India may have won a semi-final place after their win over Bangladesh, but the person who truly won everyone’s hearts was Charulata Patel – an 87-year-old Indian cricket super fan who was in attendance at Edgbaston yesterday.
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England’s win shows what matters is impact not intent
India’s loss in the battle of the blues yesterday came as a shock to many, not least the squad themselves. The end of their winning streak in the World Cup should most certainly sound an alarm.
Vijay Shankar ruled out of World Cup
In another injury blow to the Indian cricket team, all-rounder Vijay Shankar has been ruled out of the ongoing ICC World Cup. Shankar missed India’s game against England on Sunday, which the hosts won by 31 runs.
Men in Blue turn Men in Orange for clash vs England
The Indian cricket team’s ‘away’ jersey was unveiled on Friday by the team’s kit manufacturer Nike.
Windies test for Men in Blue
It is perhaps apt that just two days after the 36th anniversary of India’s first ever World Cup win in 1983 where they defeated the West Indies, the two teams are battling it out in the ongoing edition of the tournament.
Remembering India’s 1983 World Cup triumph
On June 25, 1983 the Indian cricket team stunned the world by beating the mighty West Indies to win their first ever World Cup. Led by Kapil Dev, the Men in Blue defeated the Windies by 43 runs at Lord’s.
Big blow for India: Shikhar Dhawan ruled out of the ICC World Cup
In a big blow to the Indian cricket team, opening batsman Shikhar Dhawan has been ruled out of the ongoing ICC World Cup in England. Rishabh Pant will take his place in the Indian squad.
Determined Dhawan sweats it out in the gym
Shikhar Dhawan might have a hairline fracture in his thumb but that is not stopping him from keeping match fit. Dhawan is hoping to recover in time for India’s latter league games and the knockout stage.
Yuvraj Singh: The reluctant superstar
Words that perhaps most accurately sum up the career of one of India’s most aggressive batsmen, a genuine all-rounder and one of the best fielders India has produced, Yuvraj Singh.
ICC World Cup 2019 News: Media boycott, dope test and more
India’s 2019 ICC World Cup campaign began on a discordant note with the Indian media contingent boycotting the team press conference ahead of the clash against South Africa.
