Abhishek Sharma (ICC Photo) NEW DELHI: Star India opener Abhishek Sharma has shared a positive fitness update after being discharged from hospital following a stomach infection ahead of the India-Pakistan T20 World Cup clash in Colombo. After registering a golden duck against the USA in the campaign opener, Abhishek missed the second game against Namibia…
Salman Agha and Suryakumar Yadav (Image credit: Agencies) NEW DELHI: The stakes could not be higher as the mother of all cricket clashes is set to unfold on Sunday at the iconic R. Premadasa Stadium. When these two arch-rivals lock horns, the cricketing world is expected to come to a standstill. Tickets have long been…
Chris Gayl, Abhishek Sharma Former Sri Lanka cricketer Chamara Kapugedera said India’s recent T20 success has been built around opener Abhishek Sharma, comparing his impact at the top to that of Chris Gayle during his peak years.Over the past year in T20Is, Abhishek has scored at a strike rate of over 170 while averaging in…
Zimbabwe’s players celebrates the wicket of Australia’s Ben Dwarshuis during the T20 World Cup cricket match between Australia and Zimbabwe in Colombo, Sri Lanka. (PTI) Zimbabwe’s 23-run win over Australia in the ongoing T20 World Cup has also drawn attention to a past trend involving India in global tournaments. On earlier occasions when Zimbabwe defeated…
Tottenham have appointed former Juventus manager Igor Tudor as interim head coach until the end of the season, according to reports. Multiple outlets including BBC Sport have said former Croatia international Tudor will take over on a temporary initial basis from Thomas Frank, who was sacked on Wednesday after eight months in charge. Tudor became…
Zimbabwe’s Blessing Muzarabani, right, celebrates the wicket of Australia’s Adam Zampa, left, during the T20 World Cup cricket match between Australia and Zimbabwe in Colombo, Sri Lanka. (PTI) Former India cricketer Sachin Tendulkar described Zimbabwe’s win over Australia as a “statement win” after they defeated Australia by 23 runs in the ongoing T20 World Cup…
Pep Guardiola has said “everybody wants a better life” after being asked about Manchester United co-owner Sir Jim Ratcliffe’s comments on immigrants. The Manchester City manager said he would not comment specifically on the billionaire’s remarks, which Ratcliffe apologised for on Thursday. “I have a huge appreciation for Sir Jim,” Guardiola said, speaking before City…
Netherlands chose to field after winning the toss against USA in the first night fixture of the T20 World Cup in Chennai. The match carries significance for USA’s campaign. The Dutch team, who have two points from their win over Namibia, made a single change. Fast bowler Kyle Klein returned to the side, replacing Timm…
Junaid Siddique and Aryansh Sharma (Image credit: Agencies) NEW DELHI: Powered by Junaid Siddique’s fifer and an 84-run partnership between Aryansh Sharma (74 not out) and Sohaib Khan (51), United Arab Emirates (UAE) opened their account in the ongoing T20 World Cup with a six-wicket victory over Canada on Friday at the Arun Jaitley Stadium…
Despite the setback, stand-in Australia captain Travis Head urged calm, pointing to their turnaround in the 2023 ODI World Cup after a shaky start.( ICC Photo) NEW DELHI: Zimbabwe pulled off a major upset in Group B of the ICC Men’s T20 World Cup, defeating Australia by 23 runs at the R. Premadasa Stadium on…
