File photo of Gautam Gambhir (L) and VVS Laxman (R). (Image: AP/Getty Images) NEW DELHI: The idea to appoint separate coaches for white-ball and Test cricket is not new. It’s been given a shot by teams — proved effective for some, like England, and blew up in the face for some, like Pakistan. It’s never…
Sachin Tendulkar and VVS Laxman during a book launch of “281 And Beyond” written by VVS Laxman on November 22, 2018 in Mumbai. (Getty Images) NEW DELHI: Sachin Tendulkar and VVS Laxman have had numerous partnerships during their playing days and both had excellent record against Australia in Test cricket.One of those partnerships was a…
Former India batter Manoj Tiwary expressed his reservations about Gautam Gambhir‘s suitability as the head coach of the Indian national cricket team. He believes Gambhir’s expertise lies in mentoring IPL franchises, not leading the national side.India’s recent struggles under Gambhir’s coaching have fueled Tiwary’s concerns. These include losing an ODI series to Sri Lanka for…
It’s been reported that Gautam Gambhir doesn’t agree with the majority of the team’s players. (Photo by William West/AFP via Getty Images) NEW DELHI: The role of head coach Gautam Gambhir and his support staff in managing a squad in transition has also come into attention as Indian cricket struggles with the declining performance of…
NEW DELHI: With an astounding victory in the first Test against Australia in Perth, the Indian cricket team is on a high. But now that’s in the past and the second Test is set to get underway at the Adelaide Oval from December 6.The day/night Test could well be the toughest game for India on…
Rahul Dravid and Adam Gilchrist (X Photo) NEW DELHI: Former India captain Rahul Dravid recently shared his memories of a remarkable partnership with VVS Laxman during the Adelaide Test against Australia in 2003.Speaking to Star Sports, Dravid discussed how their 303-run partnership for the fifth wicket shifted the game in India’s favour. India had a…
NCA head VVS Laxman (PTI Photo) NEW DELHI: The Test series defeat to New Zealand on home soil has prompted the Indian cricket board (BCCI) to make efforts to revive the robust ‘A’ programme to groom bench strength for the top tier Indian team.National Cricket Academy (NCA) head VVS Laxman is working on a plan…
Tilak Varma. (BCCI Photo) NEW DELHI: Young batter Tilak Varma on Wednesday shared the empowering message from the team management for the South Africa T20I series: ‘Bindaas khelna agar wicket gire tab bhi’ (Play freely even if you lose a wicket).Varma, who was promoted to No. 3 in batting order, made the most of the…
Sunil Gavaskar (R) and Allan Border. (TOI Photo) NEW DELHI: The Test series between India and Australia was officially named the Border-Gavaskar Trophy series when India and Australia played a one-off Test at the Kotla in Delhi in October 1996.Named after the legendary cricketers Sunil Gavaskar of India and Allan Border of Australia, the Test…
NEW DELHI: Sanju Samson is in outstanding form, delivering a blistering performance against South Africa. The wicketkeeper-batsman hammered a stunning 107 off 50 balls in Durban, propelling India to a commanding 61-run victory. His aggressive knock featured seven fours and 10 towering sixes.Reflecting on the victory that gave India a 1-0 lead in the four-match…
