NEW DELHI: The much-awaited first-round clash between archrivals India and Pakistan in the T20 World Cup is scheduled for June 9 at the 34,000-capacity newly-constructed Nassau County International Cricket Stadium in New York.India and Pakistan are favorites to make it to the Super 8 stage from Group A, which also includes Ireland.India have banked on…
NEW DELHI: Gautam Gambhir would make a “good coach” for the Indian cricket team, according to former captain Sourav Ganguly, if he had sought for the role. Ganguly also supported the hiring of a domestic player to the prominent role.During his speech at the International Procurement and Supply Chain Conference’s opening in Mumbai, Ganguly discussed…
NEW DELHI: Kolkata Knight Riders mentor Gautam Gambhir has heaped praise on star all-rounder Sunil Narine, who played a pivotal role in KKR’s third Indian Premier League title this year. Narine was named the ‘Most Valuable Player’ of IPL 2024. Narine regained his magical touch this season, scoring 488 runs and taking 17 wickets throughout…
NEW DELHI: Virat Kohli and Gautam Gambhir shared a warm embrace during the 2024 edition of the Indian Premier League. It was one of the heartwarming moments of the just concluded season. The long-standing alleged hostility between the two former teammates seemed to dissolve as they demonstrated mutual respect and camaraderie. Kohli, the face of…
NEW DELHI: Kolkata Knight Riders mentor Gautam Gambhir has revealed that the franchise’s next mission is to become the most successful team in the Indian Premier League. Speaking on Sportskeeda, Gambhir expressed satisfaction with KKR’s recent win but emphasized that the journey toward greater success has just begun.“We are still two trophies away from MI…
NEW DELHI: With Kolkata Knight Riders clinching their third IPL title under the mentorship of Gautam Gambhir, the appointment of the former India skipper as the next India head coach has gained momentum.The deadline for applying for the post of Indian men’s cricket team chief coach ended on Monday and Gambhir’s name for the top…
NEW DELHI: Kolkata Knight Riders clinched their third Indian Premier League title in 2024 under the mentorship of Gautam Gambhir, who returned to the franchise this season. Gambhir, who previously led KKR to titles in 2012 and 2014 as captain, has been widely praised for his strategic influence and leadership.Former Sunrisers Hyderabad head coach Tom…
NEW DELHI: It was year 2014 when Pat Cummins was handed IPL debut by his then-Kolkata Knight Riders captain Gautam Gambhir at the iconic Eden Gardens. In his sole appearance during the 2014 season against the Chennai Super Kings, Cummins bowled four overs, conceding 29 runs, including a maiden, and claimed the wicket of Dwayne…
NEW DELHI: Commentators Kevin Pietersen and Matthew Hayden on Sunday pulled Ambati Rayudu‘s leg for switching his waistcoat after Kolkata Knight Riders‘ IPL 2024 title win. KKR, on Sunday, lifted their third IPL trophy with a crushing eight-wicket win over SRH in a completely one-sided final in Chennai.Rayudu, who was apparently supporting Sunrisers Hyderabad in…
NEW DELHI: Kolkata Knight Riders celebrated their third Indian Premier League title in grand style, crushing Sunrisers Hyderabad in the final held at the MA Chidambaram Stadium in Chennai on Sunday. The emphatic victory not only highlighted KKR‘s dominance but also showcased the pivotal role of Rinku Singh, whose ‘God’s plan’ mantra has become emblematic…
