Cricket

NEW DELHI: India didn’t anticipate that their five-match series against underdogs Zimbabwe would begin as it did. They suffered a surprising defeat at the hands of the African nation in the opening T20I. However, the Shubman Gill-led side bounced back impressively, delivering a dominant performance to secure a 100-run victory in the second match, with…

NEW DELHI: India opener Abhishek Sharma scored a remarkable century in the second T20I against Zimbabwe on Sunday, bouncing back impressively after being dismissed for a duck in his debut. His father’s encouraging advice played a crucial role in his comeback, helping him achieve the joint third-fastest T20I century by an Indian batter.Abhishek’s stunning 100…

NEW DELHI: Thousands gathered inside Mumbai’s iconic Wankhede Stadium and sang ‘Vande Mataram‘ during Team India’s T20 World Cup victory parade. India clinched their second T20 World Cup title by defeating South Africa in the thrilling final, prompting Rohit Sharma and his team to embark on a victory lap at Wankhede Stadium, expressing heartfelt gratitude…

NEW DELHI: India’s wicketkeeper-batter Ishan Kishan faced criticism for not participating in domestic cricket after former coach Rahul Dravid suggested he should do so to make a comeback to the Indian team. Following an extended break for personal reasons, Kishan returned to play in the Indian Premier League. However, he has not secured a spot…

NEW DELHI: The 25-year-old Indian wicketkeeper-batter, Ishan Kishan, is determined to secure his place in the national team amid fierce competition. Kishan is aiming to establish himself in all three formats of the game despite recent exclusions.“It was heartening to see Rishabh back in action. As far as competition goes, you love challenges and when…

MS Dhoni, the only international captain to have won every ICC trophy, celebrates his 43rd birthday today. It’s been almost four years since Dhoni bid adieu to international cricket on August 15, 2020. While he had left the Test scene in December 2014, Dhoni continued to play white-ball formats for India for almost six years…

Abhishek Sharma announced his arrival on the international stage with a sizzling century in the second T20I of his career against Zimbabwe at the Harare Sports Club on Sunday, and he did it with a borrowed bat. After scoring 100 off 47 balls, which powered India to a mammoth 234 for 2 and eventually helped…

NEW DELHI: As the legendary MS Dhoni celebrated his 43rd birthday on Sunday, fans gathered in large numbers near his house in Ranchi to commemorate the occasion by cutting a cake. The former India skipper, known as “Captain Cool,” has left an indelible mark on the cricketing world with his remarkable achievements.Dhoni’s leadership skills were…

NEW DELHI: Australia‘s Test and ODI captain Pat Cummins has demanded that the unrelenting cricket schedule be fixed, stating that players’ decision-making will be facilitated by having designated windows for both playing in the longest format and the IPL.Cummins delivered a speech this week at the MCC World Cricket Connects 2024, which took place at…