Shardul Thakur and Rohit Sharma (Video grab) NEW DELHI: On the eve of the IPL 2025 clash between Lucknow Super Giants (LSG) and Mumbai Indians (MI) at the Ekana Cricket Stadium, a lighthearted moment stole the spotlight. MI shared a heartwarming video featuring their former captain Rohit Sharma catching up with LSG’s all-rounder Shardul Thakur…
Rishabh Pant (Image credit: LSG) NEW DELHI: Lucknow Super Giants‘ (LSG) team mentor Zaheer Khan has set the tone for his team’s upcoming Indian Premier League (IPL) season, promising an aggressive and fearless brand of cricket under the leadership of new captain Rishabh Pant.Speaking at a press conference on Wednesday, the former Indian seamer emphasised…
India captain Rohit Sharma with teammates. (PTI Photo) NEW DELHI: Former India pacer Zaheer Khan has expressed concerns over head coach Gautam Gambhir‘s flexible approach in white-ball cricket, cautioning that it could lead to uncertainty among players. Zaheer’s remarks come amid India’s frequent experimentation with batting positions in the ongoing limited-overs series against England.India have…
Ravichandran Ashwin and Harshit Rana NEW DELHI: The controversy over Harshit Rana coming in as a concussion substitute for Shivam Dube during the fourth T20I between India and England in Pune has continued to spread, with former players questioning the decision. Even England captain Jos Buttler openly stated that Rana was not a “like-for-like” replacement…
Harshit Rana (2nd L) with teammates celebrates the wicket of England batter Jamie Overton. (PTI Photo) NEW DELHI: India pacer Harshit Rana made history on Friday during the fourth match of the five-match T20I series against England, becoming the first player to make a T20I debut mid-match as a concussion substitute among full-member teams. Rana…
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…
