Varun Chakravarthy made a significant impact in his return to T20I cricket, delivering an impressive performance against Bangladesh. After a two-year hiatus from the format, he took three wickets for 31 runs in his four overs, demonstrating his skill as a spinner.
India Women secured a comprehensive 6-wicket victory against Pakistan Women in their 100th T20I match, held in Dubai, marking their first win in the Women's T20 World Cup 2024. After winning the toss and opting to bat first, Pakistan Women struggled to gain momentum.
New Zealand Women delivered a dominant performance to break their 10-match losing streak, defeating India Women by 58 runs, marking their largest margin of victory against India in T20Is. Opting to bat first, Sophie Devine's side got off to a flying start on a favorable batting surface. Openers Suzie Bates and Georgia Plimmer laid a solid foundation with 55 runs in the powerplay.
Prabath Jayasuriya’s performance in the two-Test series against New Zealand was nothing short of remarkable. Across four innings, he bowled a total of 122.4 overs, claiming 18 wickets at an impressive average of 21.39. His economy rate of 3.14 suggests that he maintained tight control throughout, making it difficult for the New Zealand batters to score freely
Ravindra Jadeja has had an impressive Test career, showcasing his exceptional all-round skills over the course of 140 matches. With 303 wickets to his name, Jadeja has proven to be one of India's most reliable spinners
England secured a dominant 275-run victory over Ireland in the second ODI, sealing the series with an unassailable 2-0 lead. Winning the toss, England chose to bat, with Tammy Beaumont leading the charge. Beaumont, in top form, smashed her 10th century, becoming the leading century scorer for England in women's ODIs
Pathum Nissanka's century against England was a masterclass in shot-making, with a diverse range of strokes that dismantled the home side’s bowling attack. His ability to play both conventional and innovative shots made it difficult for the English bowlers to settle into a rhythm.
Washington Sundar is making all the right moves to secure Ravindra Jadeja’s spot for himself in T20Is
Kolkata Knight Riders clinch their third IPL title with a commanding eight-wicket win over Sunrisers Hyderabad, thanks to a stellar bowling performance and Venkatesh Iyer’s explosive innings.
Sunrisers Hyderabad, led by standout performances from Shahbaz Ahmed and Abhishek Sharma, defeated Rajasthan Royals by 36 runs to secure their place in the 2024 Indian T20 League final.
It is not my job to announce the winner
Rohit Sharma on being asked if England were rightly awarded the World Cup title in 2019