Rohit Sharma and Gautam Gambhir (BCCI Photo) MUMBAI: Indian cricket seems to be facing internal turbulence following its humiliating 3-0 Test series defeat to New Zealand. On Thursday, a detailed review meeting took place at the BCCI headquarters in Mumbai.“Yes, there was nearly a six-hour meeting between BCCI secretary Jay Shah, skipper Rohit Sharma, head…
PUNE: ‘Home advantage’ seems to be the rallying call ahead of the second India-New Zealand Test starting here from Thursday. Already trailing 0-1 in the three-match series, India need a win, not just in a bid to clinch the series but also to keep them in the hunt for a World Test Championship final spot.The…
Rohit Sharma (Photo Credits: PTI/Screengrab) NEW DELHI: Indian captain Rohit Sharma found himself in the spotlight after a cheeky comment aimed at a New Zealand batter was caught on the stump mic during India’s defeat in the first Test in Bengaluru. The viral moment occurred when Rohit was heard telling Ravichandran Ashwin, “Lefty ko out…
THINKTANK: Skipper Rohit Sharma and coach Gautam Gambhir will need to pick the right combination in Pune. (AFP Photo) Whether it’s Gill’s likely return, Pant’s fitness or Rahul’s form, hosts have a lot to think about ahead of Pune showdown…PUNE: A Test match loss at home is a rarity in Indian cricket. The defeat in…
Rohit Sharma after India’s defeat against New Zealand at the M Chinnaswamy Stadium, in Bengaluru. (AP Photo) NEW DELHI: After India’s first Test loss to New Zealand in Bengaluru, former Indian cricketer Sanjay Manjrekar questioned captain Rohit Sharma‘s tactical choices.After New Zealand added 137 vital runs for the eighth wicket in their first innings, Rohit…
NEW DELHI: India captain Rohit Sharma firmly stated on Sunday that the team’s collapse to a mere 46 runs in a span of three hours during the first Test against New Zealand should not be used to define the entire team. He believes that judging his players solely based on that single performance would be…
NEW DELHI: The second day of the 1st Test between India and New Zealand at the M Chinnaswamy Stadium witnessed some fiery moments on the field.India’s innings crumbled as they were bowled out for just 46, their lowest-ever Test score at home. In contrast, New Zealand’s batters showcased resilience, with opener Devon Conway leading the…
India captain Rohit Sharma during Day 2 of the first Test against New Zealand in Bengaluru. (AFP Photo) NEW DELHI: One thing that Team India needed the most after getting bowled out for just 46 runs against New Zealand were quick wickets.In their first innings, India were bundled out for just 46 runs – their…
Mohammed Shami (Photo by Justin Setterfield/Getty Images) NEW DELHI: The post-Rahul Dravid era in Indian cricket has progressed largely as expected – without any major hiccups (barring the 2-0 ODI series defeat to Sri Lanka). Gambhir’s tenure, instead, has ushered in a more aggressive approach in both batting and bowling.The upcoming Test series against New…
NEW DELHI: Indian men’s cricket team player Mohammed Siraj on Saturday officially took charge as deputy superindent of Police (DSP) of Telangana. Siraj assumed office at the Telangana director general of police (DGP) office, in the presence of Telangana DGP Jitender, along with other high-ranking officials.Telangana chief minister A Revanth Reddy announced in July a…
