Rohit Sharma after his dismissal in Pune on October 24, 2024. (AFP Photo) NEW DELHI: Leading from the front is what a captain is known for. And there is no doubt that Rohit Sharma has led India from the front ever since he was handed over the captaincy of the team.Rohit was absolutely fantastic with…
Mohammed Shami. (Photo by Ryan Pierse/Getty Images) Amid rising speculation about his fitness, veteran India pacer Mohammed Shami has assured that he is completely pain-free and remains in contention for India’s high-profile Test tour of Australia next month. Shami bowled at full intensity during a net session after India’s opening Test against New Zealand in…
Jasprit Bumrah. (Pic Credit – X) NEW DELHI: Australian captain Pat Cummins emphasised the importance of neutralising the threat posed by India’s pace spearhead Jasprit Bumrah, in order to secure victory in the upcoming Border-Gavaskar Trophy.Cummins expressed this sentiment during an interaction on Tuesday, where he also found solace in Australia‘s recent triumphs over their…
Rohit Sharma during the second Test against Bangladesh in Kanpur. (Photo by Money Sharma/AFP via Getty Images) The captain, a fierce competitor, can be ruthless in his pursuit of victory and has the ability to clearly communicate his thought process to teammates…When Virat Kohli took over as Test captain nearly 10 years ago, ‘intent’ became…
Mohammed Shami. (Photo by Ryan Pierse/Getty Images) Premier pacer develops ‘swollen knees’ in rehab; BCCI fears he could be out for weeks moreKANPUR: In a concerning development for Team India, Mohammed Shami‘s chances of making a quick comeback has taken a hit. TOI has learnt that Shami has developed “swollen knees” while undergoing rehab at…
KANPUR: BCCI vice-president Rajeev Shukla on Monday said the Indian government will take a final call on whether the national cricket team will travel to Pakistan for the Champions Trophy next year.Pakistan are scheduled to host the ICC ODI tournament from February 19 to March 9.“No decision has been taken (yet). But our policy is…
Shikhar Dhawan (Photo by Cameron Spencer/Getty Images) JODHPUR: Former India opener Shikhar Dhawan on Wednesday revealed that he didn’t have the “inspiration” left to take the domestic cricket route for a place in the national side and that was the reason why he chose to retire from the game last month. The 38-year-old Dhawan retired…
NEW DELHI: Rohit Sharma always looked poised for greatness ever since he emerged on the scene. Widely regarded as one of the most naturally talented cricketers in the world, his effortless batting style, incredible timing, and ability to play both pace and spin with equal ease always set him apart as an extraordinary talent. Having…
NEW DELHI: Travis Head‘s dynamic performances against India have become a defining feature of his career. Whether in the ODI World Cup or the T20 World Cup, Head has consistently delivered explosive batting that has put Indian bowlers under severe pressure.During the 2023 ODI World Cup, Head played a pivotal role in Australia’s title-winning campaign.In…
NEW DELHI: India had used as many as six bowlers against hosts England in the first-ever match of inaugural ODI World Cup, officially known as the Prudential Cup, at Lord’s, London on June 7, 1975.India’s famed bowling line-up included the likes of Madan Lal, Mohinder Amarnath, Syed Abid Ali, Karsan Ghavri, Srinivas Venkataraghavan and Eknath…
