Indian Premier League (IPL) powerhouses Chennai Super Kings (CSK) and Kolkata Knight Riders (KKR) are not convinced about the business model of England’s white-ball domestic tournament, The Hundred, which has led to their declining interest in acquiring teams in the competition — according to a Cricbuzz report. “The seminal issue before the investors is the…
Rohit Sharma and Shreyas Iyer (Screengrabs) NEW DELHI: Wankhede Stadium‘s 50th-anniversary celebrations on Sunday were marked by joy, nostalgia, and a touch of humour as India’s skipper Rohit Sharma and cricket legends reminisced about the venue’s storied history. The event, organised by the Mumbai Cricket Association (MCA), saw cricketing greats and fans uniting in a…
NEW DELHI: Indian captain Rohit Sharma, who endured a lean patch with the bat in the recently-concluded Border-Gavaskar Trophy in Australia, shared a heartfelt message ahead of the 50th anniversary of the iconic Wankhede Stadium, set to be celebrated on January 19.Reflecting on his deep connection with the historic venue, Rohit expressed pride and nostalgia,…
Jasprit Bumrah (Photo by Chris Hyde/Getty Images) Former Australian cricketer Michael Hussey has shared his memories of encountering a young Jasprit Bumrah during his stint with the Mumbai Indians in the 2014 IPL. Hussey’s reflections provide insight into Bumrah’s early career, his unconventional style, and his remarkable journey to becoming one of the world’s premier…
NEW DELHI: India’s Jasprit Bumrah is considered one of cricket’s best fast bowlers because of his “slingshot” delivery and capacity to disturb the best batters in the world.Overcoming career-threatening back issues, the 31-year-old became India’s top Test wicket-taker in Australia on Wednesday, surpassing the great Kapil Dev. We as a team are going through transition:…
NEW DELHI: West Indies’ big-hitting all-rounder Deandra Dottin, Mumbai batter Simran Shaikh and exciting India U-19 wicketkeeper-batter G Kamalini have fetched big paychecks in the Women’s Premier League (WPL) 2025 player auction in Bengaluru on Sunday.The 16-year-old Kamalini emerged as Sunday’s most notable acquisition. Following intense competitive bidding between Mumbai Indians and Delhi Capitals, MI…
Jasprit Bumrah (AP Photo) NEW DELHI: Former India head coach John Wright has shared the fascinating story of how India’s premier fast bowler Jasprit Bumrah was discovered by the Mumbai Indians (MI) over a decade ago. Bumrah, now the No. 1 Test bowler, recently led India to their second T20 World Cup victory and is…
CSK, MI, RCB, and KKR-have exceeded $100 million in brand value for the first time. IPL Brand Value: The Indian Premier League (IPL) has established itself as a leading international sports competition, with its total brand value showing a 13% increase to $12 billion, according to the 17th Brand Finance IPL 2024 assessment report. From…
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…
Jasprit Bumrah exults after dismissing Travis Head in the Perth Test (Photo Source: X) Jasprit Bumrah led from the front to fashion a terrific turnaround for the Indian team in the first Test on the tour of Australia, as the visitors took a 1-0 lead in the five-match Border Gavaskar Trophy with a resounding 295-run…
