NEW DELHI: In a recent podcast, Suresh Raina was posed with a hypothetical yet high-stakes question: “Your team needs 20 runs in the final over, who would you choose as your batting partner?” Without missing a beat, Raina responded with confidence, “MS Dhoni.” When the hosts offered him options, Raina shut down the suggestion with…
NEW DELHI: The Indian Premier League (IPL) has revolutionized cricket broadcasting in India by offering commentary in 12 regional languages, including Tamil, Kannada, Telugu, and more. This move has successfully connected with audiences from diverse linguistic backgrounds, emphasising the importance of linguistic inclusivity in a culturally rich nation like India.Taking this concept further, a local…
NEW DELHI: KL Rahul‘s leadership has been praised by Lucknow Super Giants (LSG) fielding coach Jonty Rhodes, who acknowledged Rahul’s efforts since taking charge of the franchise in its inaugural season in 2022. Under Rahul’s captaincy, LSG made it to the playoffs in the first two seasons but finished seventh in the 2024 edition, raising…
NEW DELHI: Ayush Badoni, captain of South Delhi Superstarz, believes his ability to timing the ball is the reason behind his record-breaking 55-ball 165-run effort against North Delhi Strikers in the Delhi Premier League. Badoni smashed a record 19 sixes during the match. The 24-year-old right-hander’s outstanding performance on Saturday helped his club win by…
NEW DELHI: Mahendra Singh Dhoni and Virat Kohli are two of the most iconic figures in Indian cricket, each with a massive impact on the game both in India and globally.Both Dhoni and Kohli have left an indelible mark on Indian cricket, with their leadership styles and on-field performances inspiring millions. While Kohli continues to…
Doubts remain whether MS Dhoni will return to play another season of the Indian Premier League (IPL), but Dhoni’s close friend and former India and Chennai Super Kings (CSK) teammate Suresh Raina wants the legend to hand-hold Ruturaj Gaikwad for another season to teach him captaincy skills. Dhoni handed over the CSK captaincy to Gaikwad…
NEW DELHI: India umpire Anil Choudhary recently shared his thoughts on the reviewing skills of legendary Mahendra Singh Dhoni, who is often hailed as one of the greatest for his razor-sharp judgment from behind the stumps. During an engaging discussion on the 2 Sloggers podcast, Choudhary touched upon the popular joke that DRS, which officially…
NEW DELHI: Lucknow Super Giants‘ new mentor Zaheer Khan has expressed his support for the continuation of the impact player rule in the Indian Premier League. The former fast bowler is of the opinion that this rule contributes to the overall “improvement” of Indian cricket.The position of team mentor at Lucknow Super Giants became available…
NEW DELHI: After Jay Shah got elected unopposed as the new chairman of the International Cricket Council (ICC), the social media sparked a wave of congratulatory messages wishing the BCCI secretary.As the current secretary of the Board of Control for Cricket in India (BCCI), Shah’s rise to this global position marks a significant moment in…
NEW DELHI: BCCI secretary Jay Shah is set to assume the role of ICC chairman in December, as announced by the international cricket governing body on Tuesday. Shah was the only candidate nominated for this prestigious position.Shah’s tenure will commence on December 1, 2024, succeeding the current Chair, Greg Barclay, who opted not to pursue…
