Gautam Gambhir (PTI photo) NEW DELHI: Gautam Gambhir‘s tenure as India’s head coach has been a topic of intense discussion, with mixed performances across formats drawing attention to his leadership. While his influence in T20 cricket has been widely praised, the results in Tests and ODIs have raised questions about the challenges he faced early…
NEW DELHI: Desert Vipers all-rounder Dhruv Parashar is eager to make his mark in the upcoming International League T20 (ILT20), which kicks off on January 11 in Dubai. The 20-year-old is optimistic about his team’s chances this season, focusing on qualifying for the playoffs as the first milestone.“We have started our practice sessions,” Dhruv shared…
Mohammed Shami (Getty Images) NEW DELHI: West Indies fast bowling legend Andy Roberts has commended veteran pacer Mohammed Shami, highlighting him as “India’s best bowler.” Roberts, a prominent member of the formidable West Indies pace quartet of the 1970s and 1980s, which included Michael Holding, Joel Garner, and Colin Croft, emphasised Shami’s exceptional control and…
Abhishek Sharma (X Photo) Indian T20I opener Abhishek Sharma has equalled the record for the fastest century by an Indian in T20 history. The 24-year-old Punjab cricketer achieved this milestone during a Syed Mushtaq Ali Trophy match against Meghalaya in Rajkot, reaching his century in just 28 balls while chasing a target of 143.His blistering…
Shivam Dube, who has been out of T20 action since July 2024, made a stylish return to the Syed Mushtaq Ali Trophy for Mumbai. Dube smashed the bowlers all around the park with a strike rate of over 191, which included seven sixes.Dube came in to bat when Mumbai’s total was 60/3 against Services in…
NEW DELHI: A day before the much-anticipated Indian Premier League (IPL) 2025 Mega Auction, scheduled for November 24-25 in Jeddah, Saudi Arabia, Indian batter Shreyas Iyer delivered a stunning performance to underline his red-hot form. On Saturday, Iyer hammered a breathtaking 130 not out off just 57 balls in a Syed Mushtaq Ali Trophy clash…
Aaqib Javed. (Video Grab) NEW DELHI: Former fast bowler Aaqib Javed, who was recently appointed Pakistan’s interim white-ball coach, on Wednesday commented that while coaches play a role, it is ultimately the captain and players who win matches.He emphasized that leadership on the field and players’ execution are the decisive factors in cricket. His remarks…
Mahipal Lomror (Photo Credits: X) NEW DELHI: Rajasthan batter Mahipal Lomror has caught the eyes of cricket fanatics with his explosive triple century in their Ranji Trophy match against Uttarakhand. At the time of writing the report, Lomror was batting at an impressive 300 not out with the strike rate of around 83. His knock…
Ravi Bopara. (Pic Credit – X) NEW DELHI: In a dazzling display of power hitting, England‘s Ravi Bopara smashed six sixes off Robin Uthappa in a single over at the Hong Kong Sixes tournament on Saturday. Bopara, known for his aggressive style, hammered Uthappa for five consecutive sixes, forcing the India skipper to bowl a…
NEW DELHI: Zimbabwe set a new T20I world record with a staggering total of 344 in the ICC Men’s T20 World Cup Sub-Regional Africa Qualifier against Gambia on Wednesday, surpassing Nepal’s previous benchmark of 314 which they achieved against Mongolia during Hangzhou Asian Games in 2023.Leading the charge was skipper Sikandar Raza, who delivered an…
