NEW DELHI: Former Pakistan cricket great Wasim Akram — who has been part of the Indian Premier League (IPL) ecosystem as both a coach and commentator — stirred debate after criticising the duration of the IPL while speaking at a promotional event for the Pakistan Super League (PSL). Akram praised the PSL’s shorter format and…
Hardik Pandya (Getty Images) NEW DELHI: India’s long build-up to their T20 World Cup title defence will get its most significant boost this week, and former batting coach Sanjay Bangar believes the return of Hardik Pandya could reshape India’s entire blueprint. Calling Pandya a one-of-a-kind cricketer, Bangar said the all-rounder’s ability to command selection as…
Suryakumar Yadav at Barabati Stadium, in Cuttack,. (PTI Photo) CUTTACK: Not having a great time with the bat, Suryakumar Yadav stressed on the importance of playing domestic cricket whenever possible to be match ready. India’s T20 skipper has failed to score a half-century in his last 20 innings and five SMAT matches recently, where he…
Shardul Thakur and Rohit Sharma (AFP Photo) NEW DELHI: Indian pacer Shardul Thakur, who was traded to Mumbai Indians (MI) from Lucknow Super Giants for Rs 2 crore ahead of IPL 2026, said former skipper Rohit Sharma played a key role in helping him feel confident and express himself freely. The 34-year-old, part of India’s…
Abhishek Sharma (AP Photo) NEW DELHI: Ahead of South Africa’s first T20I against India, skipper Aiden Markram acknowledged that dismissing opener Abhishek Sharma early will be crucial, calling him a “match-winner” when he fires.Go Beyond The Boundary with our YouTube channel. SUBSCRIBE NOW!The opening T20I will be played in Cuttack on Tuesday. After a 0-2…
Indian team during a practice session in Cuttack. (PTI Photo) CUTTACK: India has 10 T20 Internationals in hand before the World Cup begins in February next, and it’s time for a dress rehearsal before the final act gets underway with two months to go. Scheduled to begin their T20 World Cup title defence against the…
Shubman Gill during a practice session in Cuttack, Odisha. (PTI Photo) CUTTACK: A fit-again Shubman Gill enjoying banter with best friend Abhishek Sharma on the sidelines of India’s nets session here Monday, augurs well for India as they begin their final-stage preparations ahead of the upcoming T20 World Cup at home in Feb-Mar next year.Go…
Smriti Mandhana and Palash Muchhal (Image credit: Instagram) NEW DELHI: Smriti Mandhana’s old motivational words have resurfaced online after she and music composer Palash Muchhal announced that their wedding has been called off. The resurfaced clip, from an interview with Humans of Bombay, shows the India vice-captain speaking about how she deals with difficult phases…
Ravichandran Ashwin and Nathan Lyon NEW DELHI: Australia’s premier off-spinner Nathan Lyon stunned the cricketing world when he openly admitted he was feeling “absolutely filthy” after being dropped for the second Ashes Test at the Gabba. The rare emotional outburst went viral, prompting admiration from fans for his honesty — and sparking a debate on…
Pat Cummins and Josh Hazlewood bowl during a practice session. (Getty Images) Australia have been handed a major setback in their bid to dominate the Ashes series, with pace spearhead Josh Hazlewood ruled out of the remainder of the contest against England. The unfortunate blow coincides with the crucial return of Pat Cummins, who is…
