NEW DELHI: Former England captain Michael Vaughan has commended Joe Root for his exceptional batting skills, suggesting that Root has the potential to surpass Sachin Tendulkar‘s record for the highest number of runs scored by a batter in the history of men’s Test cricket.Sachin Tendulkar’s record of 15,921 Test runs stands as one of cricket’s…
NEW DELHI: West Indies cricket legend Brian Lara reveals that he believes his former teammate Carl Hooper possessed more talent as a batter than both himself and Indian cricket icon Sachin Tendulkar. Lara elaborates on Hooper’s exceptional skills, particularly highlighting his impressive performance as a captain and his critical role in significant matches.“Carl was easily…
NEW DELHI: West Indies cricketing icon Brian Lara expressed his unwavering support for co-hosts USA, rather than Pakistan, to progress through to the Super 8 stage of the ongoing T20 World Cup.The legendary batsman, renowned for his unparalleled prowess and illustrious career, unequivocally endorsed the American team’s prospects of advancing further in the competition, while…
NEW DELHI: In the world of cricket, the debate between who is the greater player – Sachin Tendulkar or Virat Kohli – has captivated fans and experts alike. With Tendulkar celebrated as the ‘God’ of cricket and Kohli hailed as the ‘King’, the discussion often centers on who would be included in an all-time ultimate…
NEW DELHI: After Sunrisers Hyderabad‘s resounding victory over Lucknow Super Giants on Wednesday, former India all-rounder Yuvraj Singh lauded the SRH openers, particularly young Indian batter Abhishek Sharma.Following Abhishek Sharma’s stellar performance, the youngster credited Yuvraj Singh, Brian Lara, and his father for their guidance and support. Sharma’s gratitude towards his mentors encapsulated the profound…
NEW DELHI: Brian Lara emphasized on Tuesday that India’s head coach Rahul Dravid will need a tailored strategy to optimize the performance of superstars Virat Kohli and Rohit Sharma during the T20 World Cup in the Americas next month.The squad includes eight players from the 2022 ICC event, reflecting the team’s confidence in the unparalleled…
NEW DELHI: West Indian cricket legend Brian Lara and former England captain Kevin Pietersen offered insightful analysis after Chennai Super Kings (CSK) defeated Mumbai Indians (MI) by 20 runs in their IPL encounter.Lara pointed out MI’s bowling deficiencies, beyond the formidable Jasprit Bumrah. He emphasized the lack of support for Bumrah, stating, “Their bowling is…
NEW DELHI: Legendary Brian Lara has emphasized that Virat Kohli‘s impact goes beyond mere statistics, advocating strongly for Royal Challengers Bangalore superstar’s inclusion in India’s T20 World Cup squad.Kohli faced criticism on social media following his 67-ball century for RCB against Rajasthan Royals in Jaipur. The innings matched the slowest century in IPL history, previously…
NEW DELHI: Former Australia captain Steve Smith expressed his confusion at Mumbai Indians captain Hardik Pandya‘s strategies in the team’s IPL record-breaking defeat to Sunrisers Hyderabad. He also claimed to be puzzled as to why top pacer Jasprit Bumrah bowled just six deliveries until the match’s thirteenth over.On Wednesday night in Hyderabad, Sunrisers Hyderabad defeated…
NEW DELHI: Legendary West Indies cricketer Brian Lara expressed high praise for Indian batter Virat Kohli, citing him as an example of commitment and dedication. Speaking at the Tiger Pataudi Memorial Lecture in Kolkata, Lara revealed that if his son were to pursue any sport, he would use Kohli’s qualities to inspire him. Kohli’s outstanding…
