World Cup 2019: Sport-lovers enthused by Team India show
Men in Blue have in the past lifted the trophy in 1983 and 2011. They reached semifinals in 1987, 1996 and 2015. Continue Reading
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Shankar is close to playing a big knock for us: Kohli
Putting his weight firmly behind under-pressure Vijay Shankar, skipper Virat Kohli Saturday said the all-rounder is very close to playing a defining knock for India in the World Cup. Continue Reading
Do or die battle for hosts England in World Cup match against India
Before the start of the World Cup, the contest between India and England was touted to be the game of the tournament but the then World No. 1 in ODI rankings, England, have lost three of their seven games so far and are on the verge of a disappointing exit from the World Cup. Continue Reading
World Cup: Unbeaten India face winless Afghanistan Saturday
Fresh after facing a humiliating defeat at the hands of tournament favourites England, Afghanistan will face another heavyweight in India in the World Cup match at Southampton tomorrow. Continue Reading
Getting a wicket off first ball is special, says Vijay Shankar
Vijay Shankar made his presence felt on his World Cup debut with two crucial Pakistani wickets and the Tamil Nadu all-rounder is backing himself to play an important role in India’s campaign. Continue Reading
As a team we are heading in the right direction, says Rohit
It was yet another clinical performance by India as the men-in-blue inflicted a humiliating 89-run defeat against their arch-rivals Pakistan in Manchester. Continue Reading
World Cup: Pant asked to join Team India as cover for injured Dhawan
Wicketkeeper-batsman Rishabh Pant has been asked to board the earliest possible flight to England and join the Indian team as a cover for injured opener Shikhar Dhawan. Pant, however, will not be named as an official replacement of Dhawan as the Indian team management has decided to keep the opener under observation. Continue Reading
Is this the Indian cricket team we want to send to win World Cup?
A week ago, the BCCI selectors named a 15-member squad that will be led by Virat Kohli. There were a couple of surprises: Dinesh Karthik was picked as reserve wicket-keeper ahead of in-form, young Rishabh Pant, and all-rounder Vijay Shankar was given the nod instead of Ambati Rayudu. Continue Reading
Lucky & unlucky
Amidst the IPL heat, the BCCI selectors have announced a strong, 15-member squad to represent the country in the World Cup to be played in England this June. Though a majority of the names threw no surprise, the non-inclusion of Ambatti Rayudu and young wicket keeper-batsman Rishabh Pant did surprise many. Continue Reading
I was looking to keep it simple and be consistent: Vijay Shankar
Vijay Shankar Wednesday said he was looking to ‘keep it simple and be consistent’, amid surprises from certain quarters and a bit of sarcasm following his World Cup selection. Continue Reading