Gerhard Erasmus in action at the ILT20.© NDTV In the inaugural edition of the DP World ILT20, Adani Sportsline-owned Gulf Giants have impressed all. With some of the best numbers to back them up, playing for the Giants is a daunting task, and Namibian captain Gerhard Erasmus has been among the stars of the campaign
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India middle-order veteran Cheteshwar Pujara has started preparations for the upcoming Border-Gavaskar Trophy Test series against Australia, which will be starting from February 9 onwards. The batter took to Twitter and shared some pictures from a practice session. “Getting ready for India vs Australia,” tweeted Pujara. It will be important for Team India that this
Virat Kohli visited an ashram in Rishikesh© Twitter Not a part of India’s T20I series against New Zealand, Virat Kohli‘s next assignment is the big Border-Gavaskar Trophy which is to begin on February 09. The star India batter, along with his wife Anushka Sharma, has been travelling during this period of break. Before the training
Labelled by many as the ‘future of Indian batting’, Shubman Gill hasn’t been able to create the same impact in T20 cricket for India as he has been in ODI cricket. After yet another poor show at the top for the national team, Gill has been given a subtle warning by former India opener Gautam
The Pakistan Cricket Board (PCB, according to reports in media in the country, is likely to hire former coach Mickey Arthur to take over the reins of the men’s national team. According to reports, the PCB is likely to finalise the contract in the next two weeks. Arthur will be guiding the Pakistan team online
India great Mithali Raj sees at least three to four members of the triumphant Women’s U-19 T20 World Cup squad graduating to the senior level and potentially playing a key role in the ODI World Cup at home in 2025. Leg-spinner Parshavi Chopra, opener Shweta Sehrawat, pacer Titas Sadhu, off-break bowler Archana Devi and left-arm
India have made history and in style. The Shafali Verma-led team is now the first-ever champions of the U19 Women’s T20 World Cup. After a superb bowling show that saw India dismissing England for just 68, India reached the target in just 14 overs. ”It is just a proud moment, its our first world cup,” said
2nd ODI: South Africa clinch series in Bloemfontein after big chase vs England.© AFP SA vs ENG, 2nd ODI Highlights: South Africa on Sunday took an unassailable 2-0 lead in the series after beating England by five wickets in the second T20I in Bloemfontein. Chasing a target of 343, the Proteas rode on captain Temba
India and Australia will square off against each other in the Test series© AFP Inspired by England’s daredevilry in Pakistan, Australian batter Travis Head will shun his conservative approach on spinning pitches and enter the Test series against India with an aim to dominate the opposition bowling attack. India and Australia will face off in
Glenn Maxwell had sustained a broken tibula in his left leg in November last year.© AFP Star Australian all-rounder Glenn Maxwell said missing the upcoming tour of India due to a freak injury will “nag me for the rest of my life”. Maxwell had sustained a broken tibula in his left leg in November last
Former India cricket captain Mithali Raj has been roped in as mentor and advisor by Women’s Premier League (WPL) side Gujarat Giants ahead of the inaugural season, which will take place in March-April this year. Mithali, the highest run-getter in women’s international cricket, had retired last year from all formats after a 23-year-long career. As
Team India gave an excellent performance in the recently concluded ODI series against Sri Lanka and New Zealand at home, under the captaincy of Rohit Sharma. The hosts cleansweeped both the series 3-0 and took the top-spot in the ICC ODI rankings. But in the shortest format, all-rounder Hardik Pandya has been leading Team India.
1st ODI: South Africa win by 27 runs as England crumble in Bloemfontein.© AFP SA vs ENG, 1st ODI Highlights: South Africa won the first one-day international against England by 27 runs at the Mangaung Oval in Bloemfontein on Friday. Chasing a target of 299, England were bowled out for 271, despite an opening stand
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After claiming a 3-0 clean sweep in the ODIs against New Zealand, Team India is all set to take on the same rivals in a three-match T20I series, starting from Friday. With the likes of Rohit Sharma and Virat Kohli being rested, all-rounder Hardik Pandya will once again be donning the captain’s cap, with Suryakumar
India all-rounder Ravindra Jadeja, on a comeback trail following a knee injury and a long layoff, said on Thursday that he is ready for series against Australia after picking up seven wickets for Saurashtra against Tamil Nadu in a Ranji Trophy game in Chennai. “Yes, yes, yes,” the left-handed all-rounder said in response to a
Former India all-rounder Irfan Pathan opined that Team India’s bowling lacked heat during the previous two ICC T20 World Cups in 2021 and 2022 and going forward in the 50-over WC this year, he wants to see two bowlers who have sheer pace or variations, which will make them less dependent on pitches in India.
Hardik Pandya (L) and MS Dhoni© BCCI The bond between Hardik Pandya and former Indian cricket team skipper MS Dhoni is quite well known. The all-rounder has paid tribute to the veteran on many occasions and it came as no surprise that he met Dhoni ahead of the first T20I encounter against New Zealand. The