Abhishek Sharma (PTI Photo) NEW DELHI: Former India cricketer Aakash Chopra has highlighted the pressure on Abhishek Sharma in the upcoming T20I series against England, which begins on Wednesday at the Eden Gardens in Kolkata. Chopra pointed out that while the Punjab opener has been given a vote of confidence, he is still “hanging by…
Rohit Sharma and Rishabh Pant (Photo by Chris Hyde/Getty Images) NEW DELHI: The Ranji Trophy returns in full swing on Thursday, offering some of India’s finest cricketers a chance to regain form after a challenging international season. Following Team India’s 1-3 loss in the recently concluded Border-Gavaskar Trophy, several key players are turning to domestic…
Shubman Gill. (Pic Credit – X) NEW DELHI: Former India spinner Ravichandran Ashwin has endorsed the team management’s decision to appoint Shubman Gill as the vice-captain for the Champions Trophy, calling it a “forward-thinking move.” Ashwin highlighted that Gill’s spot in the playing XI is secure, making him a natural choice to be groomed as…
Ravichandran Ashwin (Getty Images) NEW DELHI: Former Indian spinner Ravichandran Ashwin has raised concerns about the Indian squad for the ICC Champions Trophy, scheduled to start from February 19 in Pakistan and the UAE. He pointed out the lack of left-handed batters in the top seven and the absence of a reliable No. 8 batter.Ashwin…
MUMBAI: With the likes of Indian captain Rohit Sharma, Yashasvi Jaiswal and Shreyas Iyer set to feature in Mumbai’s Ranji Trophy match against Jammu & Kashmir from Thursday at the MCA’s Sharad Pawar Academy Ground in BKC, the Mumbai Cricket Association, mindful of the fact that the fans would want to throng the venue, will…
Virat Kohli (Photo by Quinn Rooney/Getty Images) NEW DELHI: Indian batting maestro Virat Kohli is set to don Delhi whites in their final Ranji Trophy group stage game against Railways at the Arun Jaitley Stadium on January 30.If all proceeds as planned, it will mark Kohli’s first appearance in the domestic competition since November 2012.This…
Suryakumar Yadav (Getty Images) NEW DELHI: Former India cricketer Suresh Raina believes Rohit Sharma‘s team has the potential to replicate MS Dhoni‘s 2013 Champions Trophy triumph. Under Dhoni’s captaincy, India defeated England in the final to clinch the title.On Saturday, India men’s cricket team Chairman of selectors Ajit Agarkar and captain Rohit Sharma unveiled the…
Yashasvi Jaiswal, Rishabh Pant and Shubman Gill (ANI Photo) NEW DELHI: Former India opener Aakash Chopra, on his YouTube channel, weighed in on Shubman Gill‘s vice-captaincy appointment for the ICC Champions Trophy 2025 and the England ODIs, stating it solidifies his position in the squad. “Gill being made the vice-captain means he is the heir…
Yashasvi Jaiswal, Virat Kohli and Jasprit Bumrah during a training session. (PTI Photo) Selectors hopeful of premier pacer Jasprit Bumrah recovering in time for ICC tournament; Mohammed Shami makes ODI returnMUMBAI: Jasprit Bumrah was on Saturday named in India’s squad for the Champions Trophy in spite of the premier pacer being advised complete rest for…
Rohit Sharma and Ajit Agarkar (Photo: @BCCI on X) NEW DELHI: Indian captain Rohit Sharma, known for his wit and humour, ended the squad selection press conference on a lighter note on Saturday when he quipped, “Boring tha PC (It was a boring press conference),” to chief selector Ajit Agarkar. Poll Which Aspect of the…
