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"By Their Standards...": Rohit Sharma's Honest Take On R Ashwin, Ravindra Jadeja's Performances

Skipper Rohit Sharma backed Ravichandran Ashwin and Ravindra Jadeja's performance following India's defeat in the second Test match against New Zealand and said that there's too much expectation on the two all-rounders. Tom Latham's New Zealand team made history by defeating Rohit's side by 113 runs in the second Test match at the Maharashtra Cricket Association Stadium in Pune on Saturday, clinching their first-ever series win in India. This loss marks India's first home Test series defeat since 2012, ending an 18-series winning streak--the longest home winning sequence for any team.

World Test Championship Scenario For All Teams: How India, Australia, Others Can Qualify For Final

Things are getting tight at the top of the ICC World Test Championship standings with just 15 per cent separating the top two teams, India and Australia and the chance of them repeating the 2023 title clash remains a distinct possibility. Sri Lanka, South Africa and New Zealand remain in contention of claiming a coveted top two spot in the standings and a place at next year's one-off Test at Lord's.

Sophie Devine's All-Round Show Guides New Zealand To Series-Equalling 76-Run Win vs India

India's batting frailties were once again exposed as New Zealand skipper Sophie Devine's all-round heroics propelled her side to a series-levelling 76-run win in the second women's ODI on Sunday. Opting to bat, Devine struck 79 off 86 balls, hitting seven fours and a six while stitching a vital partnership of 82 runs for the fifth wicket with Maddy Green (42 off 41 balls) to lift New Zealand to a challenging 259 for nine. Devine also excelled with the ball, finishing with figures of 3/27 as New Zealand's bowlers combined to dismiss India for 183 runs, built around No. 9 Radha Yadav's fighting 48. For the White Ferns, Lea Tahuhu (3/42) also claimed three wickets, while Jess Kerr (2/49) and Eden Carson (2/32) chipped in with key dismissals.

Afghanistan A Crowned ACC Men's T20 Emerging Teams Asia Cup 2024 Champions After Beating Sri Lanka A

Afghanistan A crowned ACC Mens T20 Emerging Teams Asia Cup 2024 champions after beating Sri Lanka A by seven wickets in the final at the Al Amerat Cricket Ground on Sunday. After winning the toss on Sunday, Sri Lanka skipper Nuwanidu Fernando won the toss and opted to bat. However, it did not help Sri Lanka to win the final. Sahan Arachchige (64 runs from 47 balls, 6 sixes) was the only standout batter for Sri Lanka as he stayed unbeaten on the crease and added some crucial runs on the scoreboard. Arachchige's pivotal role took Sri Lanka to 133/7 in the first inning.

Ranji Trophy: Jammu And Kashmir Beat Services By An Innings And 25 Runs; Mumbai, Baroda In Control

Pacer Umar Nazir Mir starred with a six-wicket haul as Jammu and Kashmir secured their first win of the ongoing Ranji Trophy, defeating Services by an innings and 25 runs in a Group A match to take the second place in the points table. Mir's exceptional bowling performance yielded figures of 12-1-53-6, helping dismiss Services for just 132 runs in 32 overs after J&K had posted 228 in their first innings. Yudhvir Singh Charak also shone with the ball, claiming five wickets in the first innings (5/29) and adding three more (3/35) in the second, finishing with a match haul of eight wickets. He was adjudged the Player of the match as J & K wrapped up the game in just two days.

Angry Manchester United reactions on touchline and in stands cannot mask truth vs West Ham

Even against a team with a defeatist air about them, it was Manchester United who were defeated.

Ben Stokes 'Hurting' With How Pakistan Series Has Unfolded, Says Head Coach Brendon Mccullum

England head coach Brendon McCullum said captain Ben Stokes will be "hurting" after the 2-1 Test series defeat against Pakistan. Despite winning the opening match of the series, England failed to make big inroads in the last two games and faltered against the spin duo of Sajid Khan and Noman Ali in Multan and Rawalpindi to lose their second series under Stokes' leadership. The all-rounder missed the first Test owing to a hamstring injury and only scored 53 runs in four innings and went wicketless in the 10 overs he bowled.

Ranji Trophy 2024-25: Batters Fail Again As Delhi Trail Assam By 116 Runs

Delhi's woes with the willow continued as the team struggled to 214 for six after the likes of Yash Dhull and Himmat Singh failed to convert their starts into substantial knocks in their Ranji Trophy match against Assam in New Delhi on Sunday. Resuming at their overnight score of 264 for six, Assam's first innings innings ended at 330 with wicketkeeper Sumit Ghadigaonkar making 162 off 237 balls. Ghadigaonkar was overnight 120, having seen his colleagues blown away by Harshit Rana's excellent bowling. Delhi were 214 for six at stumps on day two, trailing Assam by 116 runs.

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"By Their Standards...": Rohit Sharma's Honest Take On R Ashwin, Ravindra Jadeja's Performances

World Test Championship Scenario For All Teams: How India, Australia, Others Can Qualify For Final

Sophie Devine's All-Round Show Guides New Zealand To Series-Equalling 76-Run Win vs India

Afghanistan A Crowned ACC Men's T20 Emerging Teams Asia Cup 2024 Champions After Beating Sri Lanka A

Ranji Trophy: Jammu And Kashmir Beat Services By An Innings And 25 Runs; Mumbai, Baroda In Control

Angry Manchester United reactions on touchline and in stands cannot mask truth vs West Ham

Ben Stokes 'Hurting' With How Pakistan Series Has Unfolded, Says Head Coach Brendon Mccullum

Ranji Trophy 2024-25: Batters Fail Again As Delhi Trail Assam By 116 Runs