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Indian batting star Virat Kohli is set to make his return to the field for the second ODI against England after recovering from a knee injury that ruled him out of the opening match of the series. Indian batting coach Sitanshu Kotak confirmed that Kohli is fit to play. In the first ODI, Shreyas Iyer had replaced Virat Kohli in the playing XI and he had made a big impact with his magnificent 59-run knock. Iyer had later revealed that he…
MI Cape Town made history on Saturday, securing their maiden SA20 title with a commanding victory over the defending champions, Sunrisers Eastern Cape , in a thrilling final at The Wanderers Stadium on Saturday. MI Cape Town, with an all-around performance, overcame Sunrisers with a whopping 76-run victory. Deciding to bat, MI Cape Town set the tone early with the explosive innings from Rassie van der…
Shreyas Iyer made an impressive return to India’s ODI team with a crucial knock of 59 runs in the opening match of their three-match series against England, leading his side to a four-wicket victory. Iyer, who has been away from the national team for a long period, marked his comeback with a performance that demonstrated his batting skills. While Iyer’s return was undoubtedly a highlight, it did raise some questions, notably from…
England’s rising star, Jacob Bethell, has been making waves with his impressive performances in England’s ongoing white-ball tour of India. Bethell’s exceptional form has earned him widespread praise for a greater start to his England career. Bethell's performances have certainly not gone unnoticed as he gears up for the Champions Trophy. The Champions Trophy will offer the young star a platform to further showcase his talent on a global stage.
Indian skipper Rohit Sharma has been facing a challenging period with the bat. In his last ten innings in ODIs , Sharma has struggled to make a significant impact, recording scores below his standards. This dip in form was evident in the first ODI against England in the ongoing three-match series, where Rohit managed to score only 2 runs. Rohit’s recent performances have been uncharacteristic for a player of his caliber. His score…
The action between India and England continues as both teams prepare for the second ODI of the ongoing three-match series, to be held on Sunday at Barabati Stadium. India took the lead with a commanding performance in the first match, securing a 1-0 advantage. Meanwhile, with the series on the line for England, the upcoming match is going to be a high-stakes encounter. In the first game, England had a blistering start, but they failed to take advantage of…
The anticipation is hugely palpable as the double-defending champions Sunrisers Eastern Cape prepare to face off against MI Cape Town in the final of the SA20 on Saturday at The Wanderers Stadium, Johannesburg. Sunrisers,entering as the defending champions, will aim to secure their third SA20 title in a row, while MI will be determined to claim their maiden SA20 championship. Sunrisers didn’t have a great time during group stages. However…
In a spellbinding opening ODI between India and England in Nagpur, Shreyas Iyer emerged as the hero with a match-winning knock of 59 off 36 that guided India to a four-wicket victory. The first ODI saw Iyer’s return to the national squad after an extended absence, making his performance all the more remarkable. Originally not slated to play, Iyer was called into action after a knee injury to Virat Kohli disrupted…
Australian skipper Pat Cummins and fast bowler Josh Hazlewood have been ruled out of the Champions Trophy. Both players will also miss the ODI series against Sri Lanka, which Australia will play ahead of the Champions Trophy. The confirmation comes amid all-rounder Marcus Stoinis’ decision to call time on his ODI career effective immediately. Australia are already reeling from the absence of Mitchell Marsh, who has also been ruled out…
England skipper Jos Buttler decided to bat after winning the toss in the first ODI against India in Nagpur on Thursday. In a huge blow, Indian batter Virat Kohli will not be playing the first game due to an injury. India have handed ODI debuts to Yashasvi Jaiswal and Harshit Rana . After securing a resounding victory in the T20I series, men in blue are once again ready to take on England in the first ODI match of the…
Indian batter Shreyas Iyer is set to return to action for team India in the three-match ODI series against England, beginning on Thursday at Vidarbha Cricket Association Stadium in Nagpur. Shreyas Iyer, a terrific batter, who was part of India’s 2023 World Cup squad, has been out of action for a long time. But, his consistency in delivering powerful innings has earned him a place in India’s ODI set-up. Last year, he was overlooked by the BCCI for…
South Africa have named their squad for the first ODI of the Tri-Series involving Pakistan and New Zealand, set to begin on February 8. Ahead of the series, South Africa have suffered a major blow, with their pacer Gerald Coetzee being ruled out of the series and the Champions Trophy. South Africa will play their first ODI of the tri-series on February 10 against New Zealand in Lahore. Coetzee, who had recently made a recovery from an…
