NEW DELHI: With a decisive six-wicket victory against South Africa in Karachi on Wednesday, Pakistan advanced to the tri-series final thanks to hundreds from Mohammad Rizwan and Salman Agha.With a stunning 122 not out, Rizwan led Pakistan’s most successful chase in all one-day internationals, reaching 353 in 49 overs, while Salman hammered 134 for his…

Dejected England captain Jos Buttler after the 3rd ODI against India in Ahmedabad. (Photo by Michael Steele/Getty Images) NEW DELHI: Former India coach Ravi Shastri criticized the visitors for not putting in the “hard yards” during the tour, but England skipper Jos Buttler defended his team’s training routine on Wednesday. After losing 1-4 in the…

NEW DELHI: Coach Gautam Gambhir stated on Wednesday that “world-class” Mohammed Shami and other fast bowlers will have an opportunity as a result of Jasprit Bumrah‘s absence from India’s Champions Trophy squad.India’s hopes of winning the title were severely damaged after Bumrah was disqualified from the 50-over competition that begins February 19 in Pakistan and…

Rohit Sharma walks back to the pavilion after being dismissed by England’s Mark Wood during the third India vs England ODI at the Narendra Modi Stadium in Ahmedabad. (PTI) Ahmedabad: India and England cricket teams wore green armbands during their third and final ODI match at the Narendra Modi Stadium on Wednesday. This gesture supported…

NEW DELHI: Shubman Gill continued his sublime form in the ODI series against England, becoming the first Indian batter to score a century in his 50th ODI. He achieved this milestone during the third and final match of the series in Ahmedabad on Wednesday.This marked Gill’s seventh century in ODIs, making him the fastest batter…

Virat Kohli and Adil Rashid NEW DELHI: England’s experienced leg-spinner Adil Rashid once again proved to be Virat Kohli’s nemesis, dismissing the Indian batting star for the 11th time in international cricket during the third ODI at the Narendra Modi Stadium in Ahmedabad on Wednesday.With this latest dismissal, Rashid has joined an elite group of…

Jasprit Bumrah (Getty Images) On Tuesday (February 11), India’s worst fears were confirmed – Jasprit Bumrah was ruled out of the ICC Champions Trophy that gets underway on February 19. Harshit Rana was brought into his place. India are not the most-affected though. That tag arguably belongs to Australia who will travel to Pakistan with…

NEW DELHI: Shubman Gill produced a brilliant seventh ODI century, whilst Virat Kohli secured a vital fifty as India defeated England by 142 runs in the final match to achieve a 3-0 series sweep, perfectly concluding their Champions Trophy preparations on Wednesday.Gill’s splendid 112 from 102 balls was the standout performance, whilst Kohli (52) and…

Virat Kohli (Image credit: BCCI/IPL) NEW DELHI: Virat Kohli is unlikely to lead the Royal Challengers Bengaluru (RCB) in the upcoming edition of the Indian Premier League (IPL). It is reliably learnt that Kohli, who earlier held discussions with the management during the time of leadership vacuum, may not take up the role for IPL…

India’s head coach Gautam Gambhir has confirmed KL Rahul‘s position as the primary wicketkeeper for the upcoming Champions Trophy, indicating that Rishabh Pant will not be immediately considered for the playing eleven.In the ODI series against England, Pant was the only player who did not receive an opportunity to play, while all other team members…