[ad_1] The 92,453-strong crowd had begun to file out of the massive stands. The predominant colour of the day, blue, gradually faded out, baring the empty fluorescent orange seats. A brooding silence descended on the largest cricket stadium in the world. The only sound was that of breaking hearts and the applause from Australia’s dug-out … Read more
[ad_1] As Australia broke the hearts of over a billion Indians after defeating India in the World Cup final in Ahmedabad, Prime Minister Narendra Modi had a message for the Men in Blue. “Dear Team India, Your talent and determination through the World Cup was noteworthy. You’ve played with great spirit and brought immense pride … Read more
[ad_1] India’s wait for an ICC trophy continued on Sunday as they fell to Australia by 6 wickets in the World Cup final at the Narendra Modi stadium with opener Travis Head scoring a blistering century to guide the Aussies to their 6th title. Chasing 240, Australia openers went hell for leather getting 15 off … Read more
[ad_1] “I don’t have an answer for it. How can I say that now? All I can hope is that the team is in a good space. To play 11 ODIs in one-and-a-half months is not easy. It’s a long World Cup,” Rohit Sharma had told this newspaper before the tournament. Now that the 11th … Read more
[ad_1] Taare zameen par never felt as real as on Sunday, when the biggest Bollywood stars, inclduing Shah Rukh Khan, Deepika Padukone, Ranveer Singh among others, assembled at the Narendra Modi stadium in Ahmedabad to cheer for team India at the World Cup final against Australia. Actor couple Deepika Padukone and Ranveer Singh were among … Read more
[ad_1] To think of Australian cricket is to think of the hallowed green and golden yellow shirt. Of Shane Warne and Steve Waugh in the baggy outfits and large collars of 1999; of Ricky Ponting in bright yellow with a splash of green on the sides; of Adam Gilchrist in gold and bottle green union … Read more
[ad_1] On the day the Indian team reached Mumbai ahead of the league game against Sri Lanka, former Mumbai all-rounder-turned-coach Abhishek Nayar received a phone call from Shreyas Iyer. Next morning, Pravin Amre texted Iyer that he is coming down to Wankhede stadium to be there. The two Mumbai old hands, with whom Iyer has … Read more