India have already secured the series, but the final T20I at Wankhede is far from a dead rubber. England, despite competing well in Pune, lost their way in the latter stages and fell short by 15 runs. While they raised concerns over Harshit Rana’s concussion replacement, their own batting collapse proved to be the real issue.Even England skipper Jos Buttler admitted his team should have won, emphasizing that they had strong positions throughout the game but failed to capitalize. Now, with the series decided, both teams are expected to rotate their squads, giving opportunities to key players ahead of upcoming
The England and Wales Cricket Board (ECB) will officially begin selling teams for The Hundred on Thursday, January 30, with Oval Invincibles, the Surrey county-managed London side, being the first to go up for auction. The sale has generated considerable anticipation, as both the ECB and financial firm Raine Group, overseeing the sale, gear up for a disinvestment drive that is expected to attract major investors.Although there were expectations that several Indian Premier League (IPL) team owners would show interest, only four IPL franchises are still in the race, including Mumbai Indians, Lucknow SuperGiants, and SunRisers Hyderabad, with Kolkata Knight
England stormed back into the five-match T20I series with a commanding 26-run victory over India in the third match at the Niranjan Shah Stadium, Rajkot. India's batting lineup faltered while chasing a target of 172, allowing England to secure a crucial win and keep their hopes alive in the series.India’s innings lacked momentum after Adil Rashid, Jamie Overton, and Brydon Carse choked the middle overs with their disciplined bowling. Rashid dismissed the in-form Tilak Varma, who was deceived by the beauty of a delivery, marking his first failure in five T20Is. Following Tilak’s departure, the Indian innings stagnated, with Hardik
India will look to secure an unassailable 3-0 lead in the T20I series against England as the two teams clash in Rajkot at the batting-friendly Niranjan Shah Stadium. After contrasting half-centuries from Abhishek Sharma and Tilak Varma, India has shown dominance, but contributions from Suryakumar Yadav and Sanju Samson remain critical. England, trailing 0-2, will rely on Jos Buttler and their top-order to step up, while contributions from Jamie Smith and Brydon Carse will again play a vital role in their middle-order stability.India's spinners and England's pacers have driven the narrative so far, but the pitch at Rajkot, which recently
In an electrifying T20 match, India chased down England's target of 166 to secure a thrilling 2-wicket win with just four balls to spare. England, opting to bat first, posted a competitive total of 165/9 in their 20 overs. Jos Buttler spearheaded the innings with a brisk 45 off 30 balls, supported by Brydon Carse’s 31 and Harry Brook’s 13. However, England’s middle order faltered under pressure from India’s bowlers.Arshdeep Singh dismissed Phil Salt early, while Washington Sundar’s economical 1/9 spell claimed Ben Duckett’s wicket. Varun Chakravarthy and Axar Patel chipped in with crucial wickets, Patel finishing with figures of
Ravindra Jadeja showcased a stunning display of left-arm spin, leading Saurashtra to a 10-wicket win over Delhi in a Ranji Trophy Group D match at the Niranjan Shah Stadium on Friday. Jadeja’s incredible match figures of 12 wickets, including a second-innings haul of 7 for 38, ensured the game ended within two days. This dominant performance earned Saurashtra a bonus point, propelling them to third place in the group standings with 18 points, while Delhi slipped to fifth.The match turned decisively in Saurashtra’s favour when Delhi’s star batter, Rishabh Pant, was dismissed cheaply for the second time in the game.
India asserted dominance in the first T20I against England at Eden Gardens, spearheaded by Abhishek Sharma's electrifying 79 off 34 balls and a spin masterclass by Varun Chakravarthy. After winning the toss and choosing to bowl, India restricted England to 132, with Arshdeep Singh’s fiery opening spell (2 for 17) setting the tone. Varun Chakravarthy's googlies wrecked England’s middle order, claiming 3 for 23, while Jos Buttler fought a lone battle, top-scoring with 68.England's struggles against spin continued, as the trio of Varun, Axar Patel, and Kuldeep Yadav spun a web, conceding just 67 runs in 12 overs. Arshdeep, who
Virat Kohli is set to make his much-awaited return to the Ranji Trophy after 12 years. The star batter will represent Delhi in their final league match against Railways, starting January 30. Kohli, who was unavailable for Delhi's match against Saurashtra due to neck stiffness, has confirmed his participation, according to sources within the Delhi and District Cricket Association (DDCA).Kohli last played in the Ranji Trophy during the 2012-13 season, scoring 57 runs against Uttar Pradesh. In his 23 Ranji appearances, Kohli has amassed 1,574 runs at an impressive average of 50.77, including five centuries. His standout season was in
India’s squad selection for the upcoming Champions Trophy 2025 reflects a bold reliance on spinners, a tactic helmed by captain Rohit Sharma and the Ajit Agarkar-led selection committee. With games scheduled at the Dubai International Stadium, a venue historically favoring pacers, the decision to include four specialist spinners—Ravindra Jadeja, Axar Patel, Kuldeep Yadav, and Washington Sundar—over additional pacers is a strategic gamble. The spin-heavy approach builds on the success of last year’s ICC Trophy campaign, where Kuldeep and Axar were pivotal with their performances. Rohit emphasizes the versatility of the spinners, branding them as “spinning all-rounders” capable of contributing with
