NEW DELHI: India handed Netherlands 160-run mauling to finish the league stage at the ODI World Cup unbeaten with nine wins in as many matches.Centuries from Shreyas Iyer (128 not out) and KL Rahul (102) powered India to 410-4 before utilising a total of nine bowlers, including the part-time contributions of Virat Kohli and Rohit … Read more
NEW DELHI: Both India and Australia faced injury concerns as Ishan Kishan and Cameron Green suffered nasty blows during the IPL Qualifier 2 match between Mumbai Indians and Gujarat Titans on Friday, casting doubts over their availability for the upcoming World Test Championship final.Kishan, who was called up as a replacement for the injured KL … Read more
CHENNAI: It’s still early days in IPL 16, but openers seem to be calling the shots. And come Monday at Chepauk, it could be an intriguing battle of two Indian openers — KL Rahul and Ruturaj Gaikwad — which could decide who takes the honours — Chennai Super Kings or Lucknow Super Giants.While Rahul’s opening … Read more
NEW DELHI: Finishing off 2022 with a century and kicking off the World Cup year with a dazzling ton, Virat Kohli has yet again hit the purple patch and is on course of regaining the status of ‘run machine’ which he has been associated with for the majority part of his career. But the 34-year-old … Read more
PERTH: KL Rahul might have failed in a couple of games but that’s not a big enough “sample size” to drop him and include Rishabh Pant at the top of the order, India batting coach Vikram Rathour said on eve of the T20 World Cup match against South Africa on Sunday. Rahul scored 1 off … Read more
NEW DELHI: Many seniors including captain Rohit Sharma and KL Rahul are all set to be rested for the upcoming five-match T20 series against South Africa, with an eye on the marquee tour of England in July. Besides, the national selection committee is also set to excuse Jasprit Bumrah and Rishabh Pant from the engagements … Read more
NEW DELHI: Their current form may not inspire confidence but skipper Rohit Sharma, KL Rahul and Virat Kohli will be indispensable in the Indian team during the T20 World Cup in Australia but a change in their batting order may be considered for the benefit of the side, say experts. While IPL is an indicator … Read more
NEW DELHI: With IPL 2022 headed for the business end, it’s a good time to look back at some of the most impactful performances so far this season. There are a few players who have been head and shoulders above the rest in terms of their consistency and have hogged the limelight in the ongoing … Read more
There’s a batting template that KL Rahul and Jos Buttler are setting this IPL—bat deep into the innings. On Sunday afternoon, Lucknow Super Giants captain Rahul rolled out another masterclass of anchoring and and pacing the innings as his side set a formidable target of 196 for Delhi Capitals. Rahul’s immaculately paced 51-ball 77 triumphed … Read more
MUMBAI: Royal Challengers Bangalore captain Faf du Plessis led from the front with a sparkling 96 to set up an 18-run win over Lucknow Super Giants in the Indian Premier League on Tuesday. The South African helped Bangalore fight back with his 64-ball knock after they lost two wickets, including Virat Kohli for a golden … Read more