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"1000 Times Better Than Me": Kapil Dev's Huge Compliment For India Star. Not Virat Kohli Or Rohit Sharma
Iconic former India all-rounder Kapil Dev feels Jasprit Bumrah is a "1000 times better" bowler than what he was at his prime. Bumrah, who has been doing exceptionally well in the ongoing T20 World Cup, snaring 11 wickets at an outstanding economy of 4.08 in the 23 overs he has bowled so far. "Bumrah is 1000 times better than me. These young boys are far better than us. We had more experience. They are better," Kapil told 'PTI Videos'.
India Posts Highest-Ever Score In Women's Test Cricket
India posted the biggest ever total in the history of women's Test cricket by scoring a mammoth 603 for six declared before South Africa Women fought valiantly through Sune Luus and Marizanne Kapp on day two of the one-off Test, here Saturday. The hosts resumed the day at the overnight score of 525 for four with skipper Harmanpreet Kaur and Richa Ghosh beginning the proceedings. Playing her fifth Test, the India skipper raised her maiden half-century in the long format, scoring 69 of 115 balls while Richa (86) also got her career-best knock of 86 to extend India's domination. They added 143 runs for the fifth wicket.
T20 World Cup 2024 Final: "Don't Mess Around With Rohit Sharma" - England Great's Big Warning Ahead Of South Africa Clash
Former England cricket team skipper Nasser Hussain was all praise for Rohit Sharma and he explained the India star's captaincy style as "iron fist in a velvet glove". Rohit has led the Indian cricket team by example as they are currently unbeaten ahead of the T20 World Cup 2024 final against South Africa on Saturday. In a video released by ICC on social media ahead of the summit clash, Hussain said that although no one can mess with him, Rohit is like a "big brother" for the players in the side and his style of leadership actually has a calming effect on the players in the side.
South Africa vs India, T20 World Cup Final: Rohit Sharma Hailed By Virat Kohli's Childhood Coach
The entire country is sending their best wishes and prayers to Team India as they prepare to take on South Africa in the finals of the T20 World Cup 2024 in Barbados on Saturday, June 29. Ahead of the highly-anticipated encounter which could potentially end India's 11-year title drought in ICC tournaments, India star batter Virat Kohli's childhood coach and Dronacharya awardee Rajkumar Sharma spoke to IANS in an exclusive conversation and shared his thoughts on the side's performance so far.
"He's Got A Strike Rate Of 138, He Can Be...": Nasser Hussain's Advice To Virat Kohli Ahead Of Final
Former England cricketer Nasser Hussain showered praise on India talisman batter Virat Kohli and said that he is always there in big matches. Kohli has not done well in the ongoing T20 World Cup 2024, as he scored 75 runs at an average of 10.71 after taking part in all the matches for the Men in Blue. Speaking to Sky Sports, Nasser pointed out Kohli's performance against Pakistan at the Melbourne Cricket Ground in the T20 World Cup 2022.
SABC to broadcast Proteas' T20 World Cup final, Springbok Tests to wider audience
The South African Broadcasting Corporation (SABC) has successfully negotiated a deal with SuperSport to broadcast the highly anticipated T20 World Cup final between the Proteas and India.
Rahul Dravid Recalls His "Fondest Memories" Ahead Of Last Assignment As India's Head Coach
Ahead of his last match as the team's head coach, former India skipper Rahul Dravid shared thoughts on his coaching journey on Friday. The ICC T20 World Cup 2024 final between India and South Africa at the Kensington Oval on Saturday will be the last match of Dravid's coaching era. The former right-hand batter asserted that coaching the Indian Cricket Team has been a great learning experience for him and for his family too. The 51-year-old also stated that he will take back the connections that he has built during his tenure.