World Cup offers Men in Blue a shot at redemption
1 year, 3 months ago

World Cup offers Men in Blue a shot at redemption

The Hindu  

Playing in their backyard while eyeing an ICC title that has eluded them since 2013, the Men in Blue get another opportunity to replicate the winning exploits of Kapil’s Devils and M.S. The ICC World Cup’s 13th edition played across India from this Thursday to November 19, will also witness Rohit Sharma’s men clocking excessive air-miles as they criss-cross the nation. The latest World Cup offers a chance at redemption and hopefully the word ‘choke’, that shadows India in global championships, would be consigned to the sidelines. Hardik Pandya and Ravindra Jadeja’s all-round skills could also be a key factor especially as the subsequent tail looks weak.

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Vijay Hazare Trophy Knockout Preview: Return of internationals breathes life into domestic one-day tournament
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1 week ago

Vijay Hazare Trophy Knockout Preview: Return of internationals breathes life into domestic one-day tournament

The Hindu  

One issue that has cropped up in Indian cricket in recent times has been the lack of participation from the top stars in domestic cricket. But come Thursday, when the knockout stage of the Vijay Hazare Trophy begins here, some of the top Indian stars will show up for their respective teams. However, with the focus on the upcoming ICC …

Hardik Pandya set to lead team India in Champions Trophy 2025!
1 week, 5 days ago

Hardik Pandya set to lead team India in Champions Trophy 2025!

Deccan Chronicle  

Team India's star all-rounder Hardik Pandya is reportedly set to replace Rohit Sharma as the ODI captain. According to a media report, Hardik Pandya is the front-runner to replace Rohit Sharma in the leadership role ahead of the all important ICC Champions Trophy. Moreover, India legends including Gavaskar and Ravi Shastri termed Melbourne Test as the final red-ball match in …

Hardik Pandya to lead India in Champions Trophy 2025 if BCCI removes Rohit Sharma as captain: Report
1 week, 6 days ago

Hardik Pandya to lead India in Champions Trophy 2025 if BCCI removes Rohit Sharma as captain: Report

Hindustan Times  

It wasn't a great end to 2024 for Rohit Sharma, and it hasn't been a great start to 2025, either. With Rohit yet to clarify his future in the format, the speculations further opened doors for BCCI's selection committee to discuss leadership options for the impending ICC Champions Trophy. India's Hardik Pandya, left, celebrates with captain Rohit Sharma during T20 …

India cricketer who debuted as No 10 batter, became opener in 10 months; retired at 30, later made INR 10 crore annually
2 weeks, 2 days ago

India cricketer who debuted as No 10 batter, became opener in 10 months; retired at 30, later made INR 10 crore annually

Hindustan Times  

Indian cricket has seen some fascinating stories unfold over the years, with young talents emerging as the world beaters. Early career - Starting as number 10 batter Rising from the ranks of Mumbai cricket, Shastri made his India debut at the young age of 18 against New Zealand in Test cricket. Incidentally, he was on the mic during some of …

'I just focus on...' - KL Rahul reveals his mantra of success with bat in overseas Tests after Gabba heroics
4 weeks, 2 days ago

'I just focus on...' - KL Rahul reveals his mantra of success with bat in overseas Tests after Gabba heroics

India TV News  

Credit where it's due. Apart from Rahul's brilliant knock, Jasprit Bumrah and Akash Deep also played a huge role in taking India past 246 in the first innings. For India, Rahul attended the press conference at the end of day's play and revealed the mantra of his success in overseas Test matches. Meanwhile, India celebrated avoiding the follow-on but after …

Hardik Pandya in fray for Test comeback? India all-rounder touted for return to Ranji Trophy after 5 years: Report
3 months, 3 weeks ago

Hardik Pandya in fray for Test comeback? India all-rounder touted for return to Ranji Trophy after 5 years: Report

Hindustan Times  

Star Indian all-rounder Hardik Pandya is reportedly eyeing a return to the red-ball game, making himself available for Baroda’s first-class matches as India begin their preparations for the Border-Gavaskar Trophy to be held in Australia later this year. Pandya hasn’t played for India in Test cricket since 2018, with complications regarding injuries and his fitness meaning he had to prioritise …

Hardik Pandya's Champions Trophy fate hinges on Vijay Hazare trophy performance as BCCI cast fitness doubt: Report
5 months, 3 weeks ago

Hardik Pandya's Champions Trophy fate hinges on Vijay Hazare trophy performance as BCCI cast fitness doubt: Report

Hindustan Times  

After a brief international break, Hardik Pandya is all set to return to action in the T20I format, where he lost the captaincy race to Suryakumar Yadav, in the series against Sri Lanka. However, Hardik opted out of the ODI series, which is part of the Sri Lanka tour, for a personal reason, which left his selection for the Champions …

Hardik Pandya's 'Graduation' at T20 World Cup: Mumbai Indians loyalists 'Can't Tell Him Nothing'
6 months, 2 weeks ago

Hardik Pandya's 'Graduation' at T20 World Cup: Mumbai Indians loyalists 'Can't Tell Him Nothing'

Hindustan Times  

Above all, keep it simple. When a dapper Hardik Pandya took to Instagram to share another solo post with the ICC T20 World Cup trophy, the Indian vice-captain also opted to keep things simple. Hardik's detractors have been silenced for good, and his haters, as Kanye rapped in his Grammy award-winning Graduation album - can't tell him nothing Sanjay Manjrekar, …

T20 World Cup 2024 final: India's moment finally arrives, let them soak it up
6 months, 2 weeks ago

T20 World Cup 2024 final: India's moment finally arrives, let them soak it up

India TV News  

T20 World Cup 2024 final: Rohit Sharma is at extra-covers, Hardik charges in to bowl the final ball of the match with nine runs to defend. He is now the only player with the U19 World Cup, ODI World Cup, Champions Trophy and T20 World Cup. Under Rohit, India lost only three matches in ICC events and all three were …

Chokers Vs Chokers: Whose Jinx Will Be Broken in 2024 T20 World Cup Final?
6 months, 2 weeks ago

Chokers Vs Chokers: Whose Jinx Will Be Broken in 2024 T20 World Cup Final?

News 18  

Team India hasn’t lifted the ICC World Cup trophy since 2011, and South Africa’s record is even more disheartening—they’ve never reached a World Cup final. Some have cynically dubbed the 2024 ICC T20 World Cup final the “Redemption Battle,” with both teams vying for a chance to rewrite their narratives. Take a Look: Old Chokers meeting New Chokers in World …

India vs South Africa: Rahul Dravid hopes ‘rub of the green’ helps Men in Blue end ICC title jinx
6 months, 2 weeks ago

India vs South Africa: Rahul Dravid hopes ‘rub of the green’ helps Men in Blue end ICC title jinx

Firstpost  

India face South Africa in the T20 World Cup final in Barbados on Saturday and will be desperate to end their long wait for an ICC trophy after falling short several times over the past decade — including in last year’s World Test Championship and ODI World Cup. PTI Outgoing India head coach Rahul Dravid said the Men in Blue …

'Rohit's flyer or Kohli's rise... whatever India throw at England, Buttler won't panic': Hussain on T20 World Cup semis
6 months, 2 weeks ago

'Rohit's flyer or Kohli's rise... whatever India throw at England, Buttler won't panic': Hussain on T20 World Cup semis

Hindustan Times  

Former England captain Nasser Hussain said Jos Buttler and his men will not panic even if India captain Rohit Sharma gets off to a flyer or out-of-form Virat Kohli rises to the occasion in the T20 World Cup semi-final at the Providence Stadium in Guyana on Thursday. India's Captain Rohit Sharma and England's Captain Jos Buttler escort their respective teams …

‘We might miss that!’ Rohit Sharma’s only tension ahead of IND vs ENG T20 WC 2024 semifinal
6 months, 2 weeks ago

‘We might miss that!’ Rohit Sharma’s only tension ahead of IND vs ENG T20 WC 2024 semifinal

Live Mint  

Team India players are all set to compete against England in T20World Cup 2024 semifinal set to take place on Thursday. If India's match against England went too long because of unfavourable overhead conditions, then team India may miss a chartered flight to their next destination. Noting that the T20 World Cup tournament schedule is a headache of the International …

England in dire need of shake-up after India dump them out of T20 World Cup
6 months, 2 weeks ago

England in dire need of shake-up after India dump them out of T20 World Cup

The Telegraph  

By Rob Bagchi Good afternoon and welcome to live coverage of the second semi-final of the 2024 T20 World Cup in which India, the favourites, take on England, the defending champions, in Providence, Guyana for a place in Saturday’s final against South Africa. Jos Buttler’s side have already lost twice in the tournament, beaten by Australia in the group stage …

India look to beat knockout stage nerves, eye revenge against England in T20WC semis
6 months, 3 weeks ago

India look to beat knockout stage nerves, eye revenge against England in T20WC semis

New Indian Express  

India are likely to go unchanged into the game even though they have Yuzvendra Chahal in the squad who can come in handy against England's right-handers including Phil Salt, Jos Buttler, Harry Brook and Jonny Bairstow. Skipper Buttler was back among the runs against USA in England's final Super 8 game and considering the familiarity with the Indian attack, he …

T20 World Cup 2024: Bumrah prevails in battle of bogeymen
6 months, 3 weeks ago

T20 World Cup 2024: Bumrah prevails in battle of bogeymen

The Hindu  

“Happiness is but a mere episode in the general drama of pain.” - Thomas Hardy Certainly, it seemed that way for Australia in St. Lucia on Monday. IND vs AUS: Rohit Sharma’s dazzling display seals India’s T20 World Cup 2024 semifinal spot, dents Australia’s campaign Head loves batting against India. Last year, the Men in Blue were rocking their ODI …

Navjot Sidhu passes verdict on Hardik Pandya's blazing knock in WC warm-up tie vs Bangladesh: ‘There were many…’
7 months, 1 week ago

Navjot Sidhu passes verdict on Hardik Pandya's blazing knock in WC warm-up tie vs Bangladesh: ‘There were many…’

Hindustan Times  

Hard work never goes to waste. After a disastrous season with Mumbai Indians in the Indian Premier League 2024, Hardik played a quick-fire knock against Bangladesh in the 15th warm-up game of the ICC T20 World Cup on Saturday. "Hardik is a great takeaway," Sidhu said Hardik's selection became a major talking point when India announced its squad for the …

Hardik Pandya opens up on facing 'difficult times' before T20 World Cup: 'Sometimes life puts you in situations where…'
7 months, 2 weeks ago

Hardik Pandya opens up on facing 'difficult times' before T20 World Cup: 'Sometimes life puts you in situations where…'

Hindustan Times  

It has been a "difficult" few months for Hardik Pandya in his cricketing career. The all-rounder was expected to make a grand return to Mumbai Indians, but following a backlash from fans on social media, after he replaced Rohit Sharma as the captain, Hardik incurred brutal treatment from the crowd at each of the venues during the IPL 2024 season …

Rohit Sharma's first reaction on MI's forgettable campaign under Hardik: 'It didn't go according to plan. We blame ...'
7 months, 4 weeks ago

Rohit Sharma's first reaction on MI's forgettable campaign under Hardik: 'It didn't go according to plan. We blame ...'

Hindustan Times  

Since being crowned champions in back-to-back seasons - 2019 and 2020 - Mumbai Indians managed to make the playoffs just once in the next three seasons which included a bottom-of-the-table finish in 2022. Amid the poor run in IPL and Rohit Sharma's concerning form with the bat, the franchise looked at Hardik Pandya as the captain for the 2024 season. …

'Cheete ki chaal...': Rohit Sharma gets 'T20 World Cup' backing after being shown no mercy over abysmal IPL 2024 run
8 months ago

'Cheete ki chaal...': Rohit Sharma gets 'T20 World Cup' backing after being shown no mercy over abysmal IPL 2024 run

Hindustan Times  

It was his diminishing returns with the bat over the last few IPL seasons that led to Mumbai Indians removing Rohit Sharma from the captaincy role for the 2024 season. Mumbai Indians' Rohit Sharma walks off the field after losing his wicket during the Indian Premier League cricket match between Kolkata Knight Riders and Mumbai Indians in Kolkata, India, Saturday …

Hardik Pandya gets Rohit Sharma's appreciation after 'best' IPL 2024 bowling performance ahead of T20 World Cup
8 months, 1 week ago

Hardik Pandya gets Rohit Sharma's appreciation after 'best' IPL 2024 bowling performance ahead of T20 World Cup

Hindustan Times  

There have been plenty of concerns on Hardik Pandya performance, whether with the bat or the ball, through the course of the ongoing IPL 2024. Hardik Pandya picked three wickets during MI vs SRH However, on Monday, in the match against Sunrisers Hyderabad at the Wankhede Stadium in Mumbai, Hardik dished out his best-ever show with the ball, picking three …

Indian cricket should not give Hardik Pandya so much priority, says Irfan Pathan
8 months, 2 weeks ago

Indian cricket should not give Hardik Pandya so much priority, says Irfan Pathan

The Hindu  

Former seamer Irfan Pathan has insisted that Indian cricket must stop obsessing over Hardik Pandya's worth as an all-rounder at international level, saying he has failed to create an impact in ICC tournaments. The Mumbai Indians all-rounder is battling poor form this IPL season, raising questions about his inclusion in India's T20 World Cup squad, which is to be announced …

Indian team for T20 World Cup: Who will keep wickets, can Dube pip Hardik, Kuldeep or Chahal?
8 months, 2 weeks ago

Indian team for T20 World Cup: Who will keep wickets, can Dube pip Hardik, Kuldeep or Chahal?

The Hindu  

As Dinesh Karthik kept clearing the fence in an Indian Premier League fixture against Mumbai Indians at the Wankhede Stadium, his old friend and the captain of the Indian team, Rohit Sharma, walked up to him, applauded, and said in jest, “ World Cup ke selection ke liye push karna hai isko, shabash! Rohit’s words were significant, with the T20 …

'There's certainly something not right...': Prasad's stern 'Australia' remark in reply to 'India are new chokers' query
1 year ago

'There's certainly something not right...': Prasad's stern 'Australia' remark in reply to 'India are new chokers' query

Hindustan Times  

India created two considerable opportunities in 2023 to end their decade-long drought of an ICC trophy. Venkatesh Prasad gives his verdict on 'India are new chokers' query During a Q&A on X, formerly known as Twitter, on Sunday, a social media user asked former India cricketer Venkatesh Prasad if, based on their long-standing winless streak in ICC events, Team India …

KL Rahul's emotional post four days after World Cup final defeat: 'Still hurts'
1 year, 1 month ago

KL Rahul's emotional post four days after World Cup final defeat: 'Still hurts'

Firstpost  

India lost to Australia in the mega final at the Narendra Modi Stadium in Ahmedabad on Sunday. After a heartbreaking defeat in the Cricket World Cup final 2023, Team India is ready to move on with a T20I series against Australia, but it’s going to take some time for the players including KL Rahul. Expressing his feelings on social media, …

Transitional shift or persist with old guard? What next for Indian cricket after near-perfect World Cup?
1 year, 1 month ago

Transitional shift or persist with old guard? What next for Indian cricket after near-perfect World Cup?

Hindustan Times  

Especially in cricket, where the role of the captain extends beyond just turning up for the toss, most teams assume the character of their leader. India's Virat Kohli and Rohit Sharma look dejected after losing the ICC Cricket World Cup final The brand of cricket India portrayed throughout the tournament, except in the doomed final against Australia, fired the imagination …

Decoding the method to Rohit Sharma's powerplay madness in World Cup 2023
1 year, 1 month ago

Decoding the method to Rohit Sharma's powerplay madness in World Cup 2023

Hindustan Times  

It takes a certain confidence, a certain courage of conviction, a certain self-belief, to commit to a cause. India's captain Rohit Sharma watches the ball after playing a shot That’s what Rohit Sharma has done throughout the World Cup. With one match, Sunday’s final against Australia, remaining in the 2023 edition, Rohit has delivered in grand style, playing the role …

World Cup 2023: Rohit credits India for staying calm during semi-final victory over New Zealand
1 year, 2 months ago

World Cup 2023: Rohit credits India for staying calm during semi-final victory over New Zealand

Firstpost  

Things looked tense for the Men in Blue during Daryl Mitchell and Kane Williamson’s 181-run stand for the third wicket before Mohammed Shami’s timely strikes brought them back into the contest. India skipper Rohit Sharma credited his team for staying calm under pressure following their 70-run victory over New Zealand in their ICC World Cup semi-final in Mumbai on Wednesday. …

Sunil Gavaskar warns Kuldeep about New Zealand star before World Cup semi-finals: 'He got out on 95 but...'
1 year, 2 months ago

Sunil Gavaskar warns Kuldeep about New Zealand star before World Cup semi-finals: 'He got out on 95 but...'

Hindustan Times  

Only Kane Williamson's New Zealand side is standing in the way for Rohit Sharma and Co. as hosts India are eyeing its first appearance in the ICC World Cup final since 2011. Gavaskar has issued a fresh warning to Kuldeep about the New Zealand star The blockbuster clash between India and New Zealand will be the rematch of the 2019 …

World Cup 2023: Unbeaten India hammer Netherlands by 160 runs, storm into semis with ninth consecutive win
1 year, 2 months ago

World Cup 2023: Unbeaten India hammer Netherlands by 160 runs, storm into semis with ninth consecutive win

Firstpost  

Shreyas Iyer and KL Rahul slammed tons to propel India to 410/4 before the Men in Blue bowled Netherlands out for 250 to enter the World Cup semi-finals with nine wins in as many outings India continued their dominant march into the semi-finals of the 2023 ICC World Cup with a 160-run thrashing of Netherlands in Bengaluru on Sunday, finishing …

As Hardik Pandya's World Cup ends, trial by fire looms for India's pace trinity
1 year, 2 months ago

As Hardik Pandya's World Cup ends, trial by fire looms for India's pace trinity

Hindustan Times  

Having given the impression all along that it was a matter of when rather than whether Hardik Pandya would return to action, India threw a curveball on Saturday morning, drafting Prasidh Krishna in as replacement for the injured all-rounder, whose World Cup is now officially over. Team physio attends to India's Hardik Pandya, second left, after sustaining an injury during …

World Cup 2023: Hardik Pandya posts emotional message after getting ruled out of remainder of tournament
1 year, 2 months ago

World Cup 2023: Hardik Pandya posts emotional message after getting ruled out of remainder of tournament

India Today  

India all-rounder Hardik Pandya wrote an emotional message after getting ruled out of the remainder of the World Cup 2023 campaign. Pandya injured his ankle while bowling against the Bangladesh team earlier in the tournament, and has not been a part of the Indian line-up since. ICC ODI World Cup 2023: Full Coverage | Points Table The ICC announced early …

Indian cricket team in a league of its own in a World Cup made for privileged few
1 year, 2 months ago

Indian cricket team in a league of its own in a World Cup made for privileged few

Firstpost  

Even after discounting the home advantage, India have been so good in 2023 World Cup that it is starting to feel like a dream. Impossible after the marauding Men in Blue dismantled and demolished 1996 champions Sri Lanka by a whopping 302 runs to become the first team to reach the semi-finals of the 2023 Cricket World Cup. World Cup …

ICC World Cup | India will want other batters to replicate the prolificacy of Rohit and Kohli
1 year, 2 months ago

ICC World Cup | India will want other batters to replicate the prolificacy of Rohit and Kohli

The Hindu  

Under Mumbai skies while local trains rushed from the nearby Churchgate station, a few Indian cricketers limbered up inside the Wankhede Stadium. Rahul, Shreyas Iyer, Suryakumar Yadav, Ravindra Jadeja, R. Ashwin, Shardul Thakur and Ishan Kishan turned up with Rahul Dravid and his coaching associates keeping a close watch. The duo’s immense shadow may dwarf other batting colleagues but as …

'Half-fit Hardik not good. Drop Iyer if...': Shoaib Akhtar's thoughtful 'playing XI' suggestion for IND vs SL WC match
1 year, 2 months ago

'Half-fit Hardik not good. Drop Iyer if...': Shoaib Akhtar's thoughtful 'playing XI' suggestion for IND vs SL WC match

Hindustan Times  

Rohit Sharma and Co. hardly missed the services of seamer Hardik Pandya as veteran pacer Mohammed Shami joined forces with Jasprit Bumrah to spark a batting collapse of England in India's previous outing at the ICC World Cup 2023 on Sunday. Akhtar feels Rohit's India now need five good days to win the World Cup Iyer only managed to score …

World Cup 2023: Invincible India’s unbeaten run another pointer to home comforts
1 year, 2 months ago

World Cup 2023: Invincible India’s unbeaten run another pointer to home comforts

The Hindu  

World Cups were presumed to be the graveyard of hosts. The Men in Blue’s current run in the latest World Cup is another pointer to home comforts, form streaks and the energy imbibed from packed stands. India’s 100-run victory over England at Lucknow’s Ekana Stadium on Sunday extended its winning run to six consecutive games, while other league battles in …

'You will need someone like Kohli to chip in': Hardik's absence sparks India's pre-World Cup fear ahead of England clash
1 year, 2 months ago

'You will need someone like Kohli to chip in': Hardik's absence sparks India's pre-World Cup fear ahead of England clash

Hindustan Times  

Two months back, when Rohit Sharma was asked about the lack of part-time bowling options in India's World Cup 2023 squad, contrary to the the abundance in such players in the triumphant 2011 team, the captain had jokingly responded to it saying, “Hopefully Sharma and Kohli can bowl some overs in the World Cup." India's Virat Kohli reacts In just …

Men in Blue in World Cup: Great performances, greater expectations
1 year, 2 months ago

Men in Blue in World Cup: Great performances, greater expectations

Firstpost  

Halfway through the Group stage, one thing is for sure. If India does reach the finals of the ICC Men’s Cricket World Cup, nobody will be surprised The underdog has shocked its fancied rival in the ongoing edition of the ICC Men’s Cricket World Cup more than once. That said, India have performed superbly to thrash Pakistan and Afghanistan in …

ICC World Cup 2023: Wary of law of averages, selection migraines, unbeaten India prepares for the road ahead
1 year, 2 months ago

ICC World Cup 2023: Wary of law of averages, selection migraines, unbeaten India prepares for the road ahead

The Hindu  

A few days in the lap of the Himalayas must have done a world of good for the Men in Blue. The break after Sunday’s triumphant World Cup contest against New Zealand at Dharamsala’s HPCA Stadium helped the players unwind. With a cloud of uncertainty lingering around Hardik Pandya’s bruised left ankle, India could step in with a playing eleven …

ODI World Cup 2023: India’s opening salvo proving to be opponents’ first and biggest hurdle
1 year, 2 months ago

ODI World Cup 2023: India’s opening salvo proving to be opponents’ first and biggest hurdle

The Hindu  

The essence of an emerging contest is often sensed during the opening act in ODIs. Remember Sachin Tendulkar’s upper-cut six off Shoaib Akhtar in a 2003 World Cup game at Centurion in South Africa? In the 1996 edition hosted in the Indian subcontinent, Sri Lanka did a ‘buy one get one free’ offer as two aggressive willow-wielders – Sanath Jayasuriya …

IND vs NZ, ODI World Cup: Rohit Sharma versus New Zealand pacers outcome key for India’s campaign
1 year, 2 months ago

IND vs NZ, ODI World Cup: Rohit Sharma versus New Zealand pacers outcome key for India’s campaign

The Hindu  

On the way up to the media centre at the vibrant HPCA Stadium in Dharamsala, an ICC fan engagement banner will briefly hold one’s attention. It looks as though a 5’9” Trent Boult is steaming in from over the wicket, and a 5’8” India captain Rohit Sharma, on the adjacent hoarding, is pulling it across through mid-wicket for a boundary. …

Cricket World Cup 2023 IND vs BAN | Hardik, Jadeja and Rahul key to India’s team balance
1 year, 2 months ago

Cricket World Cup 2023 IND vs BAN | Hardik, Jadeja and Rahul key to India’s team balance

The Hindu  

The first part of India’s consistent journeys in ICC tournaments is on full display in the current World Cup. When Sunil Gavaskar’s men won the 1985 World Championship of Cricket in Australia, it was a campaign mounted on bundling out the opposition in every game while Pakistan proved to be an exception in the final, mustering 176 for nine! One …

IND vs BAN, ODI World Cup 2023: Firing batting unit and a solid middle-overs choke puts India on course for the semis
1 year, 2 months ago

IND vs BAN, ODI World Cup 2023: Firing batting unit and a solid middle-overs choke puts India on course for the semis

The Hindu  

The first part of India’s consistent journeys in ICC tournaments is on full display during the current World Cup as well. RELATED | IND vs BAN: Kohli ton continues India’s pursuit of happiness with win against Bangladesh at ICC World Cup 2023 The latest joust against Bangladesh in Pune on Thursday revealed the tropes that India has mastered in this …

Cricket World Cup 2023 | Consistent India has set it up nicely for tougher battles on the road ahead
1 year, 2 months ago

Cricket World Cup 2023 | Consistent India has set it up nicely for tougher battles on the road ahead

The Hindu  

Traversing India’s geographical diversity is inevitable for the Men in Blue while they chase World Cup glory. Tougher battles on the road ahead seem unavoidable but the batting is in good nick and the bowlers, led by Jasprit Bumrah, have delivered. READ ➡️ https://t.co/c6Cm1Qbwt9#CWC23pic.twitter.com/71zegD318W — Sportstar October 17, 2023 However, reality could spring a nasty surprise as it did during …

Traversing the country but living in the present - India’s key to World Cup success
1 year, 2 months ago

Traversing the country but living in the present - India’s key to World Cup success

The Hindu  

Traversing India’s geographical diversity is inevitable for the Men in Blue while they chase World Cup glory. Be it the humid Coromandel Coast, northern hinterland, Gujarat’s dusty plains or now the leap across the Western Ghats just in time for Thursday’s clash against Bangladesh here at the MCA Stadium, Rohit Sharma’s men have been busy travellers. But it is a …

Rohit Sharma is a man possessed, and he won't stop until he finishes his World Cup story
1 year, 3 months ago

Rohit Sharma is a man possessed, and he won't stop until he finishes his World Cup story

Hindustan Times  

Rohit Sharma took a lifetime to haul himself away from the Narendra Modi Stadium on Saturday night. India's captain Rohit Sharma celebrates after scoring a rampant half-century against Pakistan. In reality, he had smashed 86, off just 63 deliveries, in a needle clash against Pakistan, playing the lead role in India extending their World Cup record over their fiercest foes …

India beats Pakistan by 7 wicket in World Cup clash at Ahmedabad
1 year, 3 months ago

India beats Pakistan by 7 wicket in World Cup clash at Ahmedabad

Op India  

In a one-sided affair, India once again proved to be a better side pulling a convincing victory against a formidable but unpredictable Pakistani side. The positive intent was on display from the very first ball as skipper Rohit Sharma smashed Shaheen Afridi for a boundary picking his red-hot form from where he left it last time. As India was cruising …

Crushing, stomping and steamrolling: Ruthless India send ominous World Cup warning with another dominant thumping
1 year, 3 months ago

Crushing, stomping and steamrolling: Ruthless India send ominous World Cup warning with another dominant thumping

Hindustan Times  

The truly great players and teams are truly ruthless. On that occasion, with Mohammed Siraj running riot, India had shot Sri Lanka out for 50 in front of a shell-shocked, understandably pro-Sri Lankan crowd at the R Premadasa Stadium. On Wednesday night, at a rambunctious Arun Jaitley Stadium in the national capital, India threw down the World Cup gauntlet with …

Cricket World Cup 2023 | Rohit’s Men in Blue primed to have a smooth passage against Afghanistan
1 year, 3 months ago

Cricket World Cup 2023 | Rohit’s Men in Blue primed to have a smooth passage against Afghanistan

The Hindu  

Deep in the heart of Delhi with its symbols of power, tree-lined roads, dry heat and dodgy air, the Arun Jaitley Stadium, Kotla for the old fans, geared up for Wednesday’s World Cup clash between India and Afghanistan. Having got past Australia in Chennai, Rohit Sharma’s men start as the obvious favourite but a little statistical detail remains: India and …

ODI World Cup 2023: India captain Rohit Sharma says pressure natural for cricketers; stresses on finding balance
1 year, 3 months ago

ODI World Cup 2023: India captain Rohit Sharma says pressure natural for cricketers; stresses on finding balance

The Hindu  

“It will be nice to win a World Cup.” In the 2019 World Cup semifinals, India lost four wickets inside the PowerPlay against New Zealand with the score reading 24 and went on to lose the game by 18 runs. Four years down the line, Rohit, a first-time captain in the World Cup, was clear about going into the six-week-long …

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