In the last ODI of England's white ball tour, Indian team dominated the game with exceptional performances in batting, fielding and bowling. Shreyas Iyer's consistent performance with the bat and on-field effort makes him the impact fielder of the series. Iyer's successful run in the middle order could potentially solve India's No. 4 problem and make him a dependable option for the upcoming Champions Trophy. The tournament will kick off on February 20, with India taking on Bangladesh in their opening game.
In the recently-concluded T20I series between India and England, young batter Harry Brook underperformed, scoring only 91 runs in five innings. Former England skipper Michael Vaughan pointed out Brook's reckless approach against spin as the reason for his poor performance. Vaughan urged Brook to follow the footsteps of England great Joe Root and adopt a more strategic and patient approach while facing spin in subcontinent conditions. With the first ODI of the three-match series approaching, England will be looking to improve their performance before the upcoming Champions Trophy.
In a thrilling third T20I match between India and England, Varun Chakravarty's exceptional bowling performance led India to victory. After winning the toss and electing to bowl first, India struggled to contain England's batsmen until Chakravarty's entry. The spinner took a fifer, dismissing key players like Jos Buttler and Ben Duckett, leading India to a resounding win by 36 runs. With this victory, India takes a 2-1 lead in the series.
The highly-anticipated five-match T20I series between India and England kicks off with a bang as Suryakumar Yadav leads India against new england coach Brendon McCullum. With both teams looking to experiment with their combinations and assess form ahead of the Champions Trophy, all eyes will be on Mohammed Shami's return to the Indian team. On the other side, England boasts a strong and varied line-up, including Jofra Archer and Mark Wood, making for an intriguing match-up. Stay updated with our live blog from correspondent Sayak Dutta at Eden Gardens.
The Suryakumar Yadav-led India cricket team will take on Jos Buttler's England in the first match of their five-game T20I series at Eden Gardens Stadium. After a dominant performance at the T20 World Cup, India will be looking to continue their winning streak, while England hopes to redeem themselves after a disappointing tour of Australia. Both teams have some key players to watch out for, including Mohammed Shami for India and young Jacob Bethell for England. With both teams having a strong track record in T20I matches, the series is sure to be a thrilling battle on the cricket field.
In the second semifinal of the ICC Men's T20 World Cup 2024, Team India's Shivam Dube faced backlash and trolling for his latest mediocre performance. Despite India posting 171 runs on the board, losing 7 wickets in the process, Dube's failure to score and his interaction with vice-captain Hardik Pandya led to frustration and disappointment from fans. England's strong bowling effort, led by Chris Jordan's three wickets, successfully contained India's strong batting lineup. Notably, this continues a trend of India's defeats in ICC tournaments while batting first.
The second semi-final of the T20 World Cup 2024 between India and England is set to take place in Guyana, but there is a possibility of rain disruptions according to the Accuweather app. With no reserve day scheduled, the match might be decided on the basis of Net Run Rate if rain hampers the game. The pitch in Guyana is expected to favor spin, making it crucial for teams to score in the initial overs. The clash will also bring back memories of India's devastating loss to England in the semi-finals of the 2022 T20 World Cup.
After England secures their spot in the T20 World Cup 2024 semi-finals, they are likely to face India, who will be the top team in their group if they win against Australia tonight. This sets the stage for an exciting rematch between Rohit Sharma and Jos Buttler, as England defends their title against the undefeated Indian team. The match will take place on June 27 at the Providence Stadium in Guyana.
Indian skipper Rohit Sharma came out strongly and defended young batsman Yashasvi Jaiswal after England opener Ben Duckett made comments on his batting. Duckett had stated that England should take some credit for Jaiswal's attacking style of play. However, Rohit responded by pointing out that Ben Duckett hasn't been watching Rishabh Pant's explosive hitting. Meanwhile, former England captain Nasser Hussain also criticised Duckett for his statement and praised Jaiswal for his success, stating the importance of learning from other players. In his press conference, Rohit also spoke about the importance of domestic cricket and its role in helping players improve their skills. The debate for IPL's priority over domestic cricket has been ongoing, with players like Ishan Kishan and Shreyas Iyer being absent from the Ranji Trophy scene.
England's captain Ben Stokes won the toss and chose to bat first against India in the fifth and final Test match of the series. India made two changes to their playing XI, including handing a debut to Devdutt Padikkal, while England replaced Ollie Robinson with Mark Wood. The match is being held at the HPCA stadium in Dharamsala and the playing XIs for both teams have been announced.