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June 30, 2024 8:23 PM

Ravindra Jadeja announces his retirement from T20 International cricket

Indian all-rounder Ravindra Jadeja today announced his retirement from T20 international cricket. This comes a day after star batters Virat Kohli and Rohit Sharma announced their retirement in Barbados. In a social media post, Jadeja shared a heartfelt message bidding adieu to the shortest format of the game. The spin-bowling all-rounder started his career against Sri Lanka in February 2009. He has scored a total of 515 runs in the 74 matches he has played and has taken 54 wickets in the shortes...

June 30, 2024 6:17 PM

Women’s Test Cricket Day 3: South Africa Women 232 for 2 at stumps

In Women's Test Cricket on day three, in the one-off test match between India and South Africa at the M.A. Chidambaram Stadium in Chennai, visitors South Africa were 232 for two at stumps. Earlier, India amassed a total of 603 for 6, in 115.1 overs in the first innings. Openers Shafali Verma and Smriti Mandhana displayed masterful batting, putting on the highest-ever opening partnership of 292-runs in Women's Test Cricket. Shafali scripted history by scoring the fastest double ton in Test...

June 23, 2024 9:03 PM

ICC Men’s T20 World Cup Cricket: Match underway between USA & England

In ICC Men's T20 World Cup Cricket, USA were 87 for 4 in 13.3 overs against England at Kensington Oval, Bridgetown, Barbados, when the last reports came in. Earlier, England won the toss and elected to field....

June 14, 2024 6:47 AM

T20 World Cup: Bangladesh beat Netherlands in Group D match; England defeated Oman

In the ICC Men's T20 World Cup Cricket, Bangladesh beat the Netherlands by 25 runs in the Group D match at St Vincent in Kingstown. Earlier, put into bat first, Bangladesh posted 159 runs for the loss of five wickets in the stipulated 20 overs. Shakib Al Hasan's unbeaten 64 off 46 balls helped the subcontinents' side to post a fighting total. Chasing the target of 160, the Netherlands could not really utilise the Powerplay and lost both openers. After cameo innings from the pair of Vikramjit a...

September 28, 2023 8:18 PM

Sports Minister Anurag Thakur felicitated medalists from Cricket, Rowing & Shooting contingents from 19th Asian Games in New Delhi

Sports Minister Anurag Thakur felicitated the medalists from the Cricket, Rowing, and Shooting contingents from the 19th Asian Games in New Delhi on Thursday. Speaking on the occasion, Mr Thakur said, the champions have made an indelible mark on Team India's performance at the Games, contributing significantly to the 25 and counting medals so far, including 6 Golds. He said, from the historic achievement of winning gold in cricket on their debut to elevating the nation...

August 14, 2023 8:28 AM

Cricket, West Indies beat India by eight wickets in Florida to clinch five-match series 3-2

In Cricket, West Indies defeated India by 8 wickets in the fifth and final T-20 international in Florida, the United States last night. Chasing a target of 166 runs, West Indies overhauled the target, posting 171 for 2 in 18 overs. Earlier, opting to bat after winning the toss, India posted 165 for 9 in stipulated 20 overs. The initial two matches were won by the West Indies after which India made a comeback by winning two consecutive games. With West Indies winning the decider 5th match, the ...