India’s record in T20 World Cup semifinals ahead of IND vs ENG clash

NEW DELHI: Virat Kohli and Rohit Sharma remain the twin pillars of India’s ODI set-up, and every time the team takes the field in the 50-over format, the spotlight inevitably falls on the two modern greats. With both now active only in ODIs for India, scrutiny around their form, workload and long-term future — including…

Sanju Samson revealed Team India’s mindset after they were denied to lift the trophy after the Asia Cup win (Images via AP) Wicketkeeper-batter Sanju Samson offered a light-hearted take on the bizarre Asia Cup trophy controversy that followed India’s dramatic win over Pakistan in Dubai. Ten days after India’s ninth Asia Cup triumph, the trophy…

Pakistan’s star batter Babar Azam added another feather to his illustrious career by completing 15,000 international runs (AFP Photo) Pakistan’s star batter Babar Azam added another feather to his illustrious career by completing 15,000 international runs during the third ODI against South Africa on Saturday. The milestone came in the series decider at Iqbal Stadium,…

Bangladesh Cricket Board (BCB) president Aminul Islam on Monday said that “we do not feel secure” in sending the national team to India for the T20 World Cup considering the current circumstances. Aminul spoke to reporters a day after BCB formally requested the International Cricket Council (ICC) to shift its T20 World Cup games out…

Over the years, the sight of Mohammed Siraj in a Royal Challengers Bengaluru shirt had become an Indian Premier League (IPL) staple. His release by the franchise, therefore, understandably made the headlines and divided fan opinion. Now donning the dark blues of Gujarat Titans (GT), Siraj has shown signs of settling in with a statement…

A gentle, early winter haze hovered over the Barsapara Stadium in Guwahati on Monday morning. It proved to be a premonition for the spectre of doom that descended on India on the third day of its second Test against South Africa. Going up against South Africa’s gargantuan first-innings total of 489, India knew it had…