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Junior Hockey World Cup: India Suffer Crushing 1-4 Defeat To Spain

Spain were superb on the wings and played a close-knit game to crush India 4-1 in a pool match of the FIH junior men's hockey World Cup on Tuesday. Spain are leading Pool C with six points from two wins, while Korea are ahead of India on goal difference, with both sides having three points each. The fourth team in the pool, Canada, are yet to open their account after two losses. India will play their last pool match against Canada on Saturday. Uttam Singh's side, after starting the prestigious tournament on a high with a 4-2 victory against Korea in Pool C, were brought down to earth by the tactically superior Spain, who made full use of the opportunities and tightened their defence resolutely to deny India penalty corner conversions. Cabre Verdiell Pol (1st, 41st min) and Rafi Andreas (18th, 60th) were on target for the Spaniards, while for India, the consolation goal came from the stick of Rohit, who converted a penalty corner in the 33rd minute.

India vs South Africa: A look At India's Away Record In Tests Against Proteas

The Indian men's cricket team departed for South Africa on December 6 (Wednesday) from Bengaluru for an all-format tour in the rainbow nation. The itinerary is set to unfold with a three-match T20I series (December 10 to 14), followed by a three-match ODI series (December 17 to 21). The final leg of the tour comprises a two-match Test series (from December 26), which will be a part of the ICC World Test Championship. South Africa remains a challenging place for India, particularly in Test cricket where a series victory has proven elusive. Despite previous Indian teams showing promise, they have fallen short of making history in South Africa. In three decades, India have won only four Test matches in South Africa.

"Best Answer": Irfan Pathan's Crystal Clear Statement On Gautam Gambhir-Sreesanth Spat

Gautam Gambhir and S Sreesanth were embroiled in an on-field spat during their Legends League Cricket (LLC) match on Wednesday. Both cricketers were part of the 2007 T20 World Cup and the 2011 ODI World Cup winning squads for the Indian cricket team and their argument has resulted in some of their former colleagues weighing in on the topic. Gambhir took to social media to post an old picture of himself along with the caption - "Smile when the world is all about attention!". Ex- India all-rounder Irfan Pathan was quick to react to the picture as he wrote - "Smile is the best Answer brother."

David Warner brushes off stinging Johnson criticism: 'It wouldn't be summer without a headline'

David Warner brushed off scathing criticism from former teammate Mitchell Johnson over his selection for Australia's Test series against Pakistan, saying on Friday: "Everyone's entitled to their own opinions."

ICC Announces Rating For India vs Australia World Cup Final Pitch Amid Ongoing Debate

The pitch at the Narendra Modi Stadium in Ahmedabad which hosted the ODI World Cup final between India and Australia on November 19 has been rated "average" by the International Cricket Council (ICC). ICC match referee and former Zimbabwe batter Andy Pycroft, however, rated the outfield as "very good". Australia had won the World Cup final after beating India by six wickets on a pitch which was slow and sluggish.

Jason Holder Names Two Teams He Wants To Be A Part Of In IPL 2024

Playing down burnout fears, star all-rounder and former West Indies captain, Jason Holder, backed the scheduling of the next season of the Indian Premier League (IPL) ahead of the T20 World Cup next year, saying the premier domestic event would provide an ideal platform for cricketers to showcase their skills in the game's shortest format and make a strong case for selection for the showpiece tournament. Speaking exclusively to ANI on Thursday, Holder said it would be beneficial to get more game time and hit top form ahead of the 2024 T20 World Cup.

'How Can He Say Fixer?': Stump Mic Captures Sreesanth's Rant On Gautam Gambhir

The Legends League Cricket (LLC) match between India Capitals and Gujarat Giants on Wednesday witnessed a massive controversy as former India cricketers Gautam Gambhir and S Sreesanth were embroiled in an on-field spat. Sreesanth conceded 20 runs in first two overs and during his third over, he got entangled in a war of words with Gambhir. After the match, Sreesanth accused Gambhir of using 'bad words' and later revealed that the left-handed batter called him a 'fixer'. Things got heated up between the two cricketers and others had to intervene to stop the on-field altercation.

Indian Cricket At Crossroads: Virat Kohli, Rohit Sharma Or Emerging Talent In T20Is?

Virat Kohli and Rohit Sharma have made invaluable contributions to Indian cricket for over a decade. However, performances by youngsters in the T20 Internationals (T20Is) this year have sparked a contentious debate — should India prefer young blood over experience in the shortest format of the game? Since India's defeat in the 2022 T20 World Cup semi-final against England, the 35-year-old Virat Kohli and Rohit Sharma, 36, have not played T20Is. Their absence, rather than causing a void, has been filled by a crop of young talent which coincided with a series of victories for the Men in Blue.

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Junior Hockey World Cup: India Suffer Crushing 1-4 Defeat To Spain

India vs South Africa: A look At India's Away Record In Tests Against Proteas

"Best Answer": Irfan Pathan's Crystal Clear Statement On Gautam Gambhir-Sreesanth Spat

David Warner brushes off stinging Johnson criticism: 'It wouldn't be summer without a headline'

ICC Announces Rating For India vs Australia World Cup Final Pitch Amid Ongoing Debate

Jason Holder Names Two Teams He Wants To Be A Part Of In IPL 2024

'How Can He Say Fixer?': Stump Mic Captures Sreesanth's Rant On Gautam Gambhir

Indian Cricket At Crossroads: Virat Kohli, Rohit Sharma Or Emerging Talent In T20Is?