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[ad_1] Former India batter Shikhar Dhawan during a T20 League. (X: Shikhar Dhawan) NEW DELHI: Team India faced a humbling 0-3 series defeat against New Zealand on home soil, marking the first time the hosts have been swept by a visiting team in 24 years. This significant loss has also dealt a blow to India’s…

[ad_1] NEW DELHI: Head coach Gautam Gambhir has had to face a lot of criticism after Team India’s historic 0-3 Test series defeat against New Zealand.Team India’s next assignment is a four-match T20I series in South Africa from November 8, but the Suryakumar Yadav-led side will have VVS Laxman as head coach. #INDvsNZ: Rohit Sharma…

[ad_1] Virat Kohli (Photo: BCCI video grab) Virat Kohli may not be at the top of his game on his 36th birthday, but that is by no means a distraction for fans and the cricket fraternity in celebrating the special day of one of the most iconic cricketers India has produced.The chase-master, who has redefined…

[ad_1] With matches struggling to last the distance, former India captain Dilip Vengsarkar feels it’s time the longest format is officially trimmed by a day. Such a move, he feels, will also make financial sense for the economically weaker ICC full members…MUMBAI: The 0-3 drubbing India received at the hands of New Zealand at home…

[ad_1] Cheteshwar Pujara and Ajinkya Rahane (AFP Photo) NEW DELHI: Following India’s 0-3 series defeat against New Zealand, discussions emerged regarding Indian batsmen’s difficulties against spin bowling. Cricket legend Sunil Gavaskar expressed strong criticism of India’s batting approach that resulted in a disappointing series loss. This marked a historic moment as New Zealand achieved the…

[ad_1] Virat Kohli (Photo: BCCI video grab) Virat Kohli celebrates his 36th birthday today, and the batting icon would have loved to mark the special occasion with a Test win over New Zealand — just like exactly a year ago, when he scored a century in the ODI World Cup on his 35th birthday. But…

[ad_1] Pat Cummins celebrates the wicket of Kamran Ghulam at Melbourne Cricket Ground. (Photo by Morgan Hancock – CA/Cricket Australia via Getty Images) NEW DELHI: From the flat pitches of Pakistan, to the bouncy tracks of Australia, Kamran Ghulam made the tough transition during the 1st ODI at Melbourne on Monday.Put into bat by Australia,…

[ad_1] Rohit Sharma and Virat Kohli (PTI Photo) David Warner, who retired from international cricket this year, said he would be nervous if he was a batter in the Indian team line-up when facing Australia in the upcoming Border-Gavaskar Trophy, following the subpar performances in the recent 3-0 series loss to New Zealand. India’s upcoming…

[ad_1] Pakistan’s Irfan Khan attempts to take a catch during the first ODI against Australia at the MCG. (Photo By WILLIAM WEST/AFP via Getty Images) NEW DELHI: The Pakistan cricket team is not exactly known for their efforts in the outfield.There have been numerous videos on the internet where misfieldings, misjudgments and miscommunication have led…

[ad_1] Rahul Dravid (Image credit: BCCI/IPL) NEW DELHI: Rajasthan Royals head coach Rahul Dravid revealed that captain Sanju Samson played a key role in deciding the franchise’s player retention strategy for the upcoming IPL 2025 season. The franchise decided to retain six players in total. Samson himself was the franchise’s first retention pick. Joining him…