Jitesh Sharma and Virat Kohli (X Photo) Jitesh Sharma was recently bought by Royal Challengers Bengaluru for Rs 11 crore at the IPL 2025 mega auction. It was a massive raise from the Rs 20 lakh Punjab Kings paid for the wicketkeeper-batter in 2022 as the right-hander was rewarded for his power hitting lower down…
Jasprit Bumrah (Photo Source: Mumbai Indians) If ‘not looking back’ required an analogy, Jasprit Bumrah‘s cricket journey is the perfect fit.The teenager from Gujarat with an awkward bowling action impressed former Mumbai Indians (MI) coach John Wright during one of his scouting tours in 2013, and the franchise chose to invest in Wright’s foresight. Eleven…
Former Indian cricketer and legendary captain MS Dhoni, known for his calm demeanour on the field, has surprised fans with a rare off-field moment. A video of Dhoni dancing to the popular folk tune ‘Gulabi Sharara‘ has taken the internet by storm, offering a glimpse of the cricketing icon in an entirely new avatar. Shared…
Rishabh Pant (Photo credit: BCCI/IPL) NEW DELHI: In the Indian Premier League mega auction last week, star India ‘keeper-batter Rishabh Pant made history, becoming the most expensive buy ever as Lucknow Super Giants (LSG) shelled out a jaw-dropping Rs 27 crore to buy his services.Punjab Kings’ record of the most expensive buy ever at the…
NEW DELHI: Ahead of the IPL 2025 season, Sanjiv Goenka, the owner of the Lucknow Super Giants (LSG), stated that the team’s new captain has been selected and will be revealed in the coming days.During the IPL 2022-24 season, KL Rahul captained LSG, and when the batter was sidelined in the latter part of 2023,…
Ishan Kishan and Hardik Pandya (X Photo) Ishan Kishan became a key player for the Mumbai Indians (MI) after joining the team in 2018. His aggressive batting style and dependable wicket-keeping skills made him a valuable asset, often opening the innings or contributing in the middle order.The five-time IPL champions, MI, chose not to retain…
L-R: Shubman Gill, Virat Kohli and Ruturaj Gaikwad. With major squad changes following the Indian Premier League (IPL) 2025 mega auction, the upcoming season is poised to witness significant shifts in batting lineups, particularly in the crucial opening partnerships. Apart from Delhi Capitals, defending champions Kolkata Knight Riders, and 2024 runners-up Sunrisers Hyderabad, all other…
Washington Sundar (Photo by Paul Kane/Getty Images) From moulding Washington Sundar into an off-spinner to seeing him become an effective Test allrounder, coach Mhambrey outlines the player’s evolutionIn Jan 2016, Washington Sundar went to the U-19 World Cup believing he was a top-order batter. Little did the 16-year-old know that U-19 head coach Rahul Dravid…
Shreyas Gopal vs Sikkim (Screengrab) NEW DELHI: Right-arm leggie Shreyas Gopal, who will be sharing dressing rooms with former India captain MS Dhoni, led Karnataka to a dominant victory over Sikkim in the Syed Mushtaq Ali Trophy on Friday, taking a sensational five-wicket haul to dismiss Sikkim for just 82 runs. Gopal’s exceptional figures of…
NEW DELHI: The England & Wales Cricket Board (ECB) has banned its players from participating in the Pakistan Super League and other franchise leagues during the domestic season, according to The Telegraph. This move comes as a significant setback for Pakistan cricket, while England players will still be allowed to participate in the Indian Premier…
