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IND W vs BAN W: Shafali eye big score as women in blue aim for series win

The supremely talented Shafali Verma would like to make an impact with the willow after a poor start in the lung opener as Indian women aim to clinch the three-match T20 International series against Bangladesh with another dominant performance in the second game here on Tuesday. India coasted to an easy seven-wicket victory in the opening match on Sunday with skipper Harmanpreet Kaur blazing her way to an unbeaten 35-ball 54 and Smriti Mandhana looking equally dangerous during her short but significant knock of 38. The slow bowlers were also on target as the two debutants Anusha Bareddy and Minnu Mani gave a good account of themselves under senior off-spinner Deepti Sharma. However, what stuck out like a sore thumb was Shafali's three-ball duck and once again the distinct lack of footwork was evident against medium pacer Marufa Akter. The young Haryana woman is one of the biggest batting talents in the country and has already played 57 T20I games even before completing her 20th ...

Why is batting legend Gavaskar disappointed by Rohit Sharma's captaincy?

Sunil Gavaskar even questioned Rohit Sharma's statement about the lack of preparation ahead of the WTC final

IND vs WI: Mukesh, Unadkat, Saini in three-way fight for 5th bowler's slot

The Indian team management will be fretting over its bowling combination with Jaydev Unadkat, Mukesh Kumar and Navdeep Saini locked in a three-way fight for the third pacer's slot in the upcoming two-Test series starting here on Wednesday. The Windsor Park in the Dominican capital of Roseau isn't exactly one of West Indies' more popular grounds like the Sabina Park in Jamaica or the Kensingston Oval in Barbados, having hosted only five Tests, four ODIs and an equal number of T20Is. In fact, the last of the five Test matches at this ground was held in 2017 when Pakistan won by 101 runs inside three days. There is no latest data of any Test match here to have an idea as to how the track has behaved in recent times. However, having won only one of the five Tests, that too against lowly Zimbabwe, Kraigg Brathwaite's team is unlikely to take a lot of confidence from the past results. If the last Test was any indicator, Pakistan's pacers Mohammed Amir, Hasan Ali and Mohammed Abbas had .

IND Women vs BAN: Skipper Harmanpreet, spinners star in easy win in 1st T20

Skipper Harmanpreet Kaur started the new international season with a smashing half-century as the Indian women's team cantered to a seven-wicket victory over Bangladesh in the opening T20 International here on Sunday. Opting to bowl, the Indian spinners used the conditions to their advantage and restricted Bangladesh to a meagre 114 for 5. In reply, Harmanpreet (54 not out 35 balls) and her deputy Smriti Mandhana (38 off 34 balls) added 70 runs for the third wicket to chase down the target in just 16.2 overs. The skipper hit six boundaries and two sixes and made best use of the two reprieves that she got off left-arm spinner Nahida Akter's bowling. Mandhana was the pace-setter for India as she hit some delectable boundaries, five of them in all, including a rasping square cut off seamer Marufa Akter and an inside out lofted cover-drive. They were shots out of top drawer. This was after the Indian bowlers set it up perfectly for the batters, who had to hardly break a sweat while ..

MS Dhoni thanks people, shares his birthday celebration video on Instagram

Former India skipper MS Dhoni thanked everyone for the wishes that were extended to him on his 42nd birthday and shared a special video giving a glimpse of how he celebrated his day

I don't like to change my aggressive batting style says Prithvi Shaw

After a bright start to his career, Prithvi Shaw has now slipped down the India pecking order but the Mumbai youngster on Saturday said he is banking on his natural "aggressive" game to score runs and earn his place back in the national side. Shaw last appeared for India in a T20I match against Sri Lanka at Colombo in July 2021. "Personally, I feel I don't have to change my game, but a little smarter than what I am. I can't bat like Pujara sir bats or Pujara sir can't bat like me. "So, what I am trying to do are those things that have brought me here till, for example, the aggressive batting, I don't like to change that," said Shaw after West Zone's Duleep Trophy semifinal against Central Zone at Alur. Shaw said he was looking to play as many games as possible at this stage of his career. The 23-year-old said every run would be very important for him in his endeavour to make a comeback. "I think whichever game for me right now is as important as anything. Even if I'm playing Dule

India vs Bangladesh: Harmanpreet Kaur and Co look to shake off the rust

The Indian women's cricket team will be expecting the fresh faces to grab the opportunity with both hands and finishers to flourish in the three-match T20 series against Bangladesh beginning here on Sunday, its first international assignment in four months. The T20 series will be followed by three ODIs beginning July 16. The Harmanpreet Kaur-led side was last in action at the T20 World Cup in South Africa where it endured a narrow loss to Australia in the knockout phase. In an era where most male cricketers live out of a suitcase due to a relentless schedule, the members of the Indian women's team has had a lot of time to reflect and work on their game. The last competitive event for the Indian players was the inaugural Women's Premier League in March. India, who now have all the resources at their disposal, have not been able to take their game to the next level and match the mighty Australia on a regular basis. The team needs to improve on various aspects including fitness, bow

Rinku and other youngsters likely to get chance in T20Is vs Ireland: Report

Despite a remarkable outing in IPL 2023, the non-selection of Rinku Singh created ire among the fans

Tilak wants to remember Pollard's advice ahead of his maiden India tour

It was in the deep hours of Wednesday night Namboori Tilak Varma shared the news of his India selection to his parents, Nagaraju and Gayatri Devi, over a video call. The Namboori household soon was blanched with a whirlpool of emotions. It was a pleasant culmination of the dream they were cherishing since Tilak started his cricketing journey from the humble surroundings of Legala Cricket Academy in Lingampally, Hyderabad. After many hours, Tilak's voice was still a bit sandpapery while he recalled that moment. "My mom and dad were literally crying yesterday. I made a video call to them and they were very emotional. My coach (Salam Bayash) also had the same reaction. He also became very emotional," Tilak, who is playing Duleep Trophy semi-final against North Zone, said after the end of second day's play. On Wednesday, the 20-year-old stylish Hyderabad left-hander was drafted into the India T20I side for the series against West Indies. It may be a coincidence that the man of the mom

IND vs WI: Tilak Varma, Jaiswal get maiden T20I call-up; Rinku ignored

The Senior Men's Selection Committee on Wednesday picked India's squad for the upcoming five-match T20I series against West Indies to be played in the Caribbean Islands and in Florida, USA

IND vs PAK is not be all and end of ODI World Cup 2023: Mickey Arthur

Pakistan's marquee October 15 clash against arch-rivals India in Ahmedabad might be huge from perspective of fans on both sides of the border but it is certainly not the "be all and end all" from cricketing point of view, reckons Team Director and head coach Mickey Arthur. Arthur understands the hype surrounding the clash but for him, it will be like any other game where one would gain or lose two points. "I don't think Pakistan and India is the be all of the World Cup," Arthur told a Pakistani YouTube channel 'Cricket Baaz'. "From a fan's perspective, from the viewpoint of the emotions and relations between the two countries, one can understand the interest it generates and emotions that go with it. But from a cricket point of view I think it will be about doing well against all teams if you want to win the World Cup," the South African added. Arthur was intent on playing down the pressure quotient and in fact has already started the mental games stating that pressure would be on

WATCH: Rohit Sharma, Virat Kohli meet West Indian legend Sobers in Barbados

Members of the Indian cricket team, currently touring the West Indies, met the legendary Sir Garfield Sobers and shared pleasantries with one of the all-time greats of the sport here. The India team, led by Rohit Sharma, will play two Tests in Dominica and Port of Spain beginning July 12, following which the side will take on the Caribbean in three ODIs and five T20Is. The BCCI shared a video of the meeting with the former West Indies captain, captioning it, "In Barbados & in the company of greatness. Team India meets one of the greatest of the game -- Sir Garfield Sobers." Sobers, 86, arguably one of the finest all-rounders to have played the game, scored 8,032 runs in 93 Tests besides taking 235 wickets with his left-arm bowling. Among those to greet Sobers, who was accompanied by his wife, were Rohit, Virat Kohli, Shubman Gill, Ravichandran Ashwin and India head coach Rahul Dravid. Kohli was, in fact, awarded the Sir Garfield Sobers Award for 'male cricketer of the decade' in .

Test rankings: Kane Williamson goes past Root to become number one batter

Team India and off-spinner Ravichandran Ashwin remained number one in the latest ICC Test Rankings even as New Zealand skipper Kane Williamson replaced Joe Root as the top-ranked batter. The Indian team, which lost the World Test Championship final to Australia last month, continues to hold on to its top spot. Ashwin also held on to his world No 1 spot among bowlers. The senior off-spinner has 860 points and is followed by Australia skipper Pat Cummins, who has moved two spots to second with 826 points. Another Indian who has remained static on number one is Ravindra Jadeja, who leads the all-rounders' list with 434 points. While Ashwin too remains on the second spot, Akshar Patel has dropped to fifth among all-rounders. Rishabh Pant, who has been out of action since his car accident in December last year, is the top-ranked Indian batter at number 10. Skipper Rohit Sharma and Virat Kohli occupy the 12th and 14th spots respectively. Shubman Gill is ranked fifth in the ODI rankings

BCCI appoints Nooshin Al Khadeer as interim coach for women's team: Report

Al Khadeer, who was the bowling coach of Gujarat Ginats during WPL 2023, will accompany the Indian team for the Bangladesh tour

BCCI names Ajit Agarkar as chief selector of Indian men's cricket team

Ajit Agarkar, who played 191 ODIs and 26 Tests for Team India, has replaced Chetan Sharma as the chief of the senior men's selection committee. He was appointed by the Cricket Advisory Committee (CAC)

ICC Men's World Cup 2023 schedule announced: India vs Pakistan on Oct 15

Hosts India will begin their campaign on October 8 against five-time World Cup winners Australia at MA Chidambaram Stadium in Chennai. Check the full schedule here

Asian Games: Why Indian cricket team's presence could be a game changer

It is learnt that BCCI will send both men's and women's teams to the Asian Games 2023 in Hangzhou, China

Have to keep things simple, maintain discipline: Jaiswal on India call-up

For Yashasvi Jaiswal, who got his maiden call-up in the India Test side on Friday when the BCCI announced the squad for the upcoming two-Test series in the West Indies, it was the culmination of a journey he had embarked on almost a decade ago. Having left his home in Bhadohi, Uttar Pradesh, spending early teenage years at a tent at the Azad Maidan here and doing hard yards in Maximum City under his coach Jwala Singh, an India cap wasn't everything for the 21-year-old batting prodigy, but the only thing he aspired for. It was never about how he would get there but when. On Friday afternoon the news came, and there was pure joy and elation in equal measure for the stylish southpaw. The young batter told PTI in an exclusive interview that he was both nervous and excited over the possibility of his call-up to the India Test side, a dream that turned into reality after putting in splendid performances across formats in domestic cricket as well as in the IPL. "My father started crying .

Full list of brands banned by BCCI from sponsoring Indian cricket team

The Board of Control for Cricket in India is inviting businesses to bid for the position of lead sponsor of India's national cricket team after Byju's terminated its $35 million deal

IPL and star culture aren't the problems for India's trophy-less decade

The major problem that the Indian team is dealing with is the tight scheduling of important matches in proximity to IPL. Along with that, handling the pressure of the final is also a major issue