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: It was on July 13, 2002 when Sourav Ganguly and his young team won the NatWest Trophy final against England, chasing down a steep target of 326 with three balls to spare at the famed Lord’s cricket ground. Chasing 325, Virender Sehwag smashed a 49-ball 45, while Ganguly hit a 43-ball 60 in…
Fans come from far off places to cheer for India, Pakistan teamsNEW YORK: Ayush, the trucker from Toronto, was a saviour. When the request on the app for a 20-minute cab ride on a Sunday morning in Long Island tells you the waiting time is one hour, you know there’s something really big happening in…
NEW DELHI: The much-awaited first-round clash between archrivals India and Pakistan in the T20 World Cup is scheduled for June 9 at the 34,000-capacity newly-constructed Nassau County International Cricket Stadium in New York.India and Pakistan are favorites to make it to the Super 8 stage from Group A, which also includes Ireland.India have banked on…
NEW DELHI: Gautam Gambhir would make a “good coach” for the Indian cricket team, according to former captain Sourav Ganguly, if he had sought for the role. Ganguly also supported the hiring of a domestic player to the prominent role.During his speech at the International Procurement and Supply Chain Conference’s opening in Mumbai, Ganguly discussed…
NEW DELHI: Sourav Ganguly, the director of cricket for the Delhi Capitals, believes that Rishabh Pant is an instinctive captain whose leadership qualities would develop with time and experience.Following a horrifying vehicle accident in December 2022, the stunning wicket-keeper batsman made a long and arduous recovery before making a comeback to competitive cricket.IPL ORANGE CAP…
NEW DELHI: Delhi Capitals captain Rishabh Pant has been handed a one-match ban and fined Rs 30 lakh for the team’s third slow over-rate offence in the IPL 2024, adding a new dimension to their campaign as they gear up for a crucial clash against Royal Challengers Bengaluru on Sunday.The decision stemmed from the team’s…
BCCI’s chief selector Ajit Agarkar emphasized the difficulty in discussing Rinku Singh’s place in Team India’s World Cup selection. The committee tried, but couldn’t find a suitable spot. Captain Rohit Sharma favored four spinners, reducing the options for the selectors. Rinku was considered the last possible player and later consigned to the reserves. Source link
NEW DELHI: Star Indian batter Shubman Gill, the captain of Gujarat Titans, has experienced a fluctuating performance in the ongoing IPL 2024 season. Despite a promising beginning, the star opener has struggled to maintain his form in recent matches, with his last significant score of 50+ runs occurring on April 10 against Rajasthan Royals. Since…
NEW DELHI: Delhi Capitals‘ decision to bat first against Kolkata Knight Riders at the Eden Gardens on Monday proved to be a costly one as they posted a below-par total of 153/9. KKR comfortably chased down the target with seven wickets in hand and 21 deliveries to spare, solidifying their second spot in the IPL…
