‘The guys who…’: India batting coach finds positives in Virat Kohli’s lean T20 World Cup run | Cricket News

NEW DELHI: India batting coach Vikram Rathour acknowledged on Friday that Virat Kohli has faced challenges during the current T20 World Cup. However, Rathour pointed out that Kohli’s struggles have provided an opportunity for the team’s less experienced players to rise to the occasion and make valuable contributions.On Thursday, India showcased their dominance against Afghanistan…

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‘If you’re having pre-planned shots against him…’: Rashid Khan hails Jasprit Bumrah’s performance against Afghanistan | Cricket News

NEW DELHI: Jasprit Bumrah‘s exceptional bowling spell of 4-1-7-3 was a masterclass in precision and skill. His intelligent variations and ability to outthink batters were evident, as Rashid Khan admitted that his team’s inexperience and pre-planned shots against Bumrah cost them dearly.“You’re facing a quality bowler like Bumrah. I think he’s very smart.And if you’re…

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‘I don’t want to give headlines’: Gautam Gambhir on being asked to name the best captain he played under | Cricket News

NEW DELHI: Former India opener Gautam Gambhir has called upon the International Cricket Council (ICC) to reconsider the rule allowing two new balls in limited overs cricket. The World Cup-winner described the regulation as being “unfair” to finger spinners.In October 2011, the ICC introduced this specific rule for ODIs, which the iconic Sachin Tendulkar had…

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‘I don’t see…’: Gautam Gambhir drops a big hint on India’s head coach post | Cricket News

NEW DELHI: Former opener India Gautam Gambhir remained evasive when questioned about his potential appointment as the next head coach of the national side, stating, “I don’t see that far ahead.”The 42-year-old was speaking at an event organized by the Indian Chambers of Commerce in Kolkata on Friday.Earlier this week, Gambhir participated in a virtual…

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‘Everything was perfect in India’: Afghanistan players turn chefs after halal missing from their hotel menu | Cricket News

NEW DELHI: The Afghanistan cricket team encountered an unexpected challenge during their stay in Bridgetown for the T20 World Cup Super Eights match against India. The absence of halal meat, a crucial component of their dietary requirements, at their hotel left them in a predicament.The team, accustomed to the abundant hospitality they experienced in India…

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‘Did you bluff Virat bhai?’ Suryakumar Yadav, Axar Patel burst into laughter. Watch | Cricket News

NEW DELHI: In a post-match interaction following India’s victory over Afghanistan in the T20 World Cup Super 8 clash on Thursday, an amusing exchange was shared between Suryakumar Yadav, the Player of the Match, and his teammate Axar Patel, highlighting a conversation that took place with Virat Kohli during the game.The exchange centred around a…

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‘Lost a bit of weight and he’s…’: Sunil Gavaskar lauds Rishabh Pant’s performance against Afghanistan | Cricket News

NEW DELHI: Former Indian cricketer Sunil Gavaskar heaped praise on Rishabh Pant‘s performance following India’s resounding victory over Afghanistan in the ongoing T20 World Cup.While acknowledging Pant’s quickfire 20 runs off 11 balls, Gavaskar’s praise extended beyond the immediate statistics, focusing on the wicketkeeper-batsman’s improved fitness and growing maturity. T20 World Cup 2024: Points Table…

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