NEW DELHI: With Australia set to host India in a five-match Test series starting on November 22, star Australian all-rounder Mitchell Marsh emphasized the strong friendships between players of the two teams, despite the intense on-field rivalry. The series promises to be an exciting contest as both India and Australia are eager to win the…
NEW DELHI: Rishabh Pant is headed for greatness in Test cricket, according to former captain of India Sourav Ganguly, but the southpaw needs to improve in the shorter forms as well. Pant made his first appearance on the Test side since his potentially fatal vehicle accident in December 2022 on Sunday. He is anticipated to…
NEW DELHI: Ravi Shastri‘s fervent commentary from the 2011 World Cup final – “Dhoni finishes it off in style, India lifts the World Cup after 28 years” – continues to echo in the minds of Indian cricket enthusiasts. Dhoni’s iconic six over mid-on against Sri Lanka’s Nuwan Kulasekara, which clinched the victory for India at…
NEW DELHI: Travis Head emerged as the hero of the 2023 ODI World Cup final for Australia, single-handedly thwarting India’s quest for the title. His remarkable 137 off 120 balls made him only the third Australian, following Ricky Ponting and Adam Gilchrist, to achieve a century in a World Cup final.Before his batting heroics, Head…
During his stint with the now-defunct Deccan Chargers, former New Zealand all-rounder Scott Styris recognized that Rohit Sharma possessed a unique talent. Styris and Rohit were teammates in the Deccan Chargers‘ squad for the 2008 and 2009 IPL seasons.The team won the IPL in 2009. Following his time with the Chargers, Rohit transitioned to the…
NEW DELHI: India captain Rohit Sharma is putting in the hard yards ahead of the upcoming Test series against Bangladesh, with a sharp focus on his fitness and preparation. Renowned for his brilliant batting, Rohit is diligently working in the nets, gym, and during intense workout sessions to ensure he’s at his best.In a recent…
India’s spin legend Ravichandran Ashwin is preparing for a run of 10 Test matches that will see India take on Bangladesh, New Zealand and Australia over the next five months.Having played 100 Tests en route to becoming India’s most successful off-spinner with 516 wickets so far, the 37-year-old is in the twilight of his career.With…
Musheer Khan once again proved his growing reputation as the next big thing in Indian cricket with a century when all seemed lost for India B in their first-round match of the Duleep Trophy against India A in Bengaluru. Put in to bat first, India B found themselves in a hole at 94 for 7…
NEW DELHI: India cricket team captain Rohit Sharma has often spoken about his deep respect and admiration for his father, Gurunath Sharma. Rohit has often shared that his father played a significant role in his upbringing, particularly in supporting his cricketing journey. Despite financial challenges, his father worked hard to provide him with the necessary…
The celebrations of India’s T20 World Cup triumph earlier this year returned in Mumbai when Rohit Sharma and the World Cup trophy became one of the themes of celebrations ahead of the Ganesh Chaturthi.An idol of Lord Ganesha and Rohit’s placard was mounted on top of a vehicle that was decorated like the open bus…
