London, Aug 5 (IANS) Former England captain Michael Vaughan slammed the national team's approach on the final day of the fifth Test against India, which they lost by a near six-run margin at The Oval on Monday.
London, Aug 5 (IANS) While the West Indies Champions narrowly missed out on a World Championship of Legends semifinal, the tournament ended on a powerful note with Chris Gayle opening up about the team’s journey, his plans and a possible dream reunion with Virat Kohli and AB de Villiers.
New Delhi, Aug 5 (IANS) Former Pakistan spinner Danish Kaneria believes that India skipper Shubman Gill’s leadership debut - guiding a young team to a 2-2 Test series draw against England - will serve as a major source of motivation for the youngster going ahead in his career.
New Delhi, Aug 5 (IANS) Former India cricketer Mohammed Kaif has said that alongside Mohammed Siraj, young opener Yashasvi Jaiswal also deserves equal credit for India's thrilling win at The Oval. He pointed out that if Jaiswal hadn't scored a century in the second innings, there wouldn't have been enough runs on the board for Siraj to defend, and India could have ended up on the losing side.
New Delhi, Aug 5 (IANS) Former Pakistan spinner Danish Kaneria was in full praise of India's 'unbelievable' Test win against England at The Oval to level the Anderson-Tendulkar Trophy 2-2. The veteran also credited young captain Shubman Gill for leading from the front and carrying the team on his shoulders in the absence of senior batters Rohit Sharma and Virat Kohli.
New Delhi, Aug 5 (IANS) Former Pakistan captain Rashid Latif believes Pakistan will face a formidable task when they take on arch-rivals India in their much-anticipated Asia Cup clash on September 14. In a candid chat with IANS, Latif admitted that the Men in Green have been far from their best in recent outings and will need a dramatic turnaround in both execution and temperament.
New Delhi, Aug 4 (IANS) The high-scoring action continued in the second season of the Delhi Premier League (DPL) as West Delhi Lions pulled off a spectacular run chase, defeating East Delhi Riders by 7 wickets at the Arun Jaitley Stadium here on Monday.
Kolkata, Aug 4 (IANS) Former India wicketkeeper-batter Wriddhiman Saha has taken charge as the head coach of the Bengal under-23 men’s team, who had their first training session of three hours at the Eden Gardens on Monday.
New Delhi, Aug 4 (IANS) Former India cricketer Mohammad Kaif called “a big win for India” despite the series ending in a 2-2 draw, India pulled off one of their most sensational Test victories — a six-run triumph in the fifth and final Test against England at The Oval. From being written off before the series began to levelling it on the final day with nerves of steel and a clutch bowling effort, this Indian team showcased what Kaif hailed as a triumph “won on the field — not on paper.”
New Delhi, Aug 4 (IANS) Former Pakistan captain Rashid Latif called it “real Test cricket” — a drama soaked in pressure, tactics, grit, and late twists. India’s astonishing six-run win over England in the fifth and final Test at The Oval ticked every box, and for Latif, it was a throwback to the finest traditions of the format.
