NEW DELHI: Former Indian cricket captain and former Chennai Super Kings (CSK) skipper Mahendra Singh Dhoni has been a regular visitor to the Maa Dewri Temple, located near Tamar, about 60 kilometers from Ranchi, Jharkhand. MS Dhoni‘s visits to this temple have garnered a lot of attention over the years, as they showcase his spiritual…
Jos Buttler during a England nets session at Eden Gardens in Kolkata. (Photo by Michael Steele/Getty Images) NEW DELHI: England captain Jos Buttler stated on Tuesday that having partners and kids on extended foreign missions is “really important” and does not “too much” impact the game, as Indian players prepare to spend less time with…
MUMBAI: With the likes of Indian captain Rohit Sharma, Yashasvi Jaiswal and Shreyas Iyer set to feature in Mumbai’s Ranji Trophy match against Jammu & Kashmir from Thursday at the MCA’s Sharad Pawar Academy Ground in BKC, the Mumbai Cricket Association, mindful of the fact that the fans would want to throng the venue, will…
LSG owner Sanjiv Goenka and captain Rishabh Pant (Video Grab) NEW DELHI: Rishabh Pant has been appointed the captain of the Lucknow Super Giants (LSG) for IPL 2025 after being acquired for a record Rs 27 crore at the auction. Former India cricketer Aakash Chopra described Pant’s rise in Lucknow as fitting for its newest…
Virat Kohli (Photo by Chris Hyde/Getty Images) NEW DELHI: Team India batter Virat Kohli’s anticipated return to Delhi’s Ranji Trophy lineup against Railways on January 30 has cricket fans excited to see the modern-day legend play a rare domestic match. Kohli’s domestic hiatus dates back to November 2012, his last appearance being a Group B…
NEW DELHI: Suryakumar Yadav started his IPL career with the Kolkata Knight Riders (KKR) and was a part of the KKR squad from 2012 to 2017. During his stint with KKR, he was mostly used as a lower-order batsman and gained attention for his innovative shots, particularly his scoop shots and his ability to play…
For Rishabh Pant, captaining Lucknow Super Giants is an opportunity to create a harmonious atmosphereKOLKATA: Rishabh Pant’s credentials as a leader are growing fast. The wicketkeeper-batter was on Monday named captain of Lucknow Super Giants (LSG), the IPL franchise that broke the bank for him at a mind-boggling Rs 27 cr. That at least two…
NEW DELHI: Few bowlers in the world have made a significant impact in all three formats, according to former India bowling coach Paras Mhambrey, who also added that fast-bowling star Jasprit Bumrah deserves praise for his development as a player since his IPL 2013 debut.Bumrah has quickly become one of India’s top fast bowlers in…
NEW DELHI: After being named as the new captain of Punjab Kings (PBKS) for the IPL 2025, star batter Shreyas Iyer made history as the first Indian player to lead three different IPL teams.Iyer, who led Kolkata Knight Riders to their IPL title victory in 2024, was signed by PBKS for a record-breaking Rs 26.75…
Mohammed Shami last played for India in the 2023 ODI World Cup. (Photo by Money Sharma/AFP via Getty Images) NEW DELHI: Veteran pacer Mohammed Shami is finally back for India, over 14 months after he last played for the country in the 2023 ODI World Cup final against Australia in Ahmedabad on November 19.Shami was…
