Kolkata: Five-time champions Australia excelled on the big stage yet again as they pulled off a scrappy three-wicket win to shatter South African dreams and reach their eighth ODI World Cup final here on Thursday. On a testing turner, David Miller absorbed extreme pressure on way to a rearguard 101 and take South Africa to a…
Mumbai: If maestro Sachin Tendulkar had set the bar, a “superhuman” Virat Kohli came and raised it a little further with his 50th ODI century, said Little Master Sunil Gavaskar as the cricketing world hailed in unison the record-breaking feat. Tennis legend Novak Djokovic also sent a congratulatory message to Kohli. “Congratulations Virat. Legendary,” wrote…
Mumbai: Mohammed Shami dismantled New Zealand’s chase with a wonderful seven-wicket haul, and the Indian pacer on Wednesday said he was trying to take the pace off the ball to force the batters into their shots. Shami’s 7 for 57 was the best figures by an Indian bowler in the marquee event, and the 33-year-old also…
Bengaluru: India’s inexorable march to the World Cup final with a 70-run waltz over New Zealand here on Wednesday carried all the traits of the template that they have set for themselves in the marquee event. The force performance was garnished by Virat Kohli’s record-breaking 50th hundred, Shreyas Iyer’s fiery ton, on-the-money bowling by Mohammed Shami…
Mumbai: Shubman Gill on Wednesday said missing a hundred did not matter to him as long as his team posted a winning total against New Zealand in the World Cup semi-final on Wednesday. India won comprehensively against a plucky New Zealand by 70 runs and stormed into the final. Gill made 80 not out from 66…
Mumbai: His hero applauded, his wife blew kisses, and football royalty watched in disbelief a packed crowd going bonkers, as Virat Kohli caressed his way into the record books with another significant cricketing milestone. The occasion was huge — a World Cup semifinal against New Zealand at an iconic venue — and Kohli came up…
Mumbai: Looking to keep a clean sheet in the World Cup, India’s coaching staff got down to business shortly after landing here on Monday afternoon ahead of their mega semifinal against New Zealand. India head coach Rahul Dravid, batting coach Vikram Rathour, bowling coach Paras Mhambrey and fielding coach T Dilip made their way to the…
Bengaluru: Enjoying each other’s company in a lively dressing room atmosphere has been possible due to good results and vice-versa is also true, said skipper Rohit Sharma after yet another clinical performance that took Indian team’s victory count to nine on the bounce. India ended their World Cup league stage beating the Netherlands by 160 runs…
Bengaluru: Ahead of their World Cup semifinals against New Zealand, Indian left-arm spinner Kuldeep Yadav on Sunday said Wankhede remains a tough venue for bowlers, and the hosts would require early wickets to get on top of the Kiwis. India will face New Zealand in the last four match in Mumbai on Wednesday. “It is a…
New Delhi: Prime Minister Narendra Modi congratulated the Indian cricket team on Sunday on its win against the Netherlands in a World Cup match and extended best wishes to the players for the semifinals. K L Rahul’s century and Shreyas Iyer’s 128 lit up the Diwali day as India mowed down the Netherlands by 160…
