Bengaluru: Mohammed Shami’s right hand has more sleight than a magician. A simple cock of his wrist can outfox the best batters in the world. But can he unlock the sorcery and help India reclaim the ICC Champions Trophy after 12 years? The fans will certainly expect Shami to hit his strides straightaway in the…
Mumbai: Flamboyant India opener Yashasvi Jaiswal was on Thursday drafted into the Mumbai squad for their upcoming Ranji Trophy semifinal against Vidarbha, strengthening the domestic giants ahead of the big game in Jamtha, Nagpur. Mumbai outclassed Haryana by 152 runs in their quarterfinal match at Kolkata on Tuesday. The semifinals will be starting on February…
Bengaluru: IPL franchise Royal Challengers Bengaluru is set to announce its captain for the upcoming season on Thursday with star batter Virat Kohli and Rajat Patidar being the frontrunners for the position. Kohli was the RCB captain between 2013 and 2021 before stepping down as Faf du Plessis took over. But RCB released Du Plessis,…
Kolkata: Skipper Ajinkya Rahane conjured a typically gritty hundred and pacer Royston Dias supported his effort with a five-wicket haul as defending champions Mumbai completed a fine escape act, scripting a commanding 152-run win over Haryana to enter the Ranji Trophy semifinals here on Tuesday. Rahane, resuming on 88, wasted no time in the morning…
Bhubaneshwar: Embarrassed over floodlight failure leading to disruption of the second ODI between India and England at Barabati Stadium in Cuttack, the state government on Monday issued a show cause notice to Odisha Cricket Association (OCA), seeking a reply within 10 days. The Sunday match was disrupted for around 30 minutes as floodlights in one…
Cuttack: India secured a four-wicket win over England in the second ODI at the Barabati Stadium in Cuttack, sealing the three-match series with a game to spare. Chasing 305, captain Rohit Sharma led from the front with a brilliant century, while vice-captain Shubman Gill chipped in with a half-century. Contributions from Shreyas Iyer and Axar…
Nagpur: India claimed a four-wicket win over England in the 1st ODI at the Vidarbha Cricket Association Stadium, Nagpur. Substantial knocks from Shubman Gill, Shreyas Iyer, and Axar Patel helped the Men in Blue chase down 249. Earlier, debutant Harshit Rana and Ravindra Jadeja disarrayed England with three wickets each. Notably, India featured in their first…
Hyderabad: The Hyderabad Cricket Association (HCA) on Thursday thanked Chief Minister A. Revanth Reddy for felicitating G. Trisha, the young prodigy who starred in India’s victorious U-19 Women’s World Cup campaign. Trisha’s stellar performance, earning her ‘Player of the Final’ and ‘Player of the Tournament’ honors, has brought immense pride to Hyderabad and Telangana. The…
Melbourne: Australian all-rounder Marcus Stoinis, who was named in the country’s Champions Trophy squad, on Thursday announced a shock retirement from ODIs to “fully focus on the next chapter” of his career, creating a fresh selection headache for the side that is already dealing with injuries to key players. The 35-year-old will, however, continue to…
Nagpur: The form and fitness of seasoned stars is under the scanner as India enters the final phase of their Champions Trophy preparations with the three-match ODI series against England starting here on Thursday, aiming to find the right balance for some specific slots in the line-up. The likes of skipper Rohit Sharma and Virat…
