Australia batsman Usman Khawaja has mounted a spirited defence of David Warner.
Harmanpreet said all of it helped when the team was faced with nervy situations like the the quarter-final against Britain, when they were reduced to 10 men for more than 40 minutes after Amit Rohidas was red-carded for dangerous play.
Meanwhile, the champion franchise shared a heart-warning message for their opponents in the final.
A spirited Punjab Kings edged Chennai Super Kings by four wickets in a thrilling finish off the last ball in a high-scoring IPL 2023 match.
'Does the spirit of the game logic apply to you, or is it just for Indians?'
Images from the T20 World Cup Super Eight Group 1 match between India and Australia, at Gros Islet, St Lucia, on Monday.
Quinton de Kock smashed 174 off 140 balls, his third century in five innings, to power South Africa to a 149-run victory against Bangladesh.
The Indian players reflected on their heartbreaking loss against Australia in Sunday's World Cup final.
Ashwin on Friday hailed Gautam Gambhir, the frontrunner to succeed Rahul Dravid as India's head coach, as a "fighter" and motivator par excellence
'Rohit is undoubtedly skilled, yet a surge in aggression is essential.'
Virat Kohli's 'magnanimous' act during the 2021 T20 World Cup was among India's top three moments
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'If there's one thing you should know about this team, we never give up. We'll keep fighting, we'll keep going.'
Rakul is in throwback mood... Rahman celebrates birthday with music... Arjun does weights...
Kohli expressed his wholehearted support by calling the team 'Superwomen' in an Instagram post.
A summary of Indian athletes' showing at the Paralympics, in Paris, on Monday, September 2.
Angelo Mathews' first-of-its-kind timed out dismissal against Bangladesh in a World Cup match has again stirred the debate about 'Spirit of Cricket' and India head coach Rahul Dravid on Saturday said a player should be allowed to follow the rules of the game to the letter, if he wishes so.
'We will try to do well in the upcoming tournaments and there is an ICC event coming up next year and we will play with the same spirit as this time and hopefully we will win.'
Tactician par excellence Gautam Gambhir couldn't have envisaged a battle of brains with a more different kind of adversary than the smiling yet ruthless Pat Cummins as Kolkata Knight Riders face a spirited Sunrisers Hyderabad in a mega IPL final in Chennai on Sunday.
Apart from being stiffer and more sustainable, bamboo bats were found to have a bigger middle or 'sweet spot'.
Proud coach Arnold hails Australian team's mentality
New Zealand all-rounder Ish Sodhi found himself at the center of an unexpected and benevolent incident.
Ben Stokes came up with a witty response after an Australian newspaper ridiculed him following the controversy over Jonny Bairstow's dismissal in the Lord's Test.
Kohli has amassed 708 runs for Royal Challengers Bangalore in the season
Sachin Tendulkar, VVS Laxman, and Virender Sehwag praised 'inspiration' Bopanna for his incredible achievement.
Scoring a career-best 193 in the season opener against Punjab, Padikkal has been a prolific run-scorer, amassing 556 runs in six innings at an average of 92.66. His newfound consistency includes three centuries, showcasing his ability to bounce back from adversity.
Smriti Mandhana expressed her overwhelming joy on winning a gold medal
Meanwhile, the grand pre-shaadi celebrations continue.
Sri Lanka legend Sanath Jayasuriya said that Virat Kohli's spirited leadership has enabled Indian team to find the perfect rhythm against England. "Team India is in rhythm. Defeating even a strong team like England comfortably," Jayasuriya told reporters. The Sri Lankan cricketer known for his explosive batting attributed Team India's stupendous performance against England to "spirited" captainship of Virat Kohli.
Meanwhile, his successor, President Ranil Wickremesinghe tweeted: "Congratulations to the Sri Lankan cricket team on winning the Asia Cup 2022. Well played Pakistan! The second championship for today," he said, adding that it "goes to show that, with dedication and determination we can overcome challenges as a nation. Onwards and upwards Sri Lanka!"
Starc was bought by KKR ahead of IPL 2018 but an injury had ruled him out of that season.
Shubman Gill topped the IPL scoring charts in 2023 but his captaincy skills remain a question mark.
Pant will reclaim his captaincy role for the Delhi Capitals in the upcoming Indian Premier League season.
To emulate the West Indies of 1975 and Australia of 2003 and 2007, India must channel the same indomitable spirit in the final.
'I'm confident that this interaction will elevate the team's spirits and instill a great deal of positivity.'
New Zealand players Jesse Tashkoff and Joey Field proved good Samaritans on Wednesday when they helped ease a double dose of pain suffered by West Indies batsman Kirk McKenzie in their U-19 World Cup quarter-final. After struggling to hobble back to the middle, however, he was dismissed first ball -- still one short of his century. Cue the intervention of the sportsmanlike Kiwi duo, who carried the badly-cramped McKenzie off the field while being applauded back to the pavilion by the fans at Benoni's Willowmoore Park in South Africa.
We asked colleagues, present and past, to reflect on a man who has made such a difference to their lives and careers. Here it is then, a rich collection of memories that offer enchanting glimpses of the enigmatic Ajit Balakrishnan.
Healy said Australia's squad has undergone a lot of change but they are comfortable with where they are currently placed.
Kohli gets 'Spirit of Cricket' gong; Stokes is ICC Cricketer of the Year.
'When you have the prime minister of a country walking into the dressing room, it is special.'
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