NEW DELHI: Indian cricketing stalwart Virat Kohli is set to make his eagerly awaited return to domestic cricket as he takes the field for Delhi in their final Ranji Trophy group-stage match. This will mark his first appearance in the competition since November 2012, after a hiatus from domestic cricket to focus on international duties….
Rohit Sharma and Virat Kohli NEW DELHI: Former India cricketer Mohammad Kaif has emphasised the significance of veteran batters Rohit Sharma and Virat Kohli for India’s campaign in the 2025 ICC Champions Trophy. The duo, who excelled as India’s top run-getters in the 2023 ODI World Cup, remain pivotal to the team’s success despite nearing…
ICC Champions Trophy hosts Pakistan are yet to announce their squad for the upcoming tournament, which had January 12 as the deadline for the eight teams to name their respective squads. While the reason behind the delay has left fans and experts guessing, former Pakistan batter Basit Ali said doubts over the availability of batter…
Ravichandran Ashwin (Getty Images) NEW DELHI: Former Indian spinner Ravichandran Ashwin has raised concerns about the Indian squad for the ICC Champions Trophy, scheduled to start from February 19 in Pakistan and the UAE. He pointed out the lack of left-handed batters in the top seven and the absence of a reliable No. 8 batter.Ashwin…
NEW DELHI: England’s promising young batter Harry Brook has been appointed as the new white-ball vice-captain, the England and Wales Cricket Board (ECB) announced ahead of their much-anticipated series against India. Brook, who turns 26 next month, has quickly established himself as a key player in England’s setup since his international debut in a T20I…
NEW DELHI: The player who completes the Indian playing XI for the ICC Champions Trophy next month is Hardik Pandya, according to former Pakistani wicketkeeper batter Kamran Akmal.Prior to being sidelined by an injury sustained during the campaign, Hardik was an essential part of India’s ODI World Cup 2023 campaign.Go Beyond The Boundary with our…
Yograj Singh (Video Grab) NEW DELHI: Former cricketer Yograj Singh, father of Yuvraj Singh, has expressed his strong support for the BCCI and its selectors regarding the squad announcement for the Champions Trophy 2025. Speaking to ANI, Yograj lauded the decision-making process and highlighted the importance of retaining senior players like Rohit Sharma and Virat…
Rohit Sharma and Ravi Shastri (AFP Photo) NEW DELHI: A number of cricketing legends from Mumbai gathered at the Wankhede Stadium on Sunday to celebrate its golden jubilee. The event featured a special segment where notable Mumbai cricketers, both retired and current, shared their memorable experiences at this iconic venue. Among the distinguished guests were…
Mohammed Siraj (PTI photo) NEW DELHI: Mohammed Siraj is set to play Hyderabad’s last Ranji Trophy match vs Vidarbha. Not picked in India squad for Champions Trophy, Siraj will be skipping the January 23 fixture vs Himachal Pradesh at home due to workload management but will play last group game of the season. Poll Should…
Shubman Gill and Rohit Sharma (PTI Photo) NEW DELHI: The appointment of Shubman Gill as vice-captain for India’s 2025 ICC Champions Trophy campaign has ignited widespread discussions.However, former Indian cricketer Suresh Raina, speaking on Star Sports Press Room, heaped praise on the 25-year-old and backed his credibility as a leader.“Shubman Gill is the next superstar…
