NEW DELHI: India’s star batsman Virat Kohli was noticeably irritated when a fan addressed him as “Chokli” while he was practicing with his teammates in a room in Sri Lanka.As Virat was engrossed in his practice session, the fan began shouting “Chokli-Chokli,” which caught his attention. He immediately turned to face the fan, displaying a…
NEW DELHI: Millions of Indian fans were left heartbroken when MS Dhoni was run out against New Zealand in the 2019 ODI World Cup semifinal at Old Trafford, Manchester on July 10.Chasing a 240-run target, India were 209/7 after 48 overs and had just lost Ravindra Jadeja who had played arguably his best ODI innings…
NEW DELHI: After winning the T20I series against Sri Lanka 3-0, the Indian cricket team, led by Rohit Sharma, is gearing up for the ODI series in Colombo starting from Friday.Rohit, Virat Kohli and Shreyas Iyer reached Sri Lanka on Sunday and on Wednesday all had practice sessions gearing up for the ODIs.But now a…
NEW DELHI: Former India cricketer Anshuman Gaekwad passed away on Wednesday after a prolonged battle with cancer at the age of 71.Gaekwad, who played 40 Tests and 15 ODIs for India, was undergoing treatment for blood cancer at the King’s College Hospital in London before returning to India last month, PTI reported.The Board of Control…
NEW DELHI: Anshuman Gaekwad, a prominent figure in Indian cricket as both a player and coach, passed away on Wednesday at the age of 71 after a prolonged battle with cancer. His demise elicited condolences from various corners, including Indian Prime Minister Narendra Modi.Gaekwad’s cricketing journey was marked by significant contributions both on and off…
MUMBAI: As expected, there was plenty of discussion on player retentions in the 10 IPL owners’ meeting with BCCI’s top officials at the BCCI headquarters on Wednesday evening, with some franchises even questioning the need for a mega auction later this year, but no consensus was achieved in the nearly four-hour long meeting.BCCI secretary Jay…
NEW DELHI: India’s pace spearhead Jasprit Bumrah was at his absolute best at the recently concluded T20 World Cup in the Americas where he was adjudged the Player of the Tournament as India ended their 11-year ICC title drought. As Rohit Sharma-men clinched India’s second T20 World Cup title, Bumrah led from the front with…
MUMBAI: Former India coach and ex-Australian captain Greg Chappell is the latest cricketing great to send an encouraging message to former India batsman & coach Anshuman Gaekwad, who is suffering from blood cancer and is currently hospitalised in Baroda.In a special video message to Gaekwad, Chappell told the 71-year-old that “all the fighting spirit that…
NEW DELHI: Sachin Tendulkar, often revered as the “God of Cricket,” has always had a knack for blending humour with his immense popularity. Recently, the cricket legend took to social media platform X (formerly Twitter) to share a light-hearted moment with his followers, showcasing a side of his life that fans rarely get to see.“Since…
NEW DELHI: Virat Kohli and Rohit Sharma, two of India’s most beloved cricket stars, have always had a special connection with their fans. This was on full display recently when the Indian team arrived in Sri Lanka for their upcoming ODI series. After an intense practice session in Colombo, both players took a moment to…
