NEW DELHI: India batter Abhishek Sharma attributed his remarkable century to his extensive pre-match preparations, which included reenacting match scenarios at the nets. Sharma has always had the conviction to play an extraordinary innings like the 54-ball 135 he made against England in Mumbai on Sunday. India crushed England 4-1 thanks to Abhishek’s powerful innings,…
Rohit Sharma walking back after being dismissed during Mumbai’s Ranji Trophy match against Jammu and Kashmir (PTI Photo) The last round of the Ranji Trophy saw India’s top international stars returning to the elite domestic first-class competition after a long gap; but most of them, barring Ravindra Jadeja and Shubman Gill, didn’t finish on a…
Virat Kohli, left, and Rohit Sharma (BCCI Photo) Two of India’s most iconic cricketers, Rohit Sharma and Virat Kohli, are in the twilight of their celebrated careers and will soon walk into the sunset of their lives as active cricketers, having already exited T20 internationals. But who are the two players among the young crop…
Virat Kohli (Photo by Quinn Rooney / Getty Images) NEW DELHI: Former Indian cricketer Suresh Raina has heaped praise on stalwart Virat Kohli and young sensation Yashasvi Jaiswal in the build-up to the Champions Trophy 2025.Speaking to Star Sports, Raina highlighted the unique mindset that makes Kohli an exceptional leader and player. He described Kohli…
NEW DELHI: Former India cricketer Ravichandran Ashwin has voiced his support for Ajit Agarkar, the chairman of the BCCI‘s selection committee, amidst ongoing debates about India’s Champions Trophy squad. The exclusion of players like Sanju Samson, Karun Nair, and Ruturaj Gaikwad has sparked discussions and criticism, despite India’s wealth of batting talent.Speaking on his YouTube…
Rohit Sharma and Virat Kohli (AFP Photo) Former Pakistan cricketer Rashid Latif criticised the decision to target Indian veterans Rohit Sharma and Virat Kohli over their red-ball form, suggesting that they are being forced to play domestic cricket ahead of important white-ball fixtures.Rohit, the India Test and ODI captain, appeared for Mumbai in their Ranji…
Jasprit Bumrah (BCCI Photo) The International Cricket Council (ICC) announced its Test Team of the Year 2024 on Friday, featuring three Indian player — premier fast bowler Jasprit Bumrah, experienced all-rounder Ravindra Jadeja and emerging opening batsman Yashasvi Jaiswal.Australia’s Test skipper and fast bowler Pat Cummins was named as the captain of the squad, being…
Rohit Sharma (BCCI Photo) NEW DELHI: India captain Rohit Sharma, after a disappointing first-innings score of just 3, rediscovered his aggressive intent in the second innings of Mumbai’s Ranji Trophy clash against Jammu and Kashmir at the BKC Ground. However, his entertaining knock was cut short by J&K pacer Yudhvir Singh Charak.The 37-year-old batter, who…
NEW DELHI: The stage was set for India international stars Rohit Sharma, Yashasvi Jaiswal, Rishabh Pant and Shubman Gill as they made their return to domestic cricket after a while.All eyes were on India Test and ODI captain Rohit who was playing his first Ranji Trophy game for the defending champions in almost a decade.Go…
Rohit Sharma (BCCI Photo) NEW DELHI: There was a wave of applause and cheers as star player Rohit Sharma made his way to the middle to open the batting alongside Yashasvi Jaiswal in Mumbai’s Ranji Trophy match against Jammu and Kashmir at the BKC ground on Thursday.However, Rohit’s stay at the crease was short-lived. His…
