Champions Trophy: Why Rohit Sharma may follow the four-spinner template against Australia | Cricket News

Champions Trophy: Why Rohit Sharma may follow the four-spinner template against Australia

NEW DELHI: India captain Rohit Sharma stated that Varun Chakravarthy‘s outstanding performance against New Zealand has made the four-spinner pattern highly “tempting.” However, Sharma did not commit to using it in the Champions Trophy semifinal match against Australia. In their 44-run victory in Dubai on Sunday, India’s side, which included Chakravarthy, Kuldeep Yadav, Ravindra Jadeja, … Read more

Champions Trophy: Few ODIs, no Bumrah, but India’s batting looks solid | Cricket News

Champions Trophy: Few ODIs, no Bumrah, but India's batting looks solid

Gautam Gambhir and Rohit Sharma. (BCCI Photo) NEW DELHI: A year before the 50-over World Cup at home in 2023, India played 30 ODIs in order to find the right balance and the right combination. As a result, India had a near faultless show – up until that forgettable evening in Ahmedabad.With the ICC Champions … Read more

India’s middle order a concern ahead of Champions Trophy | Cricket News

India's middle order a concern ahead of Champions Trophy

India have been dominant in the few ODIs they’ve played heading into the Champions Trophy, but inconsistencies remain in the batting order… Does India’s middle order wear an uncertain look heading into the Champions Trophy? The dominance against England at home in the lead up to the ICC tournament notwithstanding, there appears to be some … Read more

2nd ODI: Rohit Sharma’s century powers India to series-clinching victory over England | Cricket News

2nd ODI: Rohit Sharma's century powers India to series-clinching victory over England

Rohit Sharma answered his critics with a magnificent 32nd century, leading India to a decisive four-wicket victory over England in the second ODI at Cuttack on Sunday, taking an unassailable 2-0 lead in the three-match series.England, choosing to bat first on a favorable pitch, were dismissed for 304 runs in 49.5 overs. Left-arm spinner Ravindra … Read more

IND Vs ENG, 2nd ODI: Rohit Sharma, Virat Kohli In Focus As India Eye Series Win In Cuttack

India have a 1-0 lead in the three-match series. (BCCI Photo)

Last Updated:February 08, 2025, 14:04 IST India faces selection dilemmas with Virat Kohli’s potential return and Rohit Sharma’s form ahead of the second ODI against England in Cuttack. India have a 1-0 lead in the three-match series. (BCCI Photo) The barren run of skipper Rohit Sharma and the selection conundrum that Virat Kohli’s possible return … Read more

India Vs England ODI: Shreyas Iyer goes from doubt to dominance | Cricket News

Shreyas Iyer goes from doubt to dominance

Shreyas Iyer plays a shot during the first ODI against England. (PTI Photo) Picked only after Kohli was unable to play, the middle-order batter has reignited another selection debate with his blistering innings against EnglandMUMBAI: Soon after his blazing 36-ball 59 helped India coast to a four-wicket win over England in the opening ODI in … Read more

Participation in domestic cricket taught me a lot: Shreyas Iyer | Cricket News

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 … Read more

‘Domestic Season, It Taught Me A Lot’: Shreyas Iyer Credits Domestic Cricket Experience For Fitness And Form

Shreyas Iyer bats during the first one day international cricket match between India and England at Vidarbha Stadium in Nagpur | Image: AP Photo While watching a movie and contemplating “extending his night,” a call from India captain Rohit Sharma alerted him about replacing Virat Kohli in the first ODI against England and Shreyas Iyer … Read more

Shubman Gill Anchors India To 4-Wicket Win Over England In First ODI; Harshit Rana Impresses On Debut

Last Updated:February 06, 2025, 20:59 IST Chasing a below 250 score, Gill anchored the innings, forging key partnerships with Iyer and Axar that became the backbone of India’s chase. Gill (87), Shreyas Iyer (59), and Axar Patel (52) rose to the occasion, guiding India to a commanding chase (AP) Vice-captain Shubman Gill orchestrated India’s chase … Read more

Indi Vs England, 1st ODI: Rohit Sharma & Co. Kickstart Champions Trophy Tune-Up In Nagpur

Last Updated:February 05, 2025, 14:46 IST India’s ODI series against England is crucial for Rohit Sharma and Virat Kohli to regain form before the Champions Trophy. Rohit Sharma (left) and Virat Kohli (PTI Photo) Form and fitness of seasoned stars is under the scanner as India enter the final phase of their Champions Trophy preparations … Read more