NEW DELHI: Ten days into the eighth edition of the T20 World Cup and the cricketing extravaganza has already seen some nerve-wracking batting performances, lighting up the tournament in grand style. The sharp pace and bounce of some of the Australian drop-in pitches, especially at a venue like the MCG have caught a few batters … Read more
MELBOURNE: A few years ago Hardik Pandya had no idea what future would hold for him but once the fear of failure was gone, he loved the version of himself that emerged. Since he made a comeback to competitive cricket post a self-imposed rehab to get back his bowling fitness, he has led a new … Read more
MELBOURNE: Team India captain Rohit Sharma sweated it out in an optional net session on Friday taking on left-handed throwdowns to prepare for Shaheen Shah Afridi’s pace, swing and bounce in the marquee ‘Super 12’ clash here against Pakistan on October 23 in the T20 World Cup. Rohit took on the fast throw-downs from both … Read more
MELBOURNE: Virat Kohli’s immense experience helps in dealing with pressure situation, says star batter Rishabh Pant, who is hoping to rekindle his batting partnership with the former skipper when India takes on Pakistan in the T20 World Cup on Sunday. “He (Kohli) can actually teach you how to go through situations, which might help you … Read more
NEW DELHI: Injured India all-rounder Ravindra Jadeja on Tuesday gave an update on his “successful” right knee surgery and said he would start his rehabilitation soon. The 33-year-old being ruled out of the ongoing Asia Cup due to a “serious” knee injury was first reported by PTI. “The surgery was successful. I will start my … Read more
BENGALURU: India head coach Rahul Dravid on Sunday made it clear that the under-fire Rishabh Pant is a “big” and “integral” part of the set-up heading into the T20 World Cup in Australia. Pant, who led the side in the five-match series against South Africa that ended in a 2-2 draw after the last game … 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
MUMBAI: Impressed with the way Dinesh Karthik is making his bat talk in this year’s IPL, the legendary Sunil Gavaskar reckons that the veteran keeper-batter can play the role of a finisher for the Indian team in the T20 World Cup later this year. Karthik has been hitting the ball fluently for his new franchise … Read more