IPL side welcomes Zaheer Khan as mentorKOLKATA: Lucknow Super Giants unveiled former India pacer Zaheer Khan as their mentor for the coming season here on Wednesday.“As a mentor, it will be my responsibility to build the culture of cricket at LSG,” Zaheer said. Team owner Sanjiv Goenka said, “I needed somebody with a habit of…
NEW DELHI: Young fast bowler Umran Malik rose to fame with a remarkable IPL season for Sunrisers Hyderabad in 2022, thanks to his blistering pace and ability to consistently bowl over 150 km/h. His performances earned him a spot in the Indian white-ball squad, where he played 10 ODIs and 8 T20Is, taking 24 wickets…
NEW DELHI: India spinner Ravichandran Ashwin has voiced his support for the Impact Player rule introduced in the 2023 Indian Premier League (IPL), citing its strategic advantages despite some criticism. The rule permits teams to substitute a player during a match, allowing for tactical adjustments which Ashwin believes add value to the game. He also…
NEW DELHI: India’s batting icons Virat Kohli and Rohit Sharma are two of the most celebrated cricketers of the modern era. Known for their match-winning performances and ability to change the course of a game, both have a massive fan-following worldwide, including in Pakistan despite not playing even a single international match in the country.Pakistan…
Zaheer Khan, a former Indian left-arm fast-bowler, has been appointed as the mentor of Lucknow Super Giants (LSG) during an event at the RPSG Group Headquarters in Kolkata on Wednesday. Zaheer takes over the mentor role previously held by Gautam Gambhir, who moved to Kolkata Knight Riders (KKR) and led them to their third IPL…
NEW DELHI: Legendary Sachin Tendulkar praised the outgoing BCCI secretary Jay Shah on Wednesday for his groundbreaking efforts in promoting gender equality in the sport. Shah, who has been elected as the new ICC Chairman, will assume his role from December 1, making him the youngest person to hold this position at the age of…
NEW DELHI: IPL franchise Lucknow Super Giants owner Sanjiv Goenka on Wednesday called KL Rahul ‘an integral part of the franchise’ despite the ongoing speculations about his future with the team. Goenka remained noncommittal about player retention and the captaincy for the next IPL season.Goenka’s animated discussion with Rahul after an embarassing defeat against Sunrisers…
NEW DELHI: India’s middle-order batter Shreyas Iyer recently surprised fans and spectators alike during the Buchi Babu Tournament as his bowling action drew comparisons to his Kolkata Knight Riders (KKR) teammate Sunil Narine.The match between TNCA XI and Mumbai witnessed an intriguing decision by Mumbai’s captain Sarfaraz Khan on Tuesday. As the day’s play neared…
NEW DELHI: Royal Challengers Bengaluru spinner Karn Sharma recently shared insights on former skipper Virat Kohli’s leadership during a conversation on Manjot Kalra’s YouTube channel. Reflecting on his Test debut against Australia in Adelaide in 2014, Karn, now 36, highlighted how Kohli’s approach as captain left an indelible mark on the team. Kohli, who took…
NEW DELHI: After navigating a challenging period in his career, Indian batsman Karun Nair is meticulously rebuilding his path back to the top. While acknowledging the dream of donning the Indian jersey once more, Nair pointed out a present-focused approach, concentrating on consistent performance and continuous improvement.“You have to be prepared for the grind.It’s just…
