Rohit Sharma during the second Test against Bangladesh in Kanpur. (Photo by Money Sharma/AFP via Getty Images) The captain, a fierce competitor, can be ruthless in his pursuit of victory and has the ability to clearly communicate his thought process to teammates…When Virat Kohli took over as Test captain nearly 10 years ago, ‘intent’ became…
Ravindra Jadeja and Ravichandran Ashwin. (Photo by Randy Brooks/AFP via Getty Images) ‘If Jaddu plays, I will bat for him all day, all night’KANPUR: Ravichandran Ashwin and Ravindra Jadeja don’t just hunt as a spin duo now, they are also a pair of fine allrounders who can more than hold their own with the bat….
Raghavendra Dwivedi (Photo Credit: X) NEW DELHI: India clinched a 2-0 series sweep against Bangladesh on Tuesday, with India’s throwdown specialist Raghavendra Dwivedi, also known as “Raghu Bhaiya“, handed the series trophy following India’s seven-wicket victory over Bangladesh in the Kanpur Test.This gesture of recognition meant Raghu’s pivotal role behind the scenes of Indian cricket,…
NEW DELHI: Indian cricketing stalwart Rohit Sharma recently addressed the topic of his fitness and career longevity, putting to rest the doubts of critics. As he approaches the significant milestone of 500 international matches for India, Rohit emphasized the dedication and discipline required to sustain a top-level cricket career for 17 years.In a conversation on…
Sachin Tendulkar and Virender Sehwag during the Multan Test against Pakistan in March 2004. (Photo by Jewel Samad/AFP via Getty Images) NEW DELHI: Virender Sehwag‘s 309 in Multan, often referred to as the “Sultan of Multan” innings, is one of the most iconic knocks in the history of Indian cricket. It took place during India’s…
Virat Kohli at the Green Park Cricket Stadium in Kanpur. (Photo by Money Sharma/AFP via Getty Images) NEW DELHI: To say that Virat Kohli enjoys a demi-god status in India would be an understatement. He is one of the most celebrated athletes in the country, transcending the sport of cricket to become a global icon.Kohli…
Virat Kohli‘s achievements and records have made him not just a cricket legend but also a global brand. But like in every sports person’s life, there were days when he was an ‘unknown’ figure in the sport, still trying to establish himself as the ‘next big thing’.The 2008 U-19 World Cup turned into a launchpad…
NEW DELHI: Legendary cricketer and 1983 ODI World Cup hero Mohinder Amarnath, who turns 74 today (September 24), had once stirred a hornet’s nest when he was dropped from the Indian cricket team.To say that the 1983 World Cup victory was a watershed moment for Indian cricket would be an understatement.It was on June 25,…
Pat Cummins (Getty Images) NEW DELHI: Australian captain Pat Cummins highlighted the need to contain Indian wicketkeeper-batter Rishabh Pant in the upcoming Border-Gavaskar Trophy. He described Pant as a major game-changer for India. The five-match Test series begins on November 22 in Perth.Pant has been a crucial player for India, especially noted for his aggressive…
Rohit Sharma and Virender Sehwag. (File Pic: Image Credit – X) Rohit Sharma‘s admiration for Virender Sehwag runs deep, and one of the most memorable stories from his early cricketing days is when he skipped class to meet his batting idol.This anecdote highlights how young Rohit was inspired by Sehwag’s aggressive, fearless style of batting….
