India skipper Suryakumar Yadav acknowledged the team’s batting struggles in the T20 World Cup but expressed confidence in tackling Pakistan’s unique spinner, Usman Tariq. Despite a scratchy start and vulnerabilities exposed in earlier matches, Yadav emphasized the team’s ability to adapt and execute their practice, aiming to overcome pressure and…
View More ‘Out of syllabus question’: Suryakumar on Pakistan spinner Usman TariqCategory: Headlines
Markram’s captain’s knock powers SA to comfortable 7-wicket win over NZ
Aiden Markram’s explosive 86 powered South Africa to a seven-wicket victory over New Zealand, bringing them closer to the Super 8s. Markram’s dominant chase, supported by quick starts and a solid finish from David Miller, saw South Africa comfortably reach their target of 176. This win marks their third consecutive…
View More Markram’s captain’s knock powers SA to comfortable 7-wicket win over NZ‘You’ll see me play in a World Cup’: Abhishek’s promise to father comes full circle
After a health scare threatened to derail his World Cup campaign, Abhishek Sharma returns to the spotlight in Colombo. It will be the first time his father Raj Kumar Sharma watches him play a World Cup match from the stands. India will take on Pakistan on February 15 at the…
View More ‘You’ll see me play in a World Cup’: Abhishek’s promise to father comes full circle‘Eat well and go to sleep’: Surya, Salman Ali Agha play ‘waiting’ game over handshake
Captains Suryakumar Yadav and Salman Ali Agha remained non-committal on whether India and Pakistan players would shake hands before or after their T20 World Cup clash. Both leaders suggested waiting until match day for a decision, emphasizing their focus on playing good cricket. This follows a history where India did…
View More ‘Eat well and go to sleep’: Surya, Salman Ali Agha play ‘waiting’ game over handshakeT20 WC: Aiden Markram’s captain’s knock leads South Africa to 7-wicket win
‘Not shown commitment’: Nepal coach reprimands team after loss against Italy
Nepal had earlier pushed two-time champions England in a high-scoring match but failed to carry that performance forward. Against tournament debutants Italy, they were beaten without taking a wicket. …
View More ‘Not shown commitment’: Nepal coach reprimands team after loss against Italy‘Move on’ – How BCCI nudged Dhoni to quit captaincy and hand over to Kohli
The BCCI selection committee initiated the captaincy change from MS Dhoni to Virat Kohli in 2017. Former selector Jatin Paranjpe revealed Dhoni accepted the decision respectfully. Dhoni assured full support to Kohli, offering his experience. This transition occurred after Dhoni had already achieved significant white-ball success for India. …
View More ‘Move on’ – How BCCI nudged Dhoni to quit captaincy and hand over to KohliNot IND vs PAK anymore, it is all about Usman Tariq’s bowling action in Colombo
Ahead of the India-Pakistan blockbuster, the spotlight has shifted from rivalry to scrutiny, with Usman Tariq’s bowling action dominating discourse and unsettling both batters and press rooms in Colombo. …
View More Not IND vs PAK anymore, it is all about Usman Tariq’s bowling action in Colombo‘Bigger threat than any’: Ali warns Pakistan ahead of India match
Former England all-rounder Moeen Ali warned Pakistan that India’s spinners, especially Kuldeep Yadav and Varun Chakravarthy, could be a major threat in the T20 World Cup clash. India received a festive welcome in Colombo, with Arshdeep Singh’s dance going viral. The team will rely on key batters like Hardik Pandya,…
View More ‘Bigger threat than any’: Ali warns Pakistan ahead of India matchIndia vs Pakistan: Where will the match be decided? Will rain play a role?
Pakistan’s five-prong spin attack will be a challenge for India on a double-paced pitch at the R Premadasa Stadium in Colombo. Pakistan are likely to go with an all-spin attack against India. In that case, Sunday’s fixture will be crucial for Shivam Dube, who has been included in the side…
View More India vs Pakistan: Where will the match be decided? Will rain play a role?India, Pakistan to hold separate training sessions ahead of T20 WC clash
India and Pakistan will train at different times in Colombo before their T20 World Cup clash, with both teams also holding media interactions. Team India received a festive welcome, with Arshdeep Singh’s dance going viral. India will rely on key players like Hardik Pandya, Ishan Kishan, and Tilak Varma, while…
View More India, Pakistan to hold separate training sessions ahead of T20 WC clashBefore Pak clash, Harbhajan warns India about one player – ‘Play him safely’
Former Indian cricketer Harbhajan Singh backed India to beat Pakistan in the T20 World Cup but warned they must play spinner Usman Tariq carefully. Tariq’s bowling action has sparked controversy despite his strong T20 record. Nayan Mongia also predicted an India win, citing team confidence and Pakistan’s pressure, and backed…
View More Before Pak clash, Harbhajan warns India about one player – ‘Play him safely’Mukkamalla, Harmeet Singh shine as USA register first T20I win over Netherlands
The United States achieved a historic 93-run victory over the Netherlands in the T20 World Cup, powered by Saiteja Mukkamalla’s brilliant 79 and Harmeet Singh’s exceptional 4-wicket haul. Mukkamalla’s stellar batting anchored USA’s 196/6, while Singh’s bowling dismantled the Dutch chase, restricting them to 103. This marks USA’s maiden T20I…
View More Mukkamalla, Harmeet Singh shine as USA register first T20I win over NetherlandsA boy from Bihar, now the man for UAE: Sohaib Khan’s Gaya-to-glory story
Sohaib Khan’s 51 off 29 anchored UAE’s chase against Canada, but the innings was more than numbers. Born in Bihar and shaped in Delhi’s Jamia, he moved to the UAE during COVID, working as a financial consultant while chasing cricket at night. On a World Cup stage in Delhi, the…
View More A boy from Bihar, now the man for UAE: Sohaib Khan’s Gaya-to-glory storyPitch to blame for Australia’s loss to Zimbabwe? Batter gives verdict
“I think that’s just the nature of cricket. You get a sub-continent team come to Australia and you don’t get them complaining about the bounce or the pace,” Renshaw said at post-match press conference …
View More Pitch to blame for Australia’s loss to Zimbabwe? Batter gives verdict