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…
NEW DELHI: Ollie Pope, standing in as England’s Test captain for the injured Ben Stokes, has sought guidance from former skipper Joe Root on balancing leadership responsibilities with batting performance. Despite leading England to a five-wicket victory against Sri Lanka in the first Test at Old Trafford, Pope experienced a personal dip in form, recording…
NEW DELHI: Lucknow Super Giants‘ new mentor Zaheer Khan has expressed his support for the continuation of the impact player rule in the Indian Premier League. The former fast bowler is of the opinion that this rule contributes to the overall “improvement” of Indian cricket.The position of team mentor at Lucknow Super Giants became available…
NEW DELHI: India umpire Anil Choudhary recently shared his thoughts on the reviewing skills of legendary Mahendra Singh Dhoni, who is often hailed as one of the greatest for his razor-sharp judgment from behind the stumps. During an engaging discussion on the 2 Sloggers podcast, Choudhary touched upon the popular joke that DRS, which officially…
NEW DELHI: Former Indian fast bowler Zaheer Khan has taken on the position of team mentor for the Lucknow Super Giants. He expressed his excitement about this new role, stating, it’s the start of something “very, very special.”The Lucknow Super Giants have had a mixed performance in the IPL since their debut in 2022. With…
In the latest update of the International Cricket Council (ICC) Test Rankings, batting legend Virat Kohli has ascended two places to eighth, while captain Rohit Sharma has dropped one spot to sixth. Another Indian, Yashasvi Jaiswal, has moved to seventh place. England’s veteran batter Joe Root retains his position at the top, with teammate Harry…
Former India cricketer Sanjay Manjrekar suggested that “well-rested” India stalwarts Rohit Sharma, Virat Kohli and Jasprit Bumrah should have been included in the first round of the Duleep Trophy. The tournament, marking the opener of India’s domestic season on September 5, will take place in Bengaluru and Anantapur. The format has shifted from a zonal…
Dawid Malan, the former top-ranked T20 batter, has announced his retirement from international cricket. The 36-year-old told ‘The Times of London’ that his success in white-ball cricket exceeded his expectations, but he was disappointed with his inability to handle the intensity of Test cricket. Malan played 22 Tests, 30 ODIs, and 62 T20 internationals for…
NEW DELHI: Yash Dhull, a promising 21-year-old cricketer who previously captained India’s U-19 team, is making a cautious return to the field in the Delhi Premier League (DPL) after undergoing heart surgery earlier this year. He had a congenital heart condition that required surgical intervention, which was promptly addressed after being discovered during a routine…
