Samson, Chahal named in India's T20 World Cup squad

Samson, Chahal named in India's T20 World Cup squad

Tuesday, 30 April 2024 | PTI | New Delhi

Wicketkeeper-batter Sanju Samson and spinner Yuzvendra Chahal were on Tuesday named in India's provisional squad for the T20 World Cup in the Americas but star batter Shubman Gill and the big-hitting Rinku Singh found themselves relegated to the reserves group. The BCCI announced the Rohit Sharma-led squad after a meeting between...

India seal quarterfinal berth with 5-0 win over England

Tuesday, 30 April 2024 | PTI | Chengdu (China)

Defending champions India sailed to the knockout stage of the Thomas Cup with a 5-0 rout of England in a Group C contest here on Monday. India, who defeated Thailand 4-1 in their opening tie, notched up a second consecutive win to qualify for the quarterfinals. HS Prannoy returned to winning ways,...

Bayer Leverkusen late escapes are keeping Xabi Alonso team unbeaten this season

Tuesday, 30 April 2024 | AP | Berlin

Just call him Xabi Houdini. Bayer Leverkusen coach Xabi Alonso has seen his team pull off several scarcely believable escapes from defeat this season as it remains unbeaten across all competitions. Leverkusen, which has already secured the Bundesliga title, is on a 46-game run without a loss - a record across...

Silva to leave Chelsea at end of season

Tuesday, 30 April 2024 | AP | London

Brazil defender Thiago Silva will leave Chelsea at the end of the season after four years at the club. The 39-year-old Silva made the announcement on Monday, saying he is leaving the door open for a return to Chelsea “in another role.” “Goodbyes are for those that leave and don’t come back,”...

Video reviews have changed face of European soccer

Tuesday, 30 April 2024 | AP | Stockholm

As the Swedish league got underway this spring, yellow-and-black-clad supporters of Stockholm club AIK held up an enormous banner containing a long, vivid story about the dark forces of modern soccer conquering the world. “The whole world? No!” read the words on the giant display. “There was, in fact, a small area...

T20 has always been a batters game and that has gone to a new level this IPL: Cummins

Tuesday, 30 April 2024 | PTI | Chennai

T20 format has always favoured the batters and that has gone to a ‘whole new level’ in this Indian Premier League, feels Sunrisers Hyderabad skipper Pat Cummins. The Australian gave his thoughts following SRH’s 78-run loss to defending champions Chennai Super Kings here on Sunday. IPL 2024 has witnessed six 250 plus...

Gaikwad is one step ahead of bowlers more often than not: Hussey

Tuesday, 30 April 2024 | PTI | Chennai

The ability to remain one step ahead of the bowlers has allowed Ruturaj Gaikwad to flourish in this Indian Premier League, reckons CSK batting coach Michael Hussey. After an unbeaten 108 in the previous game, CSK skipper Gaikwad was on the cusp of another century on Sunday but fell two runs...

Focus on Rahul during LSG, MI clash

Tuesday, 30 April 2024 | PTI | Lucknow

With T20 World Cup selection round the corner, KL Rahul will have one final chance to stake claim on the second wicketkeeper’s spot in the Indian team when Lucknow Super Giants host Mumbai Indians in the Indian Premier League here on Tuesday. Rahul’s strike-rate in T20 cricket has always been a...

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