Gautam Gambhir has so far backed the players he believes can deliver for India in T20Is. But the 87-run defeat in the fourth T20I at Auckland could force the head coach into tactical changes for the fifth and final match against New Zealand at Hamilton on Sunday.India have already taken an unassailable 3-1 lead, but…
Virat Kohli and Rohit Sharma at the Eden Park in Auckland. (Photos: Sahil Malhotra) AUCKLAND: A handful of cars were still lining up for the “boot sale” in the Eden Park compound when Virat Kohli and Rohit Sharma arrived at the venue to continue their ODI preparations. It was a perfect day for cricket: the…
New Zealand’s Glenn Phillips celebrates his century during the T20 cricket international between New Zealand and India in Auckland, New Zealand. Glenn Phillips will be one of New Zealand’s key players in the fifth and final T20I against India on Sunday (November 1). The match, scheduled at Seddon Park in Hamilton, will give the right-handed…
Pakistan equalled India’s famous record against England in the 2002 NatWest Series final at Lord’s. (Image credit: Agencies) Pakistan produced a memorable run chase to beat Sri Lanka by three wickets in the One-Day International tri-series final in Lahore on Saturday. Fakhar Zaman led the charge with a brilliant century as the hosts chased down…
Pakistan’s Fakhar Zaman is bowled out during the final of tri-series one-day international cricket match between Pakistan and Sri Lanka, in Lahore, Pakistan. AP/PTI Pakistan defeated Sri Lanka by three wickets to win the one-day international tri-series final in Lahore on Saturday, thanks to a brilliant century from Fakhar Zaman.Despite struggling with a knee injury…
Australia have suffered a major setback after losing their three-match Test series against South Africa 2-1.Following their defeat in the series-deciding Test in Cape Town, Australia have dropped to third place in the World Test Championship (WTC) standings and also lost their No.1 position in the ICC Test rankings to South Africa.New Zealand now lead…
South Africa’s Kagiso Rabada bowls Kagiso Rabada struck twice in the first over of Australia’s fourth-innings chase on Saturday, putting South Africa in control of the third Test in Cape Town. Australia began the final day’s play needing 288 runs to win the match and the series, but Rabada removed opener Matt Renshaw and No….
Ireland’s Jai Moondra (Photo by Getty Images) Ireland fast bowler Jai Moondra created history with an outstanding performance against Namibia in the fourth ODI of the five-match series on Friday.The 29-year-old took six wickets for just 26 runs in his 10 overs, helping Ireland defend their total of 298 runs and secure a convincing 130-run…
Kevin Pietersen (Image credit: X) Former England cricketer Kevin Pietersen has explained why he was absent from England latest white-ball assignment in Pakistan, clarifying that his role with the national team is that of a consultant rather than a full-time employee.His absence had attracted attention after he was spotted in Delhi attending the India Championship…
Pakistan Prime Minister Shehbaz Sharif Former India cricketer Aakash Chopra took a sarcastic dig at Pakistan Prime Minister Shehbaz Sharif after he congratulated the Pakistan team for their victory over India in the 2026 Hong Kong Sixes tournament. Chopra pointed out that Pakistan had lost its opening match against the United Arab Emirates (UAE).Pakistan beat…
