Shreyas Iyer (BCCI Photo) NEW DELHI: Shreyas Iyer played a crucial role in India’s triumph over England in the first ODI in Nagpur, delivering a match-winning 59 off 36 balls. However, in a surprising revelation during the post-match interview, Iyer disclosed that he was initially not part of India’s playing XI for the game.India had…
Graeme Smith (Photo credit: TimesofIndia.com) JOHANNESBURG: When Paarl Royals took on Sunrisers Eastern Cape at the Centurion in the SA20 on Thursday, it was a momentous occasion for the league. In its third edition now, with just one game to go, SA20 has done what South African cricket desperately wanted – sustenance. The T20 Global…
NEW DELHI: Pakistan’s interim head coach Aaqib Javed has played down the impact of India’s leading fast bowler Jasprit Bumrah before their upcoming Champions Trophy encounter. The eight-team ICC tournament starts from February 19, with the opener between Pakistan and New Zealand in Karachi. Poll Will Bumrah’s Absence Affect India’s Chances Against Pakistan? Questions surround…
Graeme Smith (Image credit: SA20) Cricket in South Africa has been a tale of our country’s unyielding spirit, and we have always been proud of the resilience, character and tenacity that has been a hallmark of our players. As someone who had the privilege of leading the Proteas during what many consider our ‘golden era,’…
Nathan Lyon. (Cricket.com.au Photo) Australia took firm control of the second Test against Sri Lanka despite a spirited fightback from the hosts, who reached 229-9 at stumps on day one in Galle.Mitchell Starc and Nathan Lyon led the charge with three wickets apiece, ensuring Australia remained in the driver’s seat.Go Beyond The Boundary with our…
Rohit Sharma. (PTI Photo) Indian captain Rohit Sharma addressed the team’s preparations for the Champions Trophy following their victory in the first ODI against England in Nagpur. He emphasised their focus on maintaining consistent performance rather than pursuing specific goals.India secured a four-wicket win to take a 1-0 lead in the series. The team’s performance…
TimesofIndia.com in Centurion: There is something about Sunrisers Eastern Cape and the SA20 playoffs. In 2023, they won the semi-final and the final. In 2024, they won Qualifier 1 and the final. Now, this year, they won the Eliminator, the Qualifier 2 and have booked a spot in the final. That is an unbelievable 6-0…
Harshit Rana. (Pic Credit – X) NEW DELHI: India’s young pacer Harshit Rana brushed aside external criticism, emphasising that his sole focus is on contributing to the team’s success. The 23-year-old right-arm quick shone on his ODI debut against England in Nagpur, grabbing 3/33 to help India secure a four-wicket victory and a 1-0 lead…
NEW DELHI: Middle-order batter Shreyas Iyer on Thursday played a pivotal knock, notching up his 19th ODI fifty against England to help India win the ODI series opener in Nagpur. Iyer came to bat when India were struggling at 19 for two in chase of 249. He launched a counter-attack in his quick-fire 59 off…
Shubman Gill. (PTI Photo) Shubman Gill maintained a positive mindset when India faced early pressure at 19/2 in the sixth over while chasing 249 in 50 overs against England.Gill, named Player of the Match, scored 87 runs and formed vital partnerships with Shreyas Iyer (59) and Axar Patel (52). This led India to a four-wicket…
