Tag: netherlands

“We Talk About Kohli, Babar But…”: Wasim Akram’s Ultimate Praise For Rohit Sharma | Cricket News
14Nov By adminNo Comments
Sports

“We Talk About Kohli, Babar But…”: Wasim Akram’s Ultimate Praise For Rohit Sharma | Cricket News

[ad_1] India captain Rohit Sharma has made the Cricket World Cup 2023 his own, giving the team excellent starts right at the start of the innings, no matter which bowling attack he came across. Rohit's exploits at the top have played a big role in India's superlative show in the World Cup. In fact, Pakistan greats Wasim Akram and Shoaib Malik even pointed out what separates Rohit from other top stars like Virat Kohli, Joe Root, Kane Williamson and Babar Azam.Akram and Malik, in a chat on A-Sports, didn't shy away from highlighting how different Rohit is from the rest, suggesting the India skipper doesn't spare any bowler from his wrath."There's no player like Rohit Sharma in international cricket. We talk about Virat Kohli, Joe Root, Kane Williamson and Babar Azam but this guy is differe...
Read More
Ravindra Jadeja Shatters Anil Kumble, Yuvraj Singh’s World Cup Record. Kuldeep Yadav Closes In | Cricket News
13Nov By adminNo Comments
Sports

Ravindra Jadeja Shatters Anil Kumble, Yuvraj Singh’s World Cup Record. Kuldeep Yadav Closes In | Cricket News

[ad_1] Ravindra Jadeja and Kuldeep Yadav in a World Cup match© AFPAll-rounder Ravindra Jadeja surpassed iconic spinner Anil Kumble and became India's leading wicket-taker as a spinner in a single World Cup edition but Kuldeep Yadav is breathing down his neck as he is also close to claiming the record. India played their final group-stage match against the Netherlands and emerged victorious to keep their unbeaten run intact. Jadeja scalped two wickets against the Dutch side which took his tally of wickets in the World Cup 2023 to 16 wickets.Kumble held the record for almost 27 years, as in the 1996 World Cup he claimed 15 wickets in a single edition. Yuvraj Singh matched his tally and became the joint-leading wicket-taker by dismissing 15 batters in India's World Cup 2011 triumph.Kuldeep ...
Read More
Ex-New Zealand Star Copies Ravi Shastri’s Commentary Style, Leaves Everyone In Splits. Watch | Cricket News
13Nov By adminNo Comments
Sports

Ex-New Zealand Star Copies Ravi Shastri’s Commentary Style, Leaves Everyone In Splits. Watch | Cricket News

[ad_1] Former India captain Ravi Shastri is also famous for his lively commentary and presentation during cricket matches. In that case, there is no wonder that many aspire to develop communication skills like that of Shastri. Copying the commentary style of the ex-India star is not an easy task but it seems that former New Zealand player Ian Smith has mastered the art. During India's Cricket World Cup match against Netherlands, Smith, while sitting in the commentary box, copied the style of Shastri leaving the latter and another ex-India player Anjum Chopra in splits."Welcome to Bengaluru, Happy Diwali day to you all and now we shall have a toss of the coin. The almighty Richie Richardson in the middle. Now listen to me please everybody.." said Smith.Watch it here:Centuries from Shreyas...
Read More
Why Virat Kohil, Rohit Sharma Bowled Against Netherlands? India Captain Explains | Cricket News
13Nov By adminNo Comments
Sports

Why Virat Kohil, Rohit Sharma Bowled Against Netherlands? India Captain Explains | Cricket News

[ad_1] Enjoying each other's company in a lively dressing room atmosphere has been possible due to good results and vice-versa is also true, said skipper Rohit Sharma after yet another clinical performance that took Indian team's victory count to nine on the bounce. India ended their World Cup league stage beating the Netherlands by 160 runs here on Sunday, and skipper Rohit described their campaign so far as a clinical one."We enjoy each other's company. We wanted to play with enjoyment on the field. We try to keep the atmosphere outside lively. The results do matter to keep the dressing room lively. We are playing in India, there will be expectation. We wanted to do the job at hand. It's one thing to talk about it but for everyone to buy into it is very important," skipper said after t...
Read More
Cricket World Cup 2023: On Suryakumar Yadav’s Bowling, India Coach’s Hilarious ‘Spider Cam’ Statement | Cricket News
13Nov By adminNo Comments
Sports

Cricket World Cup 2023: On Suryakumar Yadav’s Bowling, India Coach’s Hilarious ‘Spider Cam’ Statement | Cricket News

[ad_1] Suryakumar Yadav in action for Indian cricket team© X (formerly Twitter)Indian cricket team stars Suryakumar Yadav, Shubman Gill, Rohit Sharma and Virat Kohli all turned into bowlers in their team's massive win over Netherlands in the Cricket World Cup 2023 on Sunday. India had already qualified for the semi-finals and with a massive total of 410 on the board, skipper Rohit decided to try out almost all of the part-time bowling options at his disposal. India bowling coach Paras Mhambrey was asked about the bowling show in a video posted by BCCI on social media and he sounded extremely pleased with the part-time bowlers' planning and execution on the field."Virat's wicket was lovely, I could see him looking towards the keeper, hinting him about the change in the line. We are honest...
Read More
Virat Kohli And Mohammed Siraj Perform Cristiano Ronaldo’s ‘Siuu’ Celebration vs Netherlands. Watch | Cricket News
13Nov By adminNo Comments
Sports

Virat Kohli And Mohammed Siraj Perform Cristiano Ronaldo’s ‘Siuu’ Celebration vs Netherlands. Watch | Cricket News

[ad_1] Centuries from Shreyas Iyer and KL Rahul powered India to a 160-run Cricket World Cup 2023 win over the Netherlands on Sunday as they completed the group stage with a perfect nine wins in nine games. Iyer (128 not out) and Rahul (102) put on 208 runs to guide India to 410-4. India then employed nine bowlers, including part-timers Virat Kohli and Rohit Sharma, to dismiss the Dutch for 250 in the tournament's concluding league match in Bengaluru. The hosts will face New Zealand in the first semi-final in Mumbai on Wednesday followed by the second last-four clash between Australia and South Africa the next day in Kolkata. Iyer smashed his first World Cup ton in a match where all the top-five Indian batsmen went past the fifty mark on a batting-friendly pitch.He reached his hundred --...
Read More
Rohit Sharma Becomes First Indian Captain To Register This Massive Cricket World Cup Record | Cricket News
13Nov By adminNo Comments
Sports

Rohit Sharma Becomes First Indian Captain To Register This Massive Cricket World Cup Record | Cricket News

[ad_1] India skipper Rohit Sharma continues his red-form in Cricket World Cup 2023. In the nine matches played in the league stage of the tournament, the right-handed batter scored 503 runs at an average of 55.89. He has hit one century and three half-centuries. Besides getting his name among the top-scorers in the tournament, Rohit also played a crucial role in providing India flying starts. On Sunday, the 36-year-old became the first ever Indian captain to score 500 or more runs in a single World Cup edition. While reaching the milestone, Rohit surpassed Sourav Ganguly (465 runs in 2003 World Cup) to become the Indian captain with most runs in a single edition of World Cup.The Indian captains that follow the duo of Rohit and Ganguly are Virat Kohli (443 runs in 2019), Mohammad Azharudd...
Read More
‘This Is The KL Rahul We Have Been Dying To See’: Sunil Gavaskar Praises India Star’s Form | Cricket News
13Nov By adminNo Comments
Sports

‘This Is The KL Rahul We Have Been Dying To See’: Sunil Gavaskar Praises India Star’s Form | Cricket News

[ad_1] KL Rahul on Sunday slammed the fastest Cricket World Cup century by an Indian player.© AFPLegendary India batter Sunil Gavaskar has praised KL Rahul's red-hot form in Cricket World Cup 2023. Rahul was certainly at his best on Sunday against Netherlands as he slammed a 62-ball century -- the fastest in Cricket World Cup by an Indian player. Overall, Rahul hit 102 runs off 64 balls in the innings that was laced with 11 fours and 4 sixes. He reached his century with a flick shot over deep square leg for a six and Gavaskar was extremely pleased with the performance."For Rahul to get to that century with that shot, it was an incredible shot. We have seen him do that in the IPL. For him to bring it out in a World Cup to get to a hundred was just fantastic to watch," Gavaskar said on Sta...
Read More
From Virat Kohli’s Masterclass To ‘Spirit Of Cricket’ Debate, Five Takeaways From Cricket World Cup 2023 League Stage | Cricket News
13Nov By adminNo Comments
Sports

From Virat Kohli’s Masterclass To ‘Spirit Of Cricket’ Debate, Five Takeaways From Cricket World Cup 2023 League Stage | Cricket News

[ad_1] The ICC Cricket World Cup 2023 league stage concluded with India's commanding 160-run victory over the Netherlands. One of the noteworthy aspects of the World Cup so far has been the Indian cricket team's dominance. Here, we explore five key observations from the league stage.1. Virat Kohli's masterclassVirat Kohli, at the age of 35, might be playing in his final ODI World Cup and the Indian batter seems determined to leave a lasting impression. The former India captain concluded the group stage as the leading run-scorer with 594 runs in nine matches, boasting an impressive average of 99. He scored seven 50-plus scores in nine matches.Kohli began the campaign by steering India to victories against Australia and Afghanistan, solidifying his reputation as the 'Chase-Master' with sco...
Read More
“They Don’t Give Me Enough Credit”: KL Rahul’s Tongue-In-Cheek DRS Remark | Cricket News
13Nov By adminNo Comments
Sports

“They Don’t Give Me Enough Credit”: KL Rahul’s Tongue-In-Cheek DRS Remark | Cricket News

[ad_1] Wicketkeeper batter KL Rahul, who returned to form scoring the fastest century for India in a World Cup, was a relieved man on Sunday, having spent some time in the middle before the big semi-final against New Zealand. Rahul took 62 balls to smash the fastest century for India in a World Cup to better skipper Rohit Sharma's record (63 balls vs Afghanistan) as India posted a massive 410 for 4 against the Netherlands in their last group stage match. "Not gotten a lot of time (in the middle) in the last two games, so it was nice to get some time today," Rahul, who ended up with 102 off 64 balls, said in the mid-innings break. "Batting at No 5, it's important to get that confidence, it was a good knock. Getting that confidence to hit sixes towards the end was important," he said.It wa...
Read More