Rishabh Pant and Sanju Samson NEW DELHI: Former India cricketer Aakash Chopra believes that the 2025 Indian Premier League (IPL) could be a turning point for Rishabh Pant as he eyes a comeback to India’s T20I squad. Pant, who has been out of the national T20 setup, now has a golden opportunity to prove his…
Karun Nair (Photo Credit: X) NEW DELHI: Veteran batter Karun Nair is brimming with confidence as he gears up for the upcoming IPL season after a phenomenal run in domestic cricket. The experienced right-hander, who has been a crucial player for Vidarbha, is determined to replicate his sensational form and help his team secure their…
L-R: India and Pakistan cricketers after the Champions Trophy match; PM Narendra Modi. NEW DELHI: Prime Minister Narendra Modi recently shared his thoughts on the intense cricket rivalry between India and Pakistan, emphasising India’s remarkable record against their arch-rivals in international competitions. Modi’s comments came during his appearance on the Lex Fridman podcast, where he…
Shardul Thakur (PTI Photo) MUMBAI: Even though he went unsold at the IPL auction in November last year, India allrounder Shardul Thakur may soon end up playing as an injury replacement for Lucknow Super Giants in IPL 2025. Thakur was spotted training at the team’s camp on Sunday, wearing the LSG kit. He even celebrated…
Former CSK and India captain, MS Dhoni (TOI Photo) Five-time Indian Premier League (IPL) winners Chennai Super Kings (CSK) will try to add another title to their kitty when they begin their campaign in the 2025 season against fellow five-time winners Mumbai Indians (MI) this Sunday at home in Chennai, as former India captain Krishnamachari…
Virat Kohli and Anushka Sharma after the 2025 Champions Trophy final. (AP) Virat Kohli has emphasised the importance of having families present during Team India’s tours, highlighting their role in maintaining balance and normalcy, particularly during challenging times.The Board of Control for Cricket in India (BCCI) recently implemented new guidelines limiting family time for players…
Sachin Tendulkar (Photo Source: X) On this day 13 years ago, after a wait that lasted an year, Sachin Tendulkar did the almost unthinkable by scoring his 100th international century when India played the fourth ODI on their 2012 tour of Bangladesh.Tendulkar is the first and still the only player to score a century of…
File photo of former Pakistan skipper Babar Azam. Pakistan cricket has experienced significant turmoil in recent years with frequent changes in leadership, management, coaches, and selectors showing no improvement. These constant changes have negatively impacted many careers, including that of Babar Azam, one of Pakistan’s most talented cricketers.Babar’s performance has declined significantly, and he has…
BENGALURU: Virat Kohli on Saturday made it clear that retirement is not on the immediate agenda but the star batter admitted he may not be around when India tour Australia next in four years’ time. In a tongue-in-cheek response to the possibility of coming out of retirement for the 2028 Olympics, the 36-year-old former India…
Virat Kohli (Pic credit: RCB) NEW DELHI: Star Indian batter Virat Kohli dropped a major hint about his cricketing future on Saturday, admitting that he “might not have another Australia tour in him.” Kohli made the candid revelation while speaking at the Royal Challengers Bengaluru (RCB) Innovation Lab after arriving in Bengaluru ahead of the…
