SECOND INNINGS
Hardik Pandya scripts a redemption story like no other, comes in clutch to help India win second T20 World Cup
With the game at a tipping point, Pandya came into bowl with South Africa needing 30 runs off 30 balls to get their hands on a maiden World Cup trophy. The Mumbai Indians skipper bowled three overs - including the final over - giving away just 20 runs. The three wickets he took were of David Miller, Kagiso Rabada and the aforementioned Klassen, who was on an explosive innings, ending with 52 runs off 27 balls.
T20 World Cup Final: India defend record total to win second T20 World Cup, 17 years after the first
The Aiden Markram-led South African team got off to a shaky start, losing their first three wickets in quick succession, before the explosive Heinrich Klassen came out to bat. Quinton de Kock (39) and Tristan Stubbs (31) set the Proteeas on their way before Klaasen turned the game in their direction, attacking Axar Patel, getting 24 runs off the spinner in the 15th over before being dismissed by Hardik Pandya in the 17th, ending up with 52 runs off 27 balls.
Jasprit Bumrah becomes second-highest wicket-taker for India in single edition of T20 WC
The T20 World Cup reaches its climax as India and South Africa prepare for an exciting final showdown in Barbados, showcasing their unbeaten records in a battle for cricketing glory.
Rohit Sharma shatters 10 records in a single innings against Australia. Here is the list
Rohit Sharma's stunning 92-run knock led India to a 24-run victory over Australia, securing their spot in the T20 World Cup semi-final against reigning champions England. Arshdeep Singh played a pivotal role in India's bowling attack. Rohit Sharma also became leading scorer in T20 internationals, surpassing Babar Azam.
From RSS pracharak to Union Minister, former Haryana CM Khattar begins new innings
Manohar Lal Khattar, from an RSS worker to Haryana CM in 2014, replaced in 2024, has a political journey tied to RSS and BJP. He played a crucial role in breaking Jats' political dominance in Haryana.
Babar Azam overtakes Rohit Sharma to become second leading run scorer in T20Is
Pakistan skipper Babar Azam overtook India captain Rohit Sharma to become the second leading run-scorer in T20Is. Babar achieved the landmark during Pakistan's 2nd T20I match against England at Edgbaston. Babar displayed an average performance in the second inning of the match on Saturday. He scored 32 runs from 26 balls at a strike rate of 123.08 and etched his name on the record book.
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Pat Cummins equals Anil Kumble's record, has second-highest wickets by a skipper in IPL season
Sunrisers Hyderabad (SRH) skipper Pat Cummins equaled Anil Kumble's record for the second-highest wickets by a captain in a single Indian Premier League (IPL) season, taking 17 wickets in IPL 2024. Cummins achieved this milestone by dismissing Rajasthan Royals' Tom Kohler-Cadmore in the IPL 2024 Qualifier 2 match. Shane Warne holds the record for the most wickets in an IPL season as a captain, with 19 wickets in 2008.
'Would not want to bowl to him': Pat Cummins reveals he is 'scared' of bowling against this player
Abhishek Sharma impressed with explosive IPL batting, praised by Pat Cummins. Credits Brian Lara's guidance and highlights Nitish Reddy's role. Mentions aggressive strategy and past performances against Mumbai Indians and Lucknow Super Giants.
Delhi Capitals overcome Lucknow Super Giants to register their second IPL 2024 victory, Debutant Fraser-McGurk, Pant shine
Delhi Capitals (DC) lifted themselves off the bottom of the table as they almost effortlessly chased down 168 with eleven balls to spare. It is their second win in the tournament and they have now moved to ninth position on the points table. Despite a late surge from Ayush Badoni and Arshad Khan that helped LSG put up a competitive total, DC had all the answers with debutant Jake Fraser-McGurk and Rishabh Pant hitting the ball sweetly.
Major League Cricket's second edition to kick off on July 4
Major League Cricket's second edition, starting July 4, will feature top T20 stars and returning teams, continuing partnerships with Royal and Basmati/Sona Masoori Rice brands to enhance the fan experience.
Dinesh Karthik becomes second highest run-getter in death overs of IPL since 2022
Dinesh Karthik, a Royal Challengers Bengaluru (RCB) batter, has become the player with the highest strike rate in the death overs (17-20 overs) and the second-highest run-getter in the death overs of the Indian Premier League (IPL) 2022. He scored 28 runs from just 10 balls, with a strike rate of 280, making him the second-highest run-getter in the death overs.
BJP's troubleshooter, 3-term RS member Piyush Goyal pads up for Lok Sabha innings
Commerce Minister Piyush Goyal, a three-term Rajya Sabha member, is set to contest the Lok Sabha elections as the BJP's candidate from Mumbai North. Goyal has been involved in politics since his teenage years, campaigning for his mother, Chandrakanta Goyal, for the Maharashtra Assembly election. Goyal has a brilliant academic record, having bagged the all-India second rank in the chartered accountancy exams and served as a government-nominated director on the boards of the State Bank of India and Bank of Baroda.
Ashwin replaces Bumrah at top of ICC Test rankings; Rohit rises to 6th among batters
Australian Mitchell Marsh (up eight places to 55th) and New Zealand players Tom Latham (up six places to 35th) and Rachin Ravindra (up 10 places to 66th) are others to move up the batting rankings. In the Men's ODI Rankings, Afghanistan's Rahmanullah Gurbaz advanced from 24th to 22nd place after his stupendous performance against Ireland in the 50-over series.
India in box seat after Rohit and Gill hundreds flatten England in final Test
Ben Stokes claimed a wicket with his first ball in eight months, and James Anderson inched closer to his 700th test wicket, but India, holding an unassailable 3-1 lead in the series, looked in control of the contest. Kuldeep Yadav (27) and Jasprit Bumrah (19) have raised 45 useful runs for the unbroken ninth wicket and they will resume on Saturday hoping to take India past the 500-mark.
Yashasvi Jaiswal becomes second-fastest Indian to reach 1000 test runs
Yashasvi Jaiswal has made headlines in cricket by becoming the second-fastest Indian to score 1000 runs in Test cricket, achieving this milestone in just 16 innings. At 22 years old, he's also the fourth-youngest Indian to reach this mark, joining cricket legends like Sachin Tendulkar and Kapil Dev. Jaiswal's exceptional form in the ongoing Test series against England, where he has scored over 700 runs, has made him a standout performer. His aggressive batting style and record-breaking sixes against England highlight his potential as a future star in Indian cricket.
Joe Root remains unbeaten as India bowl out England for 353
Resuming at the overnight score of 302 for seven, Root and Ollie Robinson completed their century stand for the eighth wicket to take England forward. In the process, Robinson (58 off 96) hit his maiden Test half-century. Ravindra Jadeja (4/67) picked up all the three remaining wickets in the morning session of the second day.
James Anderson says India 'nervous' against attacking England
England's James Anderson expressed confidence in their ability to chase down the target of 399 in the second Test against India. Anderson removed India's openers and noted that the opposition appeared jittery in their second innings. England bowled out India for 255 and ended the day at 67-1. The highest successful fourth-innings chase against India is England's 378 in 2022. Anderson emphasized England's aggressive approach and indicated their intention to attempt the chase on the final day, stating, "That's the way we play."
Bumrah decimates England but India's 2nd innings crucial in Visakhapatnam test match
While the collapse would have buoyed India, they will be fully aware that they squandered a 190-run lead only last week. On the field, though, this Indian team was different in their body language. There was energy, there was plenty of talk and there was a sense of purpose.
India vs England: Sarfaraz Khan's sunrise practice session at Mumbai Maidan after securing maiden Indian call-up
Indian selectors have included three new players—batsman Sarfaraz Khan, left-arm spinner Sourabh Kumar, and all-rounder Washington Sundar—in the squad for the second Test against England. Ravindra Jadeja and KL Rahul have been sidelined due to injury, adding to India's challenges. Virat Kohli is already unavailable for the first two Tests due to personal reasons. Sarfaraz Khan, with his impressive performances, has earned his maiden Test squad call-up and could provide an additional boost.
Rohit Sharma and Rahul Dravid point to 5 reasons for India's shocking loss to England in first Test match
Despite a substantial lead in the first innings, India's top-order batting failure and poor fielding performance allowed England to recover and win the first Test. Ollie Pope's exceptional innings of 196 propelled England to a total of 420, setting a target of 231 for India. India's inability to capitalize on favorable batting conditions in the first innings proved costly. Head coach Rahul Dravid emphasized the limited exposure of Indian batters to first-class cricket and acknowledged the challenges of chasing a target on a turning wicket.
The shortest Test in cricketing hi...
The Cape Town Test between India and South Africa ended in just two days, making it the shortest Test match in history. The South African batsman took a loo break in the Indian first innings, and the Indian scorecard remained at 153 with six wickets falling. India won the match, but the Newlands pitch from the Khyber Pass made both teams play a cricketing version of Russian roulette.
India demolish South Africa for 55 all out in 1st innings, lowest total against India in tests
Before the start of the crucial second and final Test against India at Newlands on Wednesday, South Africa's captain, Dean Elgar, won the toss and opted to bat first. With a convincing victory in the opening match, the hosts currently lead the series 1-0, making it an insurmountable advantage. Notably, this Test marks the conclusion of Elgar's career, as he had announced his retirement before the series commenced.
131 all out: South Africa pacers flatten Indian batting line-up to win by an innings and 32 runs
Each batsman in this team is given the liberty to find a way of playing that will allow them to score runs in a variety of conditions. When they do the job, especially the top order, it allows the captain to put pressure on the opposition and gives the bowlers a chance to get to work. That never happened in this Test. Trailing by 163, India began as poorly as possible. Rohit Sharma lined up a delivery that was slanted into him by Rabada and shaped to play to the on side, only for the ball to move away a touch after pitching and take out the off stump.
South Africa thrash India by an innings and 32 runs in Centurion Test
The Proteas beat India comprehensively by an innings and runs 32 runs to get 1-0 lead in a 2-match Test series. South Africa put up 408-10 on board in their first innings after senior campaigner Dean Elgar scored 185 off 287 balls with the help of 28 fours. He was duly supported by all-rounder Marco Jansen who remained not out at 84.
India will become third largest economy in my third innings, it's Modi's guarantee: PM
The prime minister listed steps for improving tourism facilities, including Unified Tourist Pass System under the Smart City Mission and launch of website 'Kashi' to provide information about the city. He also mentioned the commencement of renovation work on the Ganga ghats, modern bus shelters, and better facilities at the airport and railway stations.
India become first team to have top 5 batters with 50 plus scores in single WC match
India reached a remarkable feat and became the first team in a World Cup edition where all batters in the top five scored fifty plus runs in an ODI innings. The milestone was achieved in the 45th match of the ODI World Cup 2023 against Netherlands at the M. Chinnaswamy Stadium in Bengaluru on Sunday.
Another innings: Freddie Flintoff ready to return to TV next year
Former England cricket legend Andrew "Freddie" Flintoff is set to return to television next year after recovering from a major accident during the filming of BBC One show Top Gear. He could be back for the second season of the BBC One documentary "Field of Dreams," where he introduces young residents of his hometown, Preston, to cricket. Flintoff may also return to the stalled BBC2 show "Chasing Cars."
Women are queueing up for a second innings at work
Jobs portal HerKey revealed a 58% YoY increase in the number of female professionals registering for returnee programmes in Q1 2021. The platform noted a 65% increase in total registrations from tier II-III towns in the same period. Several flexible work options, dedicated recruitment programmes and proactive enterprise engagement with talented professionals have encouraged the increase, said HerKey CEO Neha Bagaria.
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