Johannesburg: Sanju Samson and Tilak Varma smashed scintillating centuries as India thumped South Africa by 135 runs in Johannesburg on Friday to claim the four-match Twenty20 International series 3-1 and inflict the heaviest-ever defeat in the format on their hosts. World champions India elected to bat and posted a huge 283 for one in their…
Dubai: The ICC has canceled the Pakistan Cricket Board’s trophy tour for the 2025 Champions Trophy in Kashmir amid uncertainty surrounding India’s participation. India has refused to travel to Pakistan for the tournament due to security concerns, casting doubt on the tournament’s location. The ICC Champions Trophy, an eight-team tournament, is scheduled to take place…
Johannesburg: India stand-in head coach VVS Laxman said his side has been playing “fearless” cricket in the ongoing T20I series against South Africa, and for him, the primary reason behind the wholehearted support the visitors receive anywhere across the globe. India are leading the four-match T20I series 2-1 and the final match will be played…
Perth: KL Rahul on Friday copped a blow on his right elbow and left the field for scans during India’s match simulation at the WACA ground, raising concern ahead of the first Test against Australia here from November 22. Rahul made 29 before pacer Prasidh Krishna pinged on his elbow with a climbing delivery, and…
Hyderabad: The Hyderabad Cricket Association (HCA) Ethics Committee headed by Justice V Eshwaraiah, has officially exonerated Vidyuth Jaisimha, the Head Coach of the state’s senior women’s cricket team, from all allegations of misconduct. The inquiry, led by the HCA’s Ethics Officer & Ombudsman (Additional Charge), determined that the accusations were unfounded and directed his reinstatement…
Mumbai: Head coach Gautam Gambhir on Monday said Jasprit Bumrah, as designated vice-captain, will lead India in the opening Test against Australia in Perth if regular skipper Rohit Sharma is unavailable for the game due to personal reasons. The straight-talking former opener also indicated that KL Rahul could be asked to open the innings in…
Mumbai: Head coach Gautam Gambhir on Monday fired a shot back at Ricky Ponting for questioning Virat Kohli’s form and place in Indian team, saying the Australian legend should only be concerned about cricket in his country. Ponting had recently said Kohli’s form is a concern, given the Indian batter has scored only two Test…
Gqberha: Spinner Varun Chakravarthy’s magical craftiness en route a maiden fifer remained a mere footnote as South Africa rode on the stubbornness of Tristan Stubbs to eke out a three-wicket win over India in a low-scoring second T20I here on Sunday. The four-match series is now level at 1-1. But SA’s victory, which also halted…
New Delhi: Wicketkeeper-batter Sanju Samson has hit a purple patch, notching up 3 centuries in his last six competitive matches including a Duleep Trophy ton, and is determined to make the most of his current form. Samson on Friday smacked a remarkable 50-ball 107 against South Africa, his second consecutive T20I century, following his impressive…
New Delhi: Neeraj Chopra on Wednesday bid an emotional farewell to his German coach Klaus Bartonietz who ended his five-year partnership with the star Indian javelin thrower, citing family commitments. The 75-year-old coach, who guided Chopra to a historic gold at the Tokyo Olympics, a silver at the Paris Games this year, and several other…
