Virat Kohli, Rohit Sharma (l) and Yuvraj Singh Former India cricketer Yuvraj Singh has urged the Indian team management to clearly define the roles of senior players Rohit Sharma and Virat Kohli as the team prepares for the 2027 ODI World Cup, saying players of their stature should not face uncertainty at this stage of…
Ajinkya Rahane scored only 8 runs from 10 balls during the KKR vs SRH match in the IPL. (ANI) Ajinkya Rahane is not one to be explosive behind the microphone. That changed, a wee bit, on Thursday after Kolkata Knight Riders skipper addressed the media after their 65-run loss to Sunrisers Hyderabad in the ongoing…
MS Dhoni and Yuvraj Singh (X) Yuvraj Singh has opened up on how captaincy decisions can often defy expectations, recalling the moment MS Dhoni was appointed India captain “from nowhere” despite several senior options in the side and him being the vice-captain and next in line to become captain.Speaking on a podcast with Sports Tak,…
Prime Minister Narendra Modi on Friday heaped praise on Sanju Samson, highlighting the batter’s match-winning impact during India’s triumphant ICC Men’s T20 World Cup 2026 campaign.Addressing Keralam karyakartas, Modi pointed to Samson’s performances under pressure as a lesson in focus and temperament. “Today cricket season is going on, and for the people of Kerala, this…
Gautam Gambhir and Yuvraj Singh NEW DELHI: Former India all-rounder Yuvraj Singh has credited head coach Gautam Gambhir’s unwavering belief in his methods as the key reason behind India’s T20 World Cup triumph, saying the former opener’s clarity and courage under pressure made the difference.Speaking on Sports Tak, Yuvraj shed light on Gambhir’s coaching philosophy,…
LUCKNOW: Digvesh Rathi grabbed everyone’s attention in the previous edition of IPL 2025 with his impeccable bowling and extravagant celebrations that led to censures and fines. There is no doubt that he will be under the scanner in IPl 2026 too, both for his skills and behaviour, but the mystery spinner remains committed to helping…
Chennai Super Kings captain Ruturaj Gaikwad, left, and Sanju Samson. (AP Photo) Chennai Super Kings will need a marked improvement across all departments when they take on Punjab Kings in their first home game of the IPL 2026 on Friday. Their campaign began on a disappointing note with a comprehensive defeat to Rajasthan Royals in…
Varun Chakravarthy and Ajinkya Rahane (PTI Photo) Former India all-rounder Irfan Pathan has raised concerns over Ajinkya Rahane’s captaincy, particularly his use of Varun Chakaravarthy during Kolkata Knight Riders’ defeat to Sunrisers Hyderabad on Thursday.Pathan felt that Varun, who has been struggling for rhythm since the T20 World Cup, was not managed well at a…
Lucknow Super Giants’ captain Rishabh Pant (AP Photo/Manish Swarup) Former India spinner Ravichandran Ashwin has made a strong appeal to Lucknow Super Giants skipper Rishabh Pant, asking him to commit to opening the batting throughout the IPL 2026 season. Pant’s batting position has been a major talking point heading into the new campaign, especially after…
Kolkata Knight Riders’ captain Ajinkya Rahane (AP Photo/Rafiq Maqbool) Ajinkya Rahane launched a fiery defence of his batting and leadership after Kolkata Knight Riders slumped to a crushing 65-run defeat against Sunrisers Hyderabad at Eden Gardens. Under scrutiny following a slow start to the season, Rahane did not hold back in the post-match press conference,…
