Kuldeep Yadav showcased outstanding form during the Asia Cup 2023, emerging as the recipient of the Player of the Tournament accolade. With the ball, he exhibited remarkable prowess, securing a total of 9 wickets in just 4 innings, boasting a remarkable average of 11.44. His standout performance included a five-wicket haul against arch-rivals Pakistan. Adding […]
In a past episode of the YouTube series Breakfast with Champions, former India captain Virat Kohli shared an amusing anecdote about the current skipper Rohit Sharma. He mentioned how Rohit had a tendency to forget things and had left valuable items behind at airports and other public places. In a light-hearted manner, Kohli had remarked, […]
Following India’s thrilling victory over Sri Lanka in the 2023 Asia Cup final last Sunday, the Indian team’s players descended onto the pitch to revel in their hard-earned triumph. Among them, luminaries such as Virat Kohli, Shubman Gill, and Ishan Kishan were spotted basking in the glory of their achievement. During a lighthearted moment, Indian […]
After opting to bat first, Sri Lanka had to endure a 40-minute delay due to a brief shower before stepping onto the field. Little did they know what chaos awaited them. Jasprit Bumrah initiated the onslaught by dismissing Kusal Perera in the very first over. Mohammed Siraj then took center stage, making history as he […]
In a stunning display at the R Premadasa Stadium, Sri Lanka encountered an extraordinary batting collapse, effectively dashing any hopes of securing their seventh Asia Cup title within the initial hour of play. The Lions’ woes began right in the opening over when Jasprit Bumrah produced a magnificent delivery, setting the tone for what followed. […]
Siraj delivers to Nissanka, and he’s caught by Jadeja! Gone! The mounting pressure finally takes its toll. A well-pitched length ball moves inwards, forcing Nissanka to make a play. He attempts a punch, angling the bat face slightly to guide it behind square, but Jadeja springs into action from backward point, diving to his right […]
Washington Sundar has been summoned to join the Indian team in Colombo as a replacement for Axar Patel. Axar Patel encountered some injury concerns while batting against Bangladesh on Friday night and required medical attention on multiple occasions. Given the uncertainty surrounding Axar’s availability for the final, India has opted to bring in Washington Sundar. […]
Ravichandran Ashwin’s absence from India’s preliminary squad for the upcoming ICC Cricket World Cup 2023 was notable, as the selectors opted for three left-arm spinners instead. Despite this setback, Ashwin expressed his unwavering dedication to Indian cricket, emphasizing his readiness to contribute whenever the team calls upon him. Reflecting on his extensive 14-15 year career […]
In the ongoing Asia Cup 2023, the Super 4 match between India and Sri Lanka, held on Tuesday, September 12, at Colombo’s R. Premadasa Stadium, turned out to be a closely fought contest. Ultimately, Rohit Sharma and his team managed to secure a thrilling 41-run victory by successfully defending their 214-run target. Despite Sri Lanka […]
In Colombo, India delivered a stellar bowling performance against Sri Lanka, causing the hosts to slump to 79/5 after 20 overs in their pursuit of 213. While the new ball pacers secured three crucial wickets for the visiting team, the fourth-wicket partnership of Charith Asalanka and Sadeera Samarawickarama appeared to be a looming threat with […]