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Last Updated: January 28, 2023, 22:34 IST
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After a short break, if you could call it one, the Indian men’s cricket team returned to action in the T20 format but suffered a defeat to New Zealand in Ranchi on Friday night. It wasn’t a good day for India as they were profligate with the ball while their top order surrendered in the Powerplay itself which laid the foundation of their 21-run defeat. The turn that was on offer proved more favourable to the visitors with their captain Mitchell Santner leading the way.
For India, the lone bright spot was the brilliance of Washington Sundar who took wickets, scored runs and also claimed a stunning catch off his own Read More
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The Women’s Premier League will be the biggest game-changer women’s cricket has seen. Thank you so much @PranavAdani for this wonderful opportunity to mentor a side in the inaugural edition of this historic tournament. Can’t wait to get started! 🏏 #WPL https://t.co/2RwSu2GgI2
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Suryakumar Yadav made a massive leap following his 47-run knock in the Ranchi encounter. The World No. 1 T20I batter went former India all-rounder Suresh Raina and legendary former India captain Mahendra Singh Dhoni to become the fifth-highest run-getter in T20Is for India. (Full Story)
After losing the first T20I by 21 runs, India will look to bounce back in Lucknow where the second game of the series will be played. Check out the live streaming details of the India vs New Zealand 2nd T20I here.
Veteran wicketkeeper-batter Dinesh Karthik felt that the partnership between Pandya and Suryakumar was a crucial one. Had it lasted at least four more overs, the results could have panned out in India’s favour. (Read Here)
“Unless he varies his pace, Umran Malik in this format (is likely to struggle). Even today (Friday), when he came into bowl, he should have thought cutters were probably a better option,” Jaffer said after India’s defeat against New Zealand in Ranchi. Read Here
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Chennai Super Kings are known to treat their players with the utmost respect, and the atmosphere in the dressing room is almost like a family. Their former allrounder Scott Styris recalls an incident which only proves how closely CSK looks after their players. Read Here
Aakash Chopra is quite clear who two should be the leading candidates to captain the team in the future. He suggests Rishabh Pant and Shubman Gill lead the list. Read Here
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England allrounder Ben Stokes has suggested the biggest concern surrounding the team currently. And it’s an eight-letter word which perhaps is every top team’s concern to be hones. Read Here
Now this will surely go down as one of the strangest, funniest moments in cricket history. An umpire forgetting to watch a delivery during an international match? How often has that happen? Read Here
True to their reputation, Mumbai delivered the perfect match as the five-day final against Saurashtra became a three-day affair. Read More Here.
“Of course it will be close fought. I can’t wait to watch it. I love watching Test cricket in India and the sub-continent. I am really excited to see how our Australian boys go out there. We have played so well for a while now, and especially this summer. I am looking forward to see the boys play in testing conditions against such a great side,” Stoinis tells News18. Read Here
England suffered a dramatic collapse in the first ODI against South Africa on Friday after being in a comfortable spot in chase of 299. Jason Roy struck a brisk century but post his departure, South Africa gained control and limited the world champions to 271-all out. Read Here
Hello everyone! Welcome to our daily live coverage from the world of cricket. Here you can access all the latest updates, breaking news and links to our top stories of the day. So Indian team has started the three-match T20I series against New Zealand with a defeat in Ranchi. Read Here
After Daryl Mitchell and Devon Conway smashed half-centuries in powering New Zealand to 176/6 in 20 overs, including a 27-run final over, India lost their top three in powerplay as Santner, Michael Bracewell and Ish Sodhi made the most out of turn and controlled their line and length well to guide visitors to their first win of the tour.
For India, there was a 68-run stand off 51 balls for the fourth wicket between Suryakumar Yadav and captain Hardik Pandya, followed by Washington Sundar notching up his maiden T20I fifty, keeping the hosts’ in the hunt. But losing wickets at regular intervals meant India ended up at 155/9 in 20 overs.
Meanwhile, we’ve learnt that the player auction for the inaugural season of the Women’s Premier League could be held in the second week of February with Delhi as the likely venue.
Fast bowlers Sisanda Magala, Anrich Nortje and Kagiso Rabada starred in South Africa’s dramatic 27-run win in the 1st ODI against world champion England at the Mangaung Oval in Bloemfontein on Friday. England seemed headed for a comfortable win as Jason Roy and Dawid Malan put on 146 for the first wicket inside the first 20 overs of England’s reply to South Africa’s 298 for seven.
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