NEW DELHI: Former cricketer and cricket commentator Sanjay Manjrekar emphasizes that India should focus on finding the right balance in their playing XI based on the conditions to secure victories. During the group stage in the United States, India opted for three frontline pacers and two spinners, but altered their combination in the Super 8…
NEW DELHI: Former India head coach and current commentator Ravi Shastri faced an unexpected challenge during the ongoing 2024 T20 World Cup when his luggage was misplaced, ending up on a different island. Despite the inconvenience, Shastri maintained a humorous outlook, sharing his experience on social media.Shastri, known for his witty commentary, posted about having…
NEW DELHI: In the Super 8 of the current T20 World Cup, the USA’s stand-in skipper Aaron Jones feels they were unable to score a competitive total against the West Indies.The Caribbean defeated the United States by a commanding 9 wickets in a match between the hosts of the major event at Bridgetown, Barbados.Unlike other…
Eyes will once again be on Virat Kohli, who is yet to strike form in the ongoing T20 World Cup, and India’s ‘Super 8s’ match against Bangladesh on Saturday in Antigua presents another opportunity for the batting legend to stamp his authority. In the first phase of the tournament, Kohli’s knocks in three group matches…
NEW DELHI: Former New Zealand cricketer Ian Smith believes India’s wicketkeeper-batter Rishabh Pant could potentially get close to Australian great Adam Gilchrist‘s achievements if he maintains his current form. But Smith noted that comparing Pant to Gilchrist at this moment would be premature.Smith, impressed with Pant’s performance since returning from a car accident, noted Pant’s…
BCCI Secretary Jay Shah (TOI Photo) MUMBAI: BCCI secretary Jay Shah has invited all the representatives of the state associations under it for a get-together at the board’s headquarters in Mumbai and to “exchange ideas to improve cricket in India” and watch the India versus Australia T20 World Cup match on June 24.In a communication…
NEW DELHI: Former India cricketer Gautam Gambhir has termed the two new-ball rule in One Day Internationals ‘unfair’ and accused it of altering the dynamics of the game.Gambhir called on the International Cricket Council to eliminate the rule, asserting it is detrimental to finger-spinners. The rule was adopted in October 2011 to help the ball…
BRIDGETOWN: There’s no time to rest. India had just finished a comprehensive win against Afghanistan at the Kensington Oval on Thursday, but even before they could catch their breath, Rohit Sharma’s boys were on the road again. It’s going to be like this till the end of the World Cup. This time it’s destination Antigua,…
Alzarri Joseph to Andries Gous, OUT! TAKEN! Alzarri Joseph gets a wicket now! This is a big one for West Indies as they see the back of the in-form Andries Gous. Joseph bangs this one into the pitch once again, on middle, Andries Gous tales the bait and goes for the big pull shot, but the ball gets big…
United States vs West Indies, Super 8 T20 World Cup 2024: West Indies cannot afford another misstep as they take on a tenacious USA outfit in the Super Eights of the T20 World Cup at Bridgetown in Barbados, seeking to renew their quest for an unprecedented third title. After remaining unbeaten in the group stage,…
