NEW DELHI: Some claim that a small amount of selfishness is an essential component of the makeup of exceptional athletes. However, Shikhar Dhawan stayed a selfless person throughout his career, despite several flashes of genius, an overly optimistic attitude at times, and a lack of exaggerated excesses. The pragmatic 38-year-old, who in his prime left…
NEW DELHI: England opener Philip Salt has credited India’s head coach Gautam Gambhir with providing pivotal advice that contributed to his success with Kolkata Knight Riders (KKR) during the 2024 Indian Premier League (IPL). Salt, who played a crucial role in KKR’s title-winning campaign, praised Gambhir’s mentorship for helping him tackle the challenging conditions in…
NEW DELHI: Yash Dayal, a young pacer, credited star India batter Virat Kohli for boosting his confidence during his stint with the Royal Challengers Bengaluru (RCB). In a recent chat with Sports Tak, Dayal shared how Kohli’s support made him feel at ease. Kohli assured him that he would back him throughout the season, making…
NEW DELHI: Indian Premier League franchise Lucknow Super Giants is in talks with pace great Zaheer Khan for the mentor role, a Cricbuzz report said on Monday. The franchise has been without a mentor since Gautam Gambhir left for Kolkata in 2023. Bowling coach Morne Morkel has now also left Lucknow to be Team India…
NEW DELHI: India’s rising cricket sensation, Rinku Singh, has hinted at his preferred destination if not retained by Kolkata Knight Riders (KKR) ahead of the upcoming mega IPL auction. Speaking candidly in an interview with Sports Tak, Rinku revealed that if KKR decide not to retain him, his next choice would be none other than…
MUMBAI: In a sensational development, which should be music to the ears of the Chennai Super Kings management, the Board of Control for Cricket in India (BCCI) is likely to put Mahendra Singh Dhoni in the category of uncapped players when it announces the player regulations ahead of the 2025 edition of Indian Premier League…
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…
NEW DELHI: After leaving the Delhi Capitals, Ricky Ponting is still eager to pursue coaching chances in the Indian Premier League, and he has revealed that the team plans to appoint an Indian coach to succeed him.Despite acknowledging that his departure from the IPL team was a result of his lack of awards, Ponting, who…
NEW DELHI: Regarding his future in the Indian Premier League (IPL), Legendary cricketer and former Indian captain MS Dhoni remained non-committal amid speculation about his participation in the 2025 edition. “There is a lot of time for it. We have to see what decision they take on player retention etc. Right now, the ball is…
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…
