London, July 13 (IANS) Following India’s 270-run victory over England in the first-ever women’s Test match at Lord’s, fast bowler Kranti Gaud revealed that getting her name etched on the iconic Lord’s honours board was a goal she had set for herself right from the opening day of the marquee clash.Kranti dismantled the hosts’ batting line-up by picking up 5-37 in the first innings, which helped India take a crucial 115-run lead. She then picked 2-54 in the second essay as India bowled out Engla…
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London, July 13 (IANS) Former England batter Mark Butcher has lauded India’s absolute dominance in the ongoing one-off Test match at Lord’s, adding that the visitors had completely out-bowled England by executing the basics of the game much better.Harmanpreet Kaur-led India now need to pick just four wickets on the final day of the first-ever women’s Test at Lord’s to complete a famous victory and Butcher did not mince words about the gulf in performance between the two bowling units.”In…
New Delhi, July 13 (IANS) Former India all-rounder Yuvraj Singh has expressed immense pride in ex-England pacer Stuart Broad’s remarkable career turnaround, after he hit him for six sixes in an over in the 2007 Men’s T20 World Cup, adding that seeing his evolution gives him a lot of motivation and pride. “I’m actually very proud of his journey and very motivated by the way he bounced back after those six sixes. I know I was the guy who hit him for those six sixes, but I’ve also been hit for …
New Delhi, July 12 (IANS) Former India cricketer Abhishek Nayar believes it would be ‘harsh’ to question Shreyas Iyer’s future as T20I captain following back-to-back series defeats and said the newly appointed skipper needs to be given the freedom to shape the team according to his vision. India’s difficult run in the shortest format continued on Saturday as they suffered a 56-run defeat to England in the fifth and final T20I at The Rose Bowl, completing a 4-0 series loss. The defeat also sa…
Southampton, July 12 (IANS) England wicketkeeper-batter Jos Buttler expressed immense delight on securing a comprehensive 4-0 series sweep against India, which also propelled the hosts to the number one spot in the ICC Men’s T20I team rankings, adding that it’s a big achievement that came due to the contributions of all players.Buttler, who roared back to form with a blistering 131 off 64 balls to claim the player-of-the-match award, stitched a massive 233-run second-wicket partnership with Br…
Dubai, July 11 (IANS) Former India captains Sourav Ganguly and Anjum Chopra, along with former England skipper Kevin Pietersen, were inducted into the ICC Hall of Fame on Saturday, joining cricket’s most exclusive list of legends in recognition of their outstanding contributions to the game.The trio forms the Class of 2026, taking the total number of ICC Hall of Fame inductees to 125. Announced at a ceremony in Edinburgh, the honour celebrates players whose achievements, excellence, and lasting …
Dubai, July 11 (IANS) Former India captains Sourav Ganguly and Anjum Chopra were inducted into the prestigious ICC Hall of Fame, earning cricket’s highest individual recognition for their outstanding contributions to the game as players and leaders. While Ganguly is celebrated for transforming India into a fearless force on the global stage, Chopra is recognised as one of the pioneers who helped lay the foundation for women’s cricket in the country.Ganguly, one of India’s most influential captai…
London, July 11 (IANS) England off-spinner Mady Villiers said dismissing India captain Harmanpreet Kaur with a ball that spun through the gate was the perfect reward on an unforgettable Test debut, as she reflected on her breakthrough performance ahead of day two of the one-off women’s Test against India at Lord’s on Saturday.Villiers, one of two England debutants in the historic first-ever women’s Test at Lord’s, played a pivotal role in the hosts’ fightback on the opening day by removing Harma…
New Delhi, July 11 (IANS) Former India wicketkeeper-batter Parthiv Patel has called India’s fielding the ‘most alarming’ concern following the Men in Blue’s 2-0 T20I series defeat to Ireland and the recent surrender to England, saying repeated lapses in catching have become a worrying trend across all levels of Indian cricket.Reflecting on the disappointing result, Parthiv also urged the selectors to identify specialist T20 bowlers instead of relying on familiar names, while expressing hope …
Southampton, July 10 (IANS) India will head into the fifth and final T20I against England at the Rose Bowl on Saturday searching for more than just a consolation victory. After suffering a crushing nine-wicket defeat in Bristol, Shreyas Iyer’s side trail the five-match series 3-0, with the opening game having been washed out, leaving the visitors desperate to avoid entering the ODI leg without a single win.For England, however, the equation is straightforward. Another victory would complete a do…