NEW DELHI: Right-handed batter Karun Nair has returned to the national radar with his selection in the Abhimanyu Easwaran-led India ‘A’ squad for the upcoming tour of England, beginning May 30. India ‘A’ are set to play two matches against England Lions — from May 30 to June 2 in Canterbury and June 6 to…
Arun Dhumal (Image credit: BCCI/IPL) NEW DELHI: With the IPL resuming after an eight-day halt due to crossborder tensions, IPL chairman Arun Dhumal spoke to TOI about how things transpired in Dharamshala on May 8, logistical challenges for resumption, player availability and how it became business as usual in two days. Excerpts… How tough was…
Jasprit Bumrah and Ravi Shastri (BCCI Photo) NEW DELHI: Former India cricketer and ex-head coach Ravi Shastri has advocated for a forward-thinking approach in selecting India’s next Test captain after Rohit Sharma’s retirement from the format. Rohit recently stepped away from Test cricket but confirmed that he will continue to play ODIs. He had earlier…
Rohit Sharma (AFP Photo) NEW DELHI: An emotional Rohit Sharma, with tears in his eyes, expressed heartfelt gratitude to his parents on Friday before guiding them onto the stage at Wankhede Stadium to unveil the stand named in his honour. In that moment, Rohit wasn’t the cricketing icon the world knows, but simply a devoted…
NEW DELHI: A historic moment unfolded at the iconic Wankhede Stadium on Friday as the Rohit Sharma Stand was officially unveiled, honouring India’s ODI captain. The emotional ceremony was soon followed by a light-hearted moment that went viral — a video capturing Rohit pulling up his younger brother Vishal, reportedly over a dent in their…
NEW DELHI: A teary-eyed Rohit Sharma turned into a grateful son on Friday as he thanked his parents in an emotionally charged voice before walking them onto the stage at Wankhede Stadium, where a stand bearing his name was officially unveiled. In that moment, Rohit wasn’t the cricketing superstar — he was a son acknowledging…
File Pic: Mumbai Indians owner Akash Ambani and Rohit Sharma Mumbai Indians owner Akash Ambani on Friday congratulated Rohit Sharma on the official unveiling of a stand named after India’s ODI captain at the iconic Wankhede Stadium. The honour marks a significant milestone in the career of one of India’s most celebrated cricketers, who has…
Royal Challengers Bengaluru’s captain Rajat Patidar Royal Challengers Bengaluru captain Rajat Patidar discussed his expertise in playing spin bowling during the latest episode of the RCB Podcast on Friday, attributing his skill development to his early days in club cricket where he played on unprepared wickets and his experiences with Madhya Pradesh’s domestic cricket team.Patidar…
Rohit Sharma stand (X Photo) NEW DELHI: The Mumbai Cricket Association (MCA) on Friday officially inaugurated four commemorative sections at the iconic Wankhede Stadium, with the highlight being the naming of a stand after India’s ODI captain and Mumbai Indians (MI) legend, Rohit Sharma. The other dedications include the Sharad Pawar Stand, the Ajit Wadekar…
Rohit Sharma with his parents and wife during the event at Wankhede. (Video grab) NEW DELHI: In a landmark tribute to one of Indian cricket‘s modern greats, the Mumbai Cricket Association (MCA) on Friday officially inaugurated the Rohit Sharma Stand at the iconic Wankhede Stadium. The honour, conferred on India’s ODI captain and Mumbai Indians…
