Restrict Test cricket to six or seven teams; spread the game through T20s, says Ravi Shastri

IANS | July 8, 2024 7:34 PM

New Delhi, July 8 (IANS) Former India cricketer and head coach Ravi Shastri said Test cricket should be restricted to games between six or seven nations, while the responsibility of spreading the game worldwide should happen through the T20 format. Of late, despite making for riveting drama, Test cricket's appeal has been declining, mainly due to the rise of T20 leagues around the world, something which instantly catches the attention of younger audiences.

'Cup is home guys, we all did it': Kuldeep thanks fans for their support

IANS | July 8, 2024 7:08 PM

New Delhi, July 8 (IANS) India spinner Kuldeep Yadav penned a special message to his fans on their consistent support during the T20 World Cup title win with Team India. The Rohit Sharma-led side defeated South Africa by seven runs in a thrilling final to end their 11-year-long drought for ICC title. India's T20 World Cup win not only established them as new T20 world champions but also gave a moment of joy to millions of Indian fans.

Anderson eager to contribute in last Test after making peace with reality of retirement

IANS | July 8, 2024 6:31 PM

London, July 8 (IANS) Veteran fast bowler James Anderson said he is eager to make contributions in his last Test for England, starting on July 10 against the West Indies at Lord’s, after making peace with the realisation of retiring from international cricket.

India’s T20 World Cup-winning players to get Rs 5 crore each, coaching staff Rs 2.5 cr: Report

IANS | July 8, 2024 5:44 PM

New Delhi, July 8 (IANS) A day after India won the 2024 Men’s T20 World Cup with a thrilling seven-run win over South Africa in the final at the Kensington Oval, BCCI Secretary Jay Shah said the team would be rewarded with a whopping cash prize of INR 125 crore in total. Now a report by The Indian Express tells how the amount will be distributed between all 15 squad members, along with the coaching staff, support staff, and the five-member selection committee.

Have been living a dream, filled me with happiness and gratitude: Bumrah

IANS | July 8, 2024 4:17 PM

New Delhi, July 8 (IANS) Ace fast-bowler Jasprit Bumrah said he has been living a dream ever since India won 2024 Men’s T20 World Cup on June 29, adding that the aftermath of the triumph has filled him with gratitude and happiness.

‘It was my day today,’ says Abhishek Sharma following debut T20I century vs Zimbabwe

IANS | July 7, 2024 9:05 PM

Harare, July 7 (IANS) Despite getting off to a rocky start in the first T20 International against Zimbabwe, India roared back in fiery fashion as the World champions of the format went on to defeat the hosts by a huge margin of hundred runs in the second game to level the series.

Abhishek’s whirlwind century, Gaikwad’s 77 not out carry India to massive 234/4

IANS | July 7, 2024 6:26 PM

Harare, July 7 (IANS) Abhishek Sharma overcame a sluggish start to slam a 47-ball hundred – his first century in international cricket, while Ruturaj Gaikwad smashed 77 not out and Rinku Singh hit an unbeaten 48 as the trio propelled India to a massive 234/2 in the second T20I against Zimbabwe at the Harare Sports Club on Sunday.

It'd be apt if government honours Dravid with Bharat Ratna: Gavaskar

IANS | July 7, 2024 12:32 PM

New Delhi, July 7 (IANS) Legendary India batter Sunil Gavaskar said it would be apt if Rahul Dravid is conferred with the Bharat Ratna by the government. Dravid recently wrapped up his two and a half year coaching stint with the Indian team through 2024 T20 World Cup triumph in the West Indies.

Ist T20I: Would've been best if I stayed till the end, says Gill after India’s 13-run loss to Zimbabwe

IANS | July 6, 2024 10:01 PM

Harare, July 6 (IANS) After suffering a stunning 13-run defeat to Zimbabwe in the T20I series opener, a disappointed India captain Shubman Gill said it would have been in the best interest of the visitors’ if he had stayed till the end at the Harare Sports Club. Last week, under Rohit Sharma’s captaincy, India won the T20 World Cup, triggering a long party in the country. But the happy wave of the triumph came to a halt as Zimbabwe handed India their first defeat in T20Is this year.

Saika Ishaque in reserves as India announce squad for Women's Asia Cup T20 in Sri Lanka

IANS | July 6, 2024 9:41 PM

Mumbai, July 6 (IANS) Harmanpreet Kaur will lead a 15-member Indian Women's team to Sri Lanka for the upcoming 2024 Women’s Asia Cup T20, which is set to take place in Dambulla, from July 19. The in-form Smriti Mandhana, who top-scored for India in the three-match ODI series, will continue to be the vice-captain of the squad.

Cricket

Restrict Test cricket to six or seven teams; spread the game through T20s, says Ravi Shastri

'Cup is home guys, we all did it': Kuldeep thanks fans for their support

Anderson eager to contribute in last Test after making peace with reality of retirement

India’s T20 World Cup-winning players to get Rs 5 crore each, coaching staff Rs 2.5 cr: Report

Have been living a dream, filled me with happiness and gratitude: Bumrah

‘It was my day today,’ says Abhishek Sharma following debut T20I century vs Zimbabwe

Abhishek’s whirlwind century, Gaikwad’s 77 not out carry India to massive 234/4

It'd be apt if government honours Dravid with Bharat Ratna: Gavaskar

Ist T20I: Would've been best if I stayed till the end, says Gill after India’s 13-run loss to Zimbabwe

Saika Ishaque in reserves as India announce squad for Women's Asia Cup T20 in Sri Lanka

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