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…
Bidding adieu to ‘Motera’ after a resounding 3-2; T20 series victory
March 23, 2021By V.N. Prasad All the 5 T20 encounters were on neat sporting tracks. Bravo ‘Curator’ for your conviction to have prepared good tracks where matches were a pleasure to watch. We do thank the Englishmen for providing entertaining and close matches. Congratulations to ‘Team India’ on the series victory. Whirlwind batting of the top order…
5th T20I: Brilliant India oust England by 36 runs to bag series 3-2
March 21, 2021Ahmedabad: With the emphatic victory, Virat Kohli’s men have extended their winning streak in Twenty20 International (T20I) cricket to 6 series, a fine run in the lead up to T20 World Cup. After being invited to bat first yesterday, Rohit Sharma (64) and skipper Virat Kohli (80) blasted half-centuries as India reached 224/2 in stipulated…
Virat Kohli becomes first batsman to reach 3,000 runs in men’s T20I Cricket
March 15, 2021India captain Virat Kohli became the first batsman to make 3,000 runs in men’s Twenty20 International (T20I) cricket. He achieved the feat in the second T20I between India and England in Ahmedabad yesterday. Kohli was already the leading scorer in the format in men’s cricket before the match. Only two other cricketers have scored more…
India defeats England in fourth Test; Registers 3-1 series win
March 7, 2021India topples New Zealand to become No.1 Test side India thrashed England by an innings and 25 runs in the fourth Test to register a 3-1 series win. With this win, India not only booked a spot in the World Test Championship final by finishing on top of WTC Points Table but also became the…
Levelling series at 1-1
February 18, 2021By V.N. Prasad Our boys are ‘One Step Closer’ to ICC World Test Championship Congratulations to our boys for pulling off a majestic victory in the 2nd Test; levelling the series at 1-1. And hats off to R. Ashwin on becoming the only ‘5 Wicket Hauler and a Centurion’ in the same Test on Indian…
‘Toss to Finish’
February 12, 2021Root’s men were deep-rooted to the cause at MAC, Chennai By V.N. Prasad Congratulations to Joe Root and Co., on commencing the tour on a high note; 1-0 victory. Also, personal congratulations to Captain Root on that magnificent ‘Double Hundred’ on his 100th outing; the first in the history of Test cricket. Confidence was supreme….
India Vs England Cricket Series: 2nd Test in Chennai to have 50% fans
February 3, 2021The 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…
Google celebrates India’s historic win against Australia in Gabba
January 24, 2021Just type ‘Indian Cricket Team’ in the search bar and a surprise awaits you ! Google, as you might know, treats us with hidden Easter eggs on its search engine to celebrate occasions or events that impact the masses. And now, the Mountain View-based tech giant is celebrating India’s historic win against Australia at the…
Is it time to replace Kohli as Captain ?
January 22, 2021By N.K.A. Ballal, Retd. Sr. Vice-President, ITDC The only problem in a cricket match with Australia or New Zealand is the odd timings. I had to wake up at 4.30 am to watch the final day proceedings much to the irritation of my better half. What a paisa wasool day of cricket. I would not…
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