Category: Championship

NEW DELHI: Former India cricketer Ravichandran Ashwin has voiced his support for Ajit Agarkar, the chairman of the BCCI‘s selection committee, amidst ongoing debates about India’s Champions Trophy squad. The exclusion of players like Sanju Samson, Karun Nair, and Ruturaj Gaikwad has sparked discussions and criticism, despite India’s wealth of batting talent.Speaking on his YouTube…

Robin Uthappa (Photo: @SA20_League on X) NEW DELHI: Former Indian cricketer and current SA20 broadcaster Robin Uthappa has lavished praise on the SA20 league, describing it as a game-changer for cricket in South Africa. Reflecting on his experiences with the league, Uthappa shared insights into the tournament’s growing reputation, its role in nurturing talent, and…

Smriti Mandhana. (BCCI Photo) NEW DELHI: The ICC Women’s T20I Team of the Year 2024 was unveiled on Saturday, with Indian stars Smriti Mandhana, Deepti Sharma, and Richa Ghosh earning their spots among the elite. The squad showcases the depth of Indian talent, with three players making significant contributions to their team’s success over the…

Arshdeep Singh (Getty Images) NEW DELHI: Arshdeep Singh has swiftly become India’s most successful T20I bowler, surpassing Yuzvendra Chahal’s 96 wickets with a two-wicket haul in the first tie of the five-match series against England in Kolkata. The left-arm pacer now holds 97 wickets in just 61 matches, a feat achieved at an average of…

Harbhajan Singh and Sanju Samson NEW DELHI: The omission of wicketkeeper-batter Sanju Samson from India’s ICC Champions Trophy squad has raised eyebrows, with former cricketer Harbhajan Singh expressing his surprise over the decision. Samson, who averages over 56 in ODIs, last played the format in December 2023 but has since been overlooked despite consistent performances….

Kuldeep Yadav (PTI Photo) NEW DELHI: Indian spinner Kuldeep Yadav found himself at the centre of a social media storm after a cheeky comment about the Royal Challengers Bengaluru (RCB) set tongues wagging. Kuldeep’s remark, aimed at RCB’s elusive quest for their maiden IPL trophy, sent fans into a frenzy and showcased the cricketer’s sense…

Mohammed Shami (PTI Photo) CHENNAI: After laying down a marker in the series opener, India have a spring in their step moving into the second T20I against England on Saturday.India, playing a fearless brand of cricket, have been nearly unstoppable in the shortest format ever since head coach Gautam Gambhir and skipper Suryakumar Yadav joined…

NEW DELHI: Sunrisers Eastern Cape secured their fourth consecutive win at St George’s Park, propelling them to second place on the SA20 table with 19 points, just one point behind the table-toppers, Paarl Royals, who have played one game less.The 14-run victory over the Joburg Super Kings was hard-fought, with the Sunrisers relying heavily on…

Abu Dhabi Knight Riders vs MI Emirates (ILT20 Photo) NEW DELHI: Alishan Sharafu, Jason Holder, and Kyle Mayers played pivotal roles in Abu Dhabi Knight Riders‘ 42-run victory over MI Emirates in the ILT20 Season 3 match at the Sheikh Zayed Stadium on Friday evening. Sharafu’s match-winning knock of 55 runs earned him the Player…

NEW DELHI: With a fierce five-wicket victory over the Durban Super Giants at Kingsmead on Thursday, Paarl Royals solidified their place atop the SA20 Season 3 standings.With three league games left, DSG, meanwhile, is still stuck in the basement with eight points and will have a difficult time making the playoffs. If Lance Klusener‘s side…