World Masters League T20: Cricket Legends to light up Durban, Shoaib Malik joins star-studded lineup

IANS | July 1, 2024 10:16 PM

New Delhi, July 1 (IANS) The iconic Kingsmead Cricket Stadium in Durban, South Africa, is set to captivate cricket enthusiasts and deliver thrilling performances globally when it hosts the next edition of the World Masters League T20. Starting in the first week of August 2024, the league will feature six dynamic teams: Indraprastha Warriors, Gulf Superstars, Sydney Spartans, Colombo Titans, Lahore Lions, and Caribbean Pirates.

Post T20 World Cup win euphoria, India look to future without Kohli, Rohit and Jadeja

IANS | July 1, 2024 9:53 PM

New Delhi, July 1 (IANS) As fans and the cricket ecosystem in India continue to revel in the joy of the ICC Men’s T20 World Cup 2024 victory, they are also coming to terms with Rohit Sharma, Virat Kohli, and Ravindra Jadeja announcing their retirements from the format on a high.

Rohit Sharma, Virat Kohli will be certainly missed by India in T20Is, says Biju George

Niharika Raina | July 1, 2024 9:07 PM

New Delhi, July 1 (IANS) Shortly after winning the ICC Men’s T20 World Cup 2024 as the Indian skipper, Rohit Sharma retired from T20Is. A few minutes before that, Virat Kohli also called it quits from the format after winning the 'Player-of-the-Match Award' for his 59-ball 76, with Ravindra Jadeja following their direction on Sunday.

Virat Kohli thanks PM Modi for his encouraging words following India's triumph in T20 World Cup

IANS | July 1, 2024 8:50 PM

Mumbai, July 1 (IANS) Former India captain Virat Kohli on Monday thanked Prime Minister Narendra Modi for his encouraging words for him when the PM called the Indian team following its triumph in the ICC Men's T20 World Cup in Bridgetown, Barbados, on Saturday night.

If I want somebody to take a catch for my life, it will be Surya, says Biju George on the sensational catch

Niharika Raina | July 1, 2024 8:01 PM

New Delhi, July 1 (IANS) When David Miller heaved a Hardik Pandya full toss through the line off the toe-end on the first ball of the final over, many felt it would clear long-off for six and get the equation marginally in South Africa’s favour in their quest to win 2024 Men’s T20 World Cup. But Suryakumar Yadav had other ideas -- racing like a sprinter to long-off, lobbed the ball over the rope as he went in and came back to regain his balance in a split second to complete an astonishing catch, which left many around the world having their jaws down on the floor.

T20 World Cup: Axar Patel steps up as underrated yet crucial cog in India’s title triumph

Niharika Raina | July 1, 2024 7:21 PM

New Delhi, July 1 (IANS) Amid plenty of accolades being showered on Virat Kohli, Jasprit Bumrah, and Hardik Pandya for shining in India’s seven-run win over South Africa in the 2024 Men’s T20 World Cup final, one should not forget Axar Patel’s crucial knock of 47 off 31 balls. At Kensington Oval, India lost Rohit Sharma, Rishabh Pant, and Suryakumar Yadav for 34 runs in the power-play. That’s when Axar was promoted up the order as a pinch-hitter and took on South Africa’s spin duo of Tabraiz Shamsi and Keshav Maharaj.

One-off Test: Shafali, Smriti and Sneh propel India to 10-wicket victory against South Africa

IANS | July 1, 2024 5:13 PM

Chennai, July 1 (IANS) India women's team defeated South Africa by 10 wickets in the one-off Test at the M.A. Chidambaram Stadium on Monday. Chasing the target of 37 runs, Indian openers Shafali Verma (24 not out) and Shubha Satheesh (13 not out) took the hosts to a comfortable victory to continue their domination in the multi-format bilateral series.

Virat Kohli bows out on a high: A look at his unmatched brilliance in T20 World Cups

IANS | July 1, 2024 2:27 PM

New Delhi, July 1 (IANS) The T20 World Cup 2024 final's 'Player of the Match' Virat Kohli certainly bowed out on a high from the T20I format of the game. He ended his international career in the format with the most runs of any player at Men's T20 World Cups (1,292 runs) between 2012 and 2024, in 33 innings across 35 matches.

IDCA clinch historic bilateral international deaf cricket series against England

IANS | July 1, 2024 12:24 PM

New Delhi, July 1 (IANS) The Indian Deaf Cricket Team (IDCA) emerged victorious in the seven-match bilateral T2OI series as the defeated England 5-2 at the County Ground, Leicester.

Successor of Dravid to be announced soon, VVS to coach on Zimbabwe tour: BCCI

IANS | July 1, 2024 11:56 AM

Bridgetown, July 1 (IANS) The Board of Control for Cricket in India (BCCI) secretary, Jay Shah announced on Monday that the Cricket Advisory Committee (CAC) has shortlisted two names for the men's team head coach role. The final decision is expected to be made soon, marking the end of Rahul Dravid's tenure as head coach.

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World Masters League T20: Cricket Legends to light up Durban, Shoaib Malik joins star-studded lineup

Post T20 World Cup win euphoria, India look to future without Kohli, Rohit and Jadeja

Rohit Sharma, Virat Kohli will be certainly missed by India in T20Is, says Biju George

Virat Kohli thanks PM Modi for his encouraging words following India's triumph in T20 World Cup

If I want somebody to take a catch for my life, it will be Surya, says Biju George on the sensational catch

T20 World Cup: Axar Patel steps up as underrated yet crucial cog in India’s title triumph

One-off Test: Shafali, Smriti and Sneh propel India to 10-wicket victory against South Africa

Virat Kohli bows out on a high: A look at his unmatched brilliance in T20 World Cups

IDCA clinch historic bilateral international deaf cricket series against England

Successor of Dravid to be announced soon, VVS to coach on Zimbabwe tour: BCCI

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