Fancied India meet Pakistan in first semifinal of U-19 World Cup
Potchefstroom (South Africa), Feb 3 : Four-time champions India will back themselves to reach their third successive final at the U-19 World Cup when they face arch-rivals Pakistan in a last four clash here on Tuesday. Both teams go into the semifinal unbeaten. While India beat Australia in the quarterfinals, Pakistan outplayed Afghanistan. Pakistan captain […]
All-weather bowling attack, improved batting overseas make India formidable: Mike Hesson
Hamilton, Feb 3 : An all-weather bowling attack and batsmen’s improved ability against pacers in overseas conditions have made India a formidable unit across formats, feels former New Zealand head coach Mike Hesson. Hesson, who will take charge of Royal Challengers Bangalore in the 2020 IPL season, also said the 5-0 rout of New Zealand […]
Kohli”s India reminds me of Pakistan under Imran: Manjrekar
New Delhi, Feb 3 : Former cricketer Sanjay Manjrekar on Monday said ViratKohli’s India reminded him of the Pakistan team under Imran Khan for their strong-self and ability to win matches from jaws of defeat. “India under Virat in NZ reminds me of Pakistan under Imran. Strong self belief as a team. Pakistan under Imran […]
Rare T20 series whitewash for India after 7-run win in 5th T20 against New Zealand
By: Chetan Narula Mount Maunganui, Feb 2 : India choked New Zealand yet again to turn it around for a seven-run win in the fifth T20 International, giving them a rare 5-0 series whitewash in the shortest format here on Sunday. The Indian pacers, led by ever-reliable Jasprit Bumrah, shared seven wickets among them for […]
Djokovic beats Thiem in five-set epic to win eighth Australian Open
Melbourne, Feb 2 : Novak Djokovic battled through a five-set thriller with Dominic Thiem to maintain his dominance at the Australian Open Sunday, claiming a record eighth title and returning to world number one in the process. The indomitable Serb stretched his unbeaten streak this season to 13 but he had to rally from two […]
IOA invites Ganguly to be Goodwill Ambassador of Indian team at Tokyo Olympics
New Delhi, Feb 2: The Indian Olympic Association has invited BCCI President Sourav Ganguly to become the Goodwill Ambassador of the Indian contingent at the Tokyo Olympics this year. In a letter to Ganguly, a former India cricket team captain, IOA secretary general Rajeev Mehta said, “The IOA extends the honour to you to be […]
Indian women lose to Australia in T20 tri-series
Canberra, Feb 2 : Indian women suffered a four-wicket loss against the mighty Australia after a disappointing batting performance in their second match of the T20 tri-series here on Sunday. India struggled to 103 for nine in 20 overs after being asked to bat. The visiting team’s bowlers did well to stretch the game till […]
No end to NZ’s Super Over misery, India go 4-0 up
Wellington, Jan 31: A nervous New Zealand threw it away yet again as a perseverant India prevailed in the Super Over for the second successive time to take a 4-0 lead in the T20 International series here on Friday. Needing just 11 runs off the last two overs with seven wickets in hand, New Zealand […]
RP Singh, Madal Lal named in Cricket Advisory Committee
New Delhi, Jan 31: Former India cricketers Rudra Pratap Singh, Madan Lal and Sulkashana Naik were on Friday appointed members of the Cricket Advisory Committee (CAC) by the BCCI. The CAC’s immediate task will be to pick replacements for outgoing selectors MSK Prasad and Gagan Khoda. “The term of appointment will be for one year,” […]
Saina in tight spot for Olympic berth but couple of good shows can put her back on track: Kashyap
New Delhi, Jan 31: Ace shuttler Saina Nehwal is currently in a tight spot in her bid for a Tokyo Olympics singles berth but a couple of good performances in the coming weeks can put her back in contention, her mentor Parupalli Kashyap said on Friday. Saina, a 2015 World Championship silver medallist and two-time […]
