Virat Kohli was not part of the first batch of players from India’s T20 World Cup squad who departed for USA on Sunday and it’s now being reported that delay in some paperwork has postponed the Indian batting legend’s departure. Captain Rohit Sharma and head coach Rahul Dravid led the group that has departed first….
NEW DELHI: The Mumbai Indians‘ (MI) decision to reinstate all-rounder Hardik Pandya as captain backfired, according to former Indian spinner Harbhajan Singh, who added that the team did not perform as a cohesive unit.For the five-time winners MI, the current Indian Premier League (IPL) season was one to forget. After a two-year tenure with Gujarat…
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NEW DELHI: Former England cricketer Kevin Pietersen responded to criticism of his captaincy, prompted by comments made by Gautam Gambhir regarding the leadership abilities of cricketing icons.Gambhir, known for his outspoken nature, defended Hardik Pandya‘s captaincy amidst scrutiny from Pietersen and former South African cricketer AB de Villiers. In an interview with Sportskeeda, Gambhir remarked,…
NEW DELHI: Mumbai Indians suffered another setback in their IPL 2024 campaign, losing to Kolkata Knight Riders at the Eden Gardens for their ninth defeat of the season. Following the defeat, former South African great AB de Villiers offered a critical assessment of Hardik Pandya‘s captaincy at the franchise. Speaking on his YouTube channel, the…
NEW DELHI: The premature exit of the Mumbai Indians from the IPL 2024 playoff race wasn’t unexpected, as the team struggled to find its rhythm under new leadership. Amidst the turbulence, former Australia captain Michael Clarke offered insights into the dynamics between Hardik Pandya and Rohit Sharma, shedding light on their relationship amidst speculation of…
Team was a divided house after captaincy changeAfter the IPL auctions ended in Dubai in December and one looked at the team that Mumbai Indians had put together, the feeling was one of awe. Experts asked how any side could ever hope to stop the five-time champs from progressing to the playoffs.IPL ORANGE CAP |…
NEW DELHI: Five-time champions Mumbai Indians have been eliminated from the IPL 2024 play-off contention, becoming the first team this season to face such a fate. Despite their efforts, the team’s performance has not been up to the mark, resulting in a series of losses that have dashed their hopes for a spot in the…
NEW DELHI: Mumbai Indians‘ Hardik Pandya and Suryakumar Yadav were left in shock and disbelief as Sunrisers Hyderabad skipper described to them the story of his severed middle finger on Monday.After the conclusion of the MI vs SRH game, Hardik, Surya and Cummins were involved in a chat and it seemingly looked as if Hardik…
NEW DELHI: Mumbai Indians showcased their dominance against Sunrisers Hyderabad in an IPL encounter on Monday, with captain Hardik Pandya emerging as a standout performer with the ball. Pandya’s stellar performance drew praise from former captain Rohit Sharma as Mumbai Indians secured a crucial victory at the Wankhede Stadium.The special moment came in the 16th…
