NEW DELHI: Former Indian spinner and IPL legend Amit Mishra made a stunning admission about the age fraud that has rocked Indian cricket in the past. In a candid statement, Mishra acknowledged that his officially recorded age is inaccurate, differing from his actual age by a year.The leg spinner acknowledged that the controversy surrounding his…
NEW DELHI: Former Royal Challengers Bengaluru (RCB) wicketkeeper Parthiv Patel made a startling revelation about the IPL franchise, highlighting the team culture which has always been about individuals rather than fostering a cohesive team environment.Parthiv shared his thoughts on the franchise’s focus during his time with the squad. He mentioned that the team revolved around…
NEW DELHI: India skipper Rohit Sharma finally revealed the most nerve-wracking moment of the T20 World Cup final that ultimately sealed the fate of the championship.India found themselves in a challenging situation as South Africa closed in on victory, needing a mere 30 runs from the final 30 deliveries with six wickets remaining.Heinrich Klaasen was…
NEW DELHI: Indian opener Shafali Verma on Tuesday advanced to the 15th position, while her captain Harmanpreet Kaur moved to the 12th spot, following their impressive performances in the series against South Africa, in the latest ICC T20 rankings.Harmanpreet gained three places and now possesses 613 rating points, while Shafali climbed two positions to share…
NEW DELHI: Hardik Pandya will captain India in the upcoming three-match T20 International series against Sri Lanka starting July 27, but he will not participate in the subsequent ODI series in August due to personal reasons. According to a report, Pandya has already communicated his decision to regular skipper Rohit Sharma, who is also taking…
NEW DELHI: West Indies cricket legend Brian Lara reveals that he believes his former teammate Carl Hooper possessed more talent as a batter than both himself and Indian cricket icon Sachin Tendulkar. Lara elaborates on Hooper’s exceptional skills, particularly highlighting his impressive performance as a captain and his critical role in significant matches.“Carl was easily…
NEW DELHI: Former India spinner Amit Mishra didn’t mince words on Tuesday, openly stating that he wouldn’t have chosen Shubman Gill as India’s T20I captain for the Zimbabwe series, opting instead for Ruturaj Gaikwad. Mishra, who played 22 Tests, 36 ODIs, and 10 T20Is for India, admitted that the decision to appoint Shubman as captain…
NEW DELHI: The BCCI has directed all star cricketers to participate in domestic cricket whenever they are free from national duty, with exceptions for senior players like Rohit Sharma, Virat Kohli, and Jasprit Bumrah. This move highlights the BCCI’s focus on domestic cricket’s role in maintaining player form and competitive edge. The national selection committee…
NEW DELHI: The Board of Control for Cricket in India (BCCI) and the selection committee members are currently divided over appointing Hardik Pandya as the permanent T20I captain due to concerns about his fitness. Despite Pandya’s key role in ending India’s ICC jinx in the recently concluded T20 World Cup, his history of serious injuries…
NEW DELHI: Indian cricketer Amit Mishra, 41, opened up about his experiences and challenges while being out of the national team. Despite not officially announcing his retirement, the spinner revealed how injuries and team combinations kept him from securing a permanent spot in the national squad. Speaking on YouTuber Shubhankar Mishra’s show ‘Unplugged,’ he shared…
