India’s T20 World Cup triumph under Rohit Sharma won India the ICC silverware in the shortest format 17 years after MS Dhoni’s team clinched the trophy in the tournament’s inaugural edition in 2007. But it looked unlikely when South Africa were in complete control of the run-chase in the final earlier this year in Barbados,…
Rishabh Pant getting his knee taped during the T20 World Cup final (Photo Source: X) India’s T20 World Cup triumph looked improbable when South Africa needed a run a ball in the final at Barbados earlier this year in June. But the turnaround happened, thanks to Surykumar Yadav’s brilliant catch and Hardik Pandya’s heroic spell,…
Sanjay Manjrekar (Photo credit: X) NEW DELHI: Former cricketer Sanjay Manjrekar was at the receiving end of social media backlash over his racist remark while commentating during the India vs New Zealand Women’s T20 World Cup game in Dubai on Friday.In India’s tournament opener against the Kiwis, Manjrekar was doing Hindi commentary when he said…
Abhimanyu Easwaran after dismissal (Screengrab) NEW DELHI: Rest of India opener Abhimanyu Easwaran‘s dismissal for 191 during the ongoing Irani Cup 2024 clash against Mumbai was one of the highlights of the fourth day’s play at the Ekana Cricket Stadium in Lucknow. The talented Bengal batter, who looked set for a double century, was dismissed…
Guns, firecrackers on display during Afghanistan star Rashid Khan’s marriage (Screengrab) NEW DELHI: Afghanistan’s star cricketer Rashid Khan recently tied the knot in a grand ceremony in Kabul, making headlines not only for the event itself but also for the unique security measures and dazzling display of firecrackers. The wedding took place at a prestigious…
In 2021, Virat Kohli stepped down as India’s T20I captain, which was soon followed by him vacating the position in the ODIs and Tests as well. He left the post without an ICC trophy under his leadership, but former off-spinner Harbhajan Singh believes that doesn’t make Kohli a “lesser captain”.Speaking to ‘Sports Yaari’ in an…
Babar Azam (Reuters Photo) Babar Azam resigned as Pakistan‘s white-ball captain earlier this week, which came as a surprise to some. But former wicketkeeper-batsman Rashid Latif believes Babar has taken the right call and it will signal his return as the team’s premier batsman. “Thank you, very much. Der aaye durust aaye (he understood late,…
Rishabh Pant with the 2024 T20 World Cup trophy (BCCI Photo) If you need to pick one player from the current Indian team who never loses his smile and sense of humour whatever be the situation, it has to be Rishabh Pant, who celebrates his 27th birthday on October 4.Most famous for his knock in…
MS Dhoni and Rohit Sharma (PTI/Screengrab) NEW DELHI: India skipper Rohit Sharma shared a lighthearted moment during his latest appearance on The Great Indian Kapil Show, where he and some of his teammates were invited on the back of their 2024 T20 World Cup triumph. Rohit, along with Suryakumar Yadav, Axar Patel, and Shivam Dube,…
Rohit Sharma (Photo Credits: Getty Images) NEW DELHI: Indian legendary batter Rohit Sharma‘s recent remarks in Marathi, following India’s triumphant Test series win against Bangladesh, sparked a wave of excitement among fans on Thursday. Speaking during an event in Rashin, Maharashtra, where he laid the foundation stone for a new sports complex under CricKingdom, Rohit…
