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…
NEW DELHI: Chennai Super Kings (CSK) recently sparked a social media frenzy by posting an edited picture featuring Ravindra Jadeja and MS Dhoni.The image, shared on CSK’s official platforms, shows Jadeja clicking a selfie with Dhoni in the background.The caption playfully reads, “Imagine Thala & Thalapathy in this field together!” — a nod to the…
NEW DELHI: After retiring from international cricket, former India opener Shikhar Dhawan joined the Legends League Cricket (LLC) on Monday. The 38-year-old southpaw, who declared his retirement on Saturday, is now eligible to play in T20 competitions outside of the Indian Premier League.“My body is still conditioned for the demands of the game, and while…
NEW DELHI: Shikhar Dhawan, one of India’s greatest opening batsmen, announced his retirement from cricket through an emotional video on social media. Following his announcement, former and current cricketers alike congratulated ‘Gabbar’ on a remarkable career.Over the past decade, the Indian national cricket team established itself as one of the most formidable batting units in…
NEW DELHI: Pakistan keeper Mohammad Rizwan‘s is famously known for his relentless appealing from behind the stumps during matches which on occasions, turns out to be quite irritating for umpires, oppositions and even fans.India umpire Anil Chaudhary, who has officiated in over 50 international matches across formats, on Saturday opened up on Rizwan’s tendency to…
A dodgy knee kept bothering MS Dhoni for most of the last Indian Premier League (IPL) season, where the former Chennai Super Kings‘ skipper was often spotted wearing a knee brace. But the legendary ex-India captain looked fit as a fiddle in a short video clip on social media, where the 43-year-old could be seen…
NEW DELHI: Indian T20I captain Suryakumar Yadav publicly praised Rohit Sharma, referring to his predecessor as “Mumbai cha Raja (King of Mumbai)” in response to Rohit’s recent Instagram post. The post featured Rohit preparing for the CEAT Cricket Awards, where he was honoured as the International Cricketer of the Year for his excellence across all…
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…
