Meg Lanning (Photo by Mark Metcalfe/Getty Images) MUMBAI: Former Australian skipper Meg Lanning was on Sunday named the captain of UP Warriorz ahead of the Women’s Premier League beginning January 9.The legendary Australian was the captain of Delhi Capitals for the first three editions of the competition, having led them to each of the summit […]
Former India cricketer and coach Abhishek Nayar has praised Shivam Dube for filling in the shoes of Hardik Pandya in the ongoing T20I series against Australia. Pandya has been out of action after suffering a left quadriceps injury ahead of the Asia Cup 2025 final against Pakistan. However, in his absence Dube has stepped up […]
Former India cricketer Abhishek Nayar has said that Suryakumar Yadav’s extended poor form will attract massive scrutiny if he isn’t able to lead the team to a series victory in Australia. India are about to take on Australia in a five-match series beginning on Wednesday, October 29 at Manuka Oval in Canberra. Ahead of the […]
Three-time Indian Premier League (IPL) champions Kolkata Knight Riders are set to hand over the overall reins of the franchise to Abhishek Nayar ahead of the upcoming season. The former Mumbai all-rounder will thus replace Chandrakant Pandit, who was released from his role of head coach, earlier this year following a an underwhelming show in […]
Abhishek Nayar turns bodyguard for Rohit Sharma at Shivaji Park. (Video grabs) A sea of fans, chaos, and one heartfelt plea — “Usko lagna nahi chahiye.” That’s what former India cricketer Abhishek Nayar was heard saying repeatedly as he shielded Rohit Sharma from an overwhelming crowd outside Mumbai’s iconic Shivaji Park on Friday evening.Go Beyond […]
The Board of Control for Cricket in India (BCCI) has parted ways with long-serving team masseur Rajeev Kumar, bringing an end to his nearly decade-long association with the national side. Kumar, a familiar face around the Indian dressing room, confirmed his exit with a heartfelt message on Instagram: “It has been a privilege and honour […]
The former India coach, Abhishek Nayar, believes that all-rounder Hardik Pandya remains an invaluable asset to the Indian team, given his all-round contributions with both bat and ball, along with his leadership qualities in limited-overs cricket. Pandya was named in India’s squad for the Asia Cup 2025, where he is expected to play a key […]
Months after being relieved of his duties as the assistant coach of the Indian men’s cricket team, Abhishek Nayar has been appointed head coach of the Women’s Premier League side, UP Warriorz. The former India all-rounder replaces Jon Lewis, who parted ways with the franchise after a three-year stint at the helm. Nayar served briefly […]
File Pic: Gautam Gambhir and Harshit Rana NEW DELHI: On the eve of Kolkata Knight Riders‘ crucial Indian Premier League match against Delhi Capitals at the Arun Jaitley Stadium, pacer Harshit Rana admitted on Monday that the defending champions deeply miss the presence of former mentor Gautam Gambhir in their dugout.Also visit: IPL Live ScoreRana, […]
