IPL 2026: KKR’s bowling fear factor is gone, oppositions won’t worry anymore, says R Ashwin

[ad_1] Former India spinner R Ashwin believes Kolkata Knight Riders no longer carry the same aura in their bowling attack as they once did. Over the years, KKR built a formidable reputation with match-winners such as Mitchell Starc, Varun Chakravarthy, Sunil Narine and Kuldeep Yadav, often unsettling opposition batters. However, Ashwin feels that edge has […]

IPL 2026: KKR suffer another injury scare as Akash Deep likely to be ruled out

[ad_1] Kolkata Knight Riders (KKR) continue to battle injury woes as pacer Akash Deep is set to miss the Indian Premier League (IPL) 2026. The fast bowler is currently at the Centre of Excellence in Bengaluru for injury management. Sources familiar with the situation told India Today that Akash Deep is still in recovery, and […]

Will BCCI recall Mohammed Shami? Fans, experts demand his return to Team India | IND vs NZ ODI squad announcement

[ad_1] The BCCI is expected to announce the Team India ODI squad for the upcoming New Zealand series. Mohammed Shami is in the limelight for all the right reasons. Fans and former players are strongly calling for Shami’s return to the Indian cricket team. India’s premier fast bowler has been out of international action since […]

IND vs ENG Test: R Ashwin says India may have unearthed a new batting gem at The Oval – ‘He’s got that raw talent’ | Cricket News

[ad_1] India’s Akash Deep celebrates after scoring fifty runs during the third day of the fifth cricket test match between England and India at The Kia Oval in London, Saturday, Aug. 2, 2025. (AP Photo/Kirsty Wigglesworth) Ravichandran Ashwin believes India may have discovered a promising new batting talent during the ongoing Test at The Oval.Speaking […]

IND vs ENG 5th Test: ‘No reason why we can’t chase that’ – Josh Tongue confident in England’s batting firepower | Cricket News

[ad_1] Josh Tongue (X-Sahil Malhotra) TimesofIndia.com in London: England pacer Josh Tongue admitted that bowling a bowler short on Day 3 was always going to be a tough challenge, but remained calm about the fourth-innings chase as the hosts were set a daunting 374-run target by India in the final Test at The Oval. “It […]

Coach Gautam Gambhir believes in me more than I believe in myself: Akash Deep

[ad_1] Fast bowler Akash Deep has spoken about the backing he received from coach Gautam Gambhir and captain Shubman Gill during India’s tour of England. Akash was effusive in his praise for Gambhir, saying the head coach had more belief in him than he had in himself. The fast bowler featured in three of the […]

Akash Deep reveals priceless advice from Virat Kohli, MS Dhoni

[ad_1] Akash Deep, the Indian fast bowler, revealed that MS Dhoni and Virat Kohli gave him invaluable advice, encouraging him to put in hard work and keep believing in himself to succeed. The 28-year-old impressed greatly during the 2025 Test series against England, taking 13 wickets across three matches. In the second Test at Edgbaston, […]

After England heroics, Akash Deep’s big day off the field: Buys dream car | Cricket News

[ad_1] Akash Deep (Image credit: Getty Images) NEW DELHI: Indian fast bowler Akash Deep marked a special moment in his career by purchasing a new car and sharing pictures from the showroom with his family on Instagram. The celebration came shortly after his standout batting performance as a nightwatchman in the final Test against England […]

Dinesh Karthik slams Akash Deep, Mohammed Siraj after India’s poor show on Day 4 at Oval

[ad_1] Former India wicket-keeper Dinesh Karthik voiced his disappointment after India’s bowlers, especially Akash Deep and Mohammed Siraj, struggled on Day 4 of the fifth and final Test against England at The Oval. Karthik didn’t hold back in his assessment, pointing out lapses in both bowling and fielding that let England take the upper hand. […]

IND vs ENG | ‘Natural leader’ Siraj is getting recognition: Morne Morkel | Cricket News

[ad_1] Mohammed Siraj (Getty Images) TimesofIndia.com in London: Team India’s bowling coach Morne Morkel praised Mohammed Siraj for his consistent performances in the five-match Test series against England. Siraj featured in all five games and has emerged as India’s leading wicket-taker in the series with 20 scalps to his name.Defending a target of 374 in […]