‘Virat bhi time leta hai, Rohit bhi…’: Ex-Pak star defends Babar Azam
Pakistan’s T20 World Cup campaign ended in early elimination after defeats to the USA and India. Azam, despite scoring 122 runs in four games, faced criticism for his strike rate of 101.66. Mushtaq Ahmed defended Azam, likening him to Virat Kohli. The PCB plans strategic changes, consulting Jason Gillespie and Gary Kirsten for the ICC Champions Trophy. Before this, Pakistan will host Bangladesh and England for five Tests, tour Australia for a white-ball series, and visit South Africa for Tests and white-ball matches.
‘This experience is something which…’: Kuldeep on T20 WC win
India wrist spinner Kuldeep Yadav expressed his feelings about India’s victory in the T20 World Cup on Saturday. He described the experience as surreal and beyond belief. The triumph was particularly special for Yadav, who played a crucial role in the team’s success throughout the tournament.
‘Nobody in India cares’: Shastri roasts Vaughan
Former India coach Ravi Shastri launched a scathing attack on Michael Vaughan after the former England captain criticised the scheduling of the T20 World Cup and suggested that it favoured India.
Watch: Wimbledon erupts in applause for Sachin Tendulkar
The Wimbledon Centre Court erupted in applause as Sachin Tendulkar was hailed as a World Cup winner and the highest run-scorer in cricket history. The crowd warmly welcomed him, along with England cricketers Ben Stokes, Jos Buttler and Joe Root. The day’s matches began with Cameron Norrie vs Alexander Zverev and included a women’s singles match between Ons Jabeur and Elina Svitolina. Later, Novak Djokovic aimed to match Roger Federer’s record of eight Wimbledon titles, and Iga Swiatek faced a distinctive opponent.
Disappointed with the way I got out: Shubman Gill
India skipper Shubman Gill expressed his disappointment with the team’s batting performance in the opening T20I against Zimbabwe on Saturday. He believed that he should have taken more responsibility and batted through the innings.
‘Celebrations khatam nahi hui aur…’: Fans unimpressed after India shock loss
An inexperienced yet spirited Zimbabwe pulled off an upset of massive proportions when they stunned an Indian team brimming with an array of Next-Gen stars by 13 runs in the first T20I of the five-match series in Harare on Saturday. India, who were recently crowned champions in the T20 World Cup albeit with a different set of players, were expected to trot past an unfancied Zimbabwe and the script followed that line when the hosts were restricted to 115 for nine. But from there, Zimbabwe wrote their own narrative, reducing India to 28 for four in the Power Play and then eventually bowled them out for 102 in 19.5 overs.
‘I want to play all formats but at the moment…’: Arshdeep Singh
Arshdeep Singh, the left-arm fast bowler from India, received a grand reception upon his return to his hometown of Chandigarh. His fans and loved ones celebrated his arrival with traditional bhangra dance, flower garlands, and a lively procession.
‘In 2011, I was…’: Hardik after victory parade in Mumbai
Indian all-rounder Hardik Pandya, crucial in India’s T20 World Cup win, expressed his joy after the Mumbai victory parade. Reflecting on his journey, he recalled celebrating India’s 2007 win and now feeling surreal being part of the team winning after 13 years. He praised Mumbai’s support, calling it a blessing. Pandya revealed to PM Modi that he remained calm during tough times, which made the victory sweeter. Despite IPL 2024 criticism, Pandya’s performance proved his resilience and leadership.