Arshdeep Singh, Kuldeep Yadav and Varun Chakravarthy. (PTI Photo) NEW DELHI: Eyebrows were raised when India announced five spinners in the team for the ICC Champions Trophy. Historically, the pitches in Dubai do not overly favour spinners. However, the venue has also just got done with the month-long ILT20 league which may have left the … Read more
Rohit Sharma walks back to the pavilion after being dismissed by England’s Mark Wood during the third India vs England ODI at the Narendra Modi Stadium in Ahmedabad. (PTI) Ahmedabad: India and England cricket teams wore green armbands during their third and final ODI match at the Narendra Modi Stadium on Wednesday. This gesture supported … Read more
Jasprit Bumrah (Getty Images) NEW DELHI: In a significant blow to Team India, star fast bowler Jasprit Bumrah has been ruled out of the 2025 ICC Champions Trophy due to a lower back injury. The Indian cricket board confirmed the development on Monday, announcing that young pacer Harshit Rana will replace Bumrah in the squad.Bumrahâs … Read more
NEW DELHI: Former England pacer Steve Harmison has highlighted the irreplaceable nature of the fast bowler by drawing a startling comparison between football icon Cristiano Ronaldo and India’s standout pacer Jasprit Bumrah.According to Harmison, it would be like a FIFA World Cup without Ronaldo at his best if Bumrah were to miss the forthcoming ICC … Read more
Rohit Sharma plays a shot during the 2nd ODI against England. (ANI Photo) NEW DELHI: After playing a match-winning knock of 119 against England in the second ODI at the Barabati Stadium, India captain Rohit Sharma opened up about his philosophy as an international cricketer. On Sunday, riding on Rohit’s 32nd ODI hundred, India chased … Read more
Virat Kohli during a practice session. (PTI Photo) CUTTACK: One look at the stands on Saturday evening at the Barabati Stadium, and one could have been forgiven for mistaking it for match day instead of match eve.The Odisha Cricket Association‘s (OCA) decision to open part of the stands for fans to watch India train, for … Read more