NEW DELHI: The Indian cricket fraternity on Sunday flooded social media with birthday wishes for Indian batting legend Virender Sehwag, who turned 46.Indian icon Sachin Tendulkar humorously posted on X, noting that Sehwag’s age of 46 is the “perfect mix of four and six,” much like his explosive batting style.“Happy 46th,Viru! 46 ka matlab hai…
NEW DELHI: Former India batter Sanjay Manjrekar praised Virat Kohli for putting the team’s needs ahead of his personal preferences by stepping up to bat at number three when required.In the absence of Shubman Gill, who missed the first Test against New Zealand due to neck stiffness, former India captain Kohli came in to bat…
India were bundled out for 83 runs against New Zealand at Mohali. (AFP Photo via Getty Images) NEW DELHI: The Test cricket rivalry between India and New Zealand is one marked by mutual respect, with both teams often bringing their unique strengths to the fore. Historically, India has had an upper hand overall, especially in…
Virender Sehwag (X Photo) During the Natwest Series in 2002, former Indian cricketer Virender Sehwag faced a notable incident with his then-coach John Wright. Known for his aggressive playing style, Sehwag was once punched by Wright for playing lofted shots. This occurred at a time when Sehwag was struggling with his form, having a series…
Yuvraj Singh and Sourav Ganguly (X Photo) NEW DELHI: Yuvraj Singh, who made his debut in Nairobi, Kenya, during the ICC Knockout, played under the captaincy of Sourav Ganguly. India reached the final but could not clinch the trophy, as New Zealand defeated them by 4 wickets in a last-over encounter.India had defeated Australia by…
Sachin Tendulkar and Sourav Ganguly. (Photo by Glyn Kirk/AFP via Getty Images) NEW DELHI: Sachin Tendulkar and Sourav Ganguly formed one of the most successful and iconic opening partnerships in ODI cricket history. Their chemistry at the top of the order was remarkable, and they set numerous records together during their playing days for India.Tendulkar…
Sachin Tendulkar claims the wicket of Adam Gilchrist during Day 5 of the 2nd Test at Eden Gardens, Calcutta on March 15, 2001. (Hamish Blair/ALLSPORT/Getty Images) NEW DELHI: The historic Eden Gardens Test between India and Australia is mostly remembered for Harbhajan Singh‘s hat-trick and the historic partnership between VVS Laxman and Rahul Dravid.But batting…
NEW DELHI: Rohit Sharma and Virat Kohli, two of India’s greatest modern-day cricketers, began their international careers around the same time, and both had humble beginnings before rising to global stardom. Their early career journey together is marked by a mixture of learning, growth, and moments of brilliance. Rohit made his ODI debut in June…
NEW DELHI: What would you do if you’re batting on 195 and get a full toss on the middle stump? If the team is three wickets down having just lost Sachin Tendulkar, you’d probably play it safe. But if you’re Virender Sehwag, then you’ll look to smash the ball out of the stadium. That’s exactly…
NEW DELHI: The Test rivalry between India and Bangladesh, while not as historically significant as some other cricket rivalries, has seen steady development over the years. Since Bangladesh gained Test status in 2000, they have played several matches against India, but India has largely dominated the encounters.The inaugural Test between India and Bangladesh took place…
