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Watch: Suresh Raina Turns Back The Clock, Slams Shakib Al Hasan For Massive Sixes

Former Indian cricket team all-rounder Suresh Raina turned back the clock as he played an explosive knock to impress everyone during the ongoing National Cricket League (NCL) in the USA. Raina, who plays for the New York Lions, scored 53 off just 28 deliveries against Los Angeles Waves. The innings comprised of three sixes and six fours with two of the sixes coming against Bangladesh all-rounder Shakib Al Hasan. Raina looked in tremendous form as he smashed Shakib for two mammoth sixes in an expensive over that produced 18 runs.

On Rohit Sharma vs MS Dhoni Captaincy Question, Shivam Dube's Answer Stumps Kapil Sharma

Two of the fines captains Indian cricket has seen, Rohit Sharma and MS Dhoni are among the few leaders who have won the national team ICC titles. While Dhoni won a total of three ICC trophies during his reign, Rohit opened his account in the T20 World Cup 2024. Over the last year or so, Rohit's stocks have risen dramatically as the captain of the Indian team, especially considering the way he has led his troops. However, choosing one between the two is a tricky subject, especially for someone like Shivam Dube who has played under both captains.

We Walked The Talk As Per Decisions Taken At Team Meeting: Suryakumar Yadav

India captain Suryakumar Yadav was very pleased with his men for "walking the talk" in terms of executing whatever was decided at the team meeting, following an emphatic seven-wicket victory over Bangladesh in the opening T20I on Sunday. The two bowling heroes -- Arshdeep Singh and Varun Chakravarthy -- set up the win by hunting down the 'Tigers' for 127 and then Sanju Samson (29), Suryakumar Yadav (29) and Hardik Pandya (39 not out) finished the game in just 11.5 overs. "We just tried to back our skills and what we decided in the team meeting, we just walked the talk. The way we batted, showed our character," Suryakumar said at the post-match presentation ceremony.

Rohit Sharma Reveals How Rishabh Pant's Masterplan Helped India Beat South Africa In T20 WC Final

The T20 World Cup 2024 final is still fresh in the minds of fans. Be it Suryakumar Yadav's catch, pacers' exemplary bowling in the death over or Virat Kohli's resolute half-century, there are many factors that helped India beat South Africa in the title-decider. However, captain Rohit Sharma has now revealed another factor that played a big role in India's win. During his appearance on Kapil Sharma's comedy show, Rohit revealed that wicket-keeper batter Rishabh Pant thought of a brilliant ploy to slow down things in the middle, helping India disrupt South Africa's rhythm which turned tide in India's favour.

On Harmanpreet Kaur's Neck Injury, Smriti Mandhana Issues Update

During India's six-wicket win over Pakistan in the 2024 Women's T20 World Cup, captain Harmanpreet Kaur retired hurt on 29 after losing her balance and injuring her neck just before the game ended leaving many worried. Vice-captain Smriti Mandhana, who stood in for Harmanpreet in the post-match presentation ceremony, said the medical team is looking into the Indian skipper's neck injury. “Too soon to say anything, the medics are looking at it. Hopefully she is alright,” said Smriti.

India Beat Pakistan By 6 Wickets In Women's T20 World Cup

Skipper Harmanpreet Kaur struck a vital 24-ball 29 as India eked out a six-wicket win over traditional rivals Pakistan in their ICC Women's T20 World Cup match in Dubai Sunday. With the ball, a disciplined India restricted Pakistan to 105 for eight but then adopted an overcautious approach while batting before Harmanpreet helped them achieve the target of 106 in 18.5 overs and register their first win of the tournament.

"Feels Like A Rebirth": Varun Chakravarthy On Comeback To India Squad

Mystery spinner Varun Chakravarthy termed his comeback into the India side after three long years as a "rebirth" and "emotional moment" even as he thanked legendary R Ashwin for helping him grow in confidence during last edition of Tamil Nadu Premier League. India chased down Bangladesh's meagre total of 127 with 49 balls to spare after Varun's fine spell of 3/31 that left the visitors reeling, as the Suryakumar Yadav's side took a 1-0 lead in the three-match series. "After three long years, it was definitely emotional for me. Feels nice to be back in the Blues. It feels like a rebirth, I just want to stick to the process, that's what I have been following in the IPL as well," Varun told broadcasters 'Jio Cinema' after the match.

Cricket–Pope confident Woakes can lead new-look England pace attack in Pakistan

England's stand-in captain Ollie Pope has no doubt that Chris Woakes will expertly spearhead their pace attack in the three-test series in Pakistan beginning in Multan on Monday.

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Watch: Suresh Raina Turns Back The Clock, Slams Shakib Al Hasan For Massive Sixes

On Rohit Sharma vs MS Dhoni Captaincy Question, Shivam Dube's Answer Stumps Kapil Sharma

We Walked The Talk As Per Decisions Taken At Team Meeting: Suryakumar Yadav

Rohit Sharma Reveals How Rishabh Pant's Masterplan Helped India Beat South Africa In T20 WC Final

On Harmanpreet Kaur's Neck Injury, Smriti Mandhana Issues Update

India Beat Pakistan By 6 Wickets In Women's T20 World Cup

"Feels Like A Rebirth": Varun Chakravarthy On Comeback To India Squad

Cricket–Pope confident Woakes can lead new-look England pace attack in Pakistan