NEW DELHI: In the forthcoming T20 World Cup in the Americas, Virat Kohli should begin the batting with India captain Rohit Sharma because he is more than capable of scoring a forty-ball century similar to Travis Head, former captain Sourav Ganguly remarked on Monday.Kohli recently blasted a century off 67 balls against the Rajasthan Royals,…
NEW DELHI: Rajasthan Royals (RR) pacer Trent Boult‘s dismissal of star Mumbai Indians (MI) batter Rohit Sharma in the first over of the match created a unique record in the IPL.Boult’s wicket not only provided Royals with an early advantage but also highlighted his ability to strike in crucial encounters. However, it was his first…
NEW DELHI: Having represented both the champion sides Chennai Super Kings and Mumbai Indians during his Indian Premier League career, middle-order batter Ambati Rayudu on Monday compared the work culture at both franchises, saying winning is non-negotiable for the Mumbai-based side.Both Chennai and Mumbai have five IPL titles each — joint highest in the league…
NEW DELHI: Former Mumbai Indians captain Rohit Sharma found himself in a comical situation when the team’s ex-bowling coach Shane Bond surprised him with an unexpected attempt to plant a kiss on his cheeks.In a video posted by MI on their X handle, Bond, now serving as the bowling coach for Rajasthan Royals, approached Rohit…
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NEW DELHI: Former Pakistan skipper Shahid Afridi has responded to recent remarks made by Rohit Sharma, regarding the potential revival of bilateral Test series between the two countries, by welcoming the comments made by the Indian captain.Rohit had suggested that the resumption of Indo-Pak rivalry would greatly benefit Test cricket. It is worth noting that…
NEW DELHI: Royal Challengers Bengaluru wicketkeeper-batter Dinesh Karthik once again demonstrated why he is considered one of the best finishers in the world. Karthik blasted an explosive 83 off 35 balls as RCB posted 262 runs while chasing a target of 287 against Sunrisers Hyderabad. Although his efforts didn’t lead RCB to victory, the experienced…
NEW DLEHI: Punjab Kings co-owner Preity Zinta on Friday lambasted a section of media houses for spreading fake news regarding her franchise and Rohit Sharma. Zinta’s retort came after a story, titled ‘Will bet life to get Rohit Sharma as captain’, quoting her went viral on social media.Since Rohit’s removal from the leadership role at…
NEW DELHI: Delhi Capitals (DC) head coach Ricky Ponting weighed in on the ‘Impact Player’ rule in the IPL, suggesting that fans should have a say in determining the fate of this contentious system.Ponting, who has not been a staunch supporter of the Impact Player rule, responded to the debate surrounding its implications for the…
NEW DELHI: Ashutosh Sharma nearly single-handedly secured a win for Punjab Kings, turning the game around unexpectedly. However, Mumbai Indians managed to withstand his remarkable performance and clinch a nine-run victory in a thrilling match at the Maharaja Yadavindra Singh Cricket Stadium in Mullanpur on Thursday.Punjab Kings faced the threat of a significant net run…
