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Bit of a surprise...: NZ pacer Duffy on being crowned number one T20I bowler
Hamilton, April 3: New Zealand pacer Jacob Duffy opened up on being crowned as the number one T20I bowler in the ICC T20I rankings, calling his rise to the top of the table as "bit of a surprise".
NZ's pacer Duffy tops bowling chart in ICC T20I rankings
Dubai, April 2: New Zealand seam bowler Jacob Duffy has grabbed the top spot in the ICC Men’s T20I bowling rankings after playing a useful part in his team’s comprehensive victory in the last match against Pakistan in Wellington for a 4-1 series win.
ICC Rankings: Hardik Pandya remains No. 1 T2OI all-rounder
Dubai, March 26: India all-rounder Hardik Pandya retained his No. 1 T2OI all-rounder position, whereas Abhishek Sharma ,No.2 T2OI batter, and Varun Chakravarthy, No.2 T2OI bowler, too claimed their sport in the latest ICC Men's T2OI rankings.
New Zealand's Duffy, Foulkes demolish Pak batting, register massive win in 4th T20I
Mount Maunganui, March 23: Seamers Jacob Duffy and Zakary Foulkes's exceptional bowling performance guided New Zealand to victory over Pakistan by 115 runs in the fourth T20I of the five-match series at the Bay Oval on Sunday.
Nawaz's breezy century takes Pakistan to nine-wicket victory over New Zealand in 3rd T20I
Auckland, March 21: A fiery century by Hasan Nawaz and top-class performances from pacers helped Pakistan keep the series alive, beating New Zealand by nine wickets in the third T20I at Auckland on Friday.
'Tip your hat off to Nawaz, he was unbelievable' NZ skipper Bracewell applauds record-breaking ton
Auckland, March 21: New Zealand captain Michael Bracewell tipped his hat off to Hasan Nawaz for his unbelievable batting after the right-hander scored Pakistan's fastest-ever T20I century to help his side chase down 205 with 24 balls to spare in the third T20I at Eden Park on Friday.
New Zealand players gain in latest ICC rankings
New Delhi March 19: New Zealand players have gained in the latest ICC rankings. The team has performed strongly in the T20I series against Pakistan, winning the first two contests of the five-match series.
NZ openers Seifert, Allen rise in T20I rankings after strong show in series against Pakistan
Dubai, March 19: New Zealand's opening pair of Tim Seifert and Finn Allen along with new-ball bowler Jacob Duffy have made huge gains in the ICC Men's T20I Player Rankings after helping their team to a 2-0 lead against Pakistan in the five-match T20I series.
Athapaththu, Halliday among big movers in women's T20I rankings
Dubai, March 18: A host of Sri Lankan and New Zealand players have made gains in the latest ICC Women's T20I Player Rankings, following their performances in the recently concluded series between the two sides.
Can a move to opening during LSG stint revive Pant's T20I career?
New Delhi, March 17: Star Indian wicketkeeper-batter Rishabh Pant will be kickstarting a new phase of his Indian Premier League (IPL) career as he captains a whole new team, Lucknow Super Giants (LSG) in the upcoming season, with the pressure of being the most expensive player at Rs 27 crore looming large on his head.
Salman Agha named Pakistan's T20I captain as PCB announce squad for NZ tour
Lahore, March 4: All-rounder Salman Ali Agha has been appointed as the new T20I captain as Pakistan Cricket Board (PCB) announced the squad for the five-match T20I series against New Zealand.
Wasim Akram lauds Abhishek Sharma after record-breaking T20I knock
Dubai, February 25: After India's clash against Pakistan at the Dubai International Cricket Stadium, legendary Pakistani pacer Wasim Akram met young Indian cricketer Abhishek Sharma.
Glad that I wasn't born in this era: Shoaib Akhtar shares his heartwarming interaction with Abhishek Sharma
Dubai, February 22: India's explosive opener Abhishek Sharma earned plaudits from the 'Rawalpindi Express' Shoaib Akhtar. The former Pakistan tearaway wants Abhishek to continue his hot form of run and break all the records.
Babar Azam receives ICC 'Team of the Year' 2024 cap ahead of Champions Trophy opener
New Delhi, February 18: Ahead of the Champions Trophy, Pakistan's premier batter Babar Azam received his International Cricket Council (ICC) Men's T20I Team of the Year for 2024 cap.
Abhishek Sharma moves to second spot in ICC T20I rankings, Chakrvarthy climbs up 3 spots
New Delhi, February 5: Indian opener Abhishek Sharma climbed up a whooping 38 places to reach the second spot among batters in the ICC Men's T20I Rankings among batters, issued on Wednesday, according to ICC Cricket's website.
Kevin Pietersen feels T20I series against India was disappointing from England's perspective
Mumbai, February 4: Former cricketer Kevin Pietersen on Tuesday opened up on the recently concluded five-match T20I series between India and England and said that it was "disappointing" from the Three Lions' perspective.
West Indies experienced all-rounder Deandra Dottin biggest mover in latest ICC Women's Rankings
Dubai, February 4: West Indies experienced all-rounder Deandra Dottin emerged as the biggest winner after ICC issued the latest update of the Women's T20I Player Rankings on Tuesday.
Head, Gardner bag ODI honours while Zampa, Mooney seal T20I supremacy at Australian Cricket Awards 2025
Melbourne, February 3: Australia opener Travis Head was honoured with Men's ODI Player of the Year whereas the right-arm leg-spinner Adam Zampa was felicitated with the Men's T20I Player of the Year award at the Australian Cricket Awards 2025 in Melbourne on Monday.
After firing record-breaking ton at Wankhede, Abhishek downplays competition with Gill, Jaiswal for opening slot
Mumbai, February 3: After firing a record-breaking ton in the fifth T20I at the Wankhede Stadium, Abhishek Sharma downplayed the competition for the opening slot between him, Shubman Gill and Yashasvi Jaiswal.
It's a special one: Abhishek Sharma on his 135-run knock against England in 5th T20I
Mumbai, February 2: Indian youngster Abhishek Sharma opened up on his stellar 135-run knock against England in the fifth T20I match of the series, calling it "special" as it came for the country.
Abhishek Sharma rewrites record books with scintillating century against England at Wankhede
Mumbai, February 2: Indian youngster Abhishek Sharma etched his name in the record book following his fiery 135-run knock against England in the final T20I match of the series at the iconic Wankhede Stadium in Mumbai.
5th T20I: Abhishek Sharma's bistering ton powers India to 247/9 against England in Mumbai
Mumbai, February 2: Left-hand batter Abhishek Sharma explosive knock of 135 runs against England guided hosts India to a massive total of 247/9 in 20 overs at Mumbai's Wankhade Stadium on Sunday.
5th T20I: England win toss, opt to field against India in Wankhede; Arshdeep makes way for Shami
Mumbai, February 2: England captain Jos Buttler won the toss and opted to bowl in the fifth and final T20I against India at the Wankhede Stadium on Sunday.
Hardik Pandya overtakes Shikhar Dhawan, becomes India's 5th highest T20I run-getter
Pune, February 1: Indian all-rounder Hardik Pandya overtook former batter Shikhar Dhawan to become country's fifth-highest run-getter in T20Is.
We started brilliantly...: Captain Buttler after England lose 4th T20I against India
Pune, January 31: Following the defeat against India in the fourth match of the T20I series, England skipper Jos Buttler said that they had started the game brilliantly but lost momentum.
4th T20I: Hardik-Dube's blitzkrieg stand propels India to 181/9 against England in Pune
Pune, January 31: All-rounders Hardik Pandya and Shivam Dube's blitz knocks helped India climb to 181/9 against England in the fourth T20I match of the series at the Maharashtra Cricket Association Stadium in Pune on Friday.
Just like Bumrah in Tests, SKY is the best player in India's T20I team: Manjrekar
Mumbai, Jan 30: Renowned for his ability to hit across 360 degrees, Suryakumar Yadav is the best player in India's T20I team, just like ICC Player of the Year 2024 Jasprit Bumrah is in the Test team, opines former India batter Sanjay Manjrekar. Surya is one of the most inspiring stories in Indian cricket, of a player who made his national team debut at age 30 and is just three years rose to be the captain of India's T20I team.
Chakravarthy rises to fifth spot in T20I rankings, Rashid reclaims top spot
Dubai, Jan 29: India's mystery spinner Varun Chakravarthy has made a sensational leap in the ICC Men’s T20I Bowling Rankings, climbing 25 places to secure the fifth spot following a standout performance against England in the ongoing five-match series.
Can't complain, my job is to just keep focusing: Varun Chakravarthy on team's loss despite his exceptional bowling performance
Rajkot, January 29: After registering a five-wicket haul against England in the third T20I of the five-match series against England, India leg-spinner Varun Chakravarthy reflected on the team's loss despite his five-wicket haul at the Niranjan Shah Stadium on Tuesday.
England keeps T20I series alive by thwarting India with 26-run win
Rajkot, January 28: England defeated India by 26 runs in the third T20I on Tuesday to keep the five-match series alive, making the scoreline 2-1. England set a target of 172 runs, which India could not chase down despite early fireworks from Abhishek Sharma.
Beth Mooney stays on top of T20I list as Aussie stars shine in latest ICC Rankings
New Delhi, January 28: Australian wicketkeeper-batter Beth Mooney increased her lead at the top of ICC Women's T20I Rankings among batters following a brilliant outing in the women's Ashes series against England.
This boy has come prepared...: Raina on Jaiswal's inclusion in Champions Trophy squad
Mumbai, January 27: Former India batter Suresh Raina lauded the selectors' decision to include young opener Yashasvi Jaiswal in the squad for the upcoming ICC Champions Trophy. Despite not having played an ODI so far in his career, Raina believes Jaiswal has "come prepared."
Tilak Varma establishes new world record during match-winning 72* against England in 2nd T20I
Chennai, January 26: Indian batter Tilak Varma established a new world record on Saturday during his sensational knock of 72* during a tense run-chase against England at Chennai, continuing his incredible run in T20Is since his return from injury last year.
Tilak Varma takes India home in nail-biting finish, England 0-2 down in T20I series
Chennai, January 25: Tilak Varma's fireworks brought India home in a nail-biting thriller with a two-wicket win against England in the second T20I at MA Chidambaram Stadium here.
Smriti, Richa, Deepti included in ICC Women's T20I Team of the Year
Dubai, Jan 25: India's Smriti Mandhana, Richa Ghosh and Deepti Sharma have been included in the ICC Women's T20I Team of the Year following their stellar contributions in 2024.
Three Indians named in 2024's ICC Women's T20I Team of the Year
Dubai, January 25: Opener Smriti Mandhana, wicketkeeper-batter Richa Ghosh, and all-rounder Deepti Sharma are the three players from the Indian side who have been selected in the ICC Women's T20I Team of the Year 2024 on Saturday for their exceptional performances throughout the last calendar year.
India spinner Varun Chakravarthy vows to work harder to perfect a key aspect of his game
Kolkata, January 23: India's ace T20I spinner Varun Chakravarthy revealed the key aspect he has been working on to make his deliveries more mysterious after delivering a Player of the Match performance in the first T20I against England at Eden Gardens.
Abhishek Sharma joins mentor Yuvraj Singh in elsuive T20I feat for India
Kolkata, January 23: Abhishek Sharma engineered an explosive performance and delivered India's second-fastest fifty for India against England (in terms of balls faced) in the T20I format at the Eden Gardens in Kolkata.
With his scorching pace, Arshdeep Singh ends Chahal's reign as India's leading men's T20I wicket-taker
Kolkata, January 22: Left-arm speedster Arshdeep Singh rewrote history with his blistering pace at the iconic Eden Gardens by becoming India's leading wicket-taker in the men's T20I format.
Going to be bat-vs-bat contest: Aakash Chopra on IND-ENG T20I series
Mumbai, January 22: Former Indian cricketer Aakash Chopra said that the India-England T20I series starting from Wednesday is going to be a "bat-vs-bat contest" because of strong batting line-ups on both sides.