Virat Kohli scored 4 and 1 in the two innings of the third Test in Mumbai. (PTI photo) NEW DELHI: India’s batting vulnerabilities against spin were thoroughly exposed in the recently concluded Test series against New Zealand where the hosts succumbed to an embarrassing 3-0 whitewash.The plan from India was to trap the Kiwis in…
NEW DELHI: Former England captain Kevin Pietersen on Monday expressed shock at Pakistan cricket team‘s recent downturn in performance, highlighting the sharp contrast to their young talent pool during his time in Pakistan Super League (PSL).Pietersen, known for his candid opinions, questioned the team’s downfall on social media after their loss against Bangladesh in the…
NEW DELHI: Former England captain Kevin Pietersen utilized social media on Friday to extend his felicitations to Prime Minister Narendra Modi for securing a third successive term in office. The former cricketer conveyed his message on the platform X, previously known as Twitter, expressing his sentiments in Hindi.“Bharat ka netritva karne ke liye ek aur…
NEW DELHI: Former India cricketer Ambati Rayudu has once again courted controversy following his comments on Virat Kohli and Royal Challengers Bengaluru (RCB) after the IPL 2024 final. Despite Kohli’s stellar performance, Rayudu pointed out that the consistency of the star batter might actually burden the team, even as he emerged as the highest run-scorer…
NEW DELHI: Commentators Kevin Pietersen and Matthew Hayden on Sunday pulled Ambati Rayudu‘s leg for switching his waistcoat after Kolkata Knight Riders‘ IPL 2024 title win. KKR, on Sunday, lifted their third IPL trophy with a crushing eight-wicket win over SRH in a completely one-sided final in Chennai.Rayudu, who was apparently supporting Sunrisers Hyderabad in…
NEW DELHI: Kolkata Knight Riders mentor Gautam Gambhir recently made waves by disparaging AB de Villiers and Kevin Pietersen. In response, former cricketer Atul Wassan suggested that the 42-year-old Gambhir possesses significant talent but should consider moderating his tone.The controversy began when De Villiers and Pietersen criticized Hardik Pandya, the captain of Mumbai Indians, for…
NEW DELHI: Former England cricketer Kevin Pietersen responded to criticism of his captaincy, prompted by comments made by Gautam Gambhir regarding the leadership abilities of cricketing icons.Gambhir, known for his outspoken nature, defended Hardik Pandya‘s captaincy amidst scrutiny from Pietersen and former South African cricketer AB de Villiers. In an interview with Sportskeeda, Gambhir remarked,…
NEW DELHI: Former England cricket captain Kevin Pietersen recently shared a picture on social media platform X of himself enjoying a popular North Indian comfort food. In the caption, he wrote, “Name the food? A favourite Delhi delicacy! YUM YUM! 😋” He was eating the much loved ‘Chole Bhature‘, which even Delhi boy Virat Kohli…
NEW DELHI: Rajasthan Royals skipper Sanju Samson has played a stunning knock against Lucknow Super Giants, garnering support from veteran cricketers for his inclusion in the India’s T20 World Cup squad.In an IPL match on Saturday at the Ekana Stadium, Samson’s breathtaking performance not only secured a crucial victory for Rajasthan Royals but also reignited…
NEW DELHI: Chennai Super Kings all-rounder Ravindra Jadeja found himself at the centre of criticism following his below-par outing against Lucknow Super Giants at Chepauk on Tuesday.However, Jadeja received staunch backing from former England captain Kevin Pietersen, who strongly rebuked his critics following CSK’s loss to LSG.Jadeja faced difficulties finding rhythm with the bat, managing…
