‘Bhai log, bada galti ho gaya’: Dinesh Karthik admits to ‘blunder’, apologizes for omitting MS Dhoni in his all-time India XI – Times of India

NEW DELHI: Former Indian wicketkeeper-batter Dinesh Karthik has cleared the air regarding his all-time India XI across formats, which surprisingly omitted legendary wicket-keeper and captain MS Dhoni. Karthik recently explained that the omission was an honest mistake, admitting he forgot to include a wicketkeeper in his lineup.Karthik made the clarification after receiving feedback once the…

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Independence Day special: Dinesh Karthik picks all-time India playing XI across formats | Cricket News – Times of India

NEW DELHI: Former Indian wicketkeeper-batter Dinesh Karthik revealed his all-time India playing XI across formats in a video posted by Cricbuzz on YouTube as Independence Day special. The lineup includes five batters, two all-rounders, two spinners, and two pacers, showcasing some of the greatest cricketers India has ever produced. Opening the batting, Karthik selected Virender…

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Scored triple ton in 270-odd balls, today’s kid might score 400 if they play that many balls: Virender Sehwag | Cricket News – Times of India

NEW DELHI: Virender Sehwag, one of India’s greatest Test openers, expressed his approval of youngsters starting their cricket journeys with T20, if it helps them develop an aggressive streak that enhances their Test performances. Speaking at an event in New Delhi on Friday, where he was revealed as the Brand Ambassador for the inaugural Delhi…

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‘Everyone’s different…’: What Sourav Ganguly learnt from Virender Sehwag about leadership with NatWest series victory | Cricket News – Times of India

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…

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‘You can’t chase 120 vs India…’: Virender Sehwag hands reality check to Pakistan | – Times of India

NEW DELHI: Pakistan suffered an embarrassing first-round exit from the Twenty20 World Cup after the USA-Ireland match was abandoned because of rain. This was 2009 champions earliest-ever elimination from a T20 World Cup.Pakistan’s campaign began with a stunning loss against the debutant USA team, a match that left fans and experts in disbelief. The team’s…

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‘Who?’ – Shakib Al Hasan intervenes as a journalist questions about Virender Sehwag criticising him | Cricket News – Times of India

One of India’s greatest batsmen Virender Sehwag needs no introduction; but Bangladesh captain Shakib Al Hasan made an impression, possibly sarcastically because of his latest criticism by the former India opener, that he didn’t exactly identify who the journalist mentioned in his question. Bangladesh are all but through to the ‘Super 8s’ stage of the…

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How Jaspirt Bumrah-led India strangled Pakistan to snatch victory from the jaws of defeat | Cricket News – Times of India

NEW DELHI: “Haar se Jitane waale ko Bumrah kehte hain,” said former opener Virender Sehwag as he along with millions of fans hailed the speedster for his sensational spell that helped India snatch victory from the jaws of defeat against Pakistan in the low-scoring blockbuster at the Nassau Stadium in New York on Sunday.Jasprit Bumrah…

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T20 World Cup: Will Pakistan benefit from the Gary Kirsten impact? | Cricket News – Times of India

Gary Kirsten delivered the goods for India and Gujarat Titans in the IPL. As Pakistan‘s white-ball coach, another interesting challenge awaits himMan-of-the-tournament in the 2011 World Cup Yuvraj Singh labels him the best coach he’s ever played under. Other members of that victorious campaign like Suresh Raina and Harbhajan Singh also speak glowingly about his…

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‘Kisi cheez ko dil se chaho toh puri kayanat…’: Cricket legends laud Kolkata Knight Riders on their third IPL title | Cricket News – Times of India

NEW DELHI: Indian cricket legends Sachin Tendulkar and Virender Sehwag led the chorus of congratulatory messages to Kolkata Knight Riders after they clinched their third Indian Premier League title. KKR delivered a stellar performance, dismantling Sunrisers Hyderabad for a mere 113 runs, securing an eight-wicket victory on Sunday.Reflecting on KKR’s dominant campaign, Tendulkar praised the…

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‘Bade match ke bade player hai’: Virender Sehwag lauds Virat Kohli after another batting ‘masterclass’ | Cricket News – Times of India

NEW DELHI: Royal Challengers Bengaluru secured the last playoff spot in the Indian Premier League 2024 with a thrilling 27-run victory over defending champions Chennai Super Kings in a high-stakes encounter at the M Chinnaswamy Stadium on Saturday. Skipper Faf du Plessis and star batsman Virat Kohli delivered key performances, setting the stage for RCB‘s…

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