
November 16, 2023 00:03 IST
Mitchell hit nearly every Indian bowler until cramps and wickets held him back. He started again, but lost Phillips and by then, the game had gone too far away from him and New Zealand.
Thu, Nov 16, 2023
November 15, 2023 21:01 IST
Taking the onus on providing the early impetus, Rohit Sharma has been key to India's batting pyrotechniques.
Thu, Nov 16, 2023
November 15, 2023 17:46 IST
He isn’t a genius like Tendulkar was, he isn’t as technically sound as Rahul Dravid, he isn’t as explosive as MS Dhoni, he doesn’t possess the audacious arsenal of Rohit Sharma. But Kohli, the ODI batsman, is the amalgamation of them all.
Thu, Nov 16, 2023
November 14, 2023 20:33 IST
At least three times in the media interaction, the Indian captain would reference the World Cup final.
Wed, Nov 15, 2023
November 14, 2023 19:36 IST
As New Zealand face India in the first semifinal at Wankhede, two of the finest batsmen of this era, in their most relaxed avatars, will play pivotal parts
Wed, Nov 15, 2023
November 14, 2023 07:25 IST
In New Zealand, cricketers don't enjoy demi-god status, but the Black Caps team has been quietly consistent at the World Cup and other big tournaments. They always punch above their weight.
Tue, Nov 14, 2023
November 12, 2023 17:56 IST
Rahul's old Ranji team-mate David Mathais had told this newspaper of the origins of the wondrous swish.
Mon, Nov 13, 2023
November 08, 2023 19:15 IST
Shoaib Malik explains how arm-extension and base is the key, not footwork.
Thu, Nov 09, 2023
November 08, 2023 17:20 IST
Even the sight of Maxwell cramping and lying on the ground in agony couldn't dissuade Aussie skipper from the plan to hold one end up.
Thu, Nov 09, 2023
November 08, 2023 04:29 IST
During the 2019 World Cup in England, Maxwell was in hospital after being hit by a bouncer in the nets. Struggling for runs, he was frustrated. Such was his frame of mind that he hoped the injury was serious.
Wed, Nov 08, 2023
November 07, 2023 20:01 IST
Rashid Khan's innovative strokeplay, with a technique all his own, shows the infectious energy he brings
Wed, Nov 08, 2023
November 06, 2023 17:55 IST
Mathews became the first batsman to be dismissed timed out in international cricket. The Indian Express looks at previous instances in first-class cricket and the case of Ganguly who was nearly timed out because VVS Laxman liked his baths. Sort of.
Tue, Nov 07, 2023
November 05, 2023 00:20 IST
Jos Buttler averages just 13.50 from 15 ODIs spread over ten years in India but what he has done on the field during this World Cup has been a letdown
Sun, Nov 05, 2023
November 03, 2023 20:35 IST
Ben Stokes candidly sums up the defending champions' miserable World Cup campaign on the eve of the big match against Australia
Sat, Nov 04, 2023
November 02, 2023 21:39 IST
With another telling exhibition of fast bowling, Bumrah, Siraj and Shami showed why they are the greatest white-ball pace-trio India ever owned.
Fri, Nov 03, 2023
November 02, 2023 20:13 IST
So complete was India’s domination over Sri Lanka that the narrative thread of the game was the wait for Kohli’s 49th hundred.
Fri, Nov 03, 2023
November 01, 2023 23:15 IST
MS Dhoni had an aura; Kohli oozed intensity; Rohit is cast in Jayawardene mould, cool and analytical, self-aware and tactical, a mix of pre-game plans and on-field instinct.
Thu, Nov 02, 2023
October 31, 2023 16:18 IST
Against the throw-down specialist, he practised pulling the high ones into the stands and hit down on the ones below chest height.
Wed, Nov 01, 2023
October 30, 2023 11:58 IST
India see Shreyas's role differently from the traditional No.4 batsman as Rohit Sharma explained to this newspaper before the World Cup
Tue, Oct 31, 2023
October 21, 2023 21:54 IST
Jansen himself indulged himself by smashing around the bowlers and described the joy it gave to him.
Mon, Oct 23, 2023
October 21, 2023 21:20 IST
The Proteas are a team that is intimate with waiting and failures, handling regrets and heartbreaks - but know how to soldier on.
Sun, Oct 22, 2023
October 20, 2023 07:16 IST
Batting legend wanted a hundred badly, and to stay till the end; wait for his signature shot may end soon.
Fri, Oct 20, 2023
October 19, 2023 19:20 IST
Ravindra Jadeja used his skill, experience and natural talent to outwit Bangladesh in the middle overs while Kuldeep Yadav, Jasprit Bumrah, Mohammed Siraj were also effective
Fri, Oct 20, 2023
October 19, 2023 17:52 IST
This World Cup, after being trolled for his wicket-keeping during the ODI series against Australia in October, Rahul’s glove work is being celebrated again.
Fri, Oct 20, 2023
October 18, 2023 19:25 IST
While experts were worried about the No.4 slot, captain Rohit Sharma had faith in Shreyas Iyer's ability.
Thu, Oct 19, 2023


