NEW DELHI: The global press lauded India’s remarkable victory in the T20 World Cup final on Sunday. The match, which saw South Africa requiring a mere 30 runs from the final 30 deliveries with six wickets remaining, ended in a heart-wrenching defeat for the Proteas.In a stunning turn of events, South Africa’s batting lineup crumbled…
NEW DELHI: Numerous Pakistani cricketing legends, including Wasim Akram and Javed Miandad, commended the Indian duo of Virat Kohli and Rohit Sharma for their impeccable timing in announcing their retirement following the Indian team’s victorious campaign at the recently concluded T20 World Cup.In a closely contested final held in Barbados, India showcased their prowess by…
NEW DELHI: The Board of Control for Cricket in India (BCCI) expressed its deep appreciation for the contributions of two giants in Indian cricket history, Rohit Sharma and Virat Kohli. The acknowledgment came after India’s thrilling seven-run victory against South Africa in the T20 World Cup final on Saturday.Following the match, Kohli revealed his decision…
NEW DELHI: Top-order batter Sune Luus scored a century as South Africa reached 232 for two in their second innings after India enforced follow-on on Day 3 of the one-off women’s Test. India’s off-spinner Sneh Rana had earlier taken eight wickets to bowl South Africa out for 266 in their first innings, trailing India’s 603…
NEW DELHI: Seasoned India all-rounder Ravindra Jadeja announced his retirement from T20 Internationals on Sunday, a day after the team’s World Cup victory in Barbados. He joins his esteemed teammates Virat Kohli and Rohit Sharma in bidding farewell to the format.Jadeja, widely regarded as one of the world’s best fielders, stated that he will continue…
NEW DELHI: England’s squad for the initial two Tests against the West Indies next month, announced on Sunday, did not include Jonny Bairstow. The wicketkeeping responsibilities will be handled by the uncapped Jamie Smith.The squad also lacked Ben Foakes, the primary wicketkeeper for Surrey, where the 23-year-old Smith often plays as a specialist batsman.Smith was…
Arshdeep Singh is one of the most underplayed stories of India’s T20 World Cup triumph, while the left-arm pacer’s swing with the new ball up front and ability to bowl tight overs peppered with yorkers in the dying stages of the match have been crucial to India’s success. To finish this T20 World Cup ahead…
NEW DELHI: Former India cricketer Gautam Gambhir praised Virat Kohli and Rohit Sharma for their significant contributions to Indian cricket. Their T20I careers concluded on a high note with a World Cup victory, marking a poetic end to their time in the shortest format. Despite retiring from T20Is, Gambhir is optimistic about their roles in…
Virat Kohli couldn’t hold back his tears when he dialled home soon after India won the T20 World Cup by beating South Africa in a pulsating final at the Kensington Oval in Bridgetown, Barbados, on Saturday. An emotional Kohli could be seen in tears before he gathered himself to talk to his wife, Anushka Sharma,…
NEW DELHI: India secured their second T20 World Cup title with a narrow seven-run victory over South Africa in the final on Saturday. India pace spearhead Jasprit Bumrah played a pivotal role in the team’s victory. Captain Rohit Sharma praised Bumrah’s ability to excel under pressure, which was crucial in the win. Bumrah and Hardik…
