Abhishek's the world's number one batter has failed to score runs in his free-flowing way during the T20 World Cup, with health issues due to food poisoning and the weight of three successive ducks to start off the tournament seemingly eating into his batting rhythm and confidence. During th
Bethell's emergence as England's next all-format superstar continued as after an outstanding Sydney Ashes Test century, another century at another big stage, the T20 World Cup semifinal against India in front of a packed Wankhede, showcased his elite-level technique, mindset and nerves of st
In a major honour for one of cinema's most influential fantasy storytellers, acclaimed filmmaker Peter Jackson will receive the prestigious Honorary Palme d'Or at the 79th edition of the Cannes Film Festival, scheduled to run from May 12 to 23.
While it was Sanju Samson's magnificent 89, which continued a redemption, 'Starboy' Jacob Bethell's counter-attacking century in a tense 254 run chase and Jasprit Bumrah's economical spell of 1/33 that made headlines, it was also Axar's two incredible catches which played a massive role in s
The International Cricket Council (ICC), on Friday, revealed the names shortlisted for the Player of the Tournament in the ongoing ICC Men's T20 World Cup 2026 edition. India's Sanju Samson is the only Indian to make the cut.
England captain Harry Brook praised the game awareness and tactical approach shown by centurion Jacob Bethell during England's run chase against India in the ICC Men's T20 World Cup semi-final, highlighting how the young batter targeted favourable "match-ups".
Bethell's stock as an all-format superstar took a massive leap as with a 45-ball century against India during a tense run-chase of 254 runs from a situation of 95/4 kept England alive in the run-chase. Even after his 77-run stand for the fifth wicket with Will Jacks was undone, the batter co
Sanju Samson played a big knock of 89 runs off just 42 balls with the help of eight fours and seven sixes, which helped India post a big total of 253 runs, while batting first in the do-or-die clash.
India wicketkeeper-batter Sanju Samson opened up about his on-field battle with England pacer Jofra Archer during the ICC Men's T20 World Cup semi-final, saying he had specifically prepared to face the fast bowler after past encounters where Archer had troubled him.
Bethell, who slammed his maiden international century against South Africa in an ODI back in September last year, has now joined Jos Buttler, Dawid Malan and Harry Brook as England's fourth all-format centurion in international men's cricket.
Put to bat first, a fiery knock from Sanju Samson (89* in 42 balls, with eight fours and seven sixes) and cameos from Shivam Dube (43 in 25 balls, with a four and four sixes), Ishan Kishan (39 in 18 balls, with four boundaries), Hardik Pandya (27 in 12 balls, with three fours and two sixes)
Abhishek looked promising in the start, getting two boundaries against Will Jacks. The spinner and England's star performer in this tournament had the last laugh as Abhishek attempted a flick, which came from the bottom of his bat and landed into hands of Phil Salt, who came running from dee