Outgoing coach Rahul Dravid, after numerous requests to come for a chat, revealed how the planning had started long back. While there were serious efforts made to push the needle while batting, the defeat in the 2023 ODI World Cup final was a cruel blow for these bravehearts in blue. But as the management tried to deal with disappointment, a template was forged over the next few months.
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The BCCI is set to announce the appointment of the new head coach for the Indian cricket team, replacing Rahul Dravid. The Cricket Advisory Committee has shortlisted two candidates, and both coach and selector appointments will be made soon. VVS Laxman will go to Zimbabwe, while a new coach will join from the Sri Lanka series.
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BCCI secretary Jay Shah has set ambitious goals for the Indian cricket team following their T20 World Cup victory, aiming to win the World Test Championship and Champions Trophy. He praised the contributions of Rohit Sharma, Virat Kohli, and Ravindra Jadeja after the trio announced retirements from T20Is. The team will have a similar squad in the coming big events.
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Xiaomi is all set to hit the 10-year milestone in India this July. But you might be surprised to know that the company hasn't been one to challenge rival smartphone makers in the sub-Rs. 50,000 until the Xiaomi 14 Civi launch. The company has tried to reinvent this price segment well and truly with its latest 14 Civi (short for Cinematic Vision) to take on the rivals in the sub-Rs. 50,000. It has a premium look and is packaged like a flagship smartphone with all bells and whistles.
It's a busy time for Xiaomi as it recently unveiled 14 and 14 Ultra a few weeks back. But, the company doesn't want to leave any stone unturned when it comes to tapping consumer demand. With one foot firmly in the premium category with the Xiaomi 14 series and the other in mass market price segments (for example, Redmi and Redmi Note), 2024 already looks like an excellent year for the company with six months to go. Unlike in previous years, Xiaomi has learnt lessons on how to keep its smartphone lineup more streamlined, which it shared with the world during the Civi unveiling.
Finally, with the 14 Civi, the sub-Rs. 50,000 segment gets the smartphone it deserves, especially considering the current phones available at this price, including the OnePlus 12R and Samsung Galaxy A55, which are great packages but mostly on paper. Let's break down the smartphone in this review.
Colours - Cruise Blue, Matcha Green, and Shadow Black
As the name suggests, the Xiaomi 14 Civi is part of the company's premium 14 series, which means you can expect high-quality materials on the phone. It sports metal frames and has an aesthetic design for one-hand usage.
Xiaomi 14 Civi features Corning Gorilla Glass Victus 2
I'm happy that Xiaomi has kept the Civi's design dynamics closer to the Xiaomi 14 than the 14 Ultra. In terms of size, the 14 Civi (with a 6.55-inch display) strikes a perfect balance, sitting between the 14 (6.36-inch) and 14 Ultra (6.73-inch). It's also the lightest in the series at 179.3 grams, making it a comfortable and easy choice, especially when compared to the competition, which includes the OnePlus 12R (207 grams) and Samsung Galaxy A55 (213 grams). Unsurprisingly, the 14 Civi (7.4mm) is also the slimmest in this price bracket, adding to its practicality.
Xiaomi has taken attention to detail to the next level with its three different colourways for the 14 Civi. It comes in Cruise Blue with a dual-slice design, Matcha Green with vegan leather used in one portion, and a unique back glass pattern in the inlay. The third is the Shadow Black colour variant with a classic matte finish, which I preferred for my review.
Xiaomi 14 Civi weighs just 179.3 grams
The symmetrical design with a quad-curve body feels solid in the hands. On the rear, the starry Leica camera ring housing all the camera sensors is a highlight for me. All the physical buttons are placed on the right side and are very well within the fingers' reach while being used with one hand. The IR blaster is located on the top panel, while the Type-C port for charging is on the bottom panel. The dual stereo speakers setup is an exciting addition, and I will talk about the quality in the performance section.
Overall, the Xiaomi 14 Civi doesn't feel like a device designed with a thought to compromise on any design element.
The lightweight and sleek design works in its favour. The only big miss I felt was skipping the IP68 rating on the Xiaomi 14 Civi. It would have kept in the league of its own under Rs. 50,000.
Xiaomi 14 Civi comes in Shadow Black, Cruise Blue and Matcha Green colours
Xiaomi 14 Civi Review: Small but mighty [Display]
6.55-inch Quad Curved AMOLED display
120Hz refresh rate
3000nits peak brightness
If you're someone who loves bigger displays, then Xiaomi 14 Civi may not excite you. Compared to the competition, the 14 Civi features a 6.55-inch screen, the 12R sports 6.78 inches, and the Galaxy A55 sports a 6.6 inches screen. The Civi boasts an AMOLED quad-curved display, the first in this price segment. Other features include a 120Hz refresh rate, 3000nits peak brightness, Dolby Vision, HDR10+, 460PPI, and support for TÜV Rheinland Low Blue Light (hardware solution) certified.
Xiaomi 14 Civi features a 6.55-inch display
In real-world usage, the 14 Civi's display is bright and perfect for binge-watching and gaming. The good part is that even under direct sunlight, the legibility is excellent. The floating quad-curve display on the 14 Civi is only a second after the 14 Ultra and gives a premium feel to the entire display. Overall, the vibrant, crisp and smooth display on the 14 Civi makes it ideal for viewing high-definition video and photo content.
Xiaomi 14 Civi Review: As good as it gets [Camera]
Main - 50MP with f/1.63 aperture and OIS
Telephoto - 50MP with f/1.98 aperture & 12MP ultra-wide camera with 120-degree field of view
Selfie - 32MP primary sensor & 32MP ultra-wide selfie camera
The 14 Civi is the first from the house of Xiaomi to bring Leica cameras to a price range we would have never expected a few years back. Straight jumping to real-world performance, the cameras are a highlight of the phone.
Xiaomi 14 Civi sports a triple rear camera setup
It can take consistent photos during the day with excellent autofocus capabilities. The best thing I liked about the Civi was its ability to adapt brightness to different lighting conditions. It manages skin tones well in most lighting conditions and has accurate exposure while ensuring a wide dynamic range. The details are handled well, especially during well-lit situations. Apart from photos, the device is well-optimised to handle videos as well.
The Leica features integrated into the camera allow for a myriad of creative experiments with your portraits. The Master Portrait and Leica Portrait modes, my personal favourites, are perfect for portraits. The 35mm mode with various Leica filters is a must-try for a touch of Leica vintage. Among the numerous filters available, the black and white filter stands out.
All the above camera samples clicked using the primary 50-megapixel camera
Like other Xiaomi 14 series devices, the Civi also does well in bokeh shots. There's accurate subject segmentation and a nice blur in the foreground and background. However, slight instabilities are noticeable in some of the camera samples in low-light situations.
Xiaomi 14 Civi portrait mode in action
Coming to low-light photography where things get interesting. It manages less challenging shots comprehensively, but there's apparent noise in low-light shots. In some shots, target exposure is slightly off in extremely low light conditions. When zooming into shots, fine details are lost in some low-light samples.
Xiaomi 14 Civi low-light camera samples
The 14 Civi does well in ultra-wide shots. Noise is handled well, while the level of detail is okay. It definitely can get a costlier flagship smartphone a run for its price.
Xiaomi 14 Civi ultra-wide camera in action
Xiaomi 14 Civi comes with Leica-tuned camera features, which is one of the highlights of this device
Coming to selfies, the 14 Civi brings back the focus on the front camera in this price segment. It is the only phone with dual cameras at the front, and all credit goes to Xiaomi for making this happen. Quality-wise, Civi manages decent skin tones in selfies with good white balance and accurate target exposure. However, you may have to turn off the beautification mode in selfies as it unnecessarily flattens the colour. The selfies are equally good in low light, but I noticed some desaturation in some samples.
Xiaomi 14 Civi's selfie camera in action
Overall, the Xiaomi 14 Civi gets a camera setup that raises the bar in the sub-Rs. 50,000 segment and no phone - OnePlus 12R or Samsung Galaxy A55 come closer.
Xiaomi 14 Civi Review: Plenty to like [Performance]
Processor - Snapdragon 8s Gen 3 Mobile Platform
RAM and storage - 8GB + 256GB & 12GB + 512GB
LPDDR5X RAM & UFS 4.0 storage
Xiaomi 14 Civi joins the league of new flagships that will pack the latest Snapdragon 8s Gen 3 mobile platform. This processor brings numerous improvements, although they may not be immediately noticeable in everyday usage. The Civi, however, shines in its ability to handle multitasking with ease. You can effortlessly switch between multiple apps without experiencing any stutters. During my review, I used the 14 Civi as my primary device, and it performed flawlessly, without any glitches, over the course of several weeks.
Xiaomi 14 Civi is powered by Snapdragon 8s Gen 3 processor
While testing games, the Civi ran smoothly with the highest settings and graphics available in COD Mobile, BGMI, and Genshin Impact. Games like Need for Speed No Limits felt snappy. Surprisingly, Xiaomi isn't marketing the gaming capabilities of the 14 Civi at all. While extensively testing performance, the only issue I encountered was that the device gets warm, sometimes really warm. That's when I saw Xiaomi's new IceLoop Cooling tech coming into play. Games aside, the phone also gets warm when you use the camera extensively to click photos and videos. Now, I have to give the benefit of the doubt to Xiaomi as I was testing the device in Delhi's summer, where outside temperatures are hitting a whopping 45 degrees and beyond. But let me add that the heating on the Civi isn't as big of an issue as it was on the Google Pixel 8a.
The 14 Civi is an ideal device for multimedia thanks to the powerful combination of excellent display and stereo speakers. The Civi offers an in-screen fingerprint sensor, and face unlock - both snappy.
Xiaomi 14 Civi comes with tons of preloaded apps
Talking about benchmarks, the Xiaomi 14 Civi managed decent scores all around. Starting with AnTuTu, it scored 139,2401 points, closer to what the OnePlus 12R achieved in the same test. At the same time, managing a good 1931 in single-core and 4946 in multi-core tests. On the GFX Bench, Civi managed 6,727 frames in T-Rex (120fps) and 7,091 in Manhattan 3.1 tests. Another time that I noticed the device getting warm was when running synthetic benchmarks.
Xiaomi 14 Civi benchmark scores
The call quality on the Xiaomi 14 Civi is excellent, and one of the highlights of the phone is how soon it latches on to networks when you get out of a lift or just come out of your basement. During the review, it happened plenty of times that Civi managed to latch on to networks within seconds of coming out of the lift, while the iPhone 15 Pro Max took a good 20-30 seconds to be back with the network.
Xiaomi 14 Civi comes with 3 years of Android update support
Talking about the update cycle, Xiaomi promises a total of 3 years of Android updates and 4 years of security updates, which scores less on paper when compared to devices like Google Pixel 8a and Samsung Galaxy A55.
The 14 Civi has launched with Android 14-based HyperOS and, as expected, gets tons of customisation options. Starting with the lock screen, which gets significant visual changes, then minor tweaks in the Gallery app to make it interesting. The Control Centre also gets a refresh and looks less cluttered. However, the biggest ease is the process to remove the bloatware apps.
Xiaomi 14 Civi runs on HyperOS based on Android 14
Xiaomi has cleared its stance on AI and how it will proceed with the entire adoption. The company has integrated some interesting AI tools into its gallery for AI Portraits and AI expansion. I tried the Erase and Sky features, which worked flawlessly. Other AI-enabled features are still a work in progress and can be expected to be rolled out with future updates.
Xiaomi 14 Civi Review: Trying to keep up with the competition [Battery]
4700mAh battery
67W Fast charging support
Ships with a charger in the box
The battery department was the real test of the Xiaomi 14 Civi as it packs the smallest in the competition. The Civi packs a 4700mAh battery compared to the 12R and Galaxy A55, which come with 5000mAh batteries. The Civi gets a 67W fast-charger brick in the box for fast charging, OnePlus ships a 100W brick with 12R, and Samsung doesn't ship a charger with Galaxy A55.
Xiaomi 14 Civi packs a 4700mAh battery, which is smaller than the competition
In real-world scenarios, the Xiaomi 14 Civi lasted almost a full day on a single charge with heavy usage, which included multiple apps open in the background, including browsing the Internet, a few calls during the day, Outlook, WhatsApp, Telegram, X, Facebook, Instagram, YouTube, and frequent camera usage. With medium usage, the phone could last over a day. In our video loop test, the Civi lasted 13 hours and 15 minutes before the phone powered down. The phone did better than the costly Xiaomi 14, which packs a 4610mAh battery.
With 67W fast-charging support, the phone can fully charge from 0 to 100% within 50 minutes, which is decent but not a figure that's among the best in the segment. To compare, the OnePlus 12R, however, can fully charge in less than 30 minutes. Overall, the Xiaomi 14 Civi may not surpass the competition in terms of battery performance, but it certainly holds its own.
Xiaomi 14 Civi comes in two RAM and storage SKUs
Xiaomi 14 Civi Review: Verdict
2024 for Xiaomi is all about reclaiming its mojo back, and the Xiaomi 14 Civi is a fine example of how to do it in style without compromising on any department. The best part about this package is in the sub-Rs. 50,000 segment, it doesn't feel penny-pinching. To smartphone enthusiasts and Xiaomi fans, the 14 Civi will feel like a homecoming. Xiaomi is finally doing what it does best - pricing its device competitively in a price segment that never had a presence earlier.
There are plenty of things to like about Xiaomi 14 Civi, starting with the design ideal for one-handed usage, a display that's amazing for multimedia consumption and complementing it with powerful stereo speakers. The performance is comparable to the new and pricier flagships that the second half of 2024 will get, and HyperOS is surely likeable if you have used MIUI earlier. The battery is one department that is not comparable to the competition, while the bloatware situation is somewhat controlled, though we did see some notifications during the initial phase of the review.
If you're in the market and looking for a phone under Rs. 50,000, Xiaomi 14 Civi deserves to be at the top of that list. The alternatives at this price point include OnePlus 12R (Review) and Samsung Galaxy A55 (Review), while if you want to try the new Pixel, then the Pixel 8a (Review) is also a good option.
As India lifted their second T20 World Cup trophy after a nail-biting 7-run victory over South Africa in this edition’s final on Saturday, it's a fitting moment to reflect on their performances in the tournament over the years. India has had a rollercoaster journey in the T20 World Cup, marked by early triumphs, intermittent struggles, and a persistent quest for glory, before breaking the decade-long ICC title drought in Barbados.
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Indian pace spearhead Jasprit Bumrah once again proved his mettle in the T20 World Cup final against South Africa. Living up to his reputation, Bumrah delivered an early breakthrough for his team, much to the delight of his fans.
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India and South Africa are set to face off in the T20 World Cup final, with rain expected to significantly affect the outcome. Both teams have been unbeaten in the tournament, with India overpowering England in a rain-delayed semifinal and South Africa reaching their first-ever World Cup final.
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Virat Kohli has been dismissed without scoring twice in his worst-ever appearance in six T20 World Cups. India are aiming to end their 11-year trophy drought in global cricket competitions. South Africa are chasing their first men's World Cup title in any limited-overs format.
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Chris Gayle's endorsement of Virat Kohli's capabilities, despite his recent struggle, sets the stage for an intense T20 World Cup final between India and South Africa at Kensington Oval. Kohli's past successes and current challenges add layers of anticipation to the upcoming match.
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This week, among the Indian originals, we have anthology-style drama Sharmajee Ki Beti and Nawazuddin Siddiqui's hilarious murder mystery Rautu Ka Raaz. The former focuses on the challenges that women of different age groups face. At the same time, the latter introduces us to a funny murder mystery.
Amongst the post-theatrical releases, we have A24's action-packed Civil War, set in a dystopian future where America is under a dangerous civil war. We also have Aavesham, a funny saga where we see Fahadh Faasil as a bizarre gangster helping three collegegoers.
Those looking for a critic-certified pick can go for Hulu's The Bear on Hotstar, which has also been renewed for a third season. The show has been time and again praised for its writing and nuanced performances and offers a perfect platter of humour and drama.
Documentary and music enthusiasts could go for Prime Video's I Am: Celine Dione, an emotional account of the Canadian singer's tryst with stiff person syndrome, an autoimmune neuro disorder which causes muscle stiffness and painful spasms.
Here are the top OTT releases of the week that we recommend for your weekend binge-watching marathon.
Sharmajee Ki Beti
When: Now Streaming
Where: Prime Video
Sharmajee Ki Beti is a heartfelt ode to women and femininity, as it gives a peek into the lives of three middle-aged and two teenage “Sharma women”.
In the film, we are introduced to a working mother (Sakshi Tanwar) who is trying to balance the roles of a mother and a teacher. We also have her constantly complaining teenage daughter (Vanshika Taparia) who is desperately waiting to get her periods, a lonely housewife (Divya Dutta) who is having a hard time adjusting to the fast-paced city of Mumbai, her nerd daughter (Arista Mehta), and their neighbour (Saiyami Kher) Tanvi, an aspiring cricketer whose boyfriend's fragile masculinity gets threatened with her achievements.
Through these stories, we explore the various prejudices and challenges that women battle daily. Although full of cliches, the film makes for a decent watch. Tahira Kashyap directs.
The Bear Season 3
When: Now Streaming
Where: Hotstar
The Bear won big time at the Emmys and the Golden Globe Awards last year. The series follows Carmy (Jeremy Allen White), a young chef from the fine dining world who returns to his hometown after a personal tragedy and decides to run his failing family-owned sandwich shop, The Beef. In the previous two seasons, we see Carmy give the venture his all. In this season, we see him try harder to establish the Beef into a fine dining melting pot. The stakes are higher than ever.
My Lady Jane
When: Now Streaming
Where: Prime Video
If you are a history buff, chances are you know about Lady Jane Grey, the English noblewoman who was crowned the Queen of England in 1553 for nine days and then beheaded.
Prime Video's latest historical fiction, My Lady Jane, re-imagines the infamous event and gives an account of how things would have turned out had Lady Jane (Emily Bader) not died. We see her battle through rivalries, regicidal maniacs, and swordfights, and live her happily ever after.
The eight-episode-long series is available to stream in English, Hindi, Tamil, Telugu, Malayalam, Kannada, French, Spanish, Dutch, and other international languages.
Rautu Ka Raaz
When: Now Streaming
Where: Zee5
Rautu Ki Beli is a quaint village in Mussoorie which hasn't seen a murder in over a decade. So, when a warden of the region's blind school dies mysteriously, and the possibility of a murder pops up, the local police department – that'd be SHO Deepak Negi (Nawazuddin Siddiqui) and his laidback team – get more excited than ever. As the officers put on their Sherlock Homes hats, an intriguing investigation begins.
Aavesham (Hindi Version)
When: Now Streaming
Where: Hotstar
Malayalam cinema has lately been in the cinephile's spotlight, attracting multi-lingual audiences. The latest headline from the industry is Fahadh Faasil's Aavesham, touted as a fun masala movie. The film follows three boys who have just been admitted into a prestigious engineering college in Bangalore. As they get into bad books of their seniors and have an ugly fight, the trio decides to seek help from a local eccentric gangster called Ranga to seek revenge. The rest of the film follows Ranga's colourful tactics, strange behaviour, and yet heart-winning personality. The original Malayalam version is available to stream on Prime Video.
Fancy Dance
When: Now Streaming
Where: Apple TV
Apple TV's latest is an intense tear-jerker with a moving storyline. Jax (Lily Gladstone), a former drug dealer, has been taking care of her niece Roki (Isabel DeRoy-Olson) after her sister went missing. The two have developed a beautiful bond over time, which has changed Jax.
Things take an ugly turn when the authorities run a background check on Jax and threaten to shift Roki's custody to her grandfather. Shaken by core, Jax decides to take Roki along with her illegally on a frantic search for her mother while helping Roki prepare for the upcoming powwow ( a festive gathering).
Civil War
When: Now Streaming
Where: Prime Video
The United States is under a (fictionalised) civil war in a dystopian future where secessionist movements have fractured the States into multiple factions. The President isn't ready to step back and has ordered a shoot-on-sight for journalists.
As the rebels plot to take down the White House, a few war journalists head onto a dangerous journey from New York City to Washington, D.C., for an exclusive interview with the beleaguered President.
Civil War is A24's most expensive film till date and the second-highest-grossing film after the Academy Award winner Everything Everywhere All at Once (2022).
India thumped defending champion England by 68 runs to reach the final of the T20 World Cup on Thursday. India will face South Africa on Saturday at Kensington Oval in Bridgetown, Barbados in a battle of the two unbeaten teams of the tournament.
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Indian skipper Rohit Sharma achieved a significant milestone during the semi-final match against England in the ongoing T20 World Cup at the Providence Stadium in Guyana. His impressive batting performance propelled him into an elite group of Indian captains. Rohit's explosive batting style, which earned him the nickname 'Hitman' was on full display as he dominated England's bowling attack during the powerplay. With his influential 57-run innings, Rohit became only the fifth Indian captain to surpass 5,000 runs across all formats of the game.
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Indian captain Rohit Sharma continued from where he left, leading his team from the front with another brilliant knock against England in the T20 World Cup semifinal in Guyana on Thursday.
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It was Virat Kohli's fifth single-digit score at this year's cricketing extravaganza as he now has just 75 runs in seven innings at an average of 10.71. Earlier, England captain Jos Buttler won the toss and elected to field first against unbeaten India in the semis. The toss was delayed by 80 minutes because of heavy early morning rain that left the outfield wet. Rain returned again after just 8 overs into India innings with Rohit Sharma (37*) and Suryakumar Yadav (13*) taking the side to 65 for two.
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Former India all-rounder Yuvraj Singh's iconic six sixes still remain fresh in everyone's memory after 17 long years, and the man himself hasn't forgotten an inch of that epic moment when he smacked England pacer Stuart Broad half a dozen times out of the park. While recalling that historic feat in a video interview with ICC, Yuvraj relived those six balls.
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Afghanistan captain Rashid Khan has been handed an official reprimand by the ICC for throwing his bat on the ground in frustration after teammate Karim Janat refused a run during their T20 World Cup Super 8 clash against Bangladesh. The incident occurred in the last over of Afghanistan's innings, when Rashid lost his cool after Janat refused a second run on a shot played by the skipper.
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During the Copa America Group A match between Peru and Canada at Children's Mercy Park, assistant referee Humberto Panjoj collapsed due to hot and humid conditions, surprising spectators. The incident occurred during stoppage time in the first half, with Canada’s goalkeeper Maxime Crepeau alerting medical staff. Panjoj received treatment on the sidelines before being stretchered off for further evaluation. The game, held in 34°C (93°F) heat and 53% humidity, was 0-0 at halftime, highlighting the environmental challenges faced by participants.
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Afghanistan captain Rashid Khan dismissed Gulbadin Naib's injury during their T20 World Cup Super Eight match against Bangladesh as minor and not affecting the outcome. He claimed Naib had cramps and the rain came after five minutes, with no significant difference in the game. Khan believed the injury took time to recover.
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Coach Jonathan Trott believes Afghanistan will have an advantage in the T20 World Cup semi-final against South Africa due to their lack of historical baggage and unpredictable nature, as they have their first-ever last-four appearance in any World Cup, unlike South Africa's history of close calls and missteps.
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The Indian Olympic Association (IOA) will give away a cash award of Rs 1 crore to individual gold medal winners at the Paris Games. The silver medallists will get Rs 75 lakh and bronze medallists Rs 50 lakh, TOI has learnt. The Games will run from July 26 to August 11. These awards will be given over and above what the govt offers to the Olympic medallists in individual categories.
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After suffering a 24-run defeat against India in their must-win T20 World Cup Super 8 clash, Australia's fate now depends on the outcome of the Afghanistan-Bangladesh match.
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Pacer Chris Jordan grabbed a sensational hat-trick in his birthplace before captain Jos Buttler's blitzkrieg as England stormed into the semifinals of the T20 World Cup with a 10-wicket mauling of USA in Barbados on Sunday.
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Outgoing coach Rahul Dravid, after numerous requests to come for a chat, revealed how the planning had started long back. While there were serious efforts made to push the needle while batting, the defeat in the 2023 ODI World Cup final was a cruel blow for these bravehearts in blue. But as the management tried to deal with disappointment, a template was forged over the next few months.
The BCCI is set to announce the appointment of the new head coach for the Indian cricket team, replacing Rahul Dravid. The Cricket Advisory Committee has shortlisted two candidates, and both coach and selector appointments will be made soon. VVS Laxman will go to Zimbabwe, while a new coach will join from the Sri Lanka series.
BCCI secretary Jay Shah has set ambitious goals for the Indian cricket team following their T20 World Cup victory, aiming to win the World Test Championship and Champions Trophy. He praised the contributions of Rohit Sharma, Virat Kohli, and Ravindra Jadeja after the trio announced retirements from T20Is. The team will have a similar squad in the coming big events.
As India lifted their second T20 World Cup trophy after a nail-biting 7-run victory over South Africa in this edition’s final on Saturday, it's a fitting moment to reflect on their performances in the tournament over the years. India has had a rollercoaster journey in the T20 World Cup, marked by early triumphs, intermittent struggles, and a persistent quest for glory, before breaking the decade-long ICC title drought in Barbados.
Indian pace spearhead Jasprit Bumrah once again proved his mettle in the T20 World Cup final against South Africa. Living up to his reputation, Bumrah delivered an early breakthrough for his team, much to the delight of his fans.
India and South Africa are set to face off in the T20 World Cup final, with rain expected to significantly affect the outcome. Both teams have been unbeaten in the tournament, with India overpowering England in a rain-delayed semifinal and South Africa reaching their first-ever World Cup final.
Virat Kohli has been dismissed without scoring twice in his worst-ever appearance in six T20 World Cups. India are aiming to end their 11-year trophy drought in global cricket competitions. South Africa are chasing their first men's World Cup title in any limited-overs format.
Chris Gayle's endorsement of Virat Kohli's capabilities, despite his recent struggle, sets the stage for an intense T20 World Cup final between India and South Africa at Kensington Oval. Kohli's past successes and current challenges add layers of anticipation to the upcoming match.
India thumped defending champion England by 68 runs to reach the final of the T20 World Cup on Thursday. India will face South Africa on Saturday at Kensington Oval in Bridgetown, Barbados in a battle of the two unbeaten teams of the tournament.
Indian skipper Rohit Sharma achieved a significant milestone during the semi-final match against England in the ongoing T20 World Cup at the Providence Stadium in Guyana. His impressive batting performance propelled him into an elite group of Indian captains. Rohit's explosive batting style, which earned him the nickname 'Hitman' was on full display as he dominated England's bowling attack during the powerplay. With his influential 57-run innings, Rohit became only the fifth Indian captain to surpass 5,000 runs across all formats of the game.
Indian captain Rohit Sharma continued from where he left, leading his team from the front with another brilliant knock against England in the T20 World Cup semifinal in Guyana on Thursday.
It was Virat Kohli's fifth single-digit score at this year's cricketing extravaganza as he now has just 75 runs in seven innings at an average of 10.71. Earlier, England captain Jos Buttler won the toss and elected to field first against unbeaten India in the semis. The toss was delayed by 80 minutes because of heavy early morning rain that left the outfield wet. Rain returned again after just 8 overs into India innings with Rohit Sharma (37*) and Suryakumar Yadav (13*) taking the side to 65 for two.
Former India all-rounder Yuvraj Singh's iconic six sixes still remain fresh in everyone's memory after 17 long years, and the man himself hasn't forgotten an inch of that epic moment when he smacked England pacer Stuart Broad half a dozen times out of the park. While recalling that historic feat in a video interview with ICC, Yuvraj relived those six balls.
Afghanistan captain Rashid Khan has been handed an official reprimand by the ICC for throwing his bat on the ground in frustration after teammate Karim Janat refused a run during their T20 World Cup Super 8 clash against Bangladesh. The incident occurred in the last over of Afghanistan's innings, when Rashid lost his cool after Janat refused a second run on a shot played by the skipper.
During the Copa America Group A match between Peru and Canada at Children's Mercy Park, assistant referee Humberto Panjoj collapsed due to hot and humid conditions, surprising spectators. The incident occurred during stoppage time in the first half, with Canada’s goalkeeper Maxime Crepeau alerting medical staff. Panjoj received treatment on the sidelines before being stretchered off for further evaluation. The game, held in 34°C (93°F) heat and 53% humidity, was 0-0 at halftime, highlighting the environmental challenges faced by participants.
Afghanistan captain Rashid Khan dismissed Gulbadin Naib's injury during their T20 World Cup Super Eight match against Bangladesh as minor and not affecting the outcome. He claimed Naib had cramps and the rain came after five minutes, with no significant difference in the game. Khan believed the injury took time to recover.
Coach Jonathan Trott believes Afghanistan will have an advantage in the T20 World Cup semi-final against South Africa due to their lack of historical baggage and unpredictable nature, as they have their first-ever last-four appearance in any World Cup, unlike South Africa's history of close calls and missteps.
The Indian Olympic Association (IOA) will give away a cash award of Rs 1 crore to individual gold medal winners at the Paris Games. The silver medallists will get Rs 75 lakh and bronze medallists Rs 50 lakh, TOI has learnt. The Games will run from July 26 to August 11. These awards will be given over and above what the govt offers to the Olympic medallists in individual categories.
After suffering a 24-run defeat against India in their must-win T20 World Cup Super 8 clash, Australia's fate now depends on the outcome of the Afghanistan-Bangladesh match.
Pacer Chris Jordan grabbed a sensational hat-trick in his birthplace before captain Jos Buttler's blitzkrieg as England stormed into the semifinals of the T20 World Cup with a 10-wicket mauling of USA in Barbados on Sunday.