Rohit Sharma‘s fan-base has grown leaps and bounds over the years, especially after he took over India captaincy from Virat Kohli, and the craze for the opening batsman has gone through the roof in the ongoing Indian Premier League (IPL) season, which saw an elderly lady cheering in the stands for the former Mumbai Indians‘…
Former India captain MS Dhoni‘s fan-following transcends boundaries and also includes fans from across the border in Pakistan, one of which is Pakistan fast bowler Shahnawaz Dahani, who recalled his meeting with the Indian legend in a video that has resurfaced on social media.During their meeting in 2021, Shahnawaz famously said to the 2011 ODI…
Besides going on to reclaim the Orange Cap during Royal Challengers Bengaluru‘s (RCB) win over Gujarat Titans in the IPL on Saturday, batting legend Virat Kohli showcased his fielding skills as well with a direct hit for a run-out, which earned him the praise of bowling coach Adam Griffith in the dressing room after the…
NEW DELHI: The world’s premier off-spinner, Ravichandran Ashwin, expressed concern on Saturday that the tendency toward extreme power-hitting in modern batting is gradually making the size of cricket stadiums unimportant. He stated that he fears this might make the game more one-sided.Ashwin’s remarks were made in light of the unbelievable totals that teams in this…
NEW DELHI: Australia topped the Test cricket rankings, but India continued to rule both white-ball forms, according to the International Cricket Council’s (ICC) annual team rankings update, which was released on Friday.According to ICC, reigning champions of the ICC World Test Championship Australia has surpassed India to take the top rank in the whites after…
Runs continue to come off his bat in the ongoing Indian Premier League and the BCCI selectors had no second thoughts about including his name in India’s T20 World Cup squad. Those two facts highlight that even in the twilight of his career, you discount Virat Kohli at your own peril. There was a lot…
Former India opener Krishnamachari Srikkanth criticized the BCCI selection committee for excluding Rinku Singh from the 15-member squad for the T20 World Cup this June, adding that the 26-year-old batter has been made a “scapegoat.”Singh debuted in T20 cricket in 2023 against Ireland and has since played 15 matches, scoring 356 runs in 11 innings…
NEW DELHI: Rishabh Pant’s scarcely believable international comeback on Tuesday — in a span of just 16 months following a horrific car accident that left him severely injured and pondering when he would walk again, let alone play at the international level — is an inspirational story.Of course, Pant’s remarkable recovery did not come without…
NEW DELHI: Former Australia captain Michael Clarke believes that winning major tournaments relies on teamwork rather than individual brilliance. He suspects that the Mumbai Indians camp is divided into factions, preventing players from working together effectively. Following the abrupt pre-season change in captaincy, with Hardik Pandya replacing Rohit Sharma, the five-time champions are in disarray.To…
NEW DELHI: A viral video has surfaced on social media featuring AbRam Khan, the youngest son of Bollywood icon Shah Rukh Khan, showcasing his bowling skills while engaging Kolkata Knight Riders‘ batsman Rinku Singh in a friendly cricket session, displaying a captivating presentation of off-the-field camaraderie.The video, which has garnered significant attention across various social…
