India continued their unbeaten streak in the Champions Trophy by defeating Australia in the first semifinal with Rohit Sharma's team now just one win away from lifting the trophy. Former cricketer S Sreesanth expressed confidence in India winning the title, regardless of their opponent in the final
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Prime Minister Narendra Modi congratulated India's U19 women's cricket team for their 9-wicket victory over South Africa, defending their T20 World Cup title. PM Modi praised the team's teamwork and determination.
The Pakistan Cricket Board on Wednesday shifted the upcoming tri-series venues to Lahore and Karachi from Multan. The decision follows the renovations at Gaddafi Stadium and National Bank Stadium, where upgrades, including expanding seating, installing modern LED lights for broadcast, and enhancing player and spectator amenities, are nearing completion. The tri-series starts on February 8.
India's decisive moments in the ICC Champions Trophy final against New Zealand included Kuldeep Yadav and Varun Chakravarthy's impactful spin, Rohit Sharma’s explosive start with the bat, and the composed middle-overs play of Shreyas Iyer. KL Rahul's poised finishing touches led India to victory, highlighting their ability to perform under high-pressure situations.
Delhi Capitals achieved a convincing six-wicket victory over Gujarat Giants in the Women's Premier League, led by Shafali Verma's 44 and Jess Jonassen's unbeaten 61. Successfully chasing 127 in 15.1 overs, a 74-run stand between Verma and Jonassen was pivotal. Earlier, Delhi's bowlers restricted Gujarat to 127, spearheaded by Marizanne Kapp, Shikha Pandey, and Annabel Sutherland.
Team India and England arrived in Kolkata for their upcoming T20I series starting Wednesday at Eden Gardens. Both teams, preparing for the Champions Trophy, will have three training sessions before the first match. Eden Gardens will host its first international game since November 2023, with a full-capacity crowd expected.
New Zealand cricketer Martin Guptill has announced his retirement from international cricket after a 14-year career, scoring 23 centuries and a total of 14,877 runs in ODIs, T20Is, and Tests. He holds the national record for the most runs in T20Is with 3,531 runs.
The Gujarat Titans' all-rounder speaks about biding his time, his prospects for the tour of England after the IPL, Ashish Nehra and Gautam Gambhir's impact on him as coaches, and more
England coach Brendon McCullum on Monday expressed confidence in India head coach Gautam Gambhir’s abilities, praising him as a strong leader. Despite recent losses, McCullum believes Gambhir will bring out the best in his team. Gambhir's emphasis on team unity, along with McCullum's faith, suggests a promising future for Indian cricket under his guidance.
The SA20 T20 tournament in South Africa uses a points-based system ensuring fairness and excitement in rankings. Teams earn four points per win, with an additional bonus point for a commanding performance. Tiebreakers prioritize wins, bonus points, and NRR. Sunrisers Eastern Cape recently earned their third consecutive bonus point victory to remain in third position with 15 points.
England have announced a strong playing XI for the opening T20I match against India in Kolkata, led by experienced captain Jos Buttler. The squad features a mix of seasoned players and all-rounders, offering seven bowling options. Phil Salt and Ben Duckett are set to open, with Harry Brook serving as vice-captain.