NEW DELHI: It was on July 13, 2002 when Sourav Ganguly and his young team won the NatWest Trophy final against England, chasing down a steep target of 326 with three balls to spare at the famed Lord’s cricket ground. Chasing 325, Virender Sehwag smashed a 49-ball 45, while Ganguly hit a 43-ball 60 in…
NEW DELHI: Los Angeles Knight Riders collected two valuable points to stay alive in the race for the Major League Cricket 2024 playoffs with a four-wicket victory against Seattle Orcas at Church Street Park in Morrisville on Wednesday.Batting first after winning the toss, Seattle Orcas were restricted to 142/6 despite a 52-ball 89-run blitzkrieg knock…
NEW DELHI: Harmanpreet Kaur, the captain of the Indian women’s cricket team, emphasized the significance of maintaining a positive team environment as they prepare to face Pakistan in their opening match of the women’s Asia Cup.India, the current title holders, will begin their quest for an unprecedented eighth Asia Cup victory when they face their…
NEW DELHI: Royal Challengers Bengaluru (RCB) fast-bowler Yash Dayal took to social media to express his admiration and respect for Virat Kohli, the former Indian captain.Dayal’s heartfelt message came in the wake of controversial statements made by former Indian leg-spinner Amit Mishra, who alleged that Kohli’s aggressive nature has led to him having fewer friends…
NEW DELHI: Rohit Sharma, the charismatic captain of the Indian cricket team, is thoroughly enjoying his time in the United States after leading Team India to title victory in T20 World Cup 2024.Following India’s thrilling victory over South Africa in the T20 World Cup final, Rohit announced his decision to retire from T20Is.Known for his…
NEW DELHI: As the Indian women’s cricket team gears up for the Asia Cup 2024, star batter Smriti Mandhana has emphasized a simple yet effective batting approach: playing according to the merit of the ball.Mandhana acknowledges the strategic differences between batting first and second in T20 cricket. While chasing provides a clear target and allows…
NEW DELHI: Indian all-rounder Hardik Pandya has made a significant comeback from injury and controversy to play a pivotal role in India’s ICC T20 World Cup victory. His journey from the 50-over World Cup, where he suffered an injury, to leading his team to triumph in the T20 format, underscores the importance of perseverance and…
NEW DELHI: Kraigg Brathwaite, captain of the West Indies cricket team, has emphasized the need for more Test matches for his side as they prepare for the second Test against England at Trent Bridge. This follows a heavy defeat in the first Test at Lord’s, where the West Indies were outplayed and lost by an…
NEW DELHI: The upcoming ICC Annual Conference in Colombo, starting on Friday, will be a significant event for the cricketing world. All eyes will be on BCCI secretary Jay Shah, as there might be serious discussions about when he will take over from New Zealander Greg Barclay as the chairman of the global body.One of…
Chris Woakes, a seasoned all-rounder, is poised to spearhead England‘s bowling attack as they embark on a new era without the legendary James Anderson, according to captain Ben Stokes, who describes Woakes as “phenomenal.”Anderson bid farewell to international cricket after England’s resounding victory over the West Indies in the first Test at Lord’s, where they…
