NEW DELHI: Indian cricketing stalwart Rohit Sharma recently addressed the topic of his fitness and career longevity, putting to rest the doubts of critics. As he approaches the significant milestone of 500 international matches for India, Rohit emphasized the dedication and discipline required to sustain a top-level cricket career for 17 years.In a conversation on…
NEW DELHI: Former India pacer RP Singh has come up with a piece of advice for Royal Challengers Bengaluru after IPL retention rules were announced on Saturday night allowing each franchise to retain up to six players or re-acquire players through the use of RTMs (Right to Match).RP Singh has advised RCB to prioritize retaining…
Virat Kohli and James Faulkner. (Photo by Money Sharma/AFP via Getty Images) NEW DELHI: Virat Kohli has a special rivalry with Australia, and his performances against them have been exceptional across all formats. Kohli is renowned for his performances against Australia in ODIs, especially while chasing. He has a knack for pacing his innings perfectly…
NEW DELHI: Afghanistan captain Hashmatullah Shahidi caught everyone off guard with his selection of a wicket-keeper batter for his best ODI XI. While most players would unhesitatingly choose MS Dhoni for this role, Shahidi opted for a different player.In a recent episode of Shubhankar Mishra’s YouTube podcast, Shahidi openly shared his picks for the all-time…
(Photo credit: Hardik Pandya Instagram) NEW DELHI: A few days back, swashbuckling India all-rounder Hardik Pandya posted a video of himself on Instagram, practicing with a red ball. Injury-prone Hardik, who hasn’t played Test cricket since September 2018 and had a back surgery in 2019, caused quite a lot of interest with the video as…
Virat Kohli and Kane Williamson (Agency Photos) NEW DELHI: Kane Williamson achieved a personal milestone during the ongoing Test match between New Zealand and Sri Lanka, surpassing Virat Kohli in the all-time Test run-scoring chart. Despite a frustrating first innings, where he was dismissed for just 7 off 53 balls by spinner Prabath Jayasuriya, Williamson…
NEW DELHI: In a heartwarming tale of passion and dedication, 15-year-old Kartikey, a schoolboy from Unnao in Uttar Pradesh, cycled 58 kilometers just to catch a glimpse of his cricketing hero, Virat Kohli, batting in the Test against Bangladesh in Kanpur.The viral video on social media has captured the story of a young boy, who…
Virat Kohli at the Green Park Cricket Stadium in Kanpur. (Photo by Money Sharma/AFP via Getty Images) NEW DELHI: To say that Virat Kohli enjoys a demi-god status in India would be an understatement. He is one of the most celebrated athletes in the country, transcending the sport of cricket to become a global icon.Kohli…
Virat Kohli in 2012. (Getty Images) NEW DELHI: With Virat Kohli again included in a massive 84-man Delhi Ranji Trophy probables list, it is appropriate time to look back at the premier batsman’s association with Delhi cricket.Virat’s association with the Ranji Trophy dates back to the early stages of his career. He made his debut…
Rishabh Pant and Shubman Gill. (BCCI Photo) NEW DELHI: India will want their big guns, Virat Kohli and Rohit Sharma, to fire when the mighty hosts aim for a clean sweep against a beleaguered Bangladesh in the second and final Test starting here on Friday.The all-round performance of Ravichandran Ashwin, Shubman Gill’s sublime century, Ravindra…
