Category: Sports

India Levels Pakistan’s T20I Record with a Dominant Win Over England in Kolkata

Manish Kumar

India kicked off the five-match T20I series against England with a thumping seven-wicket victory at Eden Gardens, Kolkata, not only taking a 1-0 lead in the series but also equaling a significant T20I record held by Pakistan. Match Recap England: 132 all out in 19.5 overs India: 133/3 in 12.5 overs Led by Abhishek Sharma’s scintillating knock of 79 off 34 balls, India chased down a modest target of 133 with ease, keeping their winning streak at Eden Gardens intact. Record Milestone India’s latest victory marked their seventh consecutive T20I…

IND vs ENG 1st T20I: India Secure Dominant Win Over England in Kolkata

Manish Kumar

India 133/3 (12.5 overs) beat England 132/10 (19.5 overs) by 7 wickets India kicked off the five-match T20I series against England in style, steamrolling the visitors with a convincing 7-wicket victory at Eden Gardens, Kolkata. Abhishek Sharma was the star of the day, leading India’s chase with a spectacular knock of 79 runs off just 41 balls, as the hosts comfortably overhauled England’s below-par total of 133. Match Highlights England Innings: Total: 132 all out in 19.5 overs Top Performer: Jos Buttler – 68 off 44 balls Bowling Brilliance: Varun…

IND vs ENG 2025: Jos Buttler Joins Elite T20 Club with 12,000 Runs

Manish Kumar

In a remarkable feat during the first T20I against India at the Eden Gardens in Kolkata, England captain Jos Buttler achieved a significant milestone by completing 12,000 runs in T20 cricket. The 34-year-old played a captain’s knock, scoring 68 runs off 44 balls, showcasing his class even as other England batters struggled to get going. Jos Buttler’s Milestone Buttler needed 33 runs to join the elite club of T20 run-scorers and reached the landmark in style. He now stands alongside legends like Chris Gayle, Virat Kohli, Kieron Pollard, and others…

“How to Watch India Women vs Malaysia Women U19 World Cup Live in India”

Manish Kumar

India women won the first clash in the U19 Women’s T20 World Cup 2025, thrashing West Indies women by nine wickets. The bowlers shot the Windies out for just 44 before chasing the score down in 4.2 overs. The Indian team will now face Malaysia in their second tournament match. India women are set to lock horns against Malaysia women in their second match in Group A at Bayuemas Oval, Kuala Lumpur. The defending champions, India, registered a cakewalk win over West Indies in their first game with a dominant…

“Rishabh Pant Rejects External Influence on Opening Role in IPL 2025 for LSG”

Manish Kumar

Lucknow Super Giants unveiled Rishabh Pant as the new captain for the franchise ahead of the 2025 edition of the IPL. Pant, who played at No 3 for India in the T20 World Cup, might be one of the possible opening options for Lucknow given the lack of designated openers in the squad. Rishabh Pant, the new captain of the Lucknow Super Giants, admitted that there is a temptation to open the innings in IPL 2025 but didn’t want to do it just because it is a popular suggestion, given…

Vijay Hazare Trophy: Karnataka Outplays Haryana to Book Fifth Final Appearance

Manish Kumar

Karnataka stormed into the final of the Vijay Hazare Trophy for the fifth time, having last made it to the summit clash in the 2019-20 season. They defeated defending champions Haryana in the semifinal and now await the winner of the Vidarbha vs. Maharashtra clash. Devdutt Padikkal was the star with the bat for them in the tricky 238-run chase, but prior to that, it was Abhilash Shetty who impressed with the ball to restrict the opposition. After winning the toss, Shetty got the better of opener Arsh Ranga vindicating…

Shafali Verma’s Comeback Hurdle: Mandhana and Rawal’s Heroics as Openers

Manish Kumar

India’s new opening pair of Smriti Mandhana and Pratika Rawal seems to have ended the woes for the team at the top of the order in ODIs. The duo has so far added 701 runs in just six innings so far at an impeccable average of 116.83 crossing the 100-run mark together four times already. Moreover, they have also scored runs at a run rate of 6.94 together. Women’s cricket has witnessed 168 pairs in its history that have added 500 runs together in ODIs and the Smriti-Pratika duo has…

Rishabh Pant to Feature in Ranji Trophy, Virat Kohli Remains Noncommittal

Manish Kumar

The Delhi cricket team is set to receive a significant boost in the ongoing Ranji Trophy 2024-25 as Indian wicketkeeper-batter Rishabh Pant gears up to make his return to red-ball cricket. Pant will play for Delhi in their Elite Group D match against Saurashtra, starting January 23 in Rajkot. This marks his first Ranji Trophy appearance since the 2017-18 season. Pant Confirms, Kohli Uncertain Delhi and District Cricket Association (DDCA) Secretary Ashok Sharma confirmed Pant’s availability, stating he will join the squad directly in Rajkot. However, uncertainty surrounds Virat Kohli’s…

Mohammed Shami’s ICC Champions Trophy Participation Under Scrutiny as Fitness Concerns Persist

Manish Kumar

The Indian cricket team’s preparations for the ICC Champions Trophy 2025 face uncertainty as veteran pacer Mohammed Shami navigates his recovery from injuries. Having been sidelined since the 2023 ODI World Cup final, Shami is on the brink of a comeback but must first secure fitness clearance from the National Cricket Academy (NCA). Shami’s Recovery and Recent Performances After undergoing surgery for a right heel injury and recovering from minor knee swelling, Shami has slowly returned to competitive cricket. He has participated in domestic tournaments, including the Syed Mushtaq Ali…

ICC Champions Trophy 2025: Ravindra Jadeja’s Participation in Doubt Amid Focus on Transition

Manish Kumar

India’s preparation for the ICC Champions Trophy 2025, scheduled from February 19 to March 9, has raised questions about the future of veteran all-rounder Ravindra Jadeja in ODI cricket. Under head coach Gautam Gambhir, the team management is reportedly prioritizing building a strong core for the 2027 ODI World Cup, and Jadeja’s recent performances have sparked discussions about his place in the squad. Jadeja’s ODI Struggles Ravindra Jadeja’s form in ODI cricket has been under scrutiny. Over the past two years, his strike rate has dropped to 75, and he…