NEW DELHI: India’s performance in the 2019 ICC Cricket World Cup was marked by both dominance and heartbreak. Entering the tournament as one of the favorites, the Indian team, led by Virat Kohli, displayed exceptional form in the group stages, winning seven out of nine matches, with one match against New Zealand being washed out…
NEW DELHI: After England’s five-wicket victory over Sri Lanka, captain Ollie Pope praised batters Joe Root and Jamie Smith for their match-winning performances, calling Root a “greedy Yorkshire man” for his insatiable hunger for runs.Root played a crucial role with a composed half-century during a tense run-chase, while Smith’s maiden Test century in the first…
In January 2022, Virat Kohli surprised his fans by stepping down as India’s Test captain, and the team’s former batting coach Sanjay Bangar believes that he should have continued to lead India in red-ball cricket at that time. Speaking on ‘The Rao Podcast’, Bangar said: “I personally feel that he (Kohli) should have continued slightly…
NEW DELHI: Bangladesh achieved a momentous victory in the first Test against Pakistan, securing a 10-wicket triumph on the final day. The win came despite political turmoil in their home country.Pakistan’s batting lineup crumbled, managing only 146 runs before being dismissed. The Bangladeshi pace attack effectively dismantled Pakistan’s top order, setting the stage for the…
NEW DELHI: Indian cricketer Shikhar Dhawan announced his retirement from all forms of cricket, prompting tributes from figures like former coach Ravi Shastri. Shastri praised Dhawan’s contributions to Indian cricket, highlighting his match-winning performances in ICC tournaments, Asia Cups, and a memorable innings in Galle. He emphasized Dhawan’s potential for continued involvement in the sport…
England‘s fast bowling line-up has suffered a setback as Mark Wood has been sidelined for the rest of the Test series against Sri Lanka. The team management made the announcement on Sunday after scans revealed a strain in Wood’s right thigh muscle.The 34-year-old’s career has been plagued by numerous fitness problems, and this latest injury…
NEW DELHI: Bangladesh not only created history with their maiden Test victory over Pakistan but also achieved a unique landmark in the annals of cricket history. The victory marked Bangladesh as the only team to accomplish a remarkable feat that no other side has managed to replicate on Pakistani soil.Bangladesh etched a momentous chapter in…
NEW DELHI: Former cricketer Basit Ali on Sunday came down heavily on Pakistan’s star batter Babar Azam following his poor performances against Bangladesh in the Test series opener. Babar, who has often been hailed as one of the top batsmen in the world, failed to impress, scoring a duck in the first innings and a…
NEW DELHI: Pakistan captain Shan Masood stood by the team’s choice to include four fast bowlers and no specialized spinner in the starting lineup for the opening Test match against Bangladesh on Sunday. The home team suffered a devastating 10-wicket loss, marking their first ever defeat to Bangladesh in a Test match.Despite his own poor…
NEW DELHI: Shahid Afridi didn’t mince his words on Sunday after Pakistan’s surprising 10-wicket defeat to Bangladesh in the first Test at Rawalpindi, raising “serious questions” about the team’s strategy and selection.The former all-rounder expressed his concerns on X, highlighting the choice of pitch and the selection of four fast bowlers, with the exclusion of…
