Former India opener likely to guide Team India through next World Cup cycle; WV Raman interviewed tooMUMBAI: Former India opener Gautam Gambhir, who played a significant role in India’s two World Cup victories in 2007 and 2011, is set to replace Rahul Dravid as the new head coach of the Indian men’s cricket team. On…
NEW DELHI: Apart from being a bike and car lover, former Indian captain Mahendra Singh Dhoni also likes nature and dogs.Having retired from international cricket and playing only in the IPL, Dhoni gets plenty of time to pursue his passion of riding superbikes and driving vintage cars.At his sprawling farmhouse in Ranchi, Dhoni has plenty…
NEW DELHI: Former cricketer Laxmipathy Balaji has compared current Indian fast bowler Jasprit Bumrah to the legendary Wasim Akram. Balaji believes Bumrah is Asia’s next best pacer, second only to Akram.Balaji pointed out the similarities between Akram and Bumrah. Both are known for their accuracy, yorkers, pace, and change of angles.T20 World Cup Schedule |…
NEW DELHI: Former Pakistan captain Rashid Latif has expressed his amazement at the overwhelming love and admiration that Indian cricket superstar Virat Kohli receives from Pakistani fans. Despite not having played in Pakistan for over a decade, Kohli’s fan base in the country remains unaffected and is, in fact, growing stronger.Latif compared Kohli’s fame to…
NEW DELHI: All-rounder Nitish Kumar Reddy showcased his prowess with the bat, playing a big part in guiding Sunrisers Hyderabad to victory against formidable Rajasthan Royals on Thursday. The young all-rounder’s stellar performance drew accolades from cricketing pundits and teammates alike.Former India batter Mohammad Kaif, speaking on Star Sports, lauded Reddy’s classy shot-making ability, especially…
NEW DELHI: Few names shine as brightly as Rohit Sharma in cricket history, and on Tuesday, as the Team India captain marks his 37th birthday, the cricketing world celebrates the journey of this batting maestro.Rohit’s illustrious career, spanning over a decade and a half, has seen remarkable achievements and unforgettable moments. From his emergence as…
Shubman Gill speaks to TOI on Titans captaincy, being tagged as ‘The Prince’, competition in Indian cricket and juggling formatsShubman Gill is now one of the big emerging brands in Indian cricket. Having gone through half a season after taking charge of a new but successful IPL franchise, Gujarat Titans, he spoke to TOI to…
India’s batting legend, revered as the God of cricket, celebrates his 51st birthday on Wednesday, April 24.Since that day against Pakistan in 1989, when a 16-year-old Sachin Tendulkar became the youngest Indian cricketer to play in an international match, the kid grew into a cricketer that went on to rewrite numerous batting records in his…
NEW DELHI: Former Indian opener Navjot Singh Sidhu firmly expressed his opinion regarding the leadership dynamics within the Chennai Super Kings (CSK) team, stating that despite Ruturaj Gaikwad‘s presence as the official captain, it is still the legendary MS Dhoni who is effectively leading the team.Sidhu’s observation emphasises the enduring influence and leadership prowess of…
NEW DELHI: Rohit Sharma and Shikhar Dhawan have been one of the finest opening pairs in Indian cricket, especially in the white-ball format. That both are good friends off the field, has only helped them batting together collecting a lot of runs.IPL ORANGE CAP | IPL PURPLE CAP | IPL POINTS TABLEJust ahead of the…
