NEW DELHI: Former India captain Mohammad Azharuddin has hailed Syed Kirmani as the world’s best wicketkeeper, singling out his exceptional skills against spin bowling and his pivotal role in India’s 1983 World Cup triumph. Azharuddin made the remarks at the launch of Kirmani’s autobiography ‘Stumped: Life Behind and Beyond The Twenty-Two Yards’.“He is the number […]
Rishabh Pant and MS Dhoni (Images via Getty Images) Former India opener Aakash Chopra believes Rishabh Pant will surpass MS Dhoni’s tally of Test runs if he continues to play regularly for the national side. Pant, India’s Test vice-captain, is currently sidelined with a right foot fracture sustained while batting in the fourth Test against […]
Mohammed Siraj and Asha Bhosle’s granddaughter Zanai Bhosle Team India pacer Mohammed Siraj celebrated Raksha Bandhan with Asha Bhosle‘s granddaughter Zanai Bhosle, who tied him a Rakhi. The Indian pacer shared this moment through a video on his Instagram account. Watch:After initial speculation about them dating when their pictures went viral, both clarified they share […]
Former India cricketer turned commentator Aakash Chopra has revealed his combined India-England XI of the recently concluded Anderson-Tendulkar Trophy. The team picked on his YouTube channel features a mix of top-performing players from both sides over the course of the five-match Test series. One of the notable exclusions from the lineup was India’s all-rounder Washington […]
Indian cricketer Rishabh Pant has extended a generous helping hand to support the education of a student from a financially struggling family in Karnataka’s Bagalkot district. The wicketkeeper-batter, who has represented India across all formats, directly stepped in to fund the student’s higher education in an unexpected and heartening gesture. Jyoti Kanabur Math, a resident […]
NEW DELHI: India’s stylish opener KL Rahul shared a heartwarming tribute on Instagram for close friend Rishabh Pant and England’s veteran pacer Chris Woakes, applauding both for redefining the standards of the game through their remarkable commitment and willingness to battle through pain for their countries.Rahul posted a collage featuring Pant and Woakes bravely stepping […]
England’s Chris Woakes (AP Photo/Kirsty Wigglesworth) England all-rounder Chris Woakes is prepared to bat left-handed if required on the final day of the fifth Test against India. Woakes injured his shoulder while diving to save a boundary on Day 1, and there were questions over whether he would be able to bat if needed. But […]
Rishabh Pant (Pic credit: ICC) India were dealt a severe blow on Day 1 of the fourth Test as wicketkeeper-batsman Rishabh Pant retired hurt on 37 after sustaining a painful foot injury, potentially ruling him out for the remainder of the series. With India now at 264/4 at stumps after the opening day at Old […]
Gautam Gambhir (Photo by Gareth Copley/Getty Images) India head coach Gautam Gambhir has made it clear he’s not interested in celebrating individual milestones after India’s defeat in the opening Test against England at Headingley. Despite five Indian centuries, including two from vice-captain Rishabh Pant, the team fell short, and Gambhir wasn’t ready to sugar-coat the […]
India’s Rishabh Pant (AP Photo/Scott Heppell) India’s first Test against England at Headingley is turning into an instant classic — packed with big runs, sharp banter, and Jasprit Bumrah’s record-breaking brilliance under cloudy skies. Day 2 saw India finish their imposing first innings at 471, anchored by Rishabh Pant’s sparkling seventh Test century. But the […]
