(Photo by Pankaj Nangia/Getty Images) DELHI: Former India opener Aakash Chopra has suggested that Chennai Super Kings should consider signing KL Rahul as a potential successor to MS Dhoni.The five-time IPL champions have already retained their captain Ruturaj Gaikwad, along with key players Ravindra Jadeja, Shivam Dube, and Matheesha Pathirana, while MS Dhoni has been…
LeBron James and James Anderson (Photo Credits: Reuters/Getty Images) NEW DELHI: Cricket legend Sir Viv Richards has likened James Anderson’s decision to enter the IPL 2025 mega auction to the longevity and brilliance of basketball superstar LeBron James. Speaking to Sky Sports, Richards praised Anderson’s resilience and ability to remain at the top of his…
Jason Gillespie (Reuters Photo) NEW DELHI: The Pakistan Cricket Board (PCB) on Sunday firmly denied reports suggesting Jason Gillespie’s imminent exit as head coach. In a post on X, the PCB stated, “PCB strongly refutes the story. As announced previously, Jason Gillespie will continue to coach the Pakistan side for the two red-ball matches against…
Matthew Hayden (Photo Credit: X) NEW DELHI: Former Australian cricketer Matthew Hayden believes India’s recent 3-0 Test series defeat to New Zealand, though disappointing, might ultimately benefit them ahead of the upcoming Border-Gavaskar Trophy. Speaking to the Sydney Morning Herald, Hayden described the whitewash as “the kick up the a*se that India need.” He noted,…
Indian cricket team (AP Photo) Former Indian cricketer Kapil Dev has shared some advice for the Indian cricket team as they prepare for the upcoming Border-Gavaskar Trophy.Kapil Dev encouraged the team to relax and play their natural game without feeling burdened by pressure. “…I just want to wish my team all the luck. Don’t listen…
MUMBAI: The unavailability of captain Rohit Sharma and No. 3 bat Shumban Gill (fracture in the finger) from the first Test against Australia forced the BCCI on Sunday to ask top-order batsman Devdutt Padikkal, who was touring with the India A squad for two four-day matches, to stay back as a batting back-up.Pace spearhead and…
Tabraiz Shamsi and Jasprit Bumrah (X Photo) South African spin bowler Tabraiz Shamsi recently pointed out an interesting similarity between his T20 International cricket statistics and those of Indian fast bowler Jasprit Bumrah. Shamsi used his account on X, the platform formerly known as Twitter, to highlight the coincidence.“Fun fact… Jasprit Bumrah and I have…
Virat Kohli and Justin Langer (X Photo) Former Australian cricketer and head coach Justin Langer shared his thoughts on the upcoming Border-Gavaskar Trophy, which is set to begin in Perth on November 22nd. Langer emphasized the strength of the Indian team, despite their recent series loss to New Zealand. He cautioned against underestimating India, reminding…
(Photo by Quinn Rooney/Getty Images) NEW DELHI: Steve Smith, the renowned Australian batsman, is preparing for the upcoming Border-Gavaskar Trophy with a focus on countering Ravichandran Ashwin‘s spin bowling. Smith acknowledges Ashwin‘s prowess, particularly after the Indian spinner dismissed him multiple times in recent encounters. During the 2020-21 series, Ashwin secured Smith’s wicket three times,…
KL Rahul during the practice match between India and India A at the WACA in Perth. (Photo by Paul Kane/Getty Images) NEW DELHI: In response to KL Rahul‘s recent sub-par performance, former India captain Sourav Ganguly stated the 32-year-old has to talk to himself in order to boost his confidence.After smashing 68 against Bangladesh in…
