[[{“value”:” Virat Kohli vs England (PC: Debasis Sen) Maybe, there’s an irony in Virat Kohli’s current travails. A few years ago, when he was the India captain, ‘intent’ ruled team talks, especially in Test cricket. It forced Cheteshwar Pujara to change his natural game and he struggled, eventually losing his place in the team. …
[[{“value”:” Rohit rotated his bowlers well vs ENG in the semi-final. (PC: X.com) What was expected to be a closely fought contest between two top sides ended up being a rather one-sided affair as India outplayed England to take revenge for the 2022 semi-final defeat and advance to the final of the T20 World …
[[{“value”:” Axar Patel in India vs England, T20 World Cup 2024 Semifinal, Guyana (Image: BCCI) We hardly speak about him. In fact, when we do, we question his spot in the team and ask if someone else like Yuzvendra Chahal is a better bet. We speak of Jasprit Bumrah and we speak of Kuldeep …
[[{“value”:” India reach their third T20 World Cup final. (PC: X.com) Jos Buttler shimmied down the track and hit Arshdeep Singh over mid-off for a four. The England captain moved in his crease next ball, forced Arshdeep to bowl on his pads and collected another boundary. A batter who is ready to give up …
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[[{“value”:” Watch out for they key matchups in the India vs England clash (Image: T20 World Cup) When India lock horns against England, there is always a sense of intrigue surrounding the contest. Not just because they are two of the better sides in the cricketing landscape, but also due to the history encompassing …
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[[{“value”:” Jonathan Trott and Rashid Khan (PC: ACB/X) Pressure. Perhaps the most used word when it comes to sport. Everyone who has played sports will tell you there is always pressure. From fans, parent bodies, sponsors, family and most importantly from yourself. At the end of the day, a sportsperson is alone grappling with …
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[[{“value”:” Jos Buttler and Rohit Sharma (PC: X) Alex Hales’s recent competitive match was a T20 fixture between Nottinghamshire and Derbyshire in Vitality Blast. Batting at No. 3 for the Notts, Hales scored 26 off 23 balls. The 35-year-old has retired from international cricket, but as India play a T20 World Cup semi-final against …
After Adelaide, Providence: Another India vs England semi-final Read More »
[[{“value”:” South Africa’s Pacers vs Afghanistan (PC: Proteas Men/X) No, don’t call South Africa chokers again. On Thursday morning, India time, even as bleary-eyed cricket fans were trying to focus on their TV sets, the Proteas’ fast bowlers were on fire. To bowl out Afghanistan, the tournament’s surprise packages, for 56 in 11.5 overs …
Pace is ace as South Africa blow away Afghanistan Read More »
[[{“value”:” South Africa vs Afghanistan, ICC T20 WC 2024 Semi-final (PC: ACB & Proteas Men/X) South Africa’s pace trio ripped through the heart of the Afghanistan batting unit, and in turn powered the side to their first-ever senior ICC World Cup final. Afghanistan could muster a mere 56 in tricky conditions for batting, with …
South Africa show pace and poise to destroy Afghanistan and enter World Cup final Read More »
[[{“value”:” Virat Kohli and Rohit Sharma in net session (PC: Debasis Sen) Ishaan Shahane and Debasis Sen in Guyana The day is finally here with India taking on England at the Providence Stadium in Guyana for a spot in the ICC T20 World Cup final. Both teams have a settled look and will be …
Rohit Sharma oozes confidence ahead of big semi-final against England Read More »
