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Hardik Pandya during the third T20I in Hyderabad. (PTI Photo) NEW DELHI: Hardik Pandya credited India’s emphatic 3-0 T20I series victory over Bangladesh to the “freedom” and positive environment provided by skipper Suryakumar Yadav and head coach Gautam Gambhir. Following India’s massive 133-run win in the final match at the Rajiv Gandhi International Stadium, Pandya…

Harmanpreet & Co. Face tough test in their quest to make it to the semisThere’s an aura of invincibility that surrounds the Australian women’s team. They don’t wear it heavily on their sleeve, but it’s on show when they show their skills on the field. Their runaway nine-wicket win over Pakistan in the ICC T20…

Sanju Samson (BCCI Photo) NEW DELHI: Life hasn’t been a smooth journey for Sanju Samson, and the talented batter has faced his share of setbacks. Following his century against Bangladesh in the third T20I in Hyderabad on Saturday, Samson reflected on his performances and acknowledged that he now has a better grasp of how to…

Ravi Bishnoi (Image credit: BCCI) NEW DELHI: Indian spinner Ravi Bishnoi played a crucial role in India’s 133-run victory over Bangladesh in Hyderabad on Saturday, securing a 3-0 series sweep. Bishnoi’s impressive spell of 3/30 in four overs helped seal the win, making him the standout performer with the ball. He dismissed Najmul Hossain Shanto…

NEW DELHI: Australian captain Pat Cummins and head coach Andrew McDonald have yet to make a final decision on the batting order for the upcoming Border-Gavaskar Trophy series against India at home. “It is up to me and Ron to set the order. I know there is always commentary around everything to do with cricket….

Harshit Rana. (BCCI/IPL Photo) NEW DELHI: With no international debut yet for Harshit Rana, Kolkata Knight Riders (KKR) got a major boost ahead of IPL 2025 mega auction as they can retain him at a relatively low cost of just Rs 4 crore for the next year’s Indian Premier League season.Rana, despite showing potential as…

NEW DELHI: Sanju Samson and Suryakumar Yadav went hammer and tongs against Bangladesh bowlers in the third and last T20I of the series, propelling India to equal their highest Powerplay total of 82 runs for 1 wicket in Hyderabad on Saturday.India’s assault came when skipper Suryakumar decided to bat first as they looked to sweep…

Sanju Samson and Suryakumar Yadav. (BCCI Photo) NEW DELHI: India set a new record for the highest T20I total by a Test-playing nation, and second best overall, achieving this feat during a match against Bangladesh in Hyderabad on Saturday.The Indian team showcased an explosive batting performance, piling on a massive score that surpassed previous records…

NEW DELHI: Sanju Samson smashed the second-fastest century for India and his maiden T20I ton as the hosts recorded the second highest total of 297 for 6 in the third and final match against Bangladesh in Hyderabad on Saturday.Samson reached his century in just 40 balls, finishing with an explosive 111 off 47 deliveries, including…

Mayank Yadav, a young bowler, made a notable impact in the third T20I match against Bangladesh in Hyderabad. In this high-scoring game, India posted an impressive total of 297/6 in their innings, putting pressure on Bangladesh to perform similarly.Yadav, at just 22 years old, played a significant role in curbing Bangladesh’s response. On the very…