Shardul Thakur's 3/38 in seven overs set up the Men in Blue's victory over Zimbabwe in the second One-Day International (ODI) on Saturday at Harare Sports Club. However, Thakur said it was a team effort that led to the win. He particularly credited Mohammed Siraj's performance.
Mohammed Siraj, the Indian cricketer who took one for 36 in the first ODI of the three-match series, said in a statement that he bowled effectively against the West Indies and England, adding that his strategy was to strike an area without thinking about wickets.
India’s right-handed opening batsman Shubmann Gill stole the show on television. This time was not because of his on-field outstanding performance with India, but his disappearance on a live-reported news broadcast. Gill was nowhere to be seen as reporter Alan Wilkins announced his name as the winner of the Stylish Player of the Match award.
Board of Control for Cricket in India (BCCI) said Wednesday that national team skipper Rohit Sharma has “a bit laid-back" captaincy style.
The Men in Blue returns to Zimbabwe after six years for a three-match One-Day International (ODI) series, beginning on August 18. The Harare Sports Club will host all three matches.
BCCI President Sourav Ganguly has asserted former Indian captain Virat Kohli will return to his former glory in the 2022 Asia Cup.
The Board Of Control For Cricket In India (BCCI) refused to give the former captain of India's national team Mahendra Singh Dhoni permission to play with the South African team Chennai Super Kings Johannesburg.
Former Australian captain Ricky Ponting predicts India will win the 2022 Asia Cup and will defeat Pakistan in their first match on August 28.
India all-rounder Washington Sundar injured his left shoulder while competing in the Royal London Cup ahead of Team India's tour of Zimbabwe. India was scheduled to travel to the African nation with three specialist spinners, one of whom was Sundar.
Former chief selector Kiran More has said that Mohammed Shami should be included in India's 2022 Asia Cup squad despite his long absence from the team.