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Rohit Sharma and Virat Kohli during the T20 World Cup.© AFP With Rohit Sharma appointed as Team India captain for the upcoming home T20I series vs New Zealand, Shahid Afridi praised BCCI’s decision and revealed that he had expected such an announcement. The former Pakistan skipper feels that Rohit’s mentality makes him an “outstanding player”

Shaheen Afridi picked 7 wickets in 6 matches in T20 World Cup 2021.© AFP Former Pakistan skipper Shahid Afridi said fast bowler Shaheen Shah Afridi should have used his pace “sensibly” in the semifinal of the T20 World Cup 2021. Matthew Wade and Marcus Stoinis produced a brilliant partnership to carry Australia to a stunning

India will face Australia in the opening match when women’s cricket makes its debut at the 2022 Commonwealth Games on July 29 while the final will be played on August 7, the event organisers announced on Friday. Women’s cricket is making its debut at the Commonwealth Games with the T20 format. The last time cricket

Apart from the T20 World Cup final, Devon Conway will also miss the forthcoming tour of India.© AFP New Zealand batsman Devon Conway was on Thursday ruled out of the T20 World Cup final after breaking his right hand when he punched his bat on his dismissal in the semi-final win over England. As well

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An in-form Pakistan will take on Australia on Thursday evening in the second semi-final of the 2021 ICC Men’s T20 World Cup at the Dubai International Stadium. Ahead of the start of the game, cricketer-turned-commentator Aakash Chopra came up with satirical video to preview the match. The video of Chopra’s unorthodox and entertaining preview was posted on

Opener Daryl Mitchell on Wednesday said it was “awesome” to play a leading role in New Zealand’s five-wicket win over England and reach their first ever T20 World Cup final. Mitchell smashed an unbeaten 72 after Jimmy Neesham turned the semi-final on its head with a 11-ball 27 to help New Zealand chase down their target

Opener Daryl Mitchell smashed an unbeaten 72 to lead New Zealand into their first-ever Twenty20 World Cup final with a thrilling five-wicket victory over England on Wednesday. Chasing 166 for victory, New Zealand were in trouble at 13-2 and 107-4 when Jimmy Neesham turned the semi-final on its head with an 11-ball 27 to help

Jasprit Bumrah copies Ravindra Jadeja’s bowling action during a nets session.© Instagram Ravindra Jadeja is considered to be one of the best all-rounders in modern-day cricket and it looks like the 32-year-old has found another fan in international teammate Jasprit Bumrah. The ICC posted a video on social media which showed the pacer copying Jadeja’s

Rohit Sharma has long been the antithesis of India’s superstar Virat Kohli, with his calm and composed demeanour in sharp contrast to the previous T20 captain’s agitated on-field antics. Known as ‘The Hitman’ because of his powerful hundreds and six-hitting, India have turned to the quiet man to reverse their Twenty20 fortunes after being eliminated

With BCCI announcing the Team India squad for its upcoming home T20I series against New Zealand, there were plenty of surprises in the roster. There was no Virat Kohli in the squad with the Royal Challengers Bangalore (RCB) player rested for the series. Rohit Sharma was named captain with KL Rahul as vice-captain. Kohli stepped

100 per cent attendance approved for T20 World Cup final in Dubai, says report.© AFP The final of the ICC T20 World Cup will see all the 25,000 seats at the Dubai International Cricket Stadium available for the fans to fill as the Board of Control for Cricket in India (BCCI) and the Emirates Cricket

Virat Kohli on Monday said that it was the right time for him to relinquish T20 International captaincy so as to manage his workload after India failed to qualify for the T20 World Cup semifinals in a disappointing campaign. India beat minnows Namibia by nine wickets, courtesy half centuries from Rohit Sharma (56) and KL

India hammered Namibia by nine wickets to give Virat Kohli a winning farewell in his last match as T20I captain and finish their disappointing T20 World Cup campaign on a high Monday. India, who bowed out of the tournament on Sunday, rode on a 87-run opening stand between Rohit Sharma, who hit 56, and KL Rahul,

Virat Kohli will sign off as India’s Twenty20 captain in an inconsequential final group match against Namibia at the World Cup on Monday. Heavyweights India bowed out of the tournament after New Zealand beat Afghanistan to join Pakistan as the two semi-finalists from Group 2. Dubbed ‘King’ Kohli by the Indian media, the prolific batsman

Babar Azam praised his teammates after Pakistan’s fifth straight win in the T20 World Cup.© AFP Pakistan captain Babar Azam on Sunday said their aim in the T20 World Cup semifinals is to maintain the remarkable momentum of the group stage where they were the only undefeated side. Pakistan beat Scotland by 72 runs for

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