New Delhi, July 25 (IANS) India fast bowler Yash Thakur has hailed skipper Shreyas Iyer’s calm leadership and unwavering faith in his bowlers during the ongoing T20I series against Zimbabwe, saying the captain’s trust and collaborative approach have strengthened his confidence as he embarks on his international career.Having already played under Iyer in the IPL, Thakur said the existing understanding between the two has made his transition into the Indian dressing room smoother, with the captain…
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Harare, July 22 (IANS) India captain Shreyas Iyer on Wednesday called on his young side to play without the fear of failure as they prepare to take on Zimbabwe in the opening match of the three-match T20I series at the Harare Sports Club on Thursday, stressing that adaptability, awareness and collective effort will be key to turning around the team’s recent fortunes overseas.Having endured a difficult run in England, where India struggled to produce consistent performances, Iyer acknowledged tha…
Harare, July 22 (IANS) Acknowledging that the last four months have been a rollercoaster of ‘ups and downs,’ teenage Indian batting sensation Vaibhav Sooryavanshi said his confidence still remains intact and he is focused on trusting his process ahead of the three-match T20I series against Zimbabwe starting on Thursday. Sooryavanshi, 15, made history during India’s 4-0 T20I series defeat in England by becoming the country’s youngest-ever international cricketer and breaking Sachin Tendulkar’…
Harare, July 21 (IANS) Zimbabwe skipper Sikandar Raza has dismissed the thought of the 2026 T20 World Cup champions India being favourites in the upcoming three-match T20I series, saying the contest will not be one-sided and both teams will have an equal chance of emerging victorious. Zimbabwe are hosting the Shreyas Iyer-led side, with all three matches of the series to be held at the Harare Sports Club. The first match will be played on Thursday.India is coming to the contest after a poor show…
Bristol, July 10 (IANS) Skipper Shreyas Iyer admitted his side India once again fell short in execution across departments after England sealed the T20I series with a dominant nine-wicket victory. India once again endured a batting collapse before skipper Shreyas Iyer rescued the innings with a fighting 80 off 49 balls. But no other Indian batter managed to make a significant contribution as the visitors finished on 158/7 in 20 overs.Chasing a modest target of 159, England lost Jos Buttler early…
New Delhi, June 30 (IANS) Former India batter Cheteshwar Pujara believes Shreyas Iyer has the leadership qualities to guide India in the upcoming T20I series in England but says the new captain’s biggest examination will come with the bat.Speaking ahead of India’s T20I series against England, Pujara also addressed the growing excitement around teenage prospect Vaibhav Sooryavanshi, suggesting the youngster is unlikely to make an immediate debut because of the strength of India’s establishe…
New Delhi, June 30 (IANS) Former India batter Cheteshwar Pujara believes teenage sensation Vaibhav Sooryavanshi should not allow the growing attention around him to become a distraction as he awaits a possible opportunity in India’s upcoming T20I series against England.Speaking ahead of the tour, Pujara said the youngster is unlikely to feature immediately given the stability of India’s current top order, while stressing that preparation and patience will be crucial to his long-term success.Puja…
Belfast, June 29 (IANS) In a major development following their historic 2-0 T20I series triumph over India, Ireland head coach Heinrich Malan announced on Monday that he will be stepping down from his role.Malan, whose current contract was slated to run until early 2027, informed his players and support staff that he is stepping away as part of a planned transition aligned with the next ICC ODI World Cup cycle. Appointed to the role in March 2022 after Graham Ford left the job, Malan oversaw a g…
Belfast, June 28 (IANS) The Consulate General of India (CGI) in Belfast hosted a special reception for Team India, who are in Ireland for the two-match T20I series, in the Northern Ireland capital. Consul General of India Kiran Khatri welcomed the ‘Men in Blue’ as they will take on the hosts in the second match of the series here at the Civil Service Cricket Club on Sunday. The India men’s cricket team returned to Ireland three years after their last visit. To welcome Team India, Belfast City Ha…
London, June 27 (IANS) Rajasthan Royals’ Director of Cricket Kumar Sangakkara has backed teenage batting sensation Vaibhav Sooryavanshi to make a mark in international cricket, saying that he has all the ingredients to be a force for Indian cricket and world cricket.Sooryavanshi, 15, is currently on his first tour with the Indian team for the ongoing T20I series in Ireland, before he arrives in England for a five-game series starting on July 1 in Durham. He earned his maiden India call-up on t…