1st T20I: Suryakumar leads the charge as India go 1-0 up with a 43-run win over Sri Lanka (ld)

IANS | July 27, 2024 11:52 PM

Pallekele, July 27 (IANS) In his first innings as India’s full-time T20I captain, Suryakumar Yadav smashed his 20th T20I half-century and kept his calm as a leader when the bowlers were put under pressure as the visitors went 1-0 up in the three-match series with a 43-run win over Sri Lanka at the Pallekele International Cricket Stadium on Saturday.

1st T20I: Parag, Arshdeep & Axar star as India beat Sri Lanka by 43 runs, take 1-0 lead

IANS | July 27, 2024 11:20 PM

Pallekele, July 27 (IANS) Riyan Parag, Arshdeep Singh, and Axar Patel played pivotal roles with the ball as India beat Sri Lanka by 43 runs to take a 1-0 lead in the three-match series at the Pallekele International Cricket Stadium on Saturday.

1st T20I: Suryakumar, Pant and Jaiswal propel India to massive 213/7 against Sri Lanka

IANS | July 27, 2024 9:21 PM

Pallekele, July 27 (IANS) Captain Suryakumar Yadav smashed his 20th T20I half-century, while Rishabh Pant and Yashasvi Jaiswal hit attacking 40s as they propelled India to a massive 213/7 against Sri Lanka in the T20I series opener at the Pallekele International Cricket Stadium here on Saturday.

ENG v WI: Joe Root becomes second-youngest batter to complete 12,000 Test runs

IANS | July 27, 2024 7:26 PM

Edgbaston, July 27 (IANS) England's Joe Root became the second-youngest cricketer to cross the elusive milestone of 12,000 Test runs. He achieved the feat in the ongoing third and final Test against West Indies at Edgbaston on Saturday.

1st T20I: Sri Lanka elect to bowl first against India in a fresh start for both teams

IANS | July 27, 2024 7:00 PM

Pallekele, July 27 (IANS) Sri Lanka won the toss and elected to bowl first against India in the T20I series opener at the Pallekele International Cricket Stadium here on Saturday. The match marks the start of a new era for both teams, who have new captains Suryakumar Yadav and Charith Asalanka taking charge.

Afghanistan to play one-off Test against New Zealand at Greater Noida, confirms ACB

IANS | July 27, 2024 6:28 PM

New Delhi, July 27 (IANS) The Afghanistan Cricket Board (ACB) confirmed on Saturday that their men's team will play a one-off Test match against New Zealand from September 9–13 in Greater Noida.

Not coach, it's really about Indian cricket, says Manjrekar as Gambhir takes charge

IANS | July 27, 2024 11:57 AM

New Delhi, July 27 (IANS) Former India cricketer Sanjay Manjrekar said it is not about the coach but Indian cricket that won the four World Cups for the country.

MLC: San Francisco Unicorns race to final with 10-run victory over Texas Super Kings

IANS | July 27, 2024 11:51 AM

Dallas, July 27 (IANS) In a nail-biting encounter at the Grand Prairie Stadium, the San Francisco Unicorns edged out the Texas Super Kings by 10 runs in the semifinal match of the 2024 Major League Cricket season to seal berth in final.

'Welcome to most exciting job in world': Dravid's emotional message to Gambhir

IANS | July 27, 2024 10:11 AM

New Delhi, July 27 (IANS) As the Indian cricket team prepares for their white-ball series against Sri Lanka, starting on July 27, a significant transition in leadership has taken place. Former head coach Rahul Dravid shared an emotional message to Gautam Gambhir, marking the beginning of a new era for Indian cricket.

T20I series: Charith Asalanka wants his players to give 100% against India and win matches

IANS | July 26, 2024 11:34 PM

Pallekele, July 26 (IANS) Ahead of the first T20I against India on Saturday, newly appointed Sri Lanka captain Charith Asalanka said he wants his players to give their 100 percent on the field and win matches in the series. India and Sri Lanka will play a three-match T20I series followed by as many ODIs. Asalanka acknowledged the fact that they have talented players in the squad and as a captain of the side, he has given them freedom to express themselves freely on the field.

Cricket

1st T20I: Suryakumar leads the charge as India go 1-0 up with a 43-run win over Sri Lanka (ld)

1st T20I: Parag, Arshdeep & Axar star as India beat Sri Lanka by 43 runs, take 1-0 lead

1st T20I: Suryakumar, Pant and Jaiswal propel India to massive 213/7 against Sri Lanka

ENG v WI: Joe Root becomes second-youngest batter to complete 12,000 Test runs

1st T20I: Sri Lanka elect to bowl first against India in a fresh start for both teams

Afghanistan to play one-off Test against New Zealand at Greater Noida, confirms ACB

Not coach, it's really about Indian cricket, says Manjrekar as Gambhir takes charge

MLC: San Francisco Unicorns race to final with 10-run victory over Texas Super Kings

'Welcome to most exciting job in world': Dravid's emotional message to Gambhir

T20I series: Charith Asalanka wants his players to give 100% against India and win matches

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