On September 19, 2007, former India allrounder Yuvraj Singh lit up the skies over Durban with a blitzkrieg in the inaugural T20 World Cup, which became part of the cricket folklore.Facing England pacer Stuart Broad, irked by Andrew Flintoff and with an eye on Dimitri Mascarenhas midway through the over, it’s a story that has…
The worlds of cricket and cinema have often collided in India, producing some of the country’s most glamorous and high-profile couples. Here’s a look at some iconic pairings of sports stars who married film celebrities, creating a buzz in both Bollywood and sports arenas.Virat Kohli & Anushka SharmaIndia’s star cricketer Virat Kohli and Bollywood actress…
NEW DELHI: Yograj Singh, a former Indian cricketer and father of Yuvraj Singh, was known for his immense talent during his playing career. Despite not achieving significant success at the international level as a player, he proved to be an excellent coach, training his son Yuvraj to become a world champion. Yuvraj’s contributions were crucial…
NEW DELHI: During a lively segment at the Delhi Premier League T20, Team India head coach Gautam Gambhir swapped his coaching hat for a more playful role, assigning Bollywood movie titles to Indian cricketers, including Virat Kohli.In a fun-filled interaction, Gambhir took part in a segment where he assigned Bollywood movie titles to cricketers, both…
NEW DELHI: Afghanistan are set to face New Zealand in a landmark one-off Test match in Greater Noida, India, starting Monday. As anticipation builds, Indian off-spinner Ravichandran Ashwin has shared his excitement about two young Afghan batters—Riaz Hassan and Bahir Shah—whom he believes could be crucial to Afghanistan’s future in Test cricket.Ravichandran Ashwin praised the…
NEW DELHI: India’s batting star Shubman Gill celebrated his 25th birthday on Sunday, with wishes pouring in from fans, teammates, and cricket legends.Among the heartfelt messages was a special post from former India all-rounder and 2011 World Cup hero Yuvraj Singh, who affectionately called Shubman “Gill Sahab.” Yuvraj, who played a key role in Shubman’s…
World Cup winner Yuvraj Singh‘s father, Yograj Singh, has repeatedly targeted former India captains Kapil Dev and MS Dhoni, alleging that while Kapil sabotaged his career, Dhoni played a role in the exclusion of his son from the Indian team.YOGRAJ ON KAPILThe animosity between the two stems from the days when both Yograj and Kapil…
NEW DELHI: Former Indian cricketer Yograj Singh is always known for his outspoken and often contentious remarks. He has consistently targeted former Indian captain MS Dhoni, holding him responsible for the downfall of his son Yuvraj Singh‘s international career. Recently, Yograj has once again garnered attention due to his comments about Sachin Tendulkar‘s son, Arjun,…
NEW DELHI: Former Indian cricketer Yograj Singh, father of Yuvraj Singh, has once again criticized MS Dhoni, accusing him of negatively impacting his son’s cricket career. Yograj’s comments highlight a longstanding grievance which he believes curtailed Yuvraj’s career, despite his monumental contributions to Indian cricket, particularly in the 2007 T20 World Cup and the 2011…
NEW DELHI: On August 31, 1968, West Indies legend Sir Garfield Sobers achieved an unprecedented feat by becoming the first batter to hit six sixes in an over. This remarkable accomplishment took place during a first-class match of the English County Championship, where Sobers was leading Nottinghamshire against Glamorgan.Exactly 56 years later, on August 31,…
