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On India's 100-run win over Zimbabwe, Gill said, it is great to be back on the winning track again.
After a poor performance in the series opener, the Indian batsmen displayed their attacking prowess, with Abhishek scoring a century in 46 balls while Gaikwad scored an unbeaten 77 to take the team to 234/2 in 20 overs.In reply, Avesh Khan and Mukesh Kumar took three wickets each, while Ravi...-
In the first T20, weak Zimbabwe defeated India by 13 runs.
Harare, An inexperienced but energetic Zimbabwe pulled off an upset of massive proportions when they shocked a star-studded Indian team of the next generation by 13 runs in the first T20I of the five-match series here on Saturday.India, who were recently crowned T20 World Cup champions, albeit... -
Bishnoi, Washington shine as India restrict Zimbabwe to 115/9 in 1st T20I
Harare, Indian bowlers led by Ravi Bishnoi produced a dominant effort to restrict an inexperienced Zimbabwe to 115 for nine in the first T20I of the five-match series here on Saturday.Bishnoi (4/13) received adequate support from bowler Washington Sundar (2/11) as Zimbabwe struggled for a... -
We played a lot of dot balls, gave up a lot of chances: Harmanpreet Kaur
Chennai, dropped catches and lack of intent from batsmen in the middle overs cost India dearly, captain Harmanpreet Kaur said as South Africa secured their first win of the multi-format tour with a 12-run victory in the first women's T20I here on Friday.Batting, South Africa rode on Tazmin... -
Eknath Shinde, Devendra Fadnavis congratulated Indian captain Rohit Sharma at Maharashtra Vidhan Bhawan.
Mumbai (Maharashtra) [India], Team India captain Rohit Sharma, batsmen Suryakumar Yadav, Shivam Dube and Yashasvi Jaiswal were felicitated on Friday at Maharashtra Vidhan Bhavan in the presence of Chief Minister Eknath Shinde and Deputy CM Devendra Fadnavis.The Chief Minister of Maharashtra... -
Maharashtra Chief Minister Eknath Shinde honored T20 World Cup champions Rohit Sharma, Suryakumar, Dubey, Jaiswal
Mumbai (Maharashtra) [India], Members of T20 World Cup champion India's winning team, captain Rohit Sharma, batsmen Suryakumar Yadav, Shivam Dubey, Yashasvi Jaiswal and bowling coaches met Maharashtra Chief Minister Eknath Shinde in Mumbai on Friday.The Chief Minister honored the victorious... -
As the track is getting worse, there is more turn and variable bounce: Rana
Chennai senior India spinner Sneh Rana relied on channel bowling to pick up three wickets on the second day of the one-off Test against South Africa but also benefited from variable bounce due to the considerable deterioration of the Chepauk track.The 30-year-old finished the second day with... -
Shefali Verma-Smriti Mandhana recorded the highest opening partnership in Tests
Chennai (Tamil Nadu) [India], During the first day of the only India-South Africa women's Test at the MA Chidambaram Stadium on Friday, openers Shefali Verma and Smriti Mandhana recorded the highest opening partnership in Test cricket female.Both batsmen built a record partnership of 292 runs... -
"Bangladesh has not seen such a bad phase for batsmen in ten years": Taskin Ahmed
New Delhi [India], Vice-captain Taskin Ahmed opened up about his struggles with the bat that contributed to Bangladesh's exit from the T20 World Cup in the Super 8s.Despite losing both their matches in Super 8, Bangladesh still had a chance to qualify for the semi-final.In their last Super... -
Indian batsmen were amazing: South African spinner Delmy Tucker
Chennai South African player Delmi Tucker on Friday heartily praised the Indian batsmen for putting up a stunning effort on the opening day of the one-off Test but hoped her team could turn the tide from Day 2.Batting first, India posted a mammoth 525 for four with record-breaking Shafali... -
India's defeat against determined South Africa in the final of T-20 World Cup
Bridgetown (Barbados), Keeping a firm grip on emotions will be crucial when the formidable Indian team, desperate to end their long title drought, make another attempt to shake off the monkey's back against a South African team, unfamiliar with the feeling of gain. , in the T20 World Cup final... -
After the defeat to South Africa in the T20 World Cup semi-finals, Afghanistan's coach said, the focus is on preparing middle-order batsmen who will perform well consistently.
Tarouba [Trinidad and Tobago], despite missing out on a place in the 2024 ICC T20 World Cup final, Afghanistan put in an inspiring performance. Focusing on the positive aspects of their campaign, which saw Afghanistan qualify for the knockout stage of the competition, coach Jonathan Trott spoke... -
T20 World Cup: Trott said on Afghanistan's exit, it always hurts when you lose such matches
At the Brian Lara Cricket Stadium in Trinidad, Afghanistan were bowled out for just 56 in 11.5 overs after electing to bat first. In response, South Africa chased down the total in 8.5 overs to enter the title clash in Barbados on Sunday, where they will face either India or defending champions... -
T20 World Cup: Collingwood says England could go with four spinners against India
"He is a golden nugget for the England cricket team. He comes naturally in the sixth over, I think the only thing about Rashid is that his errors seem to be very difficult to pick out. And he has a really good deception. Now, In T20 cricket, deception is key, whether it's slower balls or being... -
This is not the pitch you want a World Cup semi-final on: Afghan coach Trott
In Tarouba, Trinidad, Afghanistan coach Jonathan Trott criticized the pitch used here for the T20 World Cup semi-final against South Africa, saying it was not suitable for a match of such magnitude.The pitch, which offered lateral seam movement and inconsistent bounce, was a batsmen's... -
India's batsmen prepare for Adil Rashid & Co. in the nets ahead of T20 World Cup semi-finals
Georgetown (Guyana), Indian batsmen will be hoping that the Guyana pitch will change considering the way they conducted their net session ahead of the T20 World Cup semi-final against England here on Thursday.The previous five matches at the Providence Stadium have offered a lot of help to the... -
T20 World Cup: Arshdeep credits Bumrah for his bowling performance against Australia
Arshdeep dismissed the dangerous David Warner in the first over, setting the tone for India's bowling attack. Their crucial wickets from big batsmen Tim David and Matthew Wade in the death overs were instrumental in stopping Australia's chase.With figures of 3 for 37, Arshdeep not only took... -
T20 World Cup: 'Putting pressure on the opposition matters in T20', says Rohit on India's batting approach
On a brand new pitch at the Sir Vivian Richards Stadium, India dominated from the start with immaculate ease as every batsman looked to attack, resulting in four batsmen having a strike rate above 150 as they posted a commanding 196/ 5.Vice-captain Hardik Pandya's unbeaten 27-ball fifty was... -
Hardik is Hardik, we know what he is capable of: Rohit
North Sound (Antigua), Hardik Pandya's batting always puts 'India in a good position', captain Rohit Sharma reiterated his team's biggest 'X Factor' ability in white-ball cricket after his fifty against Bangladesh almost put 'Men in Blue' to the semi-finals of the T20 World Cup.Pandya, who... -
With the brilliant performance of Hardik and Kuldeep, India defeated Bangladesh by 50 runs, closer to the semi-finals.
North Sound (Antigua), Hardik Pandya produced an all-round show as Kuldeep Yadav bamboozled the Bangladesh batsmen with his guile as India virtually booked a place in the semi-finals through a dominant 50-run win in their second Super 8 game of the T20World. Drink here on Saturday.Star batsman...