India’s head coach Gautam Gambhir, players Hardik Pandya and Sanju Samson after the team’s victory (PTI Photo/Shashank Parade) NEW DELHI: India ended the T20I series against South Africa on a high by winning the fifth and final match and sealing the five-match series 3-1 on Friday at the Narendra Modi Stadium in Ahmedabad. With this […]
Shubman Gill has been out of action since suffering a neck injury during the first Test against South Africa in Kolkata last month. (AFP Photo) NEW DELHI: India have appointed Shubman Gill as deputy to Suryakumar Yadav for the upcoming five-match T20I series against South Africa, beginning December 9, with his inclusion subject to final […]
Muhammad Shahzad became a victim of heavy trolls on social media after the Pakistan batter tried to copy Hardik Pandya’s iconic pose with any ICC trophy following the Men in Green’s triumph at the Hong Kong Sixes 2025. Entering the tournament with active cricketers, Pakistan finished second in Group C to enter the semifinal. In […]
Former India batter Sanjay Bangar has underlined the importance of clearly defining Shubman Gill’s role at the top of the order, urging the opener to concentrate on sound cricketing shots rather than chasing big hits. Bangar believes Gill’s value lies in providing stability, especially with explosive batters like Hardik Pandya, Jitesh Sharma and Shivam Dube […]
Hardik Pandya and Mahieka Sharma (Image credit: Agencies) NEW DELHI: Indian cricketer Hardik Pandya and model Mahieka Sharma have made their relationship Instagram official, two years after his separation from Natasa Stankovic. The couple’s appearance at a Diwali celebration in coordinated red traditional outfits has set social media abuzz.The duo attended a star-studded Diwali party […]
Suryakumar Yadav (ANI Photo) Former India cricketer and selector Saba Karim believes India’s T20 setup could undergo another major transition ahead of the 2028 T20 World Cup, with incumbent captain Suryakumar Yadav among the players whose place in the side could come under scrutiny.Suryakumar has struggled to replicate the consistency that once made him one […]
Hardik Pandya (Image credit: BCCI/IPL) NEW DELHI: Mumbai Indians endured a disappointing IPL 2026 season and even their hopes of signing off with a victory failed to materialise as the five-time champions suffered another defeat in their final league-stage match.Mumbai Indians finished ninth in the 10-team points table after going down to Rajasthan Royals by […]
Mumbai Indians (Image credit: BCCI/IPL) Mumbai Mumbai Indians tried a different tactical approach in their final league-stage match against Rajasthan Royals at the Wankhede Stadium in Mumbai on Saturday, with Hardik Pandya introducing as many as three overs of spin inside the Powerplay.It marked only the second instance in IPL 2026 where MI opted for […]
Injuries are the worst thing that can happen to any sportsperson. The forced downtime doesn’t just halt physical activity; it also significantly drains their mental fortitude and gives rise to deep self-doubt. At such times, family and friends play the most crucial role. The same holds true for Hardik Pandya, who credited his inner circle […]
Shardul Thakur has responded to the growing speculation around Hardik Pandya’s future at Mumbai Indians, dismissing transfer rumours surrounding the MI captain after the team’s six-wicket win over Punjab Kings on May 14. Speaking at the post-match press conference, Shardul said that social media chatter should largely remain confined to social media and clarified that […]
