Cricket

NEW DELHI: Rohit Sharma continues his sublime form and six-hitting spree in the World Cup as the Indian skipper became only the third batter overall to smash 300 sixes in one-day internationals.Rohit achieved the remarkable feat during the high voltage match against Pakistan when he tonked Haris Rauf over mid-on for his 300th six at the packed Narendra Modi Stadium in Ahmedabad on Saturday.India vs...

Cricket is a dynamic sport cherished globally. It transcends boundaries by uniting nations in a shared passion for the game. As a sport, it blends strategy, skill and teamwork, captivating fans with thrilling moments. Beyond the pitch, cricket is a symbol of national pride, stirring deep-rooted patriotism and fostering a sense of belonging. Matches between rival nations ignite fervor, fostering unity...

MUMBAI: The Western Railway (WR) is planning to run two special trains, including a Vande Bharat Express, between Mumbai and Ahmedabad ahead of the India-Pakistan cricket World Cup match in Ahmedabad on October 14.This is the first time that the WR will run an inter-city train for a sports event.A fully air-conditioned train will depart from Mumbai around 10pm on October 13. "It will reach around 6am,"...

NEW DELHI: The unwavering support of fans plays a huge role in injecting adrenaline into players and India spinner Ravindra Jadeja feels exactly the same talking about the impact they are going to make in India's quest for success in the World Cup."The energy of Indian fans, their confidence, and their unwavering faith in us are incredibly high," Jadeja said on the latest episode of The ICC Review...

CHENNAI: The question foremost in the minds of cricket fans is whether rain will spoil the much-anticipated India-Australia World Cup match at the M A Chidambaram Stadium in Chepauk on Sunday. While IMD has forecast light to moderate rain, private forecasters and bloggers said the rain clouds may not move towards Chepauk and the match may not get disrupted even if it rains as it may not be intense. For...

NEW DELHI: Google on Thursday launched its official doodle for the opening day of ICC Men's World Cup 2023 in India.Open Google on your smartphones, laptops, tablets, etc., and the first thing that pops up will be the Google doodle where two ducks are seen running across the stumps and playing cricket. It is the 13th edition of the World Cup since its start in 1975. Ten national squads are set to...

Though multiple teams competing at the World Cup go in as potential title contenders, there's no doubt that the one team which can be called the 'boss' of the tournament is Australia.From their first title win in 1987, under Allan Border's captaincy to their last title hurrah under Michael Clarke in 2015, the men in yellow have won as many as 5 ODI World Cuptitles in 12 completed editions and are hands...

NEW DELHI: Former captain of the India women's cricket team Anjum Chopra believes that run-machine Virat Kohli and young batting sensation Shubman Gill are in magnificent form and will play pivotal roles in India's ICC ODI World Cup campaign this time. India will kick off their World Cup journey on October 8 in Chennai with a clash against AustraliaIt has been a decade since India secured an ICC trophy,...

NEW DELHI: Yashasvi Jaiswal delivered a scintillating century, setting the stage for India's triumph over Nepal in the Asian Games men's cricket quarterfinals. While Nepal put up a commendable fight, they ultimately fell short by 23 runs, securing India's place in the semifinals.Jaiswal, the young sensation of Indian cricket, etched his name in history by becoming the youngest T20I centurion from India....

NEW DELHI: Former India cricketer Saba Karim has weighed in on the debate surrounding KL Rahul's place in the India playing XI, expressing his belief that the 31-year-old star batter should maintain his role as the team's first choice wicketkeeper-batsman. KL Rahul is the part of the India squad for the upcoming ICC ODI World Cup, starting October 5. India will kick off their campaign in the mega event...