IPL 2023|  ‘Felt like only Rashid turned up…’ says Gujarat Titans skipper Hardik after loss to MI

IPL 2023| ‘Felt like only Rashid turned up…’ says Gujarat Titans skipper Hardik after loss to MI

Gujarat Titans batter Rashid Khan greets Mumbai Indians players at the end of the IPL 2023 cricket match between Gujarat Titans and Mumbai Indians, at Wankhede Stadium in Mumbai, Friday, May 12, 2023. | Photo Credit: PTI Following his side’s 27-run loss to Mumbai Indians (MI) in their Indian Premier League (IPL) match, Gujarat Titans […]

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Ind vs Aus, 3rd ODI | Pitch was challenging in second half, we failed to build partnerships: Rohit

Ind vs Aus, 3rd ODI | Pitch was challenging in second half, we failed to build partnerships: Rohit

India’s captain Rohit Sharma, left, reacts as Australia’s Adam Zampa and Mitchell Starc walk off the field at the end of their innings during the third ODI in Chennai, on March 22, 2023 | Photo Credit: AP Poor application and their failure to build substantial partnerships was the reason for India’s downfall while chasing a […]

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India’s middle-order muddle: of Shreyas’ injury and Suryakumar’s struggle

India’s middle-order muddle: of Shreyas’ injury and Suryakumar’s struggle

Quandary: Suryakumar’s continuing failure in ODIs has upset India’s World Cup plans.  | Photo Credit: K.R. DEEPAK With less than six months to go for the World Cup, India is busy trying to figure out its combinations and bench-strength. The two-time champion lost in the semifinals of the previous two editions in 2015 and 2019, and […]

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On one side, T20; on the other, Test and ODI: that’s the split

On one side, T20; on the other, Test and ODI: that’s the split

If the World Cup defeat has one lesson for India, it is this: T20 is a young man’s game. When India won the title in 2007 it was a fluke, and when India beat Pakistan in their inaugural match in Melbourne, it was another fluke. The problem with doing well by accident is that teams […]

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T20 World Cup | India vs England semifinal: Stokes says England must nullity threat of Suryakumar

T20 World Cup | India vs England semifinal: Stokes says England must nullity threat of Suryakumar

India are up against an England side who were regarded as pre-tournament favourites by many. India are up against an England side who were regarded as pre-tournament favourites by many. Ben Stokes warned on November 8, 2022 that England must nullify the threat of Suryakumar Yadav in their Twenty20 World Cup semifinal against India, saying […]

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India has ticked all the boxes en route to the semifinals

India has ticked all the boxes en route to the semifinals

The Men in Blue qualified on the basis of fine performances rather than on permutations and combinations linked to other squads and results The Men in Blue qualified on the basis of fine performances rather than on permutations and combinations linked to other squads and results Multi-team championships have their twists and turns. Form oscillates, […]

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Dravid hopes Suryakumar’s incredible form continues for long

Dravid hopes Suryakumar’s incredible form continues for long

Will take a call on strategy for semifinal against England after gauging conditions, says coach Will take a call on strategy for semifinal against England after gauging conditions, says coach A tournament campaign involves ticking many boxes and as India moved into the ICC Twenty20 World Cup semifinal, coach Rahul Dravid felt that his unit […]

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ICC Twenty20 World Cup | Dugout can really be at ease when he is batting, says Rohit on Suryakumar

ICC Twenty20 World Cup | Dugout can really be at ease when he is batting, says Rohit on Suryakumar

Suryakumar reaffirmed his status as the world’s number one T20 batter with another magnificent effort Suryakumar reaffirmed his status as the world’s number one T20 batter with another magnificent effort Indian captain Rohit Sharma on November 6, 2022 said his “dugout can really be at ease” when Suryakumar Kumar is in the middle playing astonishing […]

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Surya’s brilliance shines through as India drubs Zimbabwe

Surya’s brilliance shines through as India drubs Zimbabwe

Bowlers strike after batters set imposing target; Men in Blue top group and will take on England in the semifinals at Adelaide Bowlers strike after batters set imposing target; Men in Blue top group and will take on England in the semifinals at Adelaide Seagulls constantly flew from the roof as a packed venue kept […]

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Men In Blue show their mastery of survival in high-pressure skirmishes

Men In Blue show their mastery of survival in high-pressure skirmishes

India holds its nerve against Bangladesh which has a propensity to punch above its weight in clashes against ‘Big Brother’ India holds its nerve against Bangladesh which has a propensity to punch above its weight in clashes against ‘Big Brother’ Arms flung sideways, running with a tilt, Arshdeep Singh seemed like one of those planes […]

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