NEW DELHI: IPL franchise Rajasthan Royals on Friday announced the appointment of Rahul Dravid as Head Coach on a multi-year contract. Dravid, a former Indian captain and coach, will begin his tenure immediately. He will be joining Royals’ Director of Cricket Kumar Sangakkara to implement the franchise’s cricketing strategy.Dravid returns to the Royals after previously…
NEW DELHI: Young wicketkeeper-batter Dhruv Jurel, who made his India debut earlier this year under the leadership of Rohit Sharma, has opened up about his experience playing under the Indian skipper. Jurel, who debuted in the Rajkot Test against England, spoke highly of Rohit’s approachable and relaxed demeanor, describing him as a “very chill” captain.In…
But Abhishek Sharma‘s show in Zimbabwe will keep selectors interestedCHENNAI: Veteran Ravindra Jadeja had made the spin-bowling allrounder slot his own in the India T20I team and held on to it for a decade.But with Jadeja bidding adieu to T20 internationals post the World Cup triumph, a crucial spot in the XI is up for…
NEW DELHI: Team India is gearing up for their opening match in the T20 World Cup 2024 against Ireland at the Nassau County Stadium in New York on June 5 and wicketkeeper-batter Sanju Samson expressed confidence in his preparation for the T20 showpiece event.Samson appeared quietly confident in his abilities, acknowledging that the tournament could…
NEW DELHI: As Sunrisers Hyderabad (SRH) prepare for their Sunday matchup against the Kolkata Knight Riders (KKR) at MA Chidambaram Stadium in Chennai, bowler Bhuvneshwar Kumar expressed confidence that his team would win the Indian Premier League (IPL).SRH defeated Rajasthan Royals by 36 runs in Qualifier 2 on Friday to reach the final. However, they…
NEW DELHI: Rajasthan Royals captain Sanju Samson lauded pacer Sandeep Sharma‘s standout performance following the team’s heartbreaking 36-run defeat against Sunrisers Hyderabad in Qualifier 2, which dashed their hopes of reaching the IPL 2024 final.Despite the Royals’ overall struggles, Sandeep’s precise swinging deliveries shone through on a night dominated by spinners. The 31-year-old speedster delivered…
NEW DELHI: Navjot Singh Sidhu, the charismatic former cricketer-turned-commentator and politician, has never shied away from expressing his opinions, especially when it comes to recognising young talents.In an enthralling encounter in Chennai, Sunrisers Hyderabad secured their berth in the IPL 2024 title clash against Kolkata Knight Riders by clinching a convincing 36-run victory over Rajasthan…
NEW DELHI: As Rajasthan Royals‘ Sanju Samson perished to a part-timer Abhishek Sharma for a lowly 10 (11) the Qualifier 2 clash against Sunrisers Hyderabad in Chennai on Friday, the skipper attracted sharp criticism on social media for his underwhelming performance in the knock-out game.Samson, who has had a poor record in IPL playoffs, continued…
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: Royal Challengers Bengaluru‘s loss in the Eliminator clash on Wednesday against Rajasthan Royals ended their dream second half run as they crashed out of IPL 2024.Unable to defend a par 172, the defeat in the knock-out game halted RCB‘s six-match winning streak. Although RCB did claw back in game for a brief period…
