Suryakumar Yadav and Sanju Samson (AP photo) NEW DELHI: Sensational Sanju Samson, who on Friday became the first Indian batter to notch up two consecutive T20I tons, said that self-belief and support of the captain Suryakumar Yadav helped him stage a strong comeback.Since making his T20I debut in 2015, Samson had an inconsistent run at…
NEW DELHI: Team India opener Sanju Samson’s blistering knock of 107 runs off 50 balls in the first T20I against South Africa displayed his hitting acumen in high-pressure situations on Friday.Reflecting on his approach after the innings, Samson described how he had entered “a zone” during his record-equalling innings in Durban, allowing his natural game…
Suryakumar Yadav and Sanju Samson (Photo credit: ICC) HYDERABAD: Sanju Samson’s ebullient maiden T20 International hundred dotted India’s resounding 133-run victory and 3-0 series sweep over a listless Bangladesh here on Saturday. Once India broomed away records like rotten twigs while posting 297 for 6 after electing to bat, it was always a case of…
HE’S BACK: India’s T20 skipper Suryakumar Yadav is watched by coach Gautam Gambhir. (TOI Photo) GWALIOR: The last time this city, known for its palaces and royal Scindia lineage, hosted an international cricket match, history was made.On February 24, 2010, at the Captain Roop Singh Stadium, the legendary Sachin Tendulkar became the first cricketer to…
NEW DELHI: The Indian team on Saturday suffered a big blow as star all-rounder Shivam Dube was ruled out of the entire T20I series against Bangladesh due to a back injury.The three-match T20I series begins on Sunday in Gwalior and Dube injury comes as a setback for the side.In a social media post, the Board…
NEW DELHI: Gautam Gambhir, the newly appointed head coach of the Indian men’s cricket team, took charge on Tuesday as the team began their first practice session in Pallekele, in preparation for the upcoming three-match T20I series against Sri Lanka.Gambhir, who has taken over from the esteemed Rahul Dravid, led the team onto the field…
NEW DELHI: Medium pacer Tushar Deshpande has been handed his T20I debut, as he replaced fellow pacer Avesh Khan in the India playing XI during the fourth T20I against Zimbabwe in Harare on Saturday. Having played four seasons in the Indian Premier League (IPL), the Chennai Super Kings (CSK) pacer has amassed 42 wickets from…
