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Rohit Sharma and Virat Kohli’s ODI Stats in England: 1,428 Runs, 7 Centuries, 64.9 Average – A legacy on British soil

Rohit Sharma and Virat Kohli’s ODI Stats in England: 1,428 Runs, 7 Centuries, 64.9 Average – A legacy on British soil

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3 min readJul 14, 2026 01:42 PM IST Indian cricket team are set to return to One Day Internationals (ODIs) format as their UK Tour continues against England in a crucial 3-match ODI series starting July 14. After back-to-back disappointing washouts in T2OI series’ against Ireland (2-0) and England (4-0), Rohit Sharma and Virat Kohli are set to return to the team as the former Indian Captains will look to put the losing streak to rest and restore some pride for the visitors. All eyes will be on the star duo’s capability to tackle the difficult English playing conditions. Looking at their stats while playing on the English soil, the numbers have been nothing short of extraordinary. The great performances by the duo on enemy territory are a positive sign for the Men in Blue. Rohit Sharma and Virat Kohli’s ODI batting record in England Statistics Rohit Sharma Virat Kohli Innings 27 35 Runs 1,428 1,349 Batting Average 64.9 42.16 Strike Rate 90.8 89.33 Highest Score 140 122 Centuries 7 4 Half-centuries 7 8 50+ …

India stunned by Ireland for 2nd game in row to lose series 2-0 | Cricket News

India stunned by Ireland for 2nd game in row to lose series 2-0 | Cricket News

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2 min readUpdated: Jun 28, 2026 10:33 PM IST Two days after a chastening 34-run defeat to Ireland in the first T20I, the Indian team lost once again at Belfast, this time by just one run. In a rain interrupted game at Belfast, Ireland managed to score 154/8 while batting first, thanks to Harry Tector, who scored 53 while Ben Calitz chipped in with 37. In fact the partnership between Tector and Calitz was worth 65 off 44. Ireland were initially in trouble at 21 for 2 in the third over of their innings but managed to make it to 113 for 4 in the 15th over. For the second game in a row, the Indian team opted to keep 15-year-old Vaibhav Sooryavanshi on the bench. Captain Shreyas Iyer and coach Gautam Gambhir did hand two debuts, but they were to all-rounder Suryansh Shedge and pacer Prince Yadav. There will be questions asked about that decision because once again India’s opening pair of Sanju Samson and Abhishek Sharma could no fire. Samson was dismissed for …

Suryakumar Yadav on India’s superstitions that led to World Cup glory

Suryakumar Yadav on India’s superstitions that led to World Cup glory

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3 min readMar 12, 2026 08:10 AM IST Superstition and sports go a long way back in time. Many cricketers have long been superstitious figures. From the great Sachin Tendulkar wearing his left pad first and avoiding watching matches during key moments, to Kapil Dev wearing a chain with a Lord Shiva pendant, to Steve Smith not being able to sleep unless he has batted in the first innings of a Test, there have been countless incidents of players believing in a superstition or a routine that helps them keep their mind in place. The newly minted T20 World Cup-winning captain, Suryakumar Yadav, revealed a similar superstition which helped India win the high-pressure semifinal against England and eventually the World Cup. Suryakumar, while speaking to The Indian Express, revealed that the team changed their hotel ahead of the semifinal clash against England after someone’s suggestion, leaving no stone unturned in their efforts. ALSO READ | Captain Compassionate: When Suryakumar Yadav told Axar Patel he was sorry to drop him He said, “We were on the …

Wankhede Stadium to name Level 1 stand that hosts commentators’ boxes, after Ravi Shastri | Cricket News

Wankhede Stadium to name Level 1 stand that hosts commentators’ boxes, after Ravi Shastri | Cricket News

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The Mumbai Cricket Association (MCA) has decided to name one of its iconic stands at the Wankhede stadium on former India player-turned-coach and commentator, Ravi Shastri. The MCA wants its Level 1 stand below the Press Box named on the bombastic icon of Mumbai cricket. Apart from Shastri, the MCA Apex Council has decided to honour other notable figures, naming the entryway gates after India player, the late Dilip Sardesai, former India women’s captain Diana Edulji and former Mumbai spinner late Eknath Solkar. While entrance No. 3 will be called the Dilip Sardesai Gate, Gate No. 6 will be named after Eknath Solkar and No. 5 – the Diana Edulji Gate. “We have decided to name a stand on Ravi Shastri. He has made great contributions in cricket in various roles. His name was discussed in Mumbai’s Apex Council and it was decided to go ahead and name the stand on him. The Apex Council has agreed to name gates on former India women’s captain Diana Edulji, late Dilip Sardesai and late Eknath Solkar. The …

Ishan Kishan, Hardik Pandya, and Varun Chakaravarthy shine as India thrash Namibia by 93 runs in New Delhi

Ishan Kishan, Hardik Pandya, and Varun Chakaravarthy shine as India thrash Namibia by 93 runs in New Delhi

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3 min readFeb 12, 2026 10:34 PM IST Half-centuries from Ishan Kishan and Hardik Pandya and a spin-bowling masterclass from Varun Chakaravarthy helped India thrash Namibia by 93 runs in the T20 World Cup 2026 Group A match at the Arun Jaitley Stadium in New Delhi on Thursday. Chasing a stiff 210 target, Namibia got off to a brisk start but a lethal bowling attack from India bundled out the visitors on 116 in 18.2 overs as India continued their winning run in this World Cup. Earlier, Kishan and Pandya shone with the bat as India managed 209/9 in 20 overs after being asked to bat. If Sanju Samson’s three-sixes innings was akin to a short-lived Instagram reel, Kishan’s batting was a gripping web series, full of drama, action and anticipation. Kishan smashed the daylights out of a club class Namibia attack to score a 24-ball-61 but Indian batters struggled against Gerhard Erasmus’ side-arm off-breaks before posting 209 for 9 in a group league fixture of the T20 World Cup here on Thursday. Kishan muscled …

India face another injury scare in warm-up match against South Africa

India face another injury scare in warm-up match against South Africa

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2 min readFeb 5, 2026 08:10 AM IST Team India wrapped up another convincing outing in their unofficial T20 World Cup 2026 warm-up match against South Africa at the DY Patil Stadium in Navi Mumbai, but left with yet another injury scare on Wednesday evening. While the team welcomed the return of batter Tilak Varma after a month-long injury layoff, the Men in Blue were left with another injury threat as pacer Harshit Rana suffered concerns during the outing against the Proteas. Bowling after the Indian batters erected a 240-run total in 20 overs, Rana was forced to leave the pitch due to a physical injury. The Delhi fast bowler’s discomfort became apparent when he was unable to complete his rhythm, pulling out of his delivery stride on two separate occasions within a single over. Shortly thereafter, Rana was seen clutching his knee in distress before hobbling off the field, ending his participation in the match prematurely. He only bowled a solitary over in the game, conceding 16 runs. ALSO READ | Ishan Kishan or …

Abhishek Sharma’s Amritsar: Where cricket meets kulchas and kites | Cricket News

Abhishek Sharma’s Amritsar: Where cricket meets kulchas and kites | Cricket News

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It’s Sunday evening at the Gandhi Sports Complex Ground, first constructed in 1932, where the assistant curator Raju is approached by some players of a local cricket league. “Abhishek Sharma ethe hi khede ne? (Does Abhishek Sharma also play here?),” they wonder. Raju points to the adjoining Badminton Hall behind the stadium. “Hanji, te ground toh bahar chakke uss badminton hall te marda si (Yes, and he would hit sixes landing at that badminton hall outside the stadium),” he said. Raju’s grandfather Rakha Ram, worked as a curator at the ground too, post independence. Leading to the store room, the Amritsar native would point to a picture of former Indian captain Kapil Dev being handed a congratulatory message by Sir Richard Hadlee on breaking his then world record of 431 Test wickets. The stadium hall also had pictures of pre-Independence India pacers duo of Mohammad Nisar and Amar Singh. “My grandfather spoke about seeing Bishen Singh Bedi and others in their prime at the stadium. Later, I watched 1983 World Cup winner Mohinder Amarnath and …

‘The captain can say, take the ball and change the game with a spell’

‘The captain can say, take the ball and change the game with a spell’

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Varun Chakarvarthy has been in superb form and has been picked up ahead of Kuldeep Yadav in recent times in the T20I version of the game. Former Indian cricketer Mohammad Kaif would go a step further and say that captains are lucky to have an ace pacer, Jasprit Bumrah, and captains can turn to him, and Chakaravarthy can change the spell in a game. “A bowler like Varun, I think, comes to the Indian team only with great luck. A captain is very lucky to have a bowler like him, regardless of the situation or the conditions. Just like with Bumrah, when the captain can say, take the ball and change the game with a spell, Varun has now come into that same league. You can say, Varun, take the ball and get wickets,” said Kaif on his YouTube channel. “Varun has gone far ahead. If you talk about his control, earlier he used to bowl only the googly. Now he has learned leg spin as well. He knows that even if he gets hit …

Suryakumar Yadav reacts to Ishan Kishan’s 76 off 32 balls after India’s 7-wicket win over New Zealand in 2nd T20I

Suryakumar Yadav reacts to Ishan Kishan’s 76 off 32 balls after India’s 7-wicket win over New Zealand in 2nd T20I

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Ishan Kishan produced arguably the finest innings of his T20I career, making 76 off 32 balls to rescue India from 6/2 in their chase of 209 runs and play a pivotal role in their seven-wicket win over New Zealand in the second T20I in Raipur on Friday. The left-hander struck 11 fours and four sixes and put on 122 runs in 48 balls with his captain, Suryakumar Yadav, to drive India’s innings forward and put New Zealand on the backfoot with the ball. The 35-year-old, who ended as India’s highest run-scorer with 82 off 37 balls, revealed he was unhappy about not getting the strike during the powerplay overs. He also reiterated that he was batting well in the nets and that showed on the field on Friday. “I was angry he wasn’t giving me strike in the powerplay but I was able to get a hold of the conditions. I’ve been batting well in the nets, had a good break, and had a good practice session before the game too,” he said at the …

Ashwin on Indian T20 captain Suryakumar Yadav’s knock

Ashwin on Indian T20 captain Suryakumar Yadav’s knock

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Coming into the first T20I against New Zealand on Wednesday, Indian T20 captain Suryakumar Yadav was looking to gain some form ahead of this year’s T20 World Cup. Having scored 218 runs in 19 T20I innings in 2025 at an average of 13.62 and strike rate of 123.16, Yadav had one of his worst patches in his T20 career last year. With Yadav playing a 22-ball knock of 32 runs against New Zealand during India’s 48-run win over New Zealand in the first T20I at Nagpur, the Indian T20 captain shows glimpses of his form. Former Indian cricketer Ravichandran Ashwin has lauded Yadav’s start in the T20I series and termed it as ‘monkey off the back’ for the Indian captain. “Actually, it’s monkey off the back. Many people were talking about Suryakumar Yadav’s batting and form. In all honesty, you don’t have to aim for consistency in T20Is. About Surya, I liked one thing today, he got his form, he got those runs, he looked in good touch. But mostly in times from the past, …