1st T20I: The energy after we won the toss set the benchmark, says Suryakumar Yadav

IANS | January 22, 2025 11:17 PM

Kolkata, Jan 22 (IANS) After thrashing England by seven wickets to take a 1-0 lead in the five-match T20I series, India skipper Suryakumar Yadav praised the enthusiasm shown by his team for being bang on in all aspects of the game. At the Eden Gardens on Wednesday, led by Varun Chakaravarthy’s 3-23, the bowlers put in a magnificent performance to bowl out England for 132. In reply, Abhishek Sharma’s 79 helped India complete the chase of 133 inside 13 overs.

1st T20I: Varun’s 3-23, Abhishek’s 79 lead India to 7-wicket win over England (ld)

IANS | January 22, 2025 11:07 PM

Kolkata, Jan 22 (IANS) Wrist-spinner Varun Chakravarthy took an incredible 3-23, while left-handed opener Abhishek Sharma smashed a scintillating 79 to help India thrash England by seven wickets in the opening match of the five-match T20I series at the Eden Gardens here on Wednesday. The result has also meant India go 1-0 up in the five-match series.

1st T20I: Chakaravarthy picks 3-23 as bowlers help India bowl out England for just 132

IANS | January 22, 2025 9:10 PM

Kolkata, Jan 22 (IANS) Wrist-spinner Varun Chakravarthy shined with figures of 3-23 as the Indian bowlers put in a magnificent performance to bowl out England for just 132 runs in the T20I series opener at the Eden Gardens here on Wednesday. For India, everything went right from the time they elected to bowl first. Arshdeep Singh took out the openers quickly to become India’s leading wicket-taker in men’s T20Is. After that, Chakaravarthy spun a brilliant spin web to leave England dazed in the middle overs.

ILT20 Season 3: Dubai Capitals take on Gulf Giants hoping to improve standings

IANS | January 22, 2025 8:53 PM

Dubai, Jan 22 (IANS) Placed towards the bottom of the points table, the Dubai Capitals and Gulf Giants are set to face off in Match 16 of the International League (IL) T20 at the iconic Dubai International Stadium here on Thursday. Dubai Capitals are placed fourth among six teams in the points table with four points from five matches while Gulf Giants are placed at the bottom of the standings with two points from four games. Both teams will be eager to secure a crucial win as they aim to improve their standings in the tournament.

High-energy campaign video launched for ICC Men's Champions Trophy 2025

IANS | January 22, 2025 8:22 PM

Dubai, Jan 22 (IANS) The International Cricket Council (ICC) on Wednesday launched a campaign film titled 'All On The Line', featuring some top stars from the participating countries, for the ICC Men’s Champions Trophy 2025, highlighting the unmissable cricket that the thrilling two-week competition brings.

Every player committed to bringing the trophy home again, says Pandya on Champions Trophy

IANS | January 22, 2025 7:46 PM

New Delhi, Jan 22 (IANS) India’s fast-bowling all-rounder Hardik Pandya said that every player in the team is committed to bringing the Champions Trophy back home yet again by showcasing their unique brand of cricket in the eight-team tournament. India, the two-time Champions Trophy winners, will begin their Group A campaign in the 2025 edition against Bangladesh on February 20 in Dubai, after which they play against archrivals Pakistan on February 23, before facing New Zealand on March 2.

Ranji Trophy: Bihar to face Uttar Pradesh in Patna from January 23

IANS | January 22, 2025 12:00 AM

Patna (Bihar), Jan 21 (IANS) The Bihar cricket team is all set to face Uttar Pradesh in their next match of the ongoing Ranji Trophy 2024-25 at the iconic Moin-ul-Haq Stadium here from January 23 to 26. The Moin-ul-Haq Stadium successfully hosted two Ranji Trophy matches in October and November 2025 as the 2024-25 season began. The Bihar cricket team gave a tough fight to their opponents in the initial matches.

Dropped from Team India, Siraj gears up for next round of Ranji Trophy matches

IANS | January 21, 2025 11:23 PM

Hyderabad, Jan 21 (IANS) Dropped from the Indian squad for the upcoming white-ball series against England and the subsequent Champions Trophy 2025, pacer Mohammed Siraj will be taking to domestic cricket to gain back his spot in the national team. With this in mind, Siraj has started gearing up for the upcoming Group B Ranji Trophy match for Hyderabad against another former champion Vidarbha to be played in Nagpur from January 30 to February 2.