Cricket

NEW DELHI: Jasprit Bumrah‘s exceptional bowling spell of 4-1-7-3 was a masterclass in precision and skill. His intelligent variations and ability to outthink batters were evident, as Rashid Khan admitted that his team’s inexperience and pre-planned shots against Bumrah cost them dearly.“You’re facing a quality bowler like Bumrah. I think he’s very smart.And if you’re…

NEW DELHI: Former India opener Gautam Gambhir has called upon the International Cricket Council (ICC) to reconsider the rule allowing two new balls in limited overs cricket. The World Cup-winner described the regulation as being “unfair” to finger spinners.In October 2011, the ICC introduced this specific rule for ODIs, which the iconic Sachin Tendulkar had…

NEW DELHI: Quinton de Kock‘s scintillating half-century and a valiant effort from the bowlers helped South Africa secure a narrow seven-run victory over England in their Group 2 Super Eight match at the T20 World Cup in St Lucia on Friday. Despite England’s best efforts to restrict South Africa to 163/6, the Proteas managed to…

NEW DELHI: Veteran spinner Ravichandran Ashwin praised Gautam Gambhir on Friday, describing him as a tenacious and exceptional motivator. Gambhir is the leading candidate to replace Rahul Dravid as India’s head coach. Ashwin credited Gambhir with instilling confidence in him during the early stages of his Test career.The spinner reminisced about his conversations with Gambhir…

NEW DELHI: Former opener India Gautam Gambhir remained evasive when questioned about his potential appointment as the next head coach of the national side, stating, “I don’t see that far ahead.”The 42-year-old was speaking at an event organized by the Indian Chambers of Commerce in Kolkata on Friday.Earlier this week, Gambhir participated in a virtual…

NEW DELHI: The Afghanistan cricket team encountered an unexpected challenge during their stay in Bridgetown for the T20 World Cup Super Eights match against India. The absence of halal meat, a crucial component of their dietary requirements, at their hotel left them in a predicament.The team, accustomed to the abundant hospitality they experienced in India…

NEW DELHI: In a post-match interaction following India’s victory over Afghanistan in the T20 World Cup Super 8 clash on Thursday, an amusing exchange was shared between Suryakumar Yadav, the Player of the Match, and his teammate Axar Patel, highlighting a conversation that took place with Virat Kohli during the game.The exchange centred around a…

NEW DELHI: Former Indian cricketer Sunil Gavaskar heaped praise on Rishabh Pant‘s performance following India’s resounding victory over Afghanistan in the ongoing T20 World Cup.While acknowledging Pant’s quickfire 20 runs off 11 balls, Gavaskar’s praise extended beyond the immediate statistics, focusing on the wicketkeeper-batsman’s improved fitness and growing maturity. T20 World Cup 2024: Points Table…

NEW DELHI: Former cricketer Anil Kumble shared his thoughts on Suryakumar Yadav‘s impressive performance against Afghanistan in the Super Eight match of the T20 World Cup 2024. Kumble believes that Suryakumar’s innings put the Afghan bowlers under significant pressure.During his time at the crease, Suryakumar scored 53 runs from just 28 deliveries, maintaining a strike…

NEW DELHI: Pakistan cricket team continued to face flak for their disastrous T20 World Cup campaign in the USA. Not only for their performances, the players are facing harsh criticism for bringing their families along during the tournament. The decision to travel with family members has led to a backlash from both fans and officials….