NEW DELHI: Bowling coach Sairaj Bahutule Sairaj Bahutule has suggested that India will persist in providing their top-order batsmen with chances to bowl. He believes this strategy can serve as a “surprise element” against the opposing team.In the opening ODI against Sri Lanka, which concluded in a tie on Friday, opener Shubman Gill was given…
NEW DELHI: Strategies to counter a slow pitch and a variety of slow bowlers from Sri Lanka will be at the top of India’s list of priorities for the second ODI, which is set to take place in Colombo on Sunday.India lost the first ODI on Friday after chasing a respectable 231 and being well…
NEW DELHI: Joginder Sharma recently reunited with the legendary former India captain Mahendra Singh Dhoni, sharing a nostalgic moment that rekindled memories of one of the most iconic moments in Indian cricket history. Joginder, often remembered as an unsung hero of India’s 2007 T20 World Cup triumph, posted a heartfelt photo with Dhoni on his…
NEW DELHI: Delhi’s inaugural T20 league could see international stars like Rishabh Pant and Ishant Sharma take the field when the Delhi Premier League (DPL) gets underway on August 17 with six men’s teams and four women’s teams. On Tuesday, Delhi and District Cricket Association (DDCA) unveiled the league with former India opener Virender Sehwag…
India’s run-chase in the first ODI against Sri Lanka at the R Premadasa Stadium in Colombo on Friday ended 13 balls early when they needed just one run to win the game with two wickets in hands. Sri Lanka skipper Charith Asalanka (3 for 30) took matters in his hands and struck twice off successive…
KOLKATA: Mohammed Shami is still not sure when he would be able to wear the India jersey again, but the pacer has decided to make his comeback through domestic cricket. Shami, who is recuperating from an ankle surgery which he underwent in February this year, has already started bowling at the National Cricket Academy (NCA)…
NEW DELHI: The first ODI between India and Sri Lanka at Colombo ended in a thrilling tie, highlighting India’s vulnerability against quality spin bowling despite a dominant performance from skipper Rohit Sharma.Chasing a modest target of 231, India were propelled by Rohit’s blistering 58 off 47 balls. His innings, studded with powerful strokes and aggressive…
NEW DELHI: A visibly disappointed India captain Rohit Sharma conceded that his team should have managed to score the single run needed off the last 14 deliveries.However, he acknowledged that the team struggled to maintain a consistent scoring rate throughout their innings, despite chasing a relatively modest target of 231 in the opening ODI against…
NEW DELHI: Former Indian World Cup-winning skipper MS Dhoni recently discussed his bond with Virat Kohli, a prominent Indian batsman. The two have shared numerous unforgettable moments and partnerships throughout Dhoni’s remarkable career.During a recent event in Hyderabad, Dhoni opened up about his connection with Kohli. He mentioned that whenever they have the opportunity to…
NEW DELHI: India skipper Rohit Sharma has been well known for his on-field chatters with teammates and opposition players and some of them, caught on stump mic, have turned out to be absolute rib-ticklers.Rohit on Friday was once again involved in an hilarious exchange of words, this time, with Washington Sundar during the first one-dayer…
