Shardul Thakur | Image: PTI Despite being out of India’s current scheme of things, seam-bowling all-rounder Shardul Thakur remains optimistic about his chances, asserting that he is “always in contention” following yet another stellar performance for Mumbai in the Ranji Trophy quarterfinal against Haryana here on Monday. The 33-year-old, who played a crucial role in … Read more
NEW DELHI: Spin great R Ashwin has identified India and New Zealand as the leading contenders for the upcoming Champions Trophy while cautioning against underestimating Australia despite their recent player injuries.The Champions Trophy is scheduled to begin in Pakistan on February 19 but India will play all their matches in Dubai under a hybrid model … Read more
Virat Kohli attends a training session ahead of the second one day international cricket match between India and England in Cuttack | Image: AP Photo Star batter Virat Kohli took center stage on the eve of the second ODI against England, batting for nearly an hour in the nets and putting to rest any doubts … Read more
Jofra Archer reacts as Shreyas Iyer and Shubman Gill celebrate scoring runs during the first one day international cricket match between India and England at Vidarbha Stadium in Nagpur | Image: AP Photo Star batter Virat Kohli is “good to go” in the second ODI against England, India batting coach Sitanshu Kotak confirmed on Saturday … Read more
India captain Rohit Sharma with teammates in Nagpur. (PTI Photo) NEW DELHI: India’s quest for a series win against England faces two towering challenges – captain Rohit Sharma’s prolonged dry spell and the selection conundrum that may arise with Virat Kohli’s potential return. Having taken a 1-0 lead with a hard-fought four-wicket win in Nagpur, … Read more
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
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, Abhishek Sharma, Yashasvi Jaiswal | Image: Instagram/@abhisheksharma_4 India’s vice-captain Shubman Gill on Tuesday defended their performance in the Test rubber loss in Australia, saying that one poor series does not define a team and that it is unfair to criticise a side after a rare bad outing. India suffered a 1-3 defeat in … Read more
Mohammed Siraj (AP Photo) NEW DELHI: When a fast bowler’s own countrymen — whether captain, teammates or former cricketers in the same cricketing ecosystem — challenge their ego, it can be a deliberate or incidental act that spurs them to perform better.Fast bowlers often have a fierce competitive streak. Challenges from their countrymen can push … Read more
Shane Warne file photo (Getty Images) MELBOURNE: The Boxing Day Test between India and Australia is just one sleep away and the Melbourne Cricket Ground (MCG) bracing for the storm which is expected to hit it over the next few days. A lot of work is happening in-and-around the MCG to put on a real … Read more