As India and South Africa prepare to clash in the T20 World Cup final on Saturday, the weather forecast looms large, with rain predicted to play a crucial role in the outcome of the much-anticipated match.India’s only T20 World Cup triumph came 17 years ago in the inaugural edition of the tournament. And India’s last…
NEW DELHI: Rohit Sharma-led India have enjoyed a splendid run upto the T20 World Cup final remaining undefeated in the tournament.With 248 runs, the Indian captain is at the third spot in the run-getters’ list. India pacers Arshdeep Singh and Jasprit Bumrah are at the second and fifth spots in the leading wicket-takers’ list with…
NEW DELHI: Even though Virat Kohli is not playing well at the T20 World Cup, former West Indies opener and skipper Chris Gayle is not willing to “write off” the “special” player.Kohli was in top notch form for the Royal Challengers Bengaluru in the Indian Premier League 2024, but throughout the current edition of the…
NEW DELHI: Former Pakistan fast bowler Shoaib Akhtar commended Indian captain Rohit Sharma for his leadership qualities, labelling him as a ‘selfless captain’ who prioritizes the team’s interests following India’s convincing 68-run victory over England in the semi-finals of the T20 World Cup 2024. Sharma’s performance was a highlight, contributing significantly with a 57-run innings…
NEW DELHI: India secured a commanding 68-run victory over England in the semi-final of the 2024 T20 World Cup, setting up a title clash against South Africa on Saturday. The match against England saw stellar performances from both Indian batters and bowlers, with Jasprit Bumrah‘s two wickets helping him achieve a significant milestone. ALSO SEE:…
NEW DELHI: Shafali Verma, the dynamic Indian opener, created history on Friday by smashing the quickest double-century in women’s Test cricket during the one-off match against South Africa. The 20-year-old surpassed Australia’s Annabel Sutherland, who had previously achieved the feat off 248 balls earlier this year. Shafali reached her double ton in just 194 deliveries.With…
NEW DELHI: Former England captain Michael Vaughan raised questions about the scheduling of the T20 World Cup that favoured India heavily. He pointed out that India’s semifinal venue was predetermined even before they secured their spot in the last-four stage of the tournament.After India exacted a sweet revenge of their 2022 T20 World Cup semifinal…
NEW DELHI: Former India spinner Sarandeep Singh believes that India’s spin duo of Kuldeep Yadav and Axar Patel will prove to be too much for the South Africans to handle in the T20 World Cup final in Bridgetown, Barbados on Saturday. According to Sarandeep, Kuldeep and Axar, who have had a formidable run in the…
NEW DELHI: Virat Kohli‘s run of low scores at the T20 World Cup continued on Thursday as the star India batter fell for just nine in a semi-final against defending champions England in Guyana on Thursday. Registering his fifth single digit score of the tournament, Kohli got out in the third over itself, looking to…
NEW DELHI: The outgoing India head coach Rahul Dravid commended the team’s exceptional consistency in reaching three ICC finals within the past year. He expressed his optimism that a blend of intelligent gameplay and good fortune would enable India to secure a long-awaited ICC championship.Throughout the current T20 World Cup, India has demonstrated their superiority,…
