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[ad_1] NEW DELHI: That it was India batting legend Sachin Tendulkar who had recommended MS Dhoni‘s name for captaincy is a known fact.It was in 2007 that the Indian cricket board (BCCI) had offered Tendulkar that captaincy in 2007 but he declined due to his health condition. The batting maestro had recommended MS Dhoni‘s name…

[ad_1] NEW DELHI: India’s star pacer Jasprit Bumrah has inspired many aspiring bowlers worldwide. With his ability to send stumps cartwheeling, bamboozle batsmen, beat star batters with his sheer pace and off-cutters, and uproot stumps with his lethal toe-crushing yorkers, Bumrah has become a vital cog in the Indian bowling setup and an inspiration to…

[ad_1] NEW DELHI: Delhi Capitals are not considering Sourav Ganguly for the head coach position following their decision to part ways with Ricky Ponting. Despite Ganguly’s interest, DC management is hesitant to assign him dual responsibilities as both the Director of Cricket and head coach, according to a report by News18. Instead, they are looking…

[ad_1] NEW DELHI: Suryakumar Yadav, the dynamic batsman, has unexpectedly emerged as a strong contender to lead India’s T20 team until the 2026 World Cup, potentially surpassing Hardik Pandya, who was previously considered the natural choice for the position.Despite Pandya’s availability for the upcoming T20I series against Sri Lanka, it has come to light that…

[ad_1] NEW DELHI: Having been away from the cricket field since the ODI World Cup in November last year due to ankle injury, star India pacer Mohammed Shami finally hit the nets in a bid to make his comeback to competitive cricket.Shami took to social media on Tuesday to share an update on his recovery…

[ad_1] NEW DELHI: Gautam Gambhir, the newly appointed head coach of the Indian cricket team, expressed his gratitude to the Kolkata Knight Riders (KKR) and their fans as he steps down from his role as the franchise’s coach. Under his guidance, KKR clinched their first IPL title in ten years during the recent season.The Board…

[ad_1] NEW DELHI: England’s cricket board (ECB) has announced that fast bowler Mark Wood will replace James Anderson in the lineup for the second Test against the West Indies at Trent Bridge.The rest of the team remains unchanged following their dominant victory by an innings and 114 runs in the first match at Lord’s, which…

[ad_1] NEW DELHI: Former Indian spinner and IPL legend Amit Mishra made a stunning admission about the age fraud that has rocked Indian cricket in the past. In a candid statement, Mishra acknowledged that his officially recorded age is inaccurate, differing from his actual age by a year.The leg spinner acknowledged that the controversy surrounding…

[ad_1] NEW DELHI: Versatile Indian cricketer Hardik Pandya expressed his gratitude to his supporters in Vadodara on Tuesday for their enthusiastic reception after the Indian team’s victory in the ICC T20 World Cup. This win marked the end of India’s 11-year drought for an ICC title.Following the successful T20 World Cup campaign, Hardik was greeted…

[ad_1] NEW DELHI: Former Royal Challengers Bengaluru (RCB) wicketkeeper Parthiv Patel made a startling revelation about the IPL franchise, highlighting the team culture which has always been about individuals rather than fostering a cohesive team environment.Parthiv shared his thoughts on the franchise’s focus during his time with the squad. He mentioned that the team revolved…