Yuzvendra Chahal opted for Sanju Samson over Kishan, even though Samson has been struggling for runs. (Image credit: Agencies) NEW DELHI: Despite enjoying a stellar run in the recently concluded T20I series against New Zealand, in-form left-hander Ishan Kishan failed to make it into spinner Yuzvendra Chahal’s preferred playing XI for India’s T20 World Cup…
The Adelaide Oval stadium. (Image: X) Eight defeats and a draw — that was India’s record in Tests Down Under when they embarked on another tour of Australia in late 1977.India had been touring Australia since independence, playing their first Test there in November 1947, which they lost by an innings and 226 runs. The…
Willow by Cricbuzz, the destination for live, streaming, and on-demand cricket in the US and Canada, has announced a major expansion of its cricket coverage for the 2026 season, headlined by the first-ever free broadcast of ICC Men’s T20 World Cup matches in the United States and Canada. The move begins with the highly anticipated…
Delhi Capitals produced a dominant all-round performance to book their place in a fourth straight Women’s Premier League final, beating Gujarat Giants by seven wickets in the Eliminator on Tuesday.After choosing to bowl, Delhi’s disciplined attack kept Gujarat to a competitive but manageable 168 for 7. The Capitals struck early through Chinelle Henry, who removed…
NEW DELHI: India’s dominant showing in the recent series against New Zealand underlined why the defending champions are expected to be among the toughest teams to beat at the T20 World Cup starting February 7, former Australia cricketer-turned-coach Michael Klinger said. According to Klinger, India’s aggressive top-order core makes them arguably the strongest side heading…
India’s captain Suryakumar Yadav, center, with head coach Gautam Gambhir, left, and batting coach Sithanshu Kotak (PTI Photo/Shailendra Bhojak) NEW DELHI: In the last year, coach Gautam Gambhir has been under immense pressure after India lost two home Test series against New Zealand and South Africa. Without any doubt, he is under the pump when…
While the PCB is yet to send a written communication to the ICC, the boycott is being viewed as an act of solidarity with Bangladesh following their ouster. (AP Photo) Jammu and Kashmir Chief Minister Omar Abdullah on Tuesday said that Pakistan’s decision to withdraw from the high-profile T20 World Cup match against India was…
NEW DELHI: Former Australia captain Steve Smith has signed with new Pakistan Super League (PSL) team Sialkot Stallionz for the 2026 season, which will make his first-ever appearance in the PSL. The franchise confirmed the signing on Tuesday, bringing Smith in through a direct signing option allowed under league rules for overseas players who did…
Cooper Connolly’s dismissal (Screengrab) NEW DELHI: A controversial moment during Australia’s T20I series loss to Pakistan has sparked anger among cricket fans after replays revealed a clear rule breach that went unnoticed by the umpires. Pakistan cruised to a 111-run win in the third match to complete a 3-0 whitewash, but the focus later shifted…
Shubham Ranjane looking to play against ‘best buddy’ Suryakumar Yadav (Special arrangements) NAVI MUMBAI: Since he landed in Mumbai with the USA team to play in his maiden T20 World Cup, former Mumbai allrounder Shubham Ranjane has been reliving old memories, naturally experiencing “goosebumps” for the last few days.Ranjane is relishing the prospect of playing…