LAHORE: Former Pakistan captain Inzamam-ul-Haq has backed Virat Kohli, saying he has nothing to worry about and will come back stronger after the Indian captain failed to score runs in the New Zealand series which ended on Monday. India lost the two-Test series 0-2 with Kohli averaging just 9.50. The premier batsman in the world … Read more
BLOG| SCORECARD Kane Williamson, New Zealand captain: “Outstanding feeling. Fairly sporting surfaces in both Tests. Bowlers had to put it in the right areas, but this pitch played well on all the days, even though history suggests it flattens out. I don’t think the end result shows how tight that match was. We saw how … Read more
CHRISTCHURCH: India’s top-order frittered away a golden chance with another shoddy batting performance as New Zealand regained complete control after Mohammed Shami and Jasprit Bumrah’s hostile fast-bowling spell had given the visitors a slender first-innings lead in the second Test here on Sunday. Shami (4/81 in 23.1 overs) and Bumrah (3/62 in 22 overs) were … Read more
CHRISTCHURCH: The resurfacing of Ishant Sharma‘s ankle injury has left the BCCI red-faced and National Cricket Academy (NCA) head physio Ashish Kaushik under the scanner. The 31-year-old speedster could miss the first part of the IPL in case he is required to undergo rehabilitation at the much-maligned NCA. Ishant joined the Indian team in New … Read more
LIVE BLOG | LIVE SCORECARD 6:30 am: And it’s lunch. India 85/2 in 23 overs. 6:22 am: End of the 21st over, a maiden by Southee. Virat (3*) isn’t willing to take any risk with lunch around the corner. India 83/2. 6:13 am: What a catch! Shaw (54) went for a flashy drive but the … Read more