Shubman Gill takes 60 fewer innings than Sachin Tendulkar to become the fastest Indian to eight ODI hundreds | Cricket News – The Times of India

Shubman Gill celebrates his century during the ICC Champions Trophy match between India and Bangladesh. (PTI Photo) NEW DELHI: In-form Shubman Gill etched his name into the record books with a composed, unbeaten 101 as India began their ICC Champions Trophy campaign with a six-wicket victory over Bangladesh on Thursday. Gill’s knock anchored India’s chase…

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India will strongly miss Jasprit Bumrah in Champions Trophy: Shikhar Dhawan | – The Times of India

Jasprit Bumrah. (Pic Credit – X) NEW DELHI: Former India opener Shikhar Dhawan believes that Rohit Sharma’s team will ‘strongly feel’ the absence of pace spearhead Jasprit Bumrah in the upcoming ICC Champions Trophy.Bumrah has been ruled out of the eight-team tournament due to a lower back injury, with Harshit Rana named as his replacement…

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EXCLUSIVE | ‘Will never forget Virat Kohli’s Gangnam Style dance’: Shikhar Dhawan recalls 2013 Champions Trophy victory | Cricket News – The Times of India

NEW DELHI: Shikhar Dhawan was a key member of India’s victorious 2013 Champions Trophy squad under Mahendra Singh Dhoni’s leadership. The stylish southpaw was named Player of the Tournament after scoring 363 runs in five matches at an astonishing average of 90.75, including two centuries and a fifty. A veteran of 167 ODIs, 34 Tests,…

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EXCLUSIVE | Despite New Zealand setback, Shikhar Dhawan believes Rohit Sharma can steer India to hat-trick of triumphs Down Under | Cricket News – Times of India

Former India batter Shikhar Dhawan during a T20 League. (X: Shikhar Dhawan) NEW DELHI: Team India faced a humbling 0-3 series defeat against New Zealand on home soil, marking the first time the hosts have been swept by a visiting team in 24 years. This significant loss has also dealt a blow to India’s World…

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‘Not Dhoni, not quick enough like Dhoni’: When Matthew Wade ‘sledged himself’ to leave Shikhar Dhawan smiling | Cricket News – Times of India

Matthew Wade and Shikhar Dhawan during the 2nd T20I between India and Australia in Sydney on December 6, 2020. (Photo by Philip Brown/Popperfoto via Getty Images) NEW DELHI: Australian World Cup winner Matthew Wade, who announced his retirement from international cricket on Tuesday, was not only a prolific batsman but also a good wicket-keeper to…

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Hilarious! Shikhar Dhawan becomes ‘Pankhe Waale Baba’, stops fan with his fingers. Watch – Times of India

Shikhar Dhawan (Screengrab) NEW DELHI: Former Indian opener Shikhar Dhawan has once again shown why he’s known as one of cricket’s most entertaining personalities, both on and off the field. Jumping on the bandwagon of a viral trend, Dhawan shared a hilarious video on his Instagram account, mimicking the antics of the internet-famous ‘Pankhe Waale…

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‘Desi munda te Jamaican style da combo!’: Shikhar Dhawan, Chris Gayle show off cheeky dance moves. Watch | Cricket News – Times of India

NEW DELHI: Shikhar Dhawan and Chris Gayle, two of cricket’s most explosive opening batsmen, delighted fans by showcasing their cheeky dance moves.Enjoying their retirement from professional cricket, the duo was seen grooving together in a lighthearted video that quickly gained traction on social media.“Desi munda te Jamaican style da combo! 😎 @chrisgayle333,” Dhawan wrote the…

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Shikhar Dhawan explains retirement call, admits playing IPL won’t be enough for national comeback | Cricket News – Times of India

Shikhar Dhawan (Photo by Cameron Spencer/Getty Images) JODHPUR: Former India opener Shikhar Dhawan on Wednesday revealed that he didn’t have the “inspiration” left to take the domestic cricket route for a place in the national side and that was the reason why he chose to retire from the game last month. The 38-year-old Dhawan retired…

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