Quinton de Kock stars as South Africa crush Australia by 134 runs to go top | Cricket News

NEW DELHI: Wicketkeeper-batter Quinton de Kock notched his second consecutive century at the World Cup, propelling South Africa to a resounding 134-run victory over the five-time champions Australia in Lucknow, on Thursday.The Proteas set a formidable target of 311-7, leaving Australia in a precarious position as they lost six wickets with only 70 runs on…

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World Cup, India vs Afghanistan: How ‘smart’ Jasprit Bumrah makes back-up seamers’ job easier | Cricket News

NEW DELHI: Jasprit Bumrah emulated Manchester United striker Marcus Rashford’s ‘temple-point’ celebration after dismissing Ibrahim Zadran. While Rashford’s celebration is supposed to be a statement on mental health, Bumrah’s was suggestive of the way he outsmarts batters.For most part of his career, Bumrah’s unorthodox action and natural ability with the ball have dominated discussions.The cerebral…

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WATCH: Shubman Gill reaches Ahmedabad ahead of Pakistan clash | Cricket News

NEW DELHI: Recovering steadily from dengue fever, Indian opener Shubman Gill arrived in Ahmedabad on Wednesday. However, the elegant right-handed batsman’s participation in the highly anticipated World Cup showdown against arch-rivals Pakistan on Saturday remains uncertain.Having sat out the initial two World Cup matches against Australia and Afghanistan, Gill’s return was captured in a video…

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WATCH: Rohit Sharma’s special message for Chris Gayle | Cricket News

NEW DELHI: After surpassing Chris Gayle‘s record of most sixes in international cricket on Wednesday, India captain Rohit Sharma acknowledged drawing inspiration from the ‘Universe Boss’ himself throughout his journey.Rohit played a record-breaking 81-ball 131 against Afghanistan on Wednesday and hammered five sixes to reach 556 maximums across three formats, three more than the West…

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World Cup, India vs Afghanistan: Former cricketers hail Rohit Sharma’s record-breaking hundred and India’s victory | Cricket News

NEW DELHI: Rohit Sharma‘s hundred off only 63 balls helped India earn a second straight win at the Cricket World Cup by beating Afghanistan by 8 wickets in New Delhi on Wednesday.The Indian captain smashed 12 fours and four sixes on his way to the fastest century for an Indian batsman in a World Cup…

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ICC Cricket World Cup: ICC World Cup 2023’s Batcam Drive rover: Car-like features, top-speed and more

The ICC Cricket World Cup has taken India and the world by storm, with fans flocking to stadiums or watching from the comfort of their sofa sets. Amidst this liveliness, one thing has aroused the curiosity of fans, including myself, who’ve witnessed the live action. It’s the Batcam Driver rover camera, often seen moving around…

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India Vs Pakistan: ‘It is crucial that we don’t worry about external factors…’: Rohit Sharma urges team ahead of blockbuster clash with Pakistan | Cricket News

NEW DELHI: Following India’s commanding eight-wicket victory over Afghanistan, captain Rohit Sharma has urged his team to maintain their focus on “things we can control” as they prepare for the highly anticipated World Cup clash against arch-rivals Pakistan.India secured their second consecutive win in the World Cup with a resounding victory over Afghanistan. Rohit played…

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‘This was for our brothers and sisters in Gaza’: Pakistan’s Mohammed Rizwan after victory against Sri Lanka | Cricket News

NEW DELHI: Pakistan’s Mohammad Rizwan hit an unbeaten 131 and guided Abdullah Shafique during the World Cup debutant’s 113 as the 1992 champions chased down 345 to eclipse Ireland’s record of 329 against England in the 2011 edition to secure a six-wicket win over Sri Lanka in Hyderabad on Tuesday.Batting on 83, the 31-year-old collapsed…

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