Gautam Gambhir came out strongly in defence of young pacer Harshit Rana, after India sealed a seven-wicket Test series win over the West Indies. (AFP Photo) India head coach Gautam Gambhir came out strongly in defence of young pacer Harshit Rana on Tuesday at the Feroz Shah Kotla, after India sealed a seven-wicket Test series…
Gautam Gambhir rarely smiles and usually carries a serious demeanor both on and off the field. (AP Photo) NEW DELHI: Fans have hardly seen Gautam Gambhir in a jovial mood. The former India batter rarely smiles and usually carries a serious demeanor both on and off the field. But after the second Test at the…
Dubai: Indian players Rohit Sharma, Virat Kohli, and Shubman Gill (PTI Photo/Arun Sharma) Former West Indies fast bowler Ian Bishop has shared his thoughts on Shubman Gill‘s upcoming role as captain for India’s ODI series in Australia, where he will have support from senior players Rohit Sharma and Virat Kohli.Following India’s 2-0 Test series victory…
Ryan Rickelton of South Africa (AP Photo/K.M. Chaudary) The opening Test match between Pakistan and South Africa in Lahore reached an exciting phase on day three, with spinners Noman Ali and Senuran Muthusamy dominating the proceedings.Muthusamy achieved his first 10-wicket match haul, restricting Pakistan to 167 in their second innings. This set South Africa a…
A general view of the covers being removed after rain stops play (Photo by Sameera Peiris/Getty Images) A Women’s Cricket World Cup match between New Zealand and Sri Lanka was abandoned due to continuous rain on Tuesday. Sri Lanka had posted a strong total of 258-6, highlighted by Nilakshika de Silva’s tournament-fastest fifty.The rain during…
Mohammed Shami dismissed fitness concerns while noting that the decision ultimately rests with the selectors. (AP Photo) NEW DELHI: Veteran Indian fast bowler Mohammed Shami joined Bengal’s practice session at Eden Gardens on Tuesday ahead of their Ranji Trophy opener against Uttarakhand, addressing his exclusion from India’s upcoming white-ball series in Australia. The 35-year-old pacer,…
The debate gathered steam when Rishabh Pant walked out to bat in the Manchester Test this July with a broken foot followed by Chris Woakes being unable to bowl in the second innings of the final Test of the series at Oval. (Getty Images) NEW DELHI: As the Ranji Trophy season gets underway, the Indian…
Shubman Gill has “already passed his toughest test as captain in England,” asserted India head coach Gautam Gambhir on Tuesday. (AP Photo) NEW DELHI: Shubman Gill has “already passed his toughest test as captain in England,” asserted India head coach Gautam Gambhir on Tuesday, lauding the young leader for earning the dressing room’s respect by…
Virat Kohli and Anushka Sharma (Image credit: Instagram) NEW DELHI: The anticipation is building as star batter Virat Kohli prepares to feature in India’s three-match ODI series against Australia, starting October 19. Kohli reached Delhi on Tuesday ahead of his flight to Australia, marking the start of what is being billed as a highly anticipated…
Rohit Sharma (Screengrabs) NEW DELHI: Indian cricket star Rohit Sharma was seen at Mumbai airport on Tuesday, heading to Delhi to join his ODI teammates before departing for Australia.Recent footage shows Sharma appearing notably fit as he prepares for the upcoming series in Australia.The 38-year-old has undergone a significant physical transformation before his return to…
