Cricket: T20 World Cup-winning India captain Rohit Sharma visits Wimbledon on semis day

IANS | July 12, 2024 11:27 PM

London, July 12 (IANS) India's 2024 T20 World Cup-winning captain Rohit Sharma lit up the Royal Box at Wimbledon on Friday as he reached SW19 to watch the men's singles semifinals. Rohit Sharma, who led India to a 7-run victory over South Africa in the final at Bridgetown, Barbados two weeks back, was the star attraction among the stars present at the grass-court Grand Slam on Friday.

It's such a nice way to finish and walk off the field, says Broad on Anderson’s retirement

IANS | July 12, 2024 10:16 PM

London, July 12 (IANS) Former England fast-bowler Stuart Broad said James Anderson retiring from international cricket with a win was a nice way for him to finish his career and walk off the field with a victorious feeling. Anderson’s career ended on a high as England beat the West Indies by an innings and 114 runs at the Lord’s to take a 1-0 lead in the three-match series, with Gus Atkinson taking 12 wickets on debut.

Gautam Gambhir is always a team coach, and wants his side to win, says Avesh Khan

IANS | July 12, 2024 9:03 PM

Harare, July 12 (IANS) India fast-bowler Avesh Khan said newly-appointed head coach Gautam Gambhir has always been a team coach who is driven to see his side win at all costs. Earlier this week, Gambhir was appointed India’s next head coach, and his tenure begins from the white-ball tour of Sri Lanka starting from July 26.

'You've inspired generations with your game': Sachin Tendulkar pens special note for retiring Anderson

IANS | July 12, 2024 8:18 PM

New Delhi, July 12 (IANS) Batting legend Sachin Tendulkar penned a special farewell note for retiring England pacer James Anderson on Friday, paying tributes to the speedster for his more than two-decade-long Test career and said he has inspired generations with his game. Anderson retired from international cricket following England's emphatic innings and 114 runs win against West Indies in the first Test at the Lord's to take a 1-0 lead in the three-match series.

'You are England cricket,’ says Nasser Hussain in emotional farewell message for Jimmy Anderson

IANS | July 12, 2024 7:05 PM

London, July 12 (IANS) One of England cricket’s most loyal servants has retired from international cricket. In an incredible career that spanned over 21 years, Jimmy Anderson gained a reputation as the ‘king of swing.’ The King’s tenure as one of the best fast bowlers in cricket history came to an emotional end on Friday when England defeated West Indies by an innings and 114 runs in what was the 41-year-old's final game with the national side.

Playing for England is best job in world, says Anderson after signing off on a high

IANS | July 12, 2024 6:24 PM

London, July 12 (IANS) After signing off from international cricket on a high as England thrashed the West Indies by an innings and 114 runs, veteran fast bowler James Anderson reflected on his 21-year Test career Test, saying playing for the side is the best job in the world and that he was grateful to do it for a long time.

James Anderson bows out on a high as England thrash West Indies by an innings and 114 runs

IANS | July 12, 2024 5:43 PM

London, July 12 (IANS) Veteran fast-bowler James Anderson bowed out of international cricket on a high as England thrashed the West Indies by an innings and 114 runs on Day 3 of the first Test at the iconic Lord’s here on Friday. In his 188th and last Test before retiring from international duties for England, Anderson ended his tally at 704 wickets, the most taken by any fast bowler, in the format’s history and four behind the late Shane Warne.