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2007 T20 World Cup-winning Hero Joginder Sharma, Now DSP, Helps In Flood Relief Efforts In Ambala

The 2007 T20 World Cup win must be etched in memory of every Indian cricket fan. It was the start of the captain MS Dhoni's journey to greatness. India defeated Pakistan in the final to bring home the trophy. Since then, India have not been able to win the marquee event. Fast bowler Joginder Sharma bowled the final over in the title clash as India successfully defended a total of 157. A nine-down Pakistan needed 13 off the final six balls as Dhoni gave Joginder the ball. He got the wicket of Misbah ul Haq on the third legal delivery of the over as India won the final by five runs.

"Missed Jasprit Bumrah And...": Amidst India's Win Over West Indies, India Bowling Coach Paras Mhambrey Serves Important Reminder

India bowling coach Paras Mhambrey has acknowledged that bowlers' workload management is a big concern for the team management going forward, especially with a busy schedule lined up this year. Mhambrey said the team management has been working on workload management of players, especially in the wake of constant breakdown of fast bowlers in recent times. The 51-year-old said India missed Jasprit Bumrah a lot in recent times, and with a jam-packed calendar ahead, a lot of discussions have been going on within the team about bowlers' workload management.

Duleep Trophy: Priyank Panchal's Fighting Knock Keeps West Zone Alive

Shepherded by Priyank Panchal's spunky innings, West Zone defied South Zone bowlers while chasing a formidable 298 and finished day four of the Duleep Trophy final at 182 for five in Bengaluru on Saturday. They still need 116 more runs to retain their title, setting the stage for an exciting concluding day. In the first session, South, who were 181 for 7 overnight, were bowled out for 230 as left-arm spinner Dharmendra Jadeja grabbed five wickets.

"Same As Yashasvi Jaiswal...": Ricky Ponting's Huge Comment On Star Who Did Not Get A Chance In 1st WI Test

Australia great Ricky Ponting has identified a group of young India batters that can match the exploits of opener Yashavi Jaiswal and prosper at Test level if given the chance during the new ICC World Test Championship cycle. Jaiswal was one of two players given Test debuts for India in the present Test against the West Indies in Dominica, and the 21-year-old quickly proved he was up to the task, becoming only the 17th Indian player to make a century on Test debut.

Guha dreaming of the 2005 Ashes again as England fight back on both fronts

The 2023 Ashes series has got Isa Guha dreaming back to 2005 and the dual great escapes England pulled off 18 years ago. While the men's victory in 2005 is well remembered, the women produced a dramatic series of their own.

"Rather Than Talking...": Ex-India Spinner's No-Nonsense Take On Ravichandran Ashwin After Heroics vs West Indies

The World Test Championship 2023-25 cycle for the India men's team began on a positive note as they thrashed West Indies in the first Test on Saturday. Playing at Windsor Park in Roseau, the Rohit Sharma-led side registered a massive victory by an innings and 141 runs on Day 3 of the match. The Player of the Match award was bagged by debutant Yashasvi Jaiswal, who played a breakthrough knock of 171 runs. Apart from him, all-rounder Ravichandran Ashwin played a huge role in India's victory as he scalped a total of 12 wickets.

"Wanted Ishan To Get...": Skipper Rohit Sharma On His Displeased Gesture Towards Debutant

India registered a big victory over West Indies in the first Test of the two-match series on Saturday. The Rohit Sharma-led side brutally thrashed the hosts by an innings and 141 runs on Day 3 of the match and had a winning start to their World Test Championship 2023-25 cycle. Asked to bowl first, the visitors bundled out West Indies for just 150 in the first innings and then went onto post 421/5, before declaring in the first session on Day 3. However, skipper Rohit Sharma's displeased gesture towards wicketkeeper-batter Ishan Kishan went viral.

Pakistan To Change Asia Cup Stance? PCB Wants To Host More Games: Report

The PCB will try to get more matches of the Asia Cup to be staged in Pakistan when the Asian Cricket Council (ACC) board meets in Dubai on Sunday. Following the acceptance of the hybrid model by all stakeholders including the PCB and BCCI, the ACC announced last month that four matches will be held in Pakistan and nine in Sri Lanka with the event to held from August 31 to September 17. Hybrid model was proposed as BCCI had clearly conveyed that it won't send its team to Pakistan due to the tense relations between the two countries.

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2007 T20 World Cup-winning Hero Joginder Sharma, Now DSP, Helps In Flood Relief Efforts In Ambala

"Missed Jasprit Bumrah And...": Amidst India's Win Over West Indies, India Bowling Coach Paras Mhambrey Serves Important Reminder

Duleep Trophy: Priyank Panchal's Fighting Knock Keeps West Zone Alive

"Same As Yashasvi Jaiswal...": Ricky Ponting's Huge Comment On Star Who Did Not Get A Chance In 1st WI Test

Guha dreaming of the 2005 Ashes again as England fight back on both fronts

"Rather Than Talking...": Ex-India Spinner's No-Nonsense Take On Ravichandran Ashwin After Heroics vs West Indies

"Wanted Ishan To Get...": Skipper Rohit Sharma On His Displeased Gesture Towards Debutant

Pakistan To Change Asia Cup Stance? PCB Wants To Host More Games: Report