NEW DELHI: Star batter Rohit Sharma expressed his gratitude towards Rahul Dravid, Ajit Agarkar, and Jay Shah for their unwavering support during his tenure as the team’s leader.He acknowledged their backing in his endeavor to bring out the best in his players without being overly concerned about the outcomes. This approach ultimately led to India’s…
Yashasvi Jaiswal‘s impressive start to his international career is yet to earn him an ODI cap, and according to Dinesh Karthik, the 22-year-old youngster will remain a “back-up opener” for India as far as the 2025 Champions Trophy is concerned, where Shubman Gill is likely to continue opening with skipper Rohit Sharma. “Why?” said Karthik…
NEW DELHI: Former Australia captain Ricky Ponting believes India’s pace spearhead Jasprit Bumrah has been the best multi-format bowler over the last five or six years. Despite concerns over his longevity, Bumrah has returned stronger from injuries, impressing Ponting and the cricketing circuit.“I’ve said it for a long time, he’s probably been the best multi-format…
Rohit Sharma has arguably had the support of his players like very few India captains have had in the past; and his involvement in strategising the team’s gameplan has received effusive praise from India’s former opener and batting coach, Vikram Rathour. Talking on a podcast hosted by Taruwar Kohli, Rathour highlighted Rohit’s qualities that make…
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…
NEW DELHI: Indian pacer Khaleel Ahmed opened up about his admiration for legendary cricketer MS Dhoni, referring to him as his ‘guru’ and sharing anecdotes that highlight their special bond between the compatriots.In a conversation with Aakash Chopra on his YouTube channel, Khaleel, who made his ODI debut in the 2018 Asia Cup, recounted a…
NEW DELHI: Hardik Pandya replacing Rohit Sharma as Mumbai Indians’ (MI) captain following his move from Gujarat Titans to Mumbai Indians ahead of the 2024 Indian Premier League (IPL) led to a significant backlash from the fans. Throughout the IPL season, Pandya was frequently targeted by fans, being booed every time he stepped in for…
Jasprit Bumrah has played under three of the best captains Indian cricket has ever had. If he evolved under MS Dhoni, Virat Kohli made him passionate about his job and Rohit Sharma has given him the freedom. Amid all that serious business, Bumrah never lost his sense of humour. “There are great captains, but I’ll…
NEW DELHI: Swashbuckling keeper-batter Ishan Kishan fired a sizzling 86-ball century against Madhya Pradesh in the ongoing Buchi Babu tournament in Thirunelveli on Friday. Leading Jharkhand from the front, the skipper was at his brutal best on Day 2, firing the opposition bowlers to all corners of the park as his side ended the day…
NEW DELHI: Former Pakistan cricketer Basit Ali recently took a swipe at the International Cricket Council (ICC) after Pakistan’s star batter Babar Azam retained his top spot in the ODI rankings. India’s rising star Shubman Gill, who has recently struggled for runs but still occupies the third spot in the rankings, also came under fire…
