Yashasvi Jaiswal. (Photo by Prakash Singh/Getty Images) Former India pacer explains why the young opener, still only 22, is such a special talentMUMBAI: The brilliant, quickfire twin fifties (72 off 51 balls and 51 off 45 balls) that Yashasvi Jaiswal smashed to earn the ‘Player of the Match’ award in the second Test against Bangladesh…
Martin Guptill (Image credit: X) NEW DELHI: Former New Zealand batsman Martin Guptill, renowned for his exceptional six-hitting prowess, continues to showcase his skills even after retiring from international cricket. During a recent Legends League Cricket match, the 38-year-old demonstrated his impeccable timing by hitting a shot that soared straight into the commentary box, shattering…
Rohit Sharma during the second Test against Bangladesh in Kanpur. (Photo by Money Sharma/AFP via Getty Images) The captain, a fierce competitor, can be ruthless in his pursuit of victory and has the ability to clearly communicate his thought process to teammates…When Virat Kohli took over as Test captain nearly 10 years ago, ‘intent’ became…
File image of MS Dhoni (TOI Photo) Opposite to his characteristic calm head and cool demeanor, MS Dhoni punched the screen on his way to the dressing room after Chennai Super Kings (CSK) lost their crucial match against Royal Challengers Bengaluru (RCB) earlier this year in the Indian Premier League (IPL) — claimed Harbhajan Singh.Speaking…
Virat Kohli (Photo: BCCI video grab) Virat Kohli made the day for Mehidy Hasan Miraz and won the hearts of his fans once again with a heartwarming gesture off the field, when he accepted a gift from the Bangladesh all-rounder and thanked in Bengali language.“Khoob bhalo achi (it’s very good),” Kohli responded in Bengali with…
Smriti Mandhana. (Photo by Alex Davidson/Getty Images) DUBAI: There are no shortcuts to beating Australia and every team has to give its best if it aspire to overcome the six-time world champions, said India vice-captain Smriti Mandhana ahead of the Women’s T20 World Cup which begins here on Thursday. Australia’s dominance in the global showpiece…
Basit Ali and Babar Azam (Screengrab and Getty Images) NEW DELHI: Former Pakistan cricketer Basit Ali has praised Babar Azam‘s decision to step down as captain of Pakistan’s white-ball cricket team, calling it a “sensible decision” that will benefit both Babar and the national side. Basit, speaking on his YouTube channel, expressed that Babar’s resignation…
Najmul Hossain Shanto. (Pic Credit – X) NEW DELHI: Former Indian captain Sunil Gavaskar has sharply criticised Bangladesh’s batting performance after they lost four wickets for just three runs, eventually handing India a 7-wicket win and a 2-0 series sweep in the second Test in Kanpur. The legendary Indian cricketer expressed disappointment, noting that the…
Sarfaraz Khan (Photo credit: Screengrab from video posted by BCCI on X) NEW DELHI: Not considered in the playing XI for the Bangladesh Test series, rising star Sarfaraz Khan on Wednesday slammed a double ton for Mumbai in the Irani Cup clash against Rest of India at the Ekana Stadium in Lucknow.Hitting his first double…
NEW DELHI: In the seven Tests Jasprit Bumrah has played so far this year, the pace spearhead has picked up a stunning 38 wickets at an unbelievable average of 14.42.With 11 wickets in the recently concluded India vs Bangladesh two-Test series, Bumrah was the joint-highest wicket-taker alongside premier spinner R Ashwin.Showcasing exceptional skills with new…
