NEW DELHI: Rohit Sharma’s approach to managing Indian players on the field combines freedom with accountability. With his calm demeanor, Rohit empowers his teammates to play their natural game while setting clear expectations. He provides constructive feedback when necessary, and if a player falls short, his subtle yet telling reactions effectively communicate his message without…
NEW DELHI: Ahead of the England vs Sri Lanka Test series, Ollie Pope, the stand-in captain for England, revealed that the English players will wear black armbands during the Manchester Test as a tribute to the late Graham Thorpe. And on Wednesday, they indeed wore the black armbands to pay homage to the former cricketer….
NEW DELHI: Veteran Indian leg-spinner Piyush Chawla recently shared his insights into his long-standing friendship with Virat Kohli. According to the spin maestro, this bond dates back to their formative years in the under-19 cricket circuit. In a podcast with 2 Sloggers, Chawla provided contrasting perspectives on the evolution of Virat Kohli’s personality over the…
NEW DELHI: Zaheer Khan, a former Indian bowler, is reportedly in discussions with Lucknow Super Giants (LSG) regarding a potential role as the team’s mentor, as reported by ESPNcricinfo.The report suggests that LSG is eager to include the ex-India player in their coaching staff. Additionally, two other franchises have expressed interest in securing the services…
NEW DELHI: Virat Kohli, a stalwart of Indian batting, and Australia’s Steve Smith are eager to make their mark in the upcoming Border-Gavaskar series. According to Australian great Matthew Hayden, runs will be “at a premium” in this highly anticipated contest.Hayden, a top-class opener during his playing days, believes that Kohli and Smith have their…
NEW DELHI: Yashasvi Jaiswal‘s performance in the Test series against England in February earlier this year was nothing short of extraordinary. Amassing 712 runs in five matches, he etched his name in Indian cricketing history, becoming only the second Indian batsman after Sunil Gavaskar to achieve this feat. His aggressive batting style drew widespread praise…
NEW DELHI: Star batter Rohit Sharma expressed his gratitude towards Rahul Dravid, Ajit Agarkar, and Jay Shah for their unwavering support during his tenure as the team’s leader.He acknowledged their backing in his endeavor to bring out the best in his players without being overly concerned about the outcomes. This approach ultimately led to India’s…
NEW DELHI: Rahul Dravid, who previously served as India’s head coach, discussed the efforts made by the support staff to maintain the positive team dynamics from the 2023 ODI World Cup throughout the T20 World Cup campaign.He emphasized that this consistent approach played a crucial role in helping the Indian team break their drought in…
NEW DELHI: Indian cricket team captain Rohit Sharma was honoured with the prestigious ‘Men’s International Cricketer of the Year’ award at the Ceat Cricket Rating Awards 2023-24. This recognition highlights his exceptional leadership and outstanding performances on the international stage.Former head coach Rahul Dravid, who has made an indelible mark on Indian cricket, was conferred…
NEW DELHI: New Zealand captain Tim Southee has praised Jasprit Bumrah‘s return to form following the Indian pacer’s recovery from a back injury. Southee acknowledged Bumrah’s enhanced skillset, attributing it to experience and a period of rejuvenation during his time away from the game.“To be able to firstly bounce back from the major injury and…
