Rahul Dravid jokes about playing himself in a biopic: ‘If the money is good…’ | Cricket News – Times of India

NEW DELHI: Former Indian head coach and cricket legend Rahul Dravid humorously hinted at a possible Bollywood stint during an awards function, suggesting he might play himself in his biopic if the money is good. He shared this during a Q&A session, showcasing his characteristic wit. The session followed his recent achievement of leading the…

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Sourav Ganguly to join protests demanding justice for trainee doctor’s rape and murder in Kolkata: Reports – Times of India

NEW DELHI: Former Indian cricket captain Sourav Ganguly is joining protests in Kolkata to support junior resident doctors demanding justice for a postgraduate trainee doctor who was allegedly raped and murdered at RG Kar Medical College and Hospital, a case that has sparked widespread outrage. According to reports, Ganguly plans to participate in the protests…

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Sourav Ganguly clarifies ‘stray incident’ comment, joins online movement for justice in Kolkata trainee doctor case | Off the field News – Times of India

NEW DELHI: Former Indian cricket team captain Sourav Ganguly has changed his social media profile pictures to black, joining thousands in solidarity with protests demanding justice for a trainee doctor at RG Kar Medical College and Hospital who was brutally raped and murdered. The incident has sparked widespread outrage and an online campaign urging people…

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‘He is very chill’: Dhruv Jurel praises captain Rohit Sharma, shares insights on team dynamics | Cricket News – Times of India

NEW DELHI: Young wicketkeeper-batter Dhruv Jurel, who made his India debut earlier this year under the leadership of Rohit Sharma, has opened up about his experience playing under the Indian skipper. Jurel, who debuted in the Rajkot Test against England, spoke highly of Rohit’s approachable and relaxed demeanor, describing him as a “very chill” captain.In…

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‘Neeraj Chopra vs Arshad Nadeem is bigger than India vs Australia’: Former Pakistan cricketer on ‘hype’ around Border-Gavaskar Trophy | Cricket News – Times of India

NEW DELHI: Former Pakistan cricketer Basit Ali responded to Ravi Shastri‘s prediction that India will secure a hat-trick of Test series wins in Australia ahead of the upcoming Border-Gavaskar Trophy. Basit suggested that statements from Indian and Australian experts are attempts to create hype around the series but believes nothing matches the intensity of an…

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‘No rule more unfair for a player than…’: Ravichandran Ashwin strongly opposes reintroduction of this IPL auction rule | Cricket News – Times of India

NEW DELHI: Indian spinner Ravichandran Ashwin has voiced strong criticism against the Right to Match (RTM) rule ahead of its potential reinstatement in the 2025 Indian Premier League (IPL) auction. The Board of Control for Cricket in India (BCCI) is considering bringing back the RTM rule as they prepare for the IPL 2025 auction later…

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Suryakumar Yadav joins elite list in T20Is after series win against Sri Lanka | Cricket News – Times of India

NEW DELHI: Suryakumar Yadav, India T20 Internationals captain, has joined the prestigious list of cricketers with the most Player of the Series awards in T20Is. This achievement, marked by his fifth such accolade, places him just behind Virat Kohli, who leads with six awards. Yadav now shares this distinction with Bangladesh’s Shakib Al Hasan and…

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‘I felt he was better suited because…’: Suryakumar Yadav reveals the reason behind giving the ball to Rinku Singh | Cricket News – Times of India

NEW DELHI: In a dramatic finish to the third and final T20I of the series in Pallekele, India pulled off an astonishing victory against Sri Lanka, completing a 3-0 clean sweep. The hosts required just 9 runs off the last two overs with six wickets in hand, but the game took an unexpected turn when…

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‘Passing on the baton with class and grace’: Rahul Dravid’s heartfelt message to new head coach Gautam Gambhir – Watch | Cricket News – Times of India

NEW DELHI: Team India‘s new head coach, Gautam Gambhir, starts his tenure with the tour of Sri Lanka, taking over from former coach Rahul Dravid after India’s successful stint in the ICC T20 World Cup last month. Dravid extended his best wishes and shared his experiences with Gambhir in an emotional audio message. The series…

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‘One thing that he will have to learn…’: Former India coach Ravi Shastri’s advice for T20I captain Suryakumar Yadav | Cricket News – Times of India

NEW DELHI: Former Indian head coach Ravi Shastri has voiced his support for the newly-appointed T20I captain, Suryakumar Yadav, as Team India prepares for its tour of Sri Lanka starting Saturday. This series, which includes three T20Is and three ODIs, marks Suryakumar’s ascension to captaincy following Rohit Sharma‘s retirement from the shortest format after a…

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