LSG owner Sanjiv Goenka and captain Rishabh Pant (Video Grab) NEW DELHI: Rishabh Pant has been appointed the captain of the Lucknow Super Giants (LSG) for IPL 2025 after being acquired for a record Rs 27 crore at the auction. Former India cricketer Aakash Chopra described Pant’s rise in Lucknow as fitting for its newest…
NEW DELHI: 12-year-old Sushila Meena, who previously earned praise from cricket legend Sachin Tendulkar, made headlines once again by clean bowling former Olympic medallist and Rajasthan Sports Minister Rajyavardhan Rathore.Meena, known for her exceptional bowling skills, bowled a brilliant delivery that left Rathore stunned, showcasing her immense talent and composure. Her growing recognition highlights the…
Zaheer Khan and Matthew Hayden hold the Border–Gavaskar Trophy during Day 1 of the third Test at The Gabba in Brisbane. (Photo by Matt Roberts/Getty Images) NEW DELHI: The rivalry between Zaheer Khan and Matthew Hayden was one of the most captivating battles between a fast bowler and a dominant opener during the Border-Gavaskar Trophy…
NEW DELHI: Ahead of the IPL 2025 season, Sanjiv Goenka, the owner of the Lucknow Super Giants (LSG), stated that the team’s new captain has been selected and will be revealed in the coming days.During the IPL 2022-24 season, KL Rahul captained LSG, and when the batter was sidelined in the latter part of 2023,…
NEW DELHI: Sanju Samson has been in scintillating form, especially in T20 Internationals, recently becoming the first Indian to score back-to-back centuries in the format. His promotion to the opening slot by India’s new captain Suryakumar Yadav and management under Gautam Gambhir has proven to be a game-changer, with Samson delivering consistent performances at the…
Promising pacer Mayank Yadav to be among top 3 retentions for franchiseNEW DELHI: Lucknow Super Giants are all set to release KL Rahul for the IPL mega auction, it is learnt. Young pace sensation Mayank Yadav, on the other hand, will be among the top three retentions at the franchise, along with Nicholas Pooran and…
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: Even before the Indian cricket team embarked on their 2003-04 tour to Australia, the mind games had begun and most of the banter, as usual, came from the Aussies. There were talks of ‘chin-music’ being dished out to the Indians, especially to the captain Sourav Ganguly, who had ruffled quite a few Aussie…
It’s not a secret that Virender Sehwag began his international career as a middle order batsman before being pushed up the order, which proved to be a master stroke, not just for Sehwag himself but for the world of cricket that was entertained like never before by an opening batsman across formats. But whose idea…
NEW DELHI: Lucknow Super Giants‘ new mentor Zaheer Khan has expressed his support for the continuation of the impact player rule in the Indian Premier League. The former fast bowler is of the opinion that this rule contributes to the overall “improvement” of Indian cricket.The position of team mentor at Lucknow Super Giants became available…
