Hosts Sri Lanka received a setback ahead of the second ODI against India, with their star spinner Wanindu Hasaranga getting ruled out of the remainder of the three-match series with a left hamstring injury. “He experienced pain in his left hamstring while delivering the last ball of his 10th over during the first ODI. An…
NEW DELHI: Veteran Indian off-spinner Ravichandran Ashwin and Lyca Kovai Kings captain Shahrukh Khan shared insights into their evolving skillsets ahead of the Tamil Nadu Premier League (TNPL) final on Sunday. Ashwin, representing Dindigul Dragons, emphasized his conscious effort to expand his batting repertoire, while Shahrukh credited his stint with the Gujarat Titans for enhancing…
NEW DELHI: Swashbuckling wicketkeeper-batter Ishan Kishan is all set to make a domestic comeback in the upcoming season and will represent Jharkhand, a Cricbuzz report said. Ishan made himself available for the upcoming season and the Jharkhand State Cricket Association has included the 26-year-old in the list of 25 pre-season probables.Ishan’s decision to feature in…
NEW DELHI: There may not be an official announcement from ICC yet, but they are covering all bases if Team India refuses to travel to Pakistan for the Champions Trophy next year, Cricbuzz reported.The ICC has reportedly sanctioned a budget of around $65 million during its recent Annual General Meeting (AGM) held in Colombo. The…
NEW DELHI: With uncertainty still looming large over India’s travel to Pakistan for the 2025 Champions Trophy, country’s spin great Saqlain Mushtaq has said ‘it doesn’t matter’ if the neighbours aren’t willing to come for the tournament. The ICC Champions Trophy is slated to take place in Pakistan early next year and Karachi, Lahore and…
NEW DELHI: The Board of Control for Cricket in India secretary Jay Shah on Saturday shared stunning images of the new National Cricket Academy coming up in Bengaluru.The new state-of-the-art NCA, with world-class facilities, is nearing completion and it will provide the current and future cricketers the best possible platform to hone their skills. The…
NEW DELHI: While Ravi Shastri, the former head coach of India, did not go so far as to label pacer Jasprit Bumrah a magician with the ball, he did mention that his two favorite moments from the T20 World Cup in the Americas were India’s ability to fend off Pakistan’s attack in the group stage…
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…
