NEW DELHI: Rishabh Pant is headed for greatness in Test cricket, according to former captain of India Sourav Ganguly, but the southpaw needs to improve in the shorter forms as well. Pant made his first appearance on the Test side since his potentially fatal vehicle accident in December 2022 on Sunday. He is anticipated to…
NEW DELHI: In a surprising revelation from his autobiography Playing It My Way, Sachin Tendulkar shared that during a 2003 ICC World Cup match against Sri Lanka in Johannesburg, he batted for 160 minutes with tissue paper inside his underwear. Tendulkar was battling an upset stomach, requiring frequent trips to the dressing room during drink…
NEW DELHI: From facing the most balls in Test cricket to being the fourth-highest run-scorer in the history of the format, India batting great Rahul Dravid holds numerous records under his belt.Often referred to as “The Wall” of Indian cricket, Dravid was known for his exceptional technique, concentration, and ability to anchor the innings during…
NEW DELHI: Former Indian cricket captain Sourav Ganguly is joining protests in Kolkata to support junior resident doctors demanding justice for a postgraduate trainee doctor who was allegedly raped and murdered at RG Kar Medical College and Hospital, a case that has sparked widespread outrage. According to reports, Ganguly plans to participate in the protests…
NEW DELHI: With India and Bangladesh set to play the first Test of a two-match series in Chennai from September 19, here’s a recap of a historic occasion when 11 Bangladesh cricketers made their Test debuts against India.Bangladesh’s title victory in the 1997 ICC Trophy, enabled them to qualify for the 1999 ODI World Cup…
NEW DELHI: Former Indian cricket team captain Sourav Ganguly has changed his social media profile pictures to black, joining thousands in solidarity with protests demanding justice for a trainee doctor at RG Kar Medical College and Hospital who was brutally raped and murdered. The incident has sparked widespread outrage and an online campaign urging people…
NEW DELHI: The great Sachin Tendulkar is not ambidextrous in the traditional sense of being able to use both hands equally well for activities like writing or throwing. However, he has shown a unique skill that might give the impression of ambidexterity as he can bat left-handed for fun, although his primary batting style is…
NEW DELHI: Left-handed batsmen have left an indelible mark on the sport of cricket, delivering remarkable performances that have captivated fans worldwide. As we celebrate International Left Handers Day, it’s the perfect opportunity to revisit and appreciate some of the most outstanding innings played by these talented southpaws on the international stage.On this special day…
NEW DELHI: Former Indian men’s cricket team captain Sourav Ganguly voiced his support for wrestler Vinesh Phogat, asserting that she deserved at least a silver medal at the Paris Olympics. His comments come in the wake of Phogat’s controversial disqualification from the gold medal match, which has sparked widespread debate.When asked his stance on the…
NEW DELHI: A Pakistani journalist faced backlash on social media after posting photos of former Indian captain Sourav Ganguly and Pakistan’s batsman Imam-ul-Haq, asking fans to choose the better player. The comparison did not sit well with fans, who criticised the journalist for equating Ganguly, who played 113 Tests and 311 ODIs, amassing over 18,000…
