Shafali Verma scripts history (Image: BCCI/X) Shafali Verma continued her prolific run in women’s T20 internationals, smashing a 25-ball 55 as India thrashed Zimbabwe by nine wickets in the second T20I to take an unassailable 2-0 lead in the three-match series on Sunday.The Indian opener set a new benchmark for the most 50-plus scores by…
Bengaluru: India’s Tilak Varma (PTI Photo) India vice-captain Tilak Varma has acknowledged that moving away from his preferred No. 3 position to bat lower down the order presents a challenge, but the 23-year-old is confident that regular practice and mental preparation will help him adjust to the demands of his new role.Tilak has increasingly been…
Hardik Pandya (Getty Images) Speculation surrounding Hardik Pandya‘s future with Mumbai Indians has intensified, with former India spinner Ravichandran Ashwin weighing in on reports linking the star all-rounder with a potential move to Chennai Super Kings ahead of the next Indian Premier League season.Rumours of a possible trade between the five-time champions have gained traction…
Mohammad Rizwan (Image: ANI) Pakistan wicketkeeper-batter Mohammad Rizwan has been cleared to return to domestic cricket amid an ongoing inquiry into allegations involving online betting, gambling and the leaking of dressing-room information. The Pakistan Cricket Board (PCB) has permitted him to feature in the ongoing Presidents Cup first-class tournament, offering the veteran batter a reprieve…
Deepti backed India’s commitment to an aggressive approach, saying there would always be occasions when luck favoured the opposition. “Of course, we want to play an aggressive brand of cricket, and that was in our mind,” Deepti told reporters after the match. “Occasionally these things happen in a match. There is no god who gives…
South Africa vs Australia 2nd Test live: South Africa face a crucial challenge against Australia in the second Test at St George’s Park in Gqeberha after losing the series opener in Durban by 214 runs. With Australia leading 1-0, the hosts need a response to keep the series alive, while the visitors will look to…
Vaibhav Sooryavanshi and Sanju Samson Former India assistant coach Abhishek Nayar believes Sanju Samson’s ability to bounce back with a big innings after a few low scores could mean Vaibhav Sooryavanshi will have to wait for his chance in the upcoming T20I series against New Zealand.Nayar also explained how India’s team combination, particularly the need…
India’s Sanju Samson (PTI Photo) Former India cricketer Aakash Chopra has questioned Sanju Samson’s continued omission from the ODI squad, pointing out that the Kerala wicketkeeper-batter has a strong record in the format but has not been considered even for the final two matches of the series against New Zealand.Chopra noted that India have several…
Shubman Gill had a disappointing return to domestic red-ball cricket, scoring just one run for Punjab against Chhattisgarh in their Ranji Trophy Elite Group B match in New Chandigarh on Sunday.The India Test captain is using the domestic competition to prepare for the upcoming two-match Test series against New Zealand.Gill came in to bat at…
Former India captain Sunil Gavaskar believes India should stop searching for a direct replacement for Hardik Pandya, as the all-rounder brings a unique combination of batting and bowling that is difficult to match.Instead, he advised the team to consider players who can perform different roles while maintaining a strong bowling attack.Gavaskar shared his views after…
