Ravindra Jadeja announces his retirement from T20 International cricket

June 30, 2024 8:23 PM

Ravindra Jadeja announces his retirement from T20 International cricket

Indian all-rounder Ravindra Jadeja today announced his retirement from T20 international cricket. This comes a day after star batters Virat Kohli and Rohit Sharma announced their retirement in Barbados. In a social media post, Jadeja shared a heartfelt message bidding adieu to the shortest format of the game. The spin-bowling all-rounder started his career against Sri Lanka in February 2009. He has scored a total of 515 runs in the 74 matches he has played and has taken 54 wickets in the shortes...

Women’s Test Cricket Day 3: South Africa Women 232 for 2 at stumps  

June 30, 2024 6:17 PM

Women’s Test Cricket Day 3: South Africa Women 232 for 2 at stumps  

In Women's Test Cricket on day three, in the one-off test match between India and South Africa at the M.A. Chidambaram Stadium in Chennai, visitors South Africa were 232  for two at stumps.   Earlier, India amassed a total of 603 for 6, in 115.1 overs in the first innings. Openers Shafali Verma and Smriti Mandhana displayed masterful batting, putting on the highest-ever opening partnership of 292-runs in Women's Test Cricket. Shafali scripted history by scoring the fastest double ton in Test cri...

T20 World Cup: Bangladesh beat Netherlands in Group D match; England defeated Oman

June 14, 2024 6:47 AM

T20 World Cup: Bangladesh beat Netherlands in Group D match; England defeated Oman

In the ICC Men's T20 World Cup Cricket, Bangladesh beat the Netherlands by 25 runs in the Group D match at St Vincent in Kingstown.  Earlier, put into bat first, Bangladesh posted 159 runs for the loss of five wickets in the stipulated 20 overs. Shakib Al Hasan's unbeaten 64 off 46 balls helped the subcontinents' side to post a fighting total. Chasing the target of 160, the Netherlands could not really utilise the Powerplay and lost both openers. After cameo innings from the pair of Vikramjit an...

India set a victory target of 399 runs before England in the Visakhapatnam Test

February 4, 2024 8:28 PM

India set a victory target of 399 runs before England in the Visakhapatnam Test

In Cricket, chasing a target of 399 runs, England were 67 for one in their second innings at stumps against India on day three of the 2nd Test at Visakhapatnam.   India were all out for 255 runs in their second innings this afternoon. Shubman Gill scored a brilliant 104, his third century in Tests.   India bowled out England at 253 in their first innings. India's star pacer Jasprit Bumrah took six wickets, achieving a historic feat of 150 test wickets. He became the fastest Indian pacer...

International Olympic Committee includes T20 cricket, four other sports as part of Los Angeles Olympic Games 2028

October 16, 2023 8:28 PM

International Olympic Committee includes T20 cricket, four other sports as part of Los Angeles Olympic Games 2028

The International Olympic Committee has announced the inclusion of Twenty-20 cricket and four other sports as part of Olympic Games Los Angeles 2028. The other new entries are flag football, lacrosse, squash and baseball-softball.   The IOC's executive board last week accepted a proposal by Los Angeles organisers for Twenty20 cricket, along with the four other new events. Adding cricket to the Olympic programme would tap into the lucrative South Asian market, attracting fans in countrie...

Sports Minister Anurag Thakur felicitated medalists from Cricket, Rowing & Shooting contingents from 19th Asian Games in New Delhi

September 28, 2023 8:18 PM

Sports Minister Anurag Thakur felicitated medalists from Cricket, Rowing & Shooting contingents from 19th Asian Games in New Delhi

Sports Minister Anurag Thakur felicitated the medalists from the Cricket, Rowing, and Shooting contingents from the 19th Asian Games in New Delhi on Thursday.   Speaking on the occasion, Mr Thakur said, the champions have made an indelible mark on Team India's performance at the Games, contributing significantly to the 25 and counting medals so far, including 6 Golds.   He said, from the historic achievement of winning gold in cricket on their debut to elevating the nation's ...

Cricket, West Indies beat India by eight wickets in Florida to clinch five-match series 3-2

August 14, 2023 8:28 AM

Cricket, West Indies beat India by eight wickets in Florida to clinch five-match series 3-2

In Cricket, West Indies defeated India by 8 wickets in the fifth and final T-20 international in Florida, the United States last night. Chasing a target of 166 runs, West Indies overhauled the target, posting 171 for 2 in 18 overs. Earlier, opting to bat after winning the toss, India posted 165 for 9 in stipulated 20 overs. The initial two matches were won by the West Indies after which India made a comeback by winning two consecutive games. With West Indies winning the decider 5th match, the ho...

Cricket, India beats Australia by 6 wickets in second T20 International in Nagpur

September 24, 2022 8:29 AM

Cricket, India beats Australia by 6 wickets in second T20 International in Nagpur

In Cricket, India defeated Australia by 6 wickets in the second T20 International at the Vidarbha Cricket Association Stadium in Nagpur last night, September 23. Chasing 91 for victory, India overhauled the target with 6 wickets in hand and 4 balls to spare. Rohit Sharma's dazzling 46 helped India to level the 3 match series. Earlier, put into bat, Australia scored 90 runs for 5 wickets in 8 overs. Matthew Wade scored 43 off 20 and skipper Aaron Finch contributed 31 off 15 for the visit...

Cricket, Australia beats India by four wickets in first T20 International of 3-match-series in Mohali

September 21, 2022 8:45 AM

Cricket, Australia beats India by four wickets in first T20 International of 3-match-series in Mohali

In Cricket, Australia defeated India by four wickets in the first T20 International of 3-match-series at PCA Stadium in Mohali last night. Chasing a target of 209 runs, Australia made 211 runs for the loss of six wickets in the 19.2 overs.  For Australia, Cameron Green with 61 was the top scorer while Matthew Wade also made quick 45 runs in 21 balls. Cameron Green was declared Player of the Match. For India, Axar Patel scalped three wickets and Umesh Yadav took two wickets.  Earlier, Australia w...