NEW DELHI: One of India’s most iconic cricketers, Kapil Dev, earned the nickname ‘Haryana Hurricane‘ due to his powerful presence both on and off the field and his origins from the state of Haryana. The moniker encapsulates his style of play, his background, and the impact he had on Indian cricket.Born on January 6, 1959,…
NEW DELHI: As Prime Minister Narendra Modi turned 74, birthday wishes poured in from across the country, celebrating the leader’s contributions and leadership. President Droupadi Murmu, Union Ministers, Chief Ministers, and prominent figures took to social media to extend their best wishes. President Murmu praised the Prime Minister’s leadership, writing on X (formerly Twitter), “Hearty…
NEW DELHI: Indian Premier League greats Suresh Raina and Ambati Rayudu have advocated for increased player retention ahead of the 2025 IPL auction. They believe that maintaining a stable core is crucial for teams’ performance in the competition. During the last mega auction in 2022, IPL teams were allowed to retain up to four players.As…
The 1932–33 Bodyline series between England and Australia remains one of the most infamous episodes in cricket history. It was a fiercely contested Ashes series, remembered not just for England’s victory but for the controversial tactics employed by their captain, Douglas Jardine, to counter the batting brilliance of legendary Australian batter Don Bradman.At the heart…
NEW DELHI: After a nine-month break from Test cricket, Virat Kohli is poised to rejoin the team for a grueling schedule of 10 Test matches, starting with a two-Test series against Bangladesh in Chennai.With the Indian men’s cricket team preparing for a pivotal season in the World Test Championship (WTC), all eyes are on Kohli’s…
NEW DELHI: Former India keeper-batter Dinesh Karthik on Tuesday said that head coach Gautam Gambhir‘s past aggressive behavior usually come out to protect his players. Karthik believes Gambhir’s approach will benefit the team, emphasizing that the head coach does not display anger unnecessarily.“His aggression has generally come out in protection of his players and that…
NEW DELHI: Former Indian cricketer Suresh Raina has endorsed vice-captain Shubman Gill as the ideal candidate for India’s next T20 captain despite BCCI recently appointed Suryakumar Yadav as the T20 captain ahead of Hardik Pandya.Raina believes Gill’s impressive performances and leadership qualities make him a standout choice for the role. Gill’s calmness under pressure, combined…
NEW DELHI: With India gearing up for their two-match Test series against Bangladesh, captain Rohit Sharma has offered unwavering support to KL Rahul, emphasizing the team’s commitment to nurturing his talent and maximizing his potential in the longest format of the game.Rahul’s Test career, while studded with moments of brilliance, has been punctuated by inconsistencies…
NEW DELHI: The GMR Group, co-owners of the Delhi Capitals IPL team, has secured a groundbreaking deal with Hampshire, an English county cricket team. This agreement marks the first time an overseas investor has entered the English county cricket scene.The GMR Group will initially hold a 49% stake in Hampshire, with the option to acquire…
NEW DELHI: Pakistan captain Babar Azam, currently facing a difficult phase in his cricketing career, recently turned to faith amid mounting pressure on the occasion of Eid-e-Milad-un-Nabi. Sharing his thoughts on social media platform X, Babar posted a message referencing Prophet Muhammad, saying, “Prophet Muhammad ﷺ, the light in the darkest hour, who taught us…
