‘Insaan ke shareer mein…’: RCB wicketkeeper-batter gives Romario Shepherd’s a wild nickname | Cricket News – The Times of India

Bengaluru: Royal Challengers Bengaluru’s Romario Shepherd plays a shot during the Indian Premier League (IPL) 2025 cricket match between Royal Challengers Bengaluru and Chennai Super Kings, at M Chinnaswamy Stadium in Bengaluru. (PTI Photo/Shailendra Bhojak) Royal Challengers Bengaluru (RCB) wicketkeeper-batter Jitesh Sharma‘s old video comparing Romario Shepherd‘s strength to a “rhino” has resurfaced after the…

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‘I’m too small a person to even speak about it’: Dinesh Karthik in awe of ‘absolute champion’ Virat Kohli – The Times of India

Royal Challengers Bengaluru’s Virat Kohli plays a shot during the IPL match against Rajasthan Royals. (PTI Photo) NEW DELHI: Virat Kohli continues to dazzle in the IPL 2025 season, smashing his fifth half-century as Royal Challengers Bengaluru (RCB) edged out Rajasthan Royals by 11 runs at the M Chinnaswamy Stadium on Thursday. Kohli’s 42-ball 70…

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‘Can now field two to three teams at the same time’: Dinesh Karthik credits IPL for revolutionising Indian cricket – The Times of India

Dinesh Karthik (RCB Photo) NEW DELHI: Former India wicketkeeper-batter Dinesh Karthik has credited the Indian Premier League (IPL) with revolutionising Indian cricket to the point where the country can now field two to three national teams of the same quality simultaneously. Speaking at the Padukone Dravid Centre for Sports Excellence on Friday, Karthik praised the…

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‘Come the big game, these guys stand up’: Dinesh Karthik lauds Rohit Sharma and Virat Kohli for their ability to rise to the occasion | Cricket News – The Times of India

Rohit Sharma and Virat Kohli (PTI Photo) NEW DELHI: Former India wicketkeeper-batter Dinesh Karthik has hailed Rohit Sharma and Virat Kohli for delivering match-winning performances in the ICC Champions Trophy and T20 World Cup finals respectively, despite their underwhelming form earlier in the tournament. Speaking on Cricbuzz, Karthik praised the veteran duo for their ability…

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‘Done everything well, but …’: Dinesh Karthik identifies key threats for India in Champions Trophy final | Cricket News – The Times of India

NEW DELHI: Dubai is set for a thrilling showdown as India take on New Zealand in the Champions Trophy final at the Dubai International Cricket Stadium on Sunday. India enter the contest as firm favourites, having won all four of their matches in the tournament, including a 44-run victory over the Black Caps in the…

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From Sourav Ganguly to Ajinkya Rahane: KKR captains over the years in IPL | Cricket News – The Times of India

Sourav Ganguly and Ajinkya Rahane (PTI Photos) NEW DELHI: Kolkata Knight Riders (KKR), the third most successful side with three titles, have seen several captains lead the franchise in the Indian Premier League (IPL) since its inception in 2008. With Ajinkya Rahane appointed as captain for the upcoming season and Venkatesh Iyer as vice-captain on…

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‘Potential to be one of the biggest leagues’: Allan Donald calls for more Indian cricketers in SA20, praises its growth | Cricket News – The Times of India

Allan Donald (Photo Credit: X) NEW DELHI: South African cricket legend and SA20 ambassador Allan Donald has voiced his hopes of seeing more Indian players in the South African T20 league, but acknowledged that the decision ultimately lies with the BCCI. Speaking during an online media interaction, Donald reflected on the impact of Dinesh Karthik,…

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Watch: Vintage Dinesh Karthik rolls back the years with three consecutive sixes in SA20 | Cricket News – The Times of India

NEW DELHI: Former Indian wicketkeeper-batter Dinesh Karthik rolled back the years with some stupendous hitting in the SA20 match between Joburg Super Kings and Paarl Royals at The Wanderers Stadium, in Johannesburg on Thursday.Batting first while playing for Paarl Royals, Karthik top scored for his team with a 39-ball 53 to help his team post…

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One-handed stunner! 39-yo Dinesh Karthik lights up SA20 with glovework for Paarl Royals. Watch | Cricket News – Times of India

Dinesh Karthik (Screengrab) NEW DELHI: Paarl Royals’ wicketkeeper Dinesh Karthik produced a jaw-dropping, one-handed catch that left cricket fans and commentators in awe during the SA20 clash against MI Cape Town at Boland Park. Known for his sharp reflexes and safe hands, Royals keeper Karthik proved why he is considered one of the finest glovesmen…

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‘Pressure is mounting’: Dinesh Karthik on challenges for Gautam Gambhir as India head coach | Cricket News – Times of India

Gautam Gambhir (PTI photo) NEW DELHI: Gautam Gambhir‘s tenure as India’s head coach has been a topic of intense discussion, with mixed performances across formats drawing attention to his leadership. While his influence in T20 cricket has been widely praised, the results in Tests and ODIs have raised questions about the challenges he faced early…

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