Virat Kohli, Rohit Sharma (l) and Yuvraj Singh Former India cricketer Yuvraj Singh has urged the Indian team management to clearly define the roles of senior players Rohit Sharma and Virat Kohli as the team prepares for the 2027 ODI World Cup, saying players of their stature should not face uncertainty at this stage of…
MS Dhoni, Kapil Dev and Yuvraj Singh NEW DELHI: Former India all-rounder Yuvraj Singh has publicly apologised to two of Indian cricket’s most iconic captains, Kapil Dev and MS Dhoni, distancing himself from controversial remarks made by his father Yograj Singh.Speaking on a podcast, Yuvraj addressed the issue directly, making it clear that he does…
Sanju Samson and Yuvraj Singh Yuvraj Singh has revealed how a crucial conversation with Sanju Samson helped shape the wicketkeeper-batter’s turnaround, especially during a difficult phase in his career. Speaking on a podcast with Sports Tak, Yuvraj reflected on Samson’s struggles, pointing out that a string of failures forced the batter to rethink his approach….
Rohit Sharma and Ayush Mhatre (Agency Image) Young batter Ayush Mhatre has opened up about a memorable meeting with his idol Rohit Sharma, describing it as a “dream day” that left a lasting impression on him. Mhatre’s admiration for Rohit has been well known. Earlier, he had even written an emotional note after losing his…
LUCKNOW: Digvesh Rathi grabbed everyone’s attention in the previous edition of IPL 2025 with his impeccable bowling and extravagant celebrations that led to censures and fines. There is no doubt that he will be under the scanner in IPl 2026 too, both for his skills and behaviour, but the mystery spinner remains committed to helping…
Chennai Super Kings captain Ruturaj Gaikwad, left, and Sanju Samson. (AP Photo) Chennai Super Kings will need a marked improvement across all departments when they take on Punjab Kings in their first home game of the IPL 2026 on Friday. Their campaign began on a disappointing note with a comprehensive defeat to Rajasthan Royals in…
Varun Chakravarthy and Ajinkya Rahane (PTI Photo) Former India all-rounder Irfan Pathan has raised concerns over Ajinkya Rahane’s captaincy, particularly his use of Varun Chakaravarthy during Kolkata Knight Riders’ defeat to Sunrisers Hyderabad on Thursday. Pathan felt that Varun, who has been struggling for rhythm since the T20 World Cup, was not managed well at…
LUCKNOW: Uttar Pradesh’s Sameer Rizvi turned the spotlight on himself with a composed and commanding knock that steered Delhi Capitals to a consummate win over Lucknow SuperGiants at Ekana on Wednesday.The Meerut-born batter walked in at No. 4 with DC under pressure at 21/2 in a chase of 142. The situation became even more tense…
File Pic: Shreyas Iyer and MS Dhoni (Image credit: IPL) CHENNAI: There was a time when taking on Chennai Super Kings at the MA Chidambaram Stadium was a daunting task for the visiting IPL teams. Over the past year, the fortress has slowly begun to lose its fangs.The five-time champions, who managed just one win…
Kolkata Knight Riders’ captain Ajinkya Rahane (AP Photo/Rafiq Maqbool) Ajinkya Rahane launched a fiery defence of his batting and leadership after Kolkata Knight Riders slumped to a crushing 65-run defeat against Sunrisers Hyderabad at Eden Gardens. Under scrutiny following a slow start to the season, Rahane did not hold back in the post-match press conference,…