Ajinkya Rahane (Video grab) NEW DELHI: Mumbai captain Ajinkya Rahane narrowly missed out on a well-deserved century in the ongoing Irani Cup match against Rest of India on Wednesday. Playing at Ekana Cricket Stadium in Lucknow , Rahane got out on 97. The right-handed batter fell to a bouncer from RoI pacer Yash Dayal in…
NEW DELHI: MS Dhoni’s ability to blend leadership with humour was on full display during the Indian Premier League (IPL) 2019 season, as recalled by former Chennai Super Kings (CSK) pacer Mohit Sharma on the “2 Sloggers” podcast. Mohit recounted a moment involving fellow CSK bowler Deepak Chahar. During an IPL encounter in Chennai, Chahar…
NEW DELHI: In an unexpected turn of events, a pitch invader on Friday rushed onto the field and touched Ruturaj Gaikwad’s feet during the Duleep Trophy 2024 clash between India C and India D at the RDT Stadium in Anantapur. Gaikwad, leading India C, was caught off guard but remained composed as the fan expressed…
NEW DELHI: In a recent podcast, Suresh Raina was posed with a hypothetical yet high-stakes question: “Your team needs 20 runs in the final over, who would you choose as your batting partner?” Without missing a beat, Raina responded with confidence, “MS Dhoni.” When the hosts offered him options, Raina shut down the suggestion with…
MUMBAI: In a sensational development, which should be music to the ears of the Chennai Super Kings management, the Board of Control for Cricket in India (BCCI) is likely to put Mahendra Singh Dhoni in the category of uncapped players when it announces the player regulations ahead of the 2025 edition of Indian Premier League…
NEW DELHI: The BCCI on Thursday announced the India white-ball squads for the upcoming tour of Sri Lanka, featuring three T20Is and three ODIs. The series will kick start Gautam Gambhir‘s tenure as head coach. The squads see the return of Rohit Sharma and Virat Kohli to the ODI team and the appointment of Suryakumar…
NEW DELHI: As the Indian Premier League prepares for a mega-auction before the 2025 season, a report suggested that Chennai Super Kings are planning for a future without their iconic captain, MS Dhoni. With Dhoni likely to play his final season next year, CSK have already appointed Ruturaj Gaikwad as his successor in the captaincy…
NEW DELHI: Former India cricketer Aakash Chopra has expressed surprise over Ruturaj Gaikwad‘s non-selection in India’s squads for the upcoming series against Sri Lanka. Gaikwad wasn’t chosen for either T20Is or ODIs. Chopra also questioned the selectors for not including Yuzvendra Chahal and Ravindra Jadeja in the entire tour lineup. India will face Sri Lanka…
NEW DELHI: Former India cricketer Aakash Chopra has shared his thoughts on the recent squad selection for India’s upcoming white-ball series against Sri Lanka. Chopra focused on notable selections, including the inclusion of Riyan Parag despite his lackluster performance in the recent T20I series against Zimbabwe, and the appointment of Shubman Gill as the vice-captain…
NEW DELHI: Star Indian batter Ruturaj Gaikwad has been dropped from India’s squad for the upcoming T20I series against Sri Lanka, causing an uproar on social media. With the Chennai Super Kings captain scoring 133 runs in three innings during India’s T20 series against Zimbabwe, his omission has shocked many fans and experts alike.The Board…
