By V.N. Prasad Over 1.3 Billion hearts started pounding as Natarajan was called to bowl the last over. Quickly, I was reminded of the last over of the finals of T20 ICC World Cup of 2016. England Vs WI at Kolkota. WI needed 19 runs off 6 deliveries. Atmosphere was tense as Ben Stokes bowled…
India defeated England by seven runs in the third and final ODI, at the MCA Stadium in Pune, yesterday. The win helped India seal a 2-1 win in the three-match series. In response to a target of 330 runs, England could only reach 322 for nine in 50 overs, with Sam Curran smashing an unbeaten…
Yuzvendra Chahal yesterday became India’s leading wicket-taker in T20Is when he dismissed Jos Buttler during the first T20I against England in Ahmedabad. Chahal went past Jasprit Bumrah’s tally of 59 wickets and picked up his 60th, trapping Buttler LBW. Chahal now has 60 wickets from 46 T20Is at 24.75 and an economy rate of 8.34…
Mumbai Indians to begin title defence against Royal Challengers Bangalore The Indian Premier League (IPL) 2021 schedule was released yesterday. Defending champions Mumbai Indians (MI) will face Royal Challengers Bangalore (RCB) in the opening encounter in Chennai on Apr. 9. The eight-team tournament will be played across six cities — Mumbai, Delhi, Bengaluru, Chennai, Kolkata…
President Ram Nath Kovind inaugurated the newly revamped Motera Cricket Stadium in Ahmedabad, which has been renamed the Narendra Modi Stadium, today. Home Minister Amit Shah and Sports Minister Kiren Rijiju, along with the Board of Control for Cricket in India (BCCI) Secretary Jay Shah, were also present at the event. The Narendra Modi Stadium…
The first Test between India and England will be played behind closed doors while the second Test slated to begin from Feb. 13 will have 50 percent crowd in attendance, the Tamil Nadu Cricket Association (TNCA) Secretary confirmed yesterday. The first two games of the four-match Test series will be played in Chennai at the…
Our boys sing the song Hum Kisise Kam Nahin… as they lift the coveted ‘Border-Gavaskar Trophy’ By V.N. Prasad Bruised and Battered, Cheteshwar Pujara stood like the ‘Rock of Gibraltar’ between the OZs and the ‘BG Trophy’ at the Gabba; as our young team lifted the coveted Trophy. Chasing 328 on the 5th day at…
India only team to beat Australia in Brisbane in 32 years Third highest successful run chase in Tests for India After an embarrassing first Test defeat by crashing to just 36 runs all-out, team India today created history by not only winning the fourth Test match but also becoming the only team to beat Australia…
The Board of Control for Cricket in India (BCCI) held its Apex Council Meeting yesterday in which the Board decided to take a call on the domestic season after further discussions with State units. New Zealand will tour India as part of preparations for the 2021 WT20. Speaking to a section of the media, sources…
Decision on two new IPL teams, ICC Representative on cards The BCCI will hold its Annual General Meeting on Dec. 24 to discuss the induction of two new IPL franchises besides the appointment of India’s ICC representative and three new national selectors. Also on the agenda is the election of a new Vice-President. As per…
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