Royal Challengers Bengaluru (RCB) have explained their decision to release Faf du Plessis before the IPL mega auction held in Jeddah last month. Delhi Capitals subsequently secured du Plessis for Rs 2 crore.RCB released a video detailing their rationale. Mo Bobat, RCB’s director of cricket operations, highlighted fan input.“All of you voted (fans voted via…
NEW DELHI: Sanju Samson has been in scintillating form, especially in T20 Internationals, recently becoming the first Indian to score back-to-back centuries in the format. His promotion to the opening slot by India’s new captain Suryakumar Yadav and management under Gautam Gambhir has proven to be a game-changer, with Samson delivering consistent performances at the…
R Ashwin and Ravindra Jadeja NEW DELHI: India’s recent 3-0 whitewash against New Zealand at home has put the team’s big guns under fire. Angered by the embarrassing series loss, fans have been demanding retirements of Test veterans that include Rohit Sharma, Virat Kohli, Ashwin and Ravindra Jadeja. As India performed poorly with both bat…
In the home Test season this year, Rohit Sharma has appeared a shadow of himself in the 10 innings he has played across five matches; and the former India wicket-keeper Dinesh Karthik feels “getting into a safe space” could be the reason behind the Indian captain’s poor run.Rohit has scored just 133 runs in five…
In four innings against New Zealand in the ongoing home Test series, Virat Kohli has scored just 88 runs — 70 of which came in one innings alone. The statistic highlights his continued struggle in the red-ball format, leading to advice from his former teammate Dinesh Karthik. “What he needs to do is probably go…
NEW DELHI: Former batsman Sanjay Manjrekar feels it would be unjust to blame coach Gautam Gambhir for the Test series defeat to New Zealand, but former wicketkeeper Dinesh Karthik feels the senior Indian players have the responsibility. The Black Caps established an unassailable 2-0 lead in the three-match series when India lost the second Test…
Virat Kohli’s iconic shot (Photo Credit: X) NEW DELHI: Two years ago today, cricket fans around the world witnessed an unforgettable moment when Virat Kohli executed one of the most stunning shots in cricket history during the India vs Pakistan match at the 2022 T20 World Cup. His remarkable straight drive six off Pakistan pacer…
MUMBAI: In a sensational development, India’s star wicketkeeper-batsman Rishabh Pant will not lead the Delhi Capitals in IPL 2025, Times of India has reliably learnt.“Yes, the Delhi Capitals could be looking for a new captain. There are chances that India allrounder Axar Patel may take over as the new IPL captain, or the franchise could…
Mohammed Siraj (AP Photo) The behind-the-scenes stories from India’s T20 World Cup title win earlier this year continue to roll out and entertain the fans, and the one shared by all-rounder Axar Patel on a TV show left the fans in splits.India defeated South Africa by seven runs in a thrilling final in June to…
NEW DELHI: The India vs Bangladesh rivalry in T20 internationals has delivered some of the most thrilling and unforgettable moments in cricket history. These matches have often been high-octane encounters, filled with tension, drama, and unforgettable moments that are etched in the memories of fans.Ahead of the first T20I of the three-match series between the…
