‘Bro, I’ve To Bowl' - When Robin Uthappa turned India's hero with ball in 2007 T20 World Cup
2 years, 3 months ago

‘Bro, I’ve To Bowl' - When Robin Uthappa turned India's hero with ball in 2007 T20 World Cup

India TV News  

Wednesday evening saw another star of the famous 2007 T20 World Cup drop curtains on his career as Robin Uthappa called time on a successful stint with Team India. One such incident took place in the 2007 T20 World Cup. While the Indian team is preparing for the upcoming T20 World Cup in Australia to end its trophy drought, Robin Uthappa will have good memories of the day. Having played only a handful of T20 matches, Team India entered the 2007 T20 World Cup on the back of a disappointing ODI triumph in the West Indies.

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From Harbhajan-Dhoni to Kapil-Gavaskar: Looking back at four instances of rifts between Indian teammates
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From Harbhajan-Dhoni to Kapil-Gavaskar: Looking back at four instances of rifts between Indian teammates

Hindustan Times  

Fall outs happen between friends and former colleagues in every field and cricket, unfortunately, is no exception. The pair played a majority of their illustrious international career playing together, famously winning the 2007 T20 World Cup and 2011 World Cup. Dhoni was at the non-striker's end when Yuvraj smashed six sixes in an over in the 2007 T20 World Cup. …

KL Rahul's return to India squad for Bangladesh Test makes Srikkanth feel bad for Sarfaraz Khan: ‘You’ll lose…'
3 months, 1 week ago

KL Rahul's return to India squad for Bangladesh Test makes Srikkanth feel bad for Sarfaraz Khan: ‘You’ll lose…'

Hindustan Times  

Team India head coach Gautam Gambhir and skipper Rohit Sharma have to select the playing XI for the first Test match against Bangladesh from the 16 members picked in the squad. In the middle-order, Sarfaraz Khan will battle it out with KL Rahul for a place at number 5 spot while Dhruv Jurel and Rishabh Pant are the two wicketkeeping …

'...Australian public loved him': Matthew Hayden gushes about India's 2020/21 Border-Gavaskar Trophy hero
4 months ago

'...Australian public loved him': Matthew Hayden gushes about India's 2020/21 Border-Gavaskar Trophy hero

Hindustan Times  

With the 2024 T20 World Cup done, India's upcoming five-match Test series in Australia is arguably the most anticipated event left in the cricketing calendar for this year. Add to this the fact that Australia are looking to win the Border-Gavaskar Trophy for the first time in nearly a decade and avoid a hat-trick of Test series defeats at home …

Rohit Sharma Names Three Key Individuals Behind India's Success At ICC T20 World Cup 2024
4 months ago

Rohit Sharma Names Three Key Individuals Behind India's Success At ICC T20 World Cup 2024

ABP News  

The Indian cricket team, led by captain Rohit Sharma, captured the prestigious T20 World Cup 2024 trophy in USA and West Indies. Nearly two months have passed since India's triumph in the T20 World Cup 2024, but the celebrations continue. On Wednesday, Rohit Sharma, after being honored as Men's International Cricketer of the Year at the CEAT Cricket Rating Awards, …

Rohit Sharma-Jay Shah Visit Siddhivinayak Temple In Mumbai With T20 World Cup 2024 Trophy
4 months ago

Rohit Sharma-Jay Shah Visit Siddhivinayak Temple In Mumbai With T20 World Cup 2024 Trophy

ABP News  

Team India scripted history on June 29 by clinching the T20 World Cup 2024 trophy, ending an 11-year ICC trophy drought under Rohit Sharma's captaincy. Celebrating the triumph, Board of Control for Cricket in India Secretary Jay Shah and skipper Rohit Sharma visited the iconic Siddhivinayak Temple with ICC Men's T20 World Cup trophy, where they performed special prayers. Team …

Uthappa tries on Gambhir, Rohit's shoes to settle KL Rahul vs Rishabh Pant debate: 'With this new leadership group...'
5 months ago

Uthappa tries on Gambhir, Rohit's shoes to settle KL Rahul vs Rishabh Pant debate: 'With this new leadership group...'

Hindustan Times  

Team India will shift back their focus to the 50-over format in the coming months to get ready for the 2025 Champions Trophy. Pant returned to the Indian team in the 2024 T20 World Cup after a gap of about 15 months; he missed the ODI WC last year and was recovering from the injuries. Pant also made a sensational …

WCL 2024: Yuvraj Singh turns back clock with fiery 59 in semi-final vs Australia
5 months, 1 week ago

WCL 2024: Yuvraj Singh turns back clock with fiery 59 in semi-final vs Australia

India Today  

Legendary India all-rounder Yuvraj Singh turned the clock back in time as he continued with his habit of taking down Australia in the knockout fixtures. Yuvraj's love affair with Australia Notably, Yuvraj played a match-winning knock in his first ever international innings, scoring 84 against Australia in the quarter-final of ICC Knockout cup. Seven years later, Yuvraj played the best …

Rahul Dravid urges kids to lower their bats on receiving guard of honour, hero's welcome in Bengaluru Cricket Academy
5 months, 2 weeks ago

Rahul Dravid urges kids to lower their bats on receiving guard of honour, hero's welcome in Bengaluru Cricket Academy

Hindustan Times  

Think of the most ideal farewells in sports, and what comes to mind? Rahul Dravid was moved by this touching gesture from Bengaluru youngsters While all the aforementioned moments stand out in their own way, when it comes to Indian cricket, nothing will top Rahul Dravid ending his career with a T20 World Cup trophy. But even after finishing as …

Robin Uthappa left tear-eyed, powerful speech on India's T20WC win makes R Ashwin emotional: 'Know the crap we're put…'
5 months, 3 weeks ago

Robin Uthappa left tear-eyed, powerful speech on India's T20WC win makes R Ashwin emotional: 'Know the crap we're put…'

Hindustan Times  

Team India ended a 17-year wait to win their second T20 World Cup title with a nervy win over South Africa in the title clash on Saturday. There was no slowing down of emotions - be it in Barbados or India as 2007 T20 World Cup-winning star Robin Uthappa failed to hold back tears while talking to Ravichandran Ashwin. Everyone …

T20 World Cup 2024 final: India's moment finally arrives, let them soak it up
5 months, 3 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 …

T20 WC 2024: Virat Kohli's Coach Expresses Pride Over Team India's Victory | IND Vs SA
5 months, 3 weeks ago

T20 WC 2024: Virat Kohli's Coach Expresses Pride Over Team India's Victory | IND Vs SA

ABP News  

India and South Africa played out a final to be remembered for ages, as Rohit Sharma's men win the T20 World Cup 2024. This defence of target in the death overs showed the world the depth in the fast bowling of the Indian department, as Hardik Pandya and Arshdeep Singh nailed in their deliveries to deliver the silverware for India, …

T20 WC 2024: Indian Cricket Coach Rahul Dravid Praises The Indian Team For Phenomenal Win | ABP News
5 months, 3 weeks ago

T20 WC 2024: Indian Cricket Coach Rahul Dravid Praises The Indian Team For Phenomenal Win | ABP News

ABP News  

India and South Africa played out a final to be remembered for ages, as Rohit Sharma's men won the T20 World Cup 2024. This defense of target in the death overs showed the world the depth in the fast bowling of the Indian department, as Hardik Pandya and Arshdeep Singh nailed in their deliveries to deliver the silverware for India, …

'Thanks for the priceless birthday gift': MS Dhoni loses calm as India win T20 World Cup
5 months, 3 weeks ago

'Thanks for the priceless birthday gift': MS Dhoni loses calm as India win T20 World Cup

Firstpost  

India won their first T20 World Cup since MS Dhoni led the Men in Blue to glory in 2007. The Indian cricket team clinched their second T20 World Cup title in thrilling fashion against South Africa at the Kensington Oval on Saturday. T20 World Cup 2024: News | Schedule | Results | Points Table Despite a challenging situation where South …

Rohit Sharma says there was ‘nothing better’ to say goodbye with elusive World Cup trophy
5 months, 3 weeks ago

Rohit Sharma says there was ‘nothing better’ to say goodbye with elusive World Cup trophy

The Hindu  

Rohit Sharma had never thought about retiring from T20 Internationals but like Virat Kohli, the charismatic Indian skipper had to make way for the younger generation and he said there was "nothing better" than saying goodbye with an elusive World Cup trophy. Speaking to select media after a thrilling seven-run win in the T20 World Cup final against South Africa, …

Rohit Sharma joins Virat Kohli in retiring from international T20s
5 months, 3 weeks ago

Rohit Sharma joins Virat Kohli in retiring from international T20s

Associated Press  

BRIDGETOWN, Barbados — Barely an hour after guiding India to a thrilling seven-run victory over South Africa in the Twenty20 World Cup final, Rohit Sharma joined fellow star batter Virat Kohli in announcing his retirement from international T20 matches. “This was my last game as well,” Sharma said at the press conference after Saturday’s final which broke a 13-year long …

India lifts trophy at T20 World Cup 2024 after 11 years, X explodes in excitement
5 months, 3 weeks ago

India lifts trophy at T20 World Cup 2024 after 11 years, X explodes in excitement

Hindustan Times  

After 11 long years, India has once again lifted the trophy at the T20 World Cup and emerged victorious against South Africa. The moment team India won the T20 World Cup 2024, numerous people took to various social media sites to express their excitement. India vs South Africa Live Score, T20 World Cup 2024 Final, IND vs SA: Many people …

Rohit Sharma plants India flag on the ground after T20 World Cup win in one final act of patriotism before retirement
5 months, 3 weeks ago

Rohit Sharma plants India flag on the ground after T20 World Cup win in one final act of patriotism before retirement

Hindustan Times  

The wait has ended. Rohit Sharma achieved what only two men before him – Kapil Dev and MS Dhoni – have, and that is win a World Cup. Rohit Sharma pins India's national flag on the ground after winning the T20 World Cup It meant so much to them all, but none more than Rohit, going down on his haunches …

Rohit Sharma, Virat Kohli announce retirement from T20Is after India’s World Cup win over South Africa
5 months, 3 weeks ago

Rohit Sharma, Virat Kohli announce retirement from T20Is after India’s World Cup win over South Africa

The Hindu  

India skipper Rohit Sharma announced his retirement from T20 Internationals after guiding the team to its second World Cup in the format, describing it as the perfect time to “say goodbye”. This was after his long-time teammate Virat Kohli brought down curtains on his fabled career minutes after India defeated South Africa by seven runs at the Kensington Oval in …

A round-up of the best India vs South Africa memes ahead of the T20 World Cup final
5 months, 3 weeks ago

A round-up of the best India vs South Africa memes ahead of the T20 World Cup final

Hindustan Times  

India will take on South Africa in the final match of the T20 World Cup 2024 at the Kensington Oval in Barbados tonight. The Men in Blue will be aiming to end their drought for an ICC trophy since 2013's Champions Trophy and also win their first T20 World Cup since 2007's inaugural edition in South Africa. India vs South …

T20 World Cup Final Preview: Will Rohit Sharma's India be third time lucky? | Sledging Room, S02 Ep 41
5 months, 3 weeks ago

T20 World Cup Final Preview: Will Rohit Sharma's India be third time lucky? | Sledging Room, S02 Ep 41

India Today  

Adelaide 2022 has been avenged. After the defending champions crashed out in Guyana, English media started crying foul, questioning ICC's decision to allot the second semi-final to India irrespective of their Super Eight standing and the fact that Rohit Sharma's men were the only top side not to play a single match under lights during the entire tournament. After having …

India beat South Africa by 7 runs to win ICC T20 World Cup 2024
5 months, 3 weeks ago

India beat South Africa by 7 runs to win ICC T20 World Cup 2024

Al Jazeera  

Virat Kohli’s 59-ball-76 and Hardik Pandya’s three crucial wickets take India to their second ICC T20 title in Barbados. India ended their 13-year wait for an ICC Cricket World Cup trophy when they beat South Africa by seven runs to lift the ICC Men’s T20 World Cup 2024 in a thrilling final at the Kensington Oval in Bridgetown, Barbados. When …

Indian fans perform havan ahead of Ind vs Eng T20 World Cup semi-final in UP’s Prayagraj: Video
5 months, 3 weeks ago

Indian fans perform havan ahead of Ind vs Eng T20 World Cup semi-final in UP’s Prayagraj: Video

Hindustan Times  

India will lock horns against England today, June 27, at Providence Stadium in Georgetown, Guyana. Ahead of the much-anticipated T20 World Cup match, cricket fans in India started praying to different gods for India’s victory, who have remained unbeaten in the tournament thus far. Ind vs Eng T20 World Cup 2024: Cricket fans performing havan for India's victory in Uttar …

India vs Australia, T20 World Cup: Preview, key matchups and likely XIs in Super Eight clash in St Lucia
5 months, 4 weeks ago

India vs Australia, T20 World Cup: Preview, key matchups and likely XIs in Super Eight clash in St Lucia

Firstpost  

India will not only hope to confirm their place in the T20 World Cup semi-finals with a victory in St Lucia, they will also be hoping to knock Australia out and avenge their defeat in the ODI World Cup final Travis Head had starred in Australia's victory over India in last year's ODI World Cup final, the last time the …

T20 World Cup 2024: I try to stay in the present, says Bumrah after India beats Pakistan in low-scoring thriller
6 months, 1 week ago

T20 World Cup 2024: I try to stay in the present, says Bumrah after India beats Pakistan in low-scoring thriller

The Hindu  

Play out Jasprit Bumrah safely. The early signs of a full recovery came in the 2023 ODI World Cup, when Bumrah was among the standout performers with 20 wickets at an economy rate of 4.06. IND vs PAK, T20 World Cup 2024: Pakistan falters as India wins battle of attrition The yorkers, cutters, bouncers, zip off the pitch - prime …

T20 World Cup: “In 12 days, the image of Indian cricket underwent a fascinating transformation,” says Yuvraj Singh
6 months, 2 weeks ago

T20 World Cup: “In 12 days, the image of Indian cricket underwent a fascinating transformation,” says Yuvraj Singh

The Hindu  

It was a memorable fortnight for Indian cricket. The debacle at the 2007 ICC ODI World Cup in the West Indies was a significant blow to the team. When we left for South Africa in early September, we honestly did not believe we could excel in the inaugural T20 World Cup. But we wanted to erase the bitter memories of …

IND vs IRE, T20 World Cup 2024: Rohit Sharma retires hurt after scoring fifty against Ireland
6 months, 2 weeks ago

IND vs IRE, T20 World Cup 2024: Rohit Sharma retires hurt after scoring fifty against Ireland

The Hindu  

India captain Rohit Sharma walked off the field retired hurt after scoring a fifty during the side’s T20 World Cup 2024 match against Ireland at the Nassau County International Cricket Stadium in New York on Wednesday. Rohit was on 52 runs off 37 deliveries, with India on 76 runs after 10 overs in its 97-run chase, when the skipper decided …

‘T20 World Cup win paved way for smooth transition in white-ball cricket’ — Irfan Pathan
6 months, 2 weeks ago

‘T20 World Cup win paved way for smooth transition in white-ball cricket’ — Irfan Pathan

The Hindu  

Not many gave us a chance. It was the first edition of the game-changing T20 World Cup, and the Indian team was perhaps the least talked about, at least initially. Joginder Sharma bowled the final over against Pakistan in the 2007 T20 World Cup. Joginder, arguably, bowled the best spell of his career, and that one misjudgment by Misbah proved …

Yuvraj Singh snubs Australia for T20 World Cup final; endorses Virat Kohli to finish ICC event as leading run-getter
6 months, 2 weeks ago

Yuvraj Singh snubs Australia for T20 World Cup final; endorses Virat Kohli to finish ICC event as leading run-getter

Hindustan Times  

Legendary Indian cricketer Yuvraj Singh wants Rohit Sharma's Team India to play to their own strengths at the T20 World Cup as cricket entered uncharted territory on Saturday. Yuvraj Singh endorses Virat Kohli to finish ICC World Cup event as leading run-getter The Men In Blue were last crowned champions in a major global tournament when MS Dhoni led the …

T20 World Cup: Skipper Rohit Sharma chases a final shot at Cup glory
6 months, 3 weeks ago

T20 World Cup: Skipper Rohit Sharma chases a final shot at Cup glory

Hindustan Times  

Even if his international career had ended with the 2022 T20 World Cup, Rohit Sharma wouldn’t have had any regrets. Rohit Sharma during the India vs Bangladesh T20 World Cup 2024 warm-up match But there's another chapter waiting to be added to this T20 giant’s career. Had it not been for Hardik Pandya’s injury during the ODI World Cup match …

T20 World Cup | Can Dravid extract the best out of the Men in Blue and bow out on a high?
6 months, 3 weeks ago

T20 World Cup | Can Dravid extract the best out of the Men in Blue and bow out on a high?

The Hindu  

It was in November 2021 that Rahul Dravid, then the newly appointed India head coach, stated that his side needed to focus on three “big events” — the 2022 T20 World Cup, the 2021-23 ICC World Test Championship, and the 2023 ODI Cricket World Cup. The 2024 ICC Men’s T20 World Cup presents Dravid the last chance to add that …

'Doesn't matter how many superstars IND have': Lara's clear-cut message to Dravid on ending ICC trophy drought in T20WC
6 months, 3 weeks ago

'Doesn't matter how many superstars IND have': Lara's clear-cut message to Dravid on ending ICC trophy drought in T20WC

Hindustan Times  

Rahul Dravid's tenure as the head coach of the Indian team is all set to end in June after the 2024 T20 World Cup. But come the T20 World Cup, that begins from June 1 onwards, he will get one last opportunity to end India's long-standing trophy drought and end his tenure on a high. Brian Lara has a message …

Indian and Pakistani cricketers band together for USA’s T20 World Cup dream
6 months, 3 weeks ago

Indian and Pakistani cricketers band together for USA’s T20 World Cup dream

Al Jazeera  

Co-hosts USA enter the T20 World Cup as outsiders but with a united multiracial dressing room that goes beyond cricket. Captain: Monak Patel Fixtures: Canada, Pakistan, India, Ireland Best finish at T20 World Cup: Debut tournament For the best part of the last century, the world of cricket attempted to reignite a love for the game that was officially played …

India, the biggest promotor of T20 cricket, is determined to end a World Cup title drought
7 months ago

India, the biggest promotor of T20 cricket, is determined to end a World Cup title drought

Hindustan Times  

NEW DELHI — In the ever-growing Twenty20 cricket landscape, India boasts the richest and most-watched league in the world. India, the biggest promotor of T20 cricket, is determined to end a World Cup title drought Rohit Sharma’s India squad travels to the T20 World Cup in the United States and Caribbean in search of a second title to end a …

Rohit Sharma lauds appreciation from Pakistan fans: 'I know they love their cricket'
7 months ago

Rohit Sharma lauds appreciation from Pakistan fans: 'I know they love their cricket'

India Today  

India cricket team captain Rohit Sharma heaped praise on the amount of appreciation he and his side have received from the fanbase of Pakistan amid the long-standing rivalry between the teams from the neighbouring nations in the game. In a recent promotional event in Dubai, Rohit revealed how Pakistan fans have made him feel "blessed" with their messages, whenever India …

'MS Dhoni took decisions that benefited the team. Can Rohit Sharma do it?': India captain sent 'personal goals' warning
7 months, 1 week ago

'MS Dhoni took decisions that benefited the team. Can Rohit Sharma do it?': India captain sent 'personal goals' warning

Hindustan Times  

Team India will aim to end its 11-year trophy drought when Rohit Sharma's men kickstart their T20 World Cup campaign in the Americas next month. India's captain Rohit Sharma during the ODI World Cup last year As India prepare to put behind the heartbreaks and start afresh at the T20 World Cup, Harbhajan Singh has some advice for Rohit Sharma …

Watch: Rohit Sharma, Jay Shah unveil India's new jersey and training kit for T20 World Cup in Ahmedabad
7 months, 1 week ago

Watch: Rohit Sharma, Jay Shah unveil India's new jersey and training kit for T20 World Cup in Ahmedabad

Hindustan Times  

India captain Rohit Sharma and Board of Control for Cricket in India Jay Shah on Monday revealed the team's new T20 jersey, which will be worn at the 2024 T20 World Cup. A video posted by the BCCI showed Shah and Rohit arriving at the Narendra Modi Stadium in Ahmedabad and checking out the attire The BCCI's kit partner Adidas …

ICC Twenty20 World Cup | Virat Kohli should open in the mega event, says Ganguly
7 months, 1 week ago

ICC Twenty20 World Cup | Virat Kohli should open in the mega event, says Ganguly

The Hindu  

Former Indian captain Sourav Ganguly on May 10 said the Indian team management should make Virat Kohli open in next month’s T20 World Cup to exploit the star batter’s rich vein of form in the ongoing Indian Premier League. Ganguly said India have picked a balanced squad for the T20 World Cup which has the wherewithal to land the trophy …

Indian team for T20 World Cup: Who will keep wickets, can Dube pip Hardik, Kuldeep or Chahal?
7 months, 3 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 …

IND vs AFG, 3rd T20I: India’s last chance to finalise winning combo before T20 World Cup
11 months, 1 week ago

IND vs AFG, 3rd T20I: India’s last chance to finalise winning combo before T20 World Cup

The Hindu  

More so in Indian cricket. In under two months since the ICC Men’s Cricket World Cup ended, India has played 10 T20Is in preparation for the summer’s T20 World Cup in the United States of America and the Caribbean. So much so, that an enthusiastic scribe even asked Afghanistan coach Jonathan Trott in the pre-match briefing if Dube will usurp …

IND vs AFG, 1st T20I: Spotlight on powerplay master Rohit Sharma as focus shifts to T20 World Cup 2024
11 months, 1 week ago

IND vs AFG, 1st T20I: Spotlight on powerplay master Rohit Sharma as focus shifts to T20 World Cup 2024

India Today  

Rohit Sharma is back in India’s T20I setup and is set to lead the team in their three-match T20I series against Afghanistan. IND vs AFG 1st T20I: Preview | Predicted XI This will be the first time that Rohit represents India in white-ball cricket since the defeat in the final of the 2023 ODI World Cup at the hands of …

'...jawab milega uska': Rohit Sharma's cheeky response to query on 2024 T20 World Cup participation breaks the internet
11 months, 4 weeks ago

'...jawab milega uska': Rohit Sharma's cheeky response to query on 2024 T20 World Cup participation breaks the internet

Hindustan Times  

India captain Rohit Sharma took a month's extended break from cricket after the heartbreak in Ahmedabad. On Monday, before the two-match Test series in South Africa, which will be Rohit's first international game since the ODI World Cup final, he addressed the captaincy issue with a cheeky response. Rohit Sharma's response leaves reporters in splits Last time Rohit played a …

T20 World Cup 2024: Indian Cricket Team Needs to Get Temperamentally Stronger
1 year ago

T20 World Cup 2024: Indian Cricket Team Needs to Get Temperamentally Stronger

The Quint  

The fear of losing, the pressure to perform and the anxiety to do so, can be attributed to one's temperament. Sachin Tendulkar, the legendary Indian batter, one felt, also fell victim to it. He failed to score in both the World Cup finals in which India was involved, however, he was the top run-getter and lead performer in the matches …

With T20 World Cup in sight, India's unstoppable wealth of talent shines in its full glory
1 year ago

With T20 World Cup in sight, India's unstoppable wealth of talent shines in its full glory

Hindustan Times  

Tuesday night’s Glenn Maxwell-inspired last-ball heist in Guwahati notwithstanding, this has already been a T20I series to cherish for Indian cricket. Still, new skipper Suryakumar Yadav’s India have more than held their own against Australia, also missing many of their World Cup heroes but typically, characteristically formidable and unyielding. On the strength of their muscular batting, India have ridden the …

World Cup | Can India extend its lead to 8-0 against Pakistan?
1 year, 2 months ago

World Cup | Can India extend its lead to 8-0 against Pakistan?

The Hindu  

The cricketing relation between India and Pakistan is, perhaps, the most bizarre in the long history of the sport. Those idiosyncrasies do not get a clearer reflection anywhere else than in the 50-over World Cup, where India enjoy a 7-0 edge over Pakistan in the ODI World Cup. Pacer Venkatesh Prasad produced a moment during Pakistan’s chase that now occupies …

Exclusive: Babar Azam and Co a 'very, very strong' side, says Robin Uthappa ahead of India vs Pakistan match
1 year, 3 months ago

Exclusive: Babar Azam and Co a 'very, very strong' side, says Robin Uthappa ahead of India vs Pakistan match

Firstpost  

India begin their Asia Cup 2023 campaign on Saturday against Pakistan, who already have two points to their name courtesy their crushing 238-run victory against Nepal. Former India cricketer Robin Uthappa described the current Pakistan team led by Babar Azam as a “very, very strong” side that will certainly pose the Men in Blue a major challenge in the 2023 …

Rohit Sharma: World Cup wins don’t come on platter, India ‘desperate’ to win it
1 year, 4 months ago

Rohit Sharma: World Cup wins don’t come on platter, India ‘desperate’ to win it

The Hindu  

Skipper Rohit Sharma on Thursday said India is “desperate” to break its ICC trophy drought in the upcoming World Cup and is armed with “inner “confidence” and “self-belief” to win the title. “Last year also we did the same thing — the T20 World Cup was there, so we didn’t play one-day cricket. Difficult to have all players with vital …

Uthappa says unfair to have cooling-off period for retired cricketers who want to play overseas T20 leagues
1 year, 4 months ago

Uthappa says unfair to have cooling-off period for retired cricketers who want to play overseas T20 leagues

The Hindu  

A cooling-off period for retired Indian cricketers who want to play in overseas T20 leagues would be “uncomfortable and unfair”, reckons former India international Robin Uthappa. The BCCI has been mulling a cooling-off period which would prevent players from joining overseas leagues right after their retirement. We do not have any central contract with the BCCI, we are not playing …

'India will go the 2007 route': Shastri's colossal 'Hardik Pandya' verdict, makes massive prediction on Kohli, Rohit
1 year, 7 months ago

'India will go the 2007 route': Shastri's colossal 'Hardik Pandya' verdict, makes massive prediction on Kohli, Rohit

Hindustan Times  

Ravi Shastri feels that with the next men's T20 World Cup just over a year away, Hardik Pandya could be handed the captaincy of the India team immediately. "There will be still plenty who played in the last T20I match that India played, but there will be some new faces because what we've seen here in this year's IPL is …

'Kartik, we just qualified at lunch time...': Rahul Dravid brutally trolls broadcaster with epic 'chicken hatch' burn
1 year, 9 months ago

'Kartik, we just qualified at lunch time...': Rahul Dravid brutally trolls broadcaster with epic 'chicken hatch' burn

Hindustan Times  

India had more than one reason to be cheerful on Monday. Besides captain Rohit Sharma, this series was also a stern test for coach Rahul Dravid, who couldn't be happier with how things panned out. But yeah, it is going to be a challenge, a lot of logistics involved; won't be easy," Dravid said after India took home the Border-Gavaskar …

Joginder Sharma, India’s 2007 T20 World Cup hero, announces retirement
1 year, 10 months ago

Joginder Sharma, India’s 2007 T20 World Cup hero, announces retirement

The Hindu  

Indian pacer Joginder Sharma, member of the side that beat Pakistan by five runs to win the inaugural T20 World Cup in South Africa in 2007, announced his retirement on Friday. Announced retirement from cricket 🙏😘Thanks to each n everyone for ur spot and love ❤️🙏@bcci@icc@haryana cricket Association 🙏 pic.twitter.com/QJSXoojXn5 — Joginder Sharma 🇮🇳 February 3, 2023 The 39-year-old Sharma …

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