of 224 runs, Rajasthan found themselves in trouble at 121-6 by the 13th…
NEW DELHI: Rajasthan Royals secured their third consecutive victory in the Indian Premier League by comfortably defeating the Mumbai Indians with a six-wicket margin. The Mumbai Indians, led by Hardik Pandya, faced the ire of fans yet again on Monday.Yuzvendra Chahal (3/11) and Trent Boult (3/22) orchestrated a stifling bowling performance, restricting the Mumbai Indians…
NEW DELHI: As the Rajasthan Royals prepare to face the Mumbai Indians in the IPL, speedster Trent Boult has thrown his support behind MI skipper Hardik Pandya amidst the ongoing controversy surrounding his captaincy transition from Gujarat Titans to Mumbai Indians.In anticipation of their clash at the Wankhede Stadium in Mumbai, Boult expressed confidence in…
NEW DELHI: After breaking a four-match losing streak against Sri Lanka in their last round-robin clash, New Zealand‘s paceman Lockie Ferguson expressed confidence as they likely head into a World Cup semi-final against India. The crushing five-wicket victory on Thursday has positioned the Black Caps well, with Pakistan and Afghanistan now requiring miraculous wins to…
NEW DELHI: Former Indian cricketer Sanjay Bangar emphasised the importance of a strategic approach when facing left-arm seam bowlers. He advised Indian batters to focus on scoring runs in the areas between mid-off and mid-on or mid-wicket, while maintaining a steady head position at the crease.Over the past decade, left-arm bowlers have posed consistent challenges…
