‘If you ask me who’s better, I’d say…’: Ravi Shastri’s take on who is India’s best captain – Rohit Sharma or MS Dhoni | Cricket News – Times of India

NEW DELHI: Ravi Shastri, a former Indian cricketer and head coach, believes that Rohit Sharma will be considered one of the greatest Indian captains in history after the triumph in the 2024 T20 World Cup. Sharma’s leadership skills and strategic prowess have earned him widespread acclaim since he assumed the captaincy role following the 2021…

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IPL owners’ meeting: Different views emerge over mega auction, retentions, Impact player rule | Cricket News – Times of India

MUMBAI: As expected, there was plenty of discussion on player retentions in the 10 IPL owners’ meeting with BCCI’s top officials at the BCCI headquarters on Wednesday evening, with some franchises even questioning the need for a mega auction later this year, but no consensus was achieved in the nearly four-hour long meeting.BCCI secretary Jay…

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‘I was hoping to play well against RCB so that Virat Kohli…’ | Cricket News – Times of India

NEW DELHI: Sunrisers Hyderabad (SRH) all-rounder Nitish Kumar Reddy enjoyed a breakthrough season in the 2024 Indian Premier League (IPL). His performance, marked by both batting display and bowling contributions, solidified his position as a key player for his franchise.Reddy’s contributions with the bat were significant, accumulating 303 runs in 13 matches. This impressive run…

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IPL: Are Chennai Super Kings eyeing Rishabh Pant as potential replacement for MS Dhoni? | Cricket News – Times of India

NEW DELHI: As the Indian Premier League prepares for a mega-auction before the 2025 season, a report suggested that Chennai Super Kings are planning for a future without their iconic captain, MS Dhoni. With Dhoni likely to play his final season next year, CSK have already appointed Ruturaj Gaikwad as his successor in the captaincy…

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‘I smile when you smile, I cry when you cry’: Gautam Gambhir’s emotional tribute video for KKR | Cricket News – Times of India

NEW DELHI: Gautam Gambhir, the newly appointed head coach of the Indian cricket team, expressed his gratitude to the Kolkata Knight Riders (KKR) and their fans as he steps down from his role as the franchise’s coach. Under his guidance, KKR clinched their first IPL title in ten years during the recent season.The Board of…

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‘RCB was only about Kohli, de Villiers, Gayle’: Former player makes startling revelation | Cricket News – Times of India

NEW DELHI: Former Royal Challengers Bengaluru (RCB) wicketkeeper Parthiv Patel made a startling revelation about the IPL franchise, highlighting the team culture which has always been about individuals rather than fostering a cohesive team environment.Parthiv shared his thoughts on the franchise’s focus during his time with the squad. He mentioned that the team revolved around…

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‘People and media hyped it’: Lucknow Super Giants spinner reveals what transpired between team owner and captain KL Rahul | Cricket News – Times of India

NEW DELHI: One of the most controversial talking points of the 2024 Indian Premier League was the heated exchange between Lucknow Super Giants owner Sanjiv Goenka and team skipper KL Rahul. The incident occurred after LSG’s heavy defeat against Sunrisers Hyderabad, who chased down a target of 166 in just 9.4 overs, winning by 10…

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