Irfan Pathan Former India allrounder Irfan Pathan feels that having a celebrity culture at times does not help the Indian cricket team and that he would like to have a “nice balance” instead. “Australia does not have a celebrity culture. Fortunately or unfortunately we have that,” Irfan Pathan said in ESPNcricinfo’s T20 Rendezvous show. “Ideally, … Read more
Sanju Samson Sanju Samson’s stay was brief: he was lbw to Shoriful Islam for 1 in the second over of the match. Rohit, Yashasvi Jaiswal and Virat Kohli are the three regular openers in India’s 15-member squad. Kohli wasn’t available to play in the warm-up game, having only arrived in New York on the eve … Read more
It has been a tough few days in the life of Hardik Pandya, and he acknowledges it. But he won’t “run away from it” and will “keep working hard – hard work never goes to waste – and keep smiling”. “Eventually, I believe, you have to stay in the battle. Sometimes life puts you in … Read more
Dinesh Karthik has called time on his playing career. The wicketkeeper-batter last played for India in the 2022 T20 World Cup and did put his hand up to play in the 2024 edition as well, but will now be focusing his efforts elsewhere. Karthik announced his decision on Saturday, his 39th birthday, bringing to a … Read more
Virat Kohli has linked up with the India squad in New York on Friday for the T20 World Cup 2024, days after his team-mates arrived. However, it is still unclear if he will play the warm-up game against Bangladesh at the Nassau County International Cricket Stadium on June 1. Kohli, who is coming on the … Read more
Jemimah Rodrigues, Pooja Vastrakar Batter Jemimah Rodrigues and allrounder Pooja Vastrakar have been named in India’s Test and white-ball squads for the upcoming home series against South Africa, but their selection is subject to fitness. Rodrigues had missed the five-match T20I series in Bangladesh in April-May with a back injury and underwent rehab at the … Read more
Riyan Parag is confident of representing India at some point in the future. The 22-year-old is coming off a superb season with Rajasthan Royals in IPL 2024, where he struck 573 runs at an average of 52.09 and a strike-rate of 149.21. Â “At some point, you’ll have to take me, right? So that is … Read more
T20 World Cup match T20 World Cup match: Security cover will be raised at the Eisenhower Park stadium in New York following reports of threats to the India vs Pakistan match on June 9 in T20 World Cup 2024. A statement released by the governor’s office said they are monitoring the situation and according to … Read more
Virat Kohli: T20 World Cup Most members of the India team had their first training session after reaching New York City ahead of the 2024 T20 World Cup on Tuesday at a local facility. Virat Kohli is the only one to not have reached New York yet, and could be a doubt for India’s only … Read more
India’s Upcoming Cricket Tour to Australia: A Comprehensive Guide Cricket enthusiasts around the world are gearing up for an exciting series of matches as India’s Tour to Australia 2024 later this year. With a blend of high-stakes Tests and crucial warm-up games, both teams are set for a thrilling contest that promises to deliver top-notch … Read more
