Gautam Gambhir and Rohit Sharma (PTI photo) NEW DELHI: BCCI Vice-President Rajeev Shukla has dismissed media reports suggesting internal rifts between chief selector Ajit Agarkar, head coach Gautam Gambhir, and captain Rohit Sharma, following India’s underwhelming 1-3 loss in the Border-Gavaskar Trophy against Australia. Speaking on the sidelines of the inaugural Kho Kho World Cup…
Rohit Sharma, left, and Virat Kohli. (Getty Images) NEW DELHI: Former India captain and 1983 World Cup-winner Kapil Dev has shared his thoughts on the ongoing retirement buzz surrounding Virat Kohli and Rohit Sharma. Addressing the media on the sidelines of a press conference organised by the Professional Golf Tour of India (PGTI) at Delhi…
Steve Smith after his dismissal that left him stranded at 9,999 runs in Sydney. (Photo by Cameron Spencer/Getty Images) Australia’s batting mainstay Steve Smith revealed that the pressure of nearing the 10,000-run milestone affected him significantly during the Sydney Cricket Ground (SCG) Test of the Border-Gavaskar Trophy series against India. Smith entered the match needing…
Virat Kohli at Sydney Cricket Ground on January 03, 2025. (Photo by Philip Brown/Getty Images) NEW DELHI: In the recently-concluded Border-Gavaskar Trophy, Virat Kohli‘s performance was below his usual standards. He struggled to convert starts into substantial innings, a stark contrast to his reputation as a reliable run-scorer in high-stakes series. The Australian bowlers consistently…
India wicketkeeper-batter Rishabh Pant has confirmed his availability for Delhi’s upcoming Ranji Trophy match against Saurashtra, which is set to begin on January 23 in Rajkot, according to DDCA secretary Ashok Sharma.Pant’s last appearance in the Ranji Trophy was during the 2017-2018 season. The participation of star player Virat Kohli, who last played for Delhi…
Adil Rashid, Moeen Ali and Saqib Mahmood. (Photo by Philip Brown/Getty Images) NEW DELHI: England cricket team’s forthcoming white-ball tour has been hit by a hurdle as a report says that Saqib Mahmood is yet to be granted visa and the England and Wales Cricket Board (ECB) has been forced to cancel his flight just…
MUMBAI: Opener Yashasvi Jaiswal, one of the few bright spots of India’s recent tour of Australia, will turn out for Mumbai in their first match of the second leg of the Ranji Trophy against Jammu & Kashmir from January 23.“He has been asked to report for Mumbai practice from tomorrow. He is available for the…
Rohit Sharma and Virat Kohli (PTI Photo) NEW DELHI: Indian cricket team captain Rohit Sharma trained with the Mumbai squad on Tuesday as they gear up for the Ranji Trophy‘s resumption on January 23.While it remains uncertain whether Rohit will feature in Mumbai’s upcoming fixture against Jammu and Kashmir, the Team India opener has been…
Waqar Younis and Alan Wilkins (ILT20 Photo) The third season of the ILT20 kicked off on Saturday with thrilling matches showcasing a mix of global cricket stars and promising UAE talent. Among those celebrating the tournament’s progress is legendary Pakistani fast bowler Waqar Younis, who has been part of the commentary team since its inception….
Jemimah Rodrigues (Photo credit: BCCI Women) Jemimah Rodrigues, the Indian middle-order batter, has entered the top-20 of the ICC Women’s ODI rankings at 19th position, climbing three spots thanks to her maiden international century. The 24-year-old ended a seven-year wait by scoring 102 runs in the second women’s ODI against Ireland in Rajkot, powering India…
