NEW DELHI: Rohit Sharma and Virat Kohli, two of India’s greatest modern-day cricketers, began their international careers around the same time, and both had humble beginnings before rising to global stardom. Their early career journey together is marked by a mixture of learning, growth, and moments of brilliance. Rohit made his ODI debut in June…
NEW DELHI: Former Chennai Super Kings (CSK) batter, Subramaniam Badrinath, has revealed a rare instance of Mahendra Singh Dhoni losing his temper during a match against Royal Challengers Bengaluru (RCB) in the early years of the Indian Premier League (IPL).In an interview with InsideSport, Badrinath shared details about a low-scoring game at Chepauk where CSK,…
NEW DELHI: After Jay Shah got elected unopposed as the new chairman of the International Cricket Council (ICC), the social media sparked a wave of congratulatory messages wishing the BCCI secretary.As the current secretary of the Board of Control for Cricket in India (BCCI), Shah’s rise to this global position marks a significant moment in…
NEW DELHI: With India and Bangladesh set to play the first Test of a two-match series in Chennai from September 19, here is a recap of a historic moment when Sachin Tendulkar equalled Sunil Gavaskar‘s record of Test centuries.Both Tendulkar and Gavaskar are legends of Indian cricket, each having made significant contributions in their respective…
NEW DELHI: Cricketers from the past and present, including Ben Stokes and Michael Vaughan, paid their respects to former England player and coach Graham Thorpe, who passed away at the age of 55.“RIP Thorpey .. Thanks for all the advice throughout my career,you were a great player and a brilliant team mate.You have gone far…
All-rounder Hardik Pandya was spotted trying his hands at leg-spin in Anil Kumble style at the nets during India’s training session in Pallekele ahead of the first T20I on Saturday, which opens India’s tour of Sri Lanka. Indian Premier League franchise Lucknow Super Giants shared an image of Hardik bowling leg-spin and a similar action…
NEW DELHI: Legendary Indian cricketer Anil Kumble believes that Jasprit Bumrah‘s exceptional adaptability and unique skillset make him a crucial player for India’s success in the T20 World Cup. Bumrah’s ability to perform consistently, regardless of the conditions, sets him apart from other bowlers.In the highly anticipated match against Pakistan in New York, Bumrah showcased…
NEW DELHI: As Sunrisers Hyderabad (SRH) prepare for their Sunday matchup against the Kolkata Knight Riders (KKR) at MA Chidambaram Stadium in Chennai, bowler Bhuvneshwar Kumar expressed confidence that his team would win the Indian Premier League (IPL).SRH defeated Rajasthan Royals by 36 runs in Qualifier 2 on Friday to reach the final. However, they…
NEW DELHI: The job to find the new head coach for the senior men’s team seems to have become more challenging for the Indian cricket board (BCCI) than it was first thought to be. TOI understands that the board has kept its options open even as the deadline for the applications is less than a…
Anil Kumble‘s early reputation as a studious cricketer stemmed not merely from the spectacles he sported. Even as he was luring batters to their doom, the champion leg-spinner was studying to secure an engineering degree.Given his degree in mechanical engineering and his ability to analyse cricket to its minutest detail, it was inevitable that Kumble…
