Rohit Sharma and Jasprit Bumrah (Getty Images) NEW DELHI: Frustration and disappointment were evident on India pacer Akash Deep‘s face as the 18-year-old repeatedly beat the bat, particularly against Steve Smith, during the third Test of the Border-Gavaskar Trophy in Brisbane.Having missed the first two Tests, Akash Deep was brought in to replace Harshit Rana….
NEW DELHI: The potential of hiring a new coach for the India Men’s team, specifically a batting coach, is being investigated by the Board of Control for Cricket in India (BCCI). Although there hasn’t been a formal statement, team management and BCCI discussions indicate that the support crew needs to be strengthened.Go Beyond The Boundary…
Gautam Gambhir and Morne Morkel (AFP Photo) NEW DELHI: While the Indian cricket board (BCCI) is busy resolving issues concerning India’s Test team, it has emerged that head coach Gautam Gambhir and bowling coach Morne Morkel hit a rocky patch during the Australia tour. Sources said BCCI brass has been apprised of an incident during…
India wicketkeeper-batter Rishabh Pant has confirmed his availability for Delhi’s upcoming Ranji Trophy match against Saurashtra, which is set to begin on January 23 in Rajkot, according to DDCA secretary Ashok Sharma.Pant’s last appearance in the Ranji Trophy was during the 2017-2018 season. The participation of star player Virat Kohli, who last played for Delhi…
Rohit Sharma and Virat Kohli (PTI Photo) NEW DELHI: Indian cricket team captain Rohit Sharma trained with the Mumbai squad on Tuesday as they gear up for the Ranji Trophy‘s resumption on January 23.While it remains uncertain whether Rohit will feature in Mumbai’s upcoming fixture against Jammu and Kashmir, the Team India opener has been…
Yograj Singh and Kapil Dev (Photo Credits: X) NEW DELHI: With his witty remarks, former Indian cricketer Surinder Khanna added a humorous twist to the ongoing controversy surrounding Yograj Singh’s startling comments about Indian cricket legend Kapil Dev. Addressing a query regarding the matter, Khanna remarked, “He says anything, he’s our friend. Even Kapil Dev…
Virat Kohli at Sydney Cricket Ground on January 03, 2025. (Photo by Philip Brown/Getty Images) NEW DELHI: In the recently-concluded Border-Gavaskar Trophy, Virat Kohli‘s performance was below his usual standards. He struggled to convert starts into substantial innings, a stark contrast to his reputation as a reliable run-scorer in high-stakes series. The Australian bowlers consistently…
Rohit Sharma, left, and Virat Kohli. (Getty Images) NEW DELHI: Former India captain and 1983 World Cup-winner Kapil Dev has shared his thoughts on the ongoing retirement buzz surrounding Virat Kohli and Rohit Sharma. Addressing the media on the sidelines of a press conference organised by the Professional Golf Tour of India (PGTI) at Delhi…
Jasprit Bumrah (Getty Images) NEW DELHI: Weighing in on Team India pace spearhead Jasprit Bumrah’s workload concerns, legendary Indian cricketer Kapil Dev on Monday stressed the futility of comparing players from different eras. Speaking on the sidelines of the Professional Golf Tour of India (PGTI) press conference, the former Indian skipper, also the president of…
Former Indian cricketer Yograj Singh has voiced his support for Rohit Sharma and Virat Kohli‘s inclusion in the Champions Trophy 2025 squad. This comes despite their underwhelming performances in the recent Border-Gavaskar Trophy against Australia.Kohli struggled throughout the five-Test series, accumulating only 190 runs and repeatedly falling prey to deliveries outside the off-stump. Rohit’s participation…
