[ad_1] Nitish Kumar Reddy’s family with Bollywood actor Anushka Sharma, wife of Indian cricket team batter Virat Kohli. (TimesofIndia.com) Melbourne: Few years back at the Board of Control for Cricket in India (BCCI) awards function in Bengaluru, young Nitish Reddy, who was adjudged the U-16 Cricketer of the Year, had a fanboy moment. Seeing his…
[ad_1] Sunil Gavaskar shares take on Virat Kohli-Yashasvi Jaiswal mix-up (Photo Credits: Screengrab / Getty Images) NEW DELHI: Indian cricket legend Sunil Gavaskar weighed in on young batter Yashasvi Jaiswal’s unfortunate run-out during the Boxing Day Test at the Melbourne Cricket Ground (MCG).Speaking on Star Sports, Gavaskar explained that the mix-up between the India opener…
[ad_1] Jasprit Bumrah and Ravindra Jadeja. (Photo by Eddie Keogh/Getty Images) NEW DELHI: Indian pace spearhead Jasprit Bumrah and all-rounder Ravindra Jadeja will continue their quest for milestones in the fourth Test match against Australia in Melbourne beginning on Thursday. The bowler is aiming for 200 Test wickets, while the seasoned all-rounder is also getting…
[ad_1] Ravichandran Ashwin. (Photo by Gareth Copley/Getty Images) NEW DELHI: Star Indian spinner Ravichandran Ashwin announced his retirement from international cricket last Wednesday at a hastily-called media conference following the drawn Test between Australia and India at the Gabba in Brisbane for the ongoing Border-Gavaskar Trophy.Ashwin played 106 Tests for India since his 2011 debut,…
[ad_1] Pat Cummins and Steve Smith (Video grabs) NEW DELHI: Seven Australian cricketers participated in a word association game, giving one-word descriptions of the International Cricket Council (ICC), the Board of Control for Cricket in India (BCCI), and Indian cricket. The activity, organized by ABC Sport, offered a glimpse into the players’ perspectives.Australian Test captain…
[ad_1] NEW DELHI: Former Indian cricketer and chief selector Chetan Sharma has expressed support for Virat Kohli amid his current form challenges, predicting that Kohli will conclude the series against Australia with a total of three centuries. The final Test of the Border-Gavaskar Trophy is set to commence in Melbourne on December 26. Despite scoring…
[ad_1] India spinners Washington Sundar (L) and R Ashwin (R). (AP) R Ashwin’s retirement from international cricket has prompted numerous tributes, including a notable exchange with fellow off-spinner Washington Sundar. The interaction on social media suggested a potential passing of the baton in Indian cricket.Following Ashwin’s shock retirement announcement after the drawn third Test at…
[ad_1] Prithvi Shaw. (Photo by Philip Brown/via Getty Images) NEW DELHI: Prithvi Shaw‘s passionate outburst following his withdrawal from the Vijay Hazare Trophy squad was dismissed by the Mumbai Cricket Association (MCA), which claimed that the volatile batter is “his own enemy” and has frequently disregarded disciplinary rules. In an interview with PTI, a top…
[ad_1] NEW DELHI: The support staff in international cricket play a crucial role in the team’s overall performance. Their responsibilities go beyond the playing field, encompassing areas like strategy, physical and mental well-being, and operational logistics.Cricketers’ support for their support staff is crucial in fostering a positive and productive team environment. When players collaborate effectively…
On the second and third day of the match, New Zealand tightened their grip around Team India, but Virat Kohli brought some much-needed momentum. Kohli made New Zealand team’s bowlers struggle with his batting. He played a strong innings of 70 runs. Despite his impressive form, Kohli’s day ended on a disappointing note. Virat Kohli…
