India’s new T20 approach: Floaters, flexibility, and Suryakumar Yadav’s adaptability | Cricket News

Suryakumar Yadav of India (Photo by Francois Nel/Getty Images) Dubai: Before the start of the Asia Cup, there were apprehensions about how India’s batting would hold up in the post-Rohit Sharma and Virat Kohli era. There was also concern that Suryakumar Yadav — India’s only true 360-degree batter, with a career strike rate near 170…

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‘Don’t fault the Indian cricketers, they were given orders from above’: Shahid Afridi on handshake row | Cricket News

File photo of former Pakistan cricketer Shahid Afridi. (Instagram) Former Pakistan cricket captain Shahid Afridi has criticised the Indian cricket team for refusing post-match handshakes after India’s seven-wicket victory against Pakistan in the Asia Cup Group A match at Dubai International Stadium on Sunday. The incident led to tensions between the teams, with Pakistan Cricket…

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New captain for New Zealand as squad named for Australia T20I series | Cricket News

Michael Bracewell of New Zealand leaves the field with the team (Photo by Phil Walter/Getty Images) New Zealand will be without regular captain Mitchell Santner for the upcoming Chappell-Hadlee Trophy T20I series against Australia. Santner is recovering from abdominal surgery and is expected to return for the England tour later this month. In his absence,…

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BCCI finally breaks silence on India vs Pakistan handshake controversy | Cricket News

India vs Pakistan handshake controversy (Agency Photos) BCCI Secretary Devajit Saikia has addressed the controversy following the India-Pakistan Asia Cup match, suggesting that the focus should be on celebrating India’s victory rather than the surrounding controversy.The aftermath of Sunday’s India-Pakistan Asia Cup match has sparked discussions due to Team India‘s decision to skip the traditional…

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India vs West Indies Tests: Full Windies squad announced; Roston Chase to captain | Cricket News

Roston Chase of the West Indies (Photo by Cameron Spencer/Getty Images) The West Indies have announced their squad for the upcoming two-Test series against India, with allrounder Roston Chase named captain and left-arm spinner Jomel Warrican as his deputy. The squad features a blend of experience and emerging talent, including Tagenarine Chanderpaul, Alzarri Joseph, Alick…

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Asia Cup: Bangladesh beat Afghanistan by eight runs to stay alive in Super 4s race | Cricket News

Bangladesh vs Afghanistan (Special Arrangement) Bangladesh secured a crucial eight-run victory against Afghanistan in the Asia Cup group league match on Tuesday, keeping their Super Fours qualification hopes alive.Following their previous six-wicket loss to Sri Lanka, Bangladesh delivered a strong team performance in a competitive match that saw multiple momentum shifts.Afghanistan appeared to be in…

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New record! Rashid Khan creates history, dethrones India pacer to become … | Cricket News

Rashid Khan (AP Photo/Ricardo Mazalan, File) Afghanistan’s Rashid Khan has surpassed India’s Bhuvneshwar Kumar to become the highest wicket-taker in T20I Asia Cup history. This milestone came during Afghanistan’s Group B match against Bangladesh at Sheikh Zayed Stadium in Abu Dhabi.Rashid demonstrated his bowling acumen by taking 2 wickets for 26 runs in his four-over…

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Chandigarh’s Ishroop Narang wins silver at Junior Asian Judo Championship | More sports News

Ishroop Narang with her coach Vivek Thakur (Special Arrangement) CHANDIGARH: At just 19, judoka Ishroop Narang, a student of MCM DAV College for Women, Sector 36, has brought glory by winning a silver medal for India at the Junior Asian Judo Championship held in Jakarta, Indonesia.Competing in the -78 kg junior category, the young athlete’s…

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