India will aim to strengthen its lead in the five-match ODI series when it takes on New Zealand in the second match on Saturday at Hnry Stadium in Wellington. However, rain could become a major concern and potentially disrupt the contest.India head into the match with confidence after beating New Zealand by five wickets in…
Shubman Gill, Gautam Gambhir India captain Shubman Gill believes the ongoing ODI series against New Zealand could play an important role in the team’s preparations for next year’s World Cup, with the conditions during the current tour expected to offer a glimpse of what awaits them at the global tournament.With the World Cup scheduled for…
Sarfaraz Khan (Photo/screengrab) A stunning catch from Sarfaraz Khan helped Mumbai break a 167-run partnership and turn the match on ite head in the final hour as the 42-time champions defeated Railways by 106 runs in their Ranji Trophy Group D clash on Thursday.Railways were firmly in the contest for much of the final day,…
Australia batter Steve Smith (AP) Mike Hussey was on Friday appointed as a consultant coach to the Australian team for next year’s Ashes series against England and the 2027 ODI World Cup.The former Australia batter had revealed in August that England’s new red-ball coach, Stephen Fleming, had informally approached him to take up the role…
Vaibhav Sooryavanshi and Sachin Tendulkar At just 15, Vaibhav Sooryavanshi has already achieved milestones that remain a distant dream for many cricketers throughout their careers. From finishing as the leading run-scorer in an Indian Premier League (IPL) season to smashing a match-winning century in the U-19 World Cup final to clinch the title, the teenager…
Weather can play a spoilsport in the second match between New Zealand and India set to be played at the Hnry Stadium in Wellington. (Photo Courtesy: Sahil Malhotra) Wellington: Steady drizzle in Wellington on Friday forced New Zealand to shift their training to an indoor facility opposite the Basin Reserve, while India cancelled their training…
India fielding coach Subhadeep Ghosh has praised the team’s sharpness and commitment on the field following their victory in the opening ODI against New Zealand, pointing to the collective effort of the fielding unit in restricting the hosts to 185.India began the five-match series with a five-wicket win via the DLS method in a rain-interrupted…
Shubman Gill and Venkatesh Iyer (PTI Photo) Venkatesh Iyer has opened up about the prolonged online backlash he faced from Kolkata Knight Riders (KKR) supporters following the franchise’s decision to retain him while releasing Shubman Gill ahead of IPL 2022. The Royal Challengers Bengaluru (RCB) batter revealed that the criticism has continued over the years,…
New Zealand have suffered a setback ahead of the second ODI against India, with opener Devon Conway ruled out of the remaining matches of the five-game series after sustaining a concussion during a training session on Tuesday.Conway suffered the injury while fielding during practice, forcing him out of the remainder of the ODI series. Left-handed…
India’s next generation of racers dream of an F1 breakthrough In a country where cricket dominates the sporting landscape, motorsport continues to fight for attention. For young Indian racers, reaching Formula 1 remains the ultimate ambition, but the path to the top comes with financial constraints, limited opportunities and sacrifices away from the track.For Saishiva…
