NEW DELHI: Put into bat by Bangladesh captain Najmul Hossain the famed Indian top order was rocked early in the first Test at MA Chidambaram Stadium, Chennai on Thursday.And it was young right-arm medium pacer Hasan Mahmud who justified his captain’s decision to bowl first as there was moisture in the Chepauk wicket in overcast…
The captain is aware any slip-up against Bangladesh will spur severe criticism, never mind the recent World Cup winCHENNAI: The monkey is never off the back. The albatross of the ICC trophy that had been hanging around the neck of Indian cricket for a decade might have been dealt with on the shores of Barbados…
Captain Rohit Sharma will be back to lead the team for the two-match home Test series against Bangladesh, having made his last appearance for India in the ODI leg of the Sri Lanka tour in early August. The Indian team has been training in Chennai over the last weekend, preparing for the first Test beginning…
NEW DELHI: Virat Kohli might have been away from cricket for quite some time but the star India batter is leaving no stone unturned to get into the groove for the two-Test series against Bangladesh.Kohli engaged in an intense practice session at the nets in Chennai’s MA Chidambaram Stadium ahead of the first Bangladesh Test…
NEW DELHI: As the two-match Test series between Bangladesh and India approaches, Indian batsman Sarfaraz Khan praised Rohit Sharma and stated that the captain doesn’t treat anyone like a junior.Sarfaraz played his first Test match against England earlier this year. He scored 200 runs at a strike rate of 79.37 in three long-format matches for…
NEW DELHI: India captain Rohit Sharma is putting in the hard yards ahead of the upcoming Test series against Bangladesh, with a sharp focus on his fitness and preparation. Renowned for his brilliant batting, Rohit is diligently working in the nets, gym, and during intense workout sessions to ensure he’s at his best.In a recent…
NEW DELHI: Kolkata Knight Riders continued their dominance in the 2024 Indian Premier League by securing their third title with an emphatic victory over Sunrisers Hyderabad at the MA Chidambaram Stadium in Chennai. The comprehensive win showcased KKR’s all-round strength, with significant contributions from multiple players.Former India batter Ambati Rayudu, in his congratulatory message to…
NEW DELHI: On a humid night with clouds hovering over Chepauk, Kolkata Knight Riders celebrated their third IPL title, securing an emphatic eight-wicket victory over Sunrisers Hyderabad in the final. Under the astute leadership of Shreyas Iyer, KKR delivered a commanding performance that culminated in lifting the coveted trophy.In his post-match remarks, Iyer gave a…
NEW DELHI: Wallajah Road, a long stretch that leads to the MA Chidambaram Stadium, presented an unusual sight at around 6 pm, especially on an IPL match day. The road, typically a hive of activity, was enveloped in an eerie quietness as the Qualifier 2 between Rajasthan Royals and Sunrisers Hyderabad unfolded on Friday.The area,…
NEW DELHI: Chennai Super Kings skipper Ruturaj Gaikwad on Wednesday surpassed star Royal Challengers Bengaluru (RCB) batter Virat Kohli to become the leading run-scorer in IPL 2024.Gaikwad’s sensational batting displays have seen him amass an impressive tally of 509 runs in 10 matches at a strike rate of 146.69, eclipsing Kohli’s total of 500 runs…
