IND vs AUS: Deepti Sharma scripts history as over 42,000 fans flock DY Patil Stadium for 2nd WT20I

[ad_1] Over 42,000 fans turned up to watch the 2nd women’s T20I between India and Australia at the DY Patil Stadium in Navi Mumbai on Sunday, January 7 as the two teams battled it out in the middle. The T20 international contest between the two powerhouse teams joined the elite list of matches with incredible … Read more

T20 World Cup 2023: Rohit Sharma and Virat Kohli would want to do something special for India, says Piyush Chawla

[ad_1] Leg-spinner Piyush Chawla backed both Rohit Sharma and Virat Kohli to be part of the T20 World Cup 2024 squad, saying that India will need their experience in the 20-team tournament in the USA and the West Indies. Chawla said there is no such thing as carrying baggage for experienced players like Kohli and … Read more

SA v IND, 1st Test: Rohit Sharma defends bowlers, points fingers at batting flop show after innings defeat

[ad_1] India captain Rohit Sharma refused to pin the blame on their “inexperienced” bowlers, saying it was the lack of effort from the batters to adapt to conditions that led to their downfall in the first Test against South Africa in Centurion. Rohit Sharma lauded KL Rahul for his first innings hundred and Virat Kohli … Read more

SA v IND, 1st Test: Virat Kohli breaks Sachin Tendulkar’s record for most runs by an Indian in South Africa

[ad_1] Star batter Virat Kohli continued his record-breaking spree in 2023 as he went past his idol Sachin Tendulkar in another elite list during the Boxing Day Test between South Africa and India in Centurion. Kohli became the leading run-getter for India in South Africa across all formats, going past Sachin Tendulkar’s tally on Day … Read more

SA v IND: India batting coach defends ‘best puller’ Rohit Sharma’s shot-selection on Day 1 of Boxing Day Test

[ad_1] India batting coach Vikram Rathour said the team management is completely okay with Rohit Sharma playing pull shots in Test cricket, saying that the particular shot has brought him a lot of success. Rohit Sharma’s shot selection on the opening day of the Boxing Day Test against South Africa in Centurion was questioned as … Read more

7 Tests in 77 days: India head into crucial phase in WTC cycle with Boxing Day Test in South Africa

[ad_1] The big guns are back after an extended break. Team India, including its captain Rohit Sharma and head coach Rahul Dravid, seem to have moved on from the World Cup final “heartbreak” and is looking forward to the upcoming challenges. As Dravid pointed out, cricketers have no other option but to take their minds … Read more

SA vs IND, 1st Test Predicted Playing XIs: Prasidh Krishna vs Mukesh Kumar and R Ashwin conundrum for India

[ad_1] India will look to get their combination right as they prepare for their “final frontier” – a two-Test series against South Africa, starting with the Boxing Day Test at the Supersport Park in Centurion. India have never won a Test series in South Africa in their 21-year-long history of touring the Rainbow Nation, having … Read more

South Africa vs India: Temba Bavuma wary of ‘determined’ Team India, talks up perfect series record at home

[ad_1] South Africa Test captain Temba Bavuma said it’s a matter of pride that they have been able to maintain a perfect record against India, but said they will be wary of the “determined” Indian side during the upcoming 2-Test series between the two sides. India have toured South Africa since 1992, but a Test … Read more

SA vs IND: Virat Kohli has intense batting session at nets after rejoining Test squad in South Africa

[ad_1] Batting star Virat Kohli has rejoined the India Test squad in South Africa, returning from India in time for the first Test against the host nation, starting December 26. Virat Kohli had flown back home due to a family emergency after arriving in South Africa with the rest of the Test team. Kohli was … Read more

SA v IND: Suryakumar Yadav fastest to 4 T20I hundreds with his ‘slowest’ century

[ad_1] “There is no doubt Suryakumar Yadav is the best player in T20I cricket at the moment,” said Gautam Gambhir after the Indian stand-in captain brought up his 4th hundred in T20 internationals on Thursday, December 14. Suryakumar showcased his class by stepping up in a must-win T20I series decider against South Africa in Johannesburg, … Read more