Rohit hits ton to power India to victory
Captain Rohit Sharma defied a floodlight failure to return to form with a cracking 119 as India swept to a four-wicket, series-clinching win over England in the second ODI on Sunday.
Captain Rohit Sharma defied a floodlight failure to return to form with a cracking 119 as India swept to a four-wicket, series-clinching win over England in the second ODI on Sunday.
Fast bowler Corbin Bosch has been named in the 15-man Proteas squad for the Champions Trophy in Pakistan.
Glenn Phillips cracked a maiden century and Mitchell Santner grabbed three wickets to help New Zealand overpower Pakistan by 78 runs in the opening ODI of a Tri-Series in Lahore on Saturday.
Proteas coach Rob Walter has roped in another two players for their first Tri-Series ODI against New Zealand in Lahore on Monday.
England captain Jos Buttler praised 21-year-old batsman Jacob Bethell for his maturity under pressure despite defeat in the first ODI against India.
Shubman Gill led India to a four-wicket victory over England in the first ODI on Thursday after a strong bowling performance from the hosts in Nagpur.
Proteas fast bowler Gerald Coetzee has been ruled out of the ODI Tri-Series against Pakistan and New Zealand as well as the Champions Trophy.
Six uncapped players have been included in an initial Proteas squad for their first Tri-Series ODI against New Zealand in Lahore on 8 February.
England captain Jos Buttler believes Joe Root will play a “crucial role” in India on his ODI return and as they build up to the Champions Trophy this month.
India captain Rohit Sharma insists his recent Test struggles are just part of the “ups and downs” of a long career.
Australia captain Pat Cummins is set to miss the Champions Trophy because of injury while fellow paceman Josh Hazlewood is also a doubt.
Shubman Gill has dismissed India’s Test series defeat in Australia as a one-off.
Australia’s Mitchell Marsh has been ruled out of next month’s Champions Trophy with a back injury.
England captain Jos Buttler has rejected calls to boycott their Champions Trophy clash against Afghanistan.
England coach Brendon McCullum says he hopes his side emerges from a host of limited-overs matches against India in “good shape” for the Champions Trophy.