Navjot Singh Sidhu played a crucial role in helping Sourav Ganguly make his Test debut during India’s tour of England in 1996. The opportunity arose under unexpected circumstances, involving a dramatic turn of events that led to Ganguly’s selection in the playing XI.Sidhu, who was a senior member of the Indian cricket team and an…
NEW DELHI: The duels between Sachin Tendulkar, one of the greatest batsmen in the world, and Shane Warne, one of the best spinners in the world, are iconic moments in cricket history. The rivalry between Tendulkar and Warne reached its peak in 1998, particularly during India’s home series against Australia. These encounters are legendary, showcasing…
NEW DELHI: Florida‘s unpredictable weather has been a significant concern for teams and players in the T20 World Cup over the past few days. Continuous rain has led to numerous ground inspections and ultimately resulted in back-to-back washouts. The unfavourable weather has brought bad luck for the Pakistan team, while the ICC has faced criticism…
NEW DELHI: Speaking about Sunday’s exciting India-Pakistan Twenty20 World Cup match, veteran Indian cricketer Navjot Singh Sidhu said that although he would have chosen Rohit Sharma and Yashasvi Jaiswal to open the innings, he could understand Virat Kohli‘s pairing with the captain.“…they have changed the combination because then Dube and Axar wouldn’t have got the…
NEW DELHI: That MS Dhoni has a legendary stature in India is an open secret. And in Chennai, home of the Chennai Super Kings, the former captain is revered as a demi-god.CSK ended their home league stage in IPL 2024 with a five-wicket victory against Rajasthan Royals on Sunday.IPL ORANGE CAP | IPL PURPLE CAP…
NEW DELHI: Controversial dismissals have been part of cricket ever since the game started. But this edition of the Indian Premier League (IPL) has been rocked by controversial dismissals on more than one occasion.IPL ORANGE CAP | IPL PURPLE CAP | IPL POINTS TABLEThe match between Delhi Capitals and Rajasthan Royals in Delhi on Tuesday…
NEW DELHI: Virat Kohli‘s sublime batting display, an unbeaten 70 off 44 balls, guided Royal Challengers Bengaluru to a dominant nine-wicket victory against Gujarat Titans on Sunday, solidifying his position as the Orange Cap holder in IPL 2024. However, amidst his stellar performance, Kohli’s strike rate and approach faced scrutiny, prompting a fiery response from…
NEW DELHI: Former Indian opener Navjot Singh Sidhu firmly expressed his opinion regarding the leadership dynamics within the Chennai Super Kings (CSK) team, stating that despite Ruturaj Gaikwad‘s presence as the official captain, it is still the legendary MS Dhoni who is effectively leading the team.Sidhu’s observation emphasises the enduring influence and leadership prowess of…
NEW DELHI: Former cricketers’ reactions to Virat Kohli‘s controversial dismissal reflect a stark division of opinions within the fraternity. While some veterans criticised the decision, citing inconsistencies in the umpiring, others defended the call, highlighting the need to respect on-field decisions.Star RCB batter Kohli engaged in a heated exchange with the on-field umpires, venting his…
NEW DELHI: Hardik Pandya‘s return to the Mumbai Indians as captain in the ongoing Indian Premier League 2024 hasn’t gone as smoothly as expected, with the team currently languishing at eighth place in the points table with only one win in four matches.The all-rounder, who rejoined MI in a surprise transfer ahead of last year’s…
