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India secured a nail-biting win in the second T20I against England on Saturday, taking a 2-0 lead in the five-match series. The match, held at the MA Chidambaram Stadium in Chennai, saw an exceptional performance by the 22-year-old batter Tilak Varma, whose heroic knock of 72 off 55 balls steered the team to victory.Indian team head coach Gautam Gambhir played a crucial role in motivating Varma with key advice before the match.Tilak Verma shines with a match-winning knock against EnglandIn a game that kept fans on the edge of their seats, India emerged victorious by two wickets. Chasing a fighting…
The Women’s Premier League (WPL) is just around the corner with the opening match scheduled between Gujarat Titans (GT) and Royal Challengers Bengaluru (RCB) on February 14. However, right before RCB starts their new campaign as defending champions, ace all-rounder Sophie Devine has decided to take a break from cricket.A major blow to RCB’s hopes of defending the titleDevine was an important part of the RCB squad during the 2024 season in which she scored 136 runs and took 6 wickets in 10 matches for the franchise, thus playing an important role in RCB’s title-winning season. She is the second…
At the Adelaide Oval, England faced an embarassing 72-run defeat in the third and final T20I against Australia. With this defeat, England gave a 12-0 lead to the Aussies in the seven-match Women’s Ashes 2025.England’s campaign has been a tale of disappointment, having lost all three matches in the ODI series and now suffering a clean sweep in the T20Is.Alastair Cook highlights England’s struggleFormer England cricketer Alastair Cook did not hold back in his assessment of England’s performance. He stated that the Women’s Ashes series reflects the true current strengths of the two teams. “This series has shown the reality…
Tilak Varma, with his rock-solid temperament and impeccable batting skills, has emerged as a centre of attention particularly after the second T20I against England in which he single-handedly turned the tide and saved the day for the Indian team. While the world got to know about his ability with the bat only recently, Varma has been one of the brightest emerging players of Indian cricket for some time now.All you need to know about Tilak Varma1. Humble beginnings and a rare Ranji Trophy appearanceTilak Varma with his first coach (Image Source: ESPN)Cricket was part and parcel of Varma’s life from…
The internet is abuzz with AI-generated images of Indian cricket star Rishabh Pant and Bollywood actress Urvashi Rautela. These pictures, which showcase the two seemingly enjoying lighthearted moments together, have gone viral, igniting widespread curiosity and fuelling rumours about their connection.Amid the social media frenzy, Rautela addressed the viral images during an interview with Zoom TV. The 30-year-old actress, who is currently immersed in promoting her upcoming film ‘Daaku Maharaaj’, dismissed the idea of any recent vacation involving Pant.Rishabh Pant with Urvashi Rautela (PC: X)“I am so busy promoting my ₹105 crore film Daaku Maharaaj. Where do I have time…
The International Cricket Council (ICC) has announced awards for both male and female cricketers, acknowledging their outstanding performances across all formats in 2024.ICC Women’s T20I cricketer of the year 2024On Saturday, the ICC announced New Zealand’s star all-rounder, Amelia Kerr, as the recipient of the prestigious Women’s T20I cricketer of the Year 2024 award. This recognition highlights her remarkable contributions in the shortest format of the game, particularly during a stellar year that included leading New Zealand to their maiden ICC Women’s T20I World Cup triumph. Kerr, who played a pivotal role in New Zealand’s historic ICC Women’s T20I World…
The second season of the Indian Street Premier League (ISPL) is all set to commence on January 26, promising an exciting month of cricket and entertainment. Running until February 15, the tournament will take place at the iconic Dadoji Konddev Stadium in Thane, a venue renowned for its vibrant atmosphere and enthusiastic cricket fans.Featuring six teams competing in a round-robin format, the ISPL will witness 34 matches, each expected to bring thrilling performances and edge-of-the-seat moments. The league’s unique blend of competitive cricket and entertainment has made it a favourite among fans, and this year’s edition promises to raise the…
Martin Chandler | 10:57am GMT 26 January 2025 Tim Wall Under Warwick Armstrong’s astute leadership Australia pioneered the use of two quick bowlers at the start of an innings. Jack Gregory and Ted MacDonald were both genuinely fast and their hostility saw Armstrong’s side to a sequence of eight consecutive victories over England between 1920 and 1921. It is perhaps surprising then that it was a quarter of a century and another World War later that, in 1946, Don Bradman was, with Ray Lindwall and Keith Miller, able to repeat the tactic. For the remainder of the inter-war period Australia’s…
Sri Lankan spinner Wanindu Hasaranga has achieved a historic milestone, becoming the fastest bowler to claim 300 wickets in T20 cricket. The 27-year-old spinner accomplished this feat in just 208 matches, surpassing Australia’s Andrew Tye, who reached the mark in 211 games. Hasaranga’s achievement cements his place as one of the finest bowlers in the shortest format of the game.He is now only the second Sri Lankan to achieve this milestone, following the legendary Lasith Malinga, who concluded his illustrious T20 career with 390 wickets from 295 matches. Hasaranga’s career statistics are equally remarkable, with a stunning average of 16.60…
While Tilak Varma emerged to be the hero for the India team in the second T20I against England, another important contribution came from tailender Ravi Bishnoi who played a crucial supportive role on the crease and stood his ground amidst a steady fall of wickets for India. The 24-year-old, however, already hinted at the kind of knock he was about to play on social media even before the match began.Ravi Bishnoi reveals his intentions Despite having an ordinary day with the bowl, the young spin sensation Bishnoi made a crucial batting contribution and paved the way for India’s victory. Bishnoi made 9…