“Way he is aggressive as captain, you can’t be as coach”: Karthik’s clear-cut take on Gambhir’s style

London : Former wicketkeeper batter Dinesh Karthik believes India head coach Gautam Gambhir is tactically “very good,” but he feels man management remains an area he would examine. While Gambhir extended India’s dominance in limited-overs cricket, red-ball cricket remains a format in which he has yet to establish supremacy. In his first Test assignment, India […]
Buttler feels Gill’s captaincy will be mix of Virat, Rohit but will be “very much his own man”

New Delhi: Former England white-ball captain Jos Buttler believes Shubman Gill’s captaincy will be a blend of his predecessors Virat Kohli’s “intensity” and Rohit Sharma’s “a bit more laid back” approach. However, despite the mix, Buttler is assured that India’s newly crowned Test captain will be “very much his own man,” ESPNcricinfo Buttler played under […]
Dinesh Karthik handpicks three Tests where Bumrah can spearhead India’s pace attack in England

London: Former wicketkeeper batter Dinesh Karthik expects India to utilise pace spearhead Jasprit Bumrah’s limited availability for the first, second and fourth Tests in England, considering the gap between those contests offers enough break for his body to recover. During the announcement of India’s squad for the upcoming Test tour of England, chief selector Ajit […]
Don’t think Shubman has realised enormity of what it means to be India’s Test captain: Dinesh Karthik

London [UK],: Former wicketkeeper batter Dinesh Karthik believes Shubman Gill is yet to realise the “enormity” of what it means to be India’s Test captain as he prepares to step into a lion’s den with a scrappy overseas batting average, reported Sky Sports. India stands on the horizon of witnessing a new sunrise, marking the […]
New Zealand captain Sophie Devine to retire from ODIs after 50-Over World Cup 2025

New Delhi [India]: New Zealand captain Sophie Devine is set to retire from ODI cricket after the 50-Over World Cup, which will be held in India and Sri Lanka later this year. Despite her retirement from the ODIs, Devine will remain available for T20Is due to a casual playing agreement for the 2025-26 season. The […]
R Ashwin cleared from ball-tampering allegations in Tamil Nadu Premier League

New Delhi: Former India legendary spinner Ravichandran Ashwin has been cleared of ball-tampering charges in the Tamil Nadu Premier League (TNPL) after allegations were made by Siechem Madurai Panthers against him and his team, Dindigul Dragons (DD), according to ESPNcricinfo. The Madurai franchise had accused DD of tampering with the ball by using towels treated […]
“Only thing I have in my head…”: Djokovic intends to defend men’s title at LA 2028 Olympic Games

New Delhi: Former World No. 1 tennis player Novak Djokovic said that defending his Olympic title in Los Angeles in 2028 is the “only thing” that is keeping him motivated in the sport. Great Britain’s Andy Murray remains the only player to have defended an Olympic singles title. Serbia’s Djokovic would be 41 by the […]
India records four medals at 2025 ISSF World Cup in Munich, finishes third in medal tally

Munich : The 36-member Indian contingent showcased a strong performance at the third 2025 ISSF World Cup in Munich, securing a total of four medals – two gold and two bronze. India finished an impressive third in the overall medal tally, trailing only the People’s Republic of China and Norway, as per the Gun for […]
Aditya Rana, Khilan Patel ruled out of India U-19 tour of England; Deepesh, Naman Pushpak named as replacement

Mumbai : BCCI’s Junior Cricket Committee has announced D. Deepesh and Naman Pushpak as replacements for Aditya Rana and Khilan Patel, respectively, for the upcoming India U19 tour of England, according to a media advisory from BCCI. The series is scheduled to take place from June 24 to July 23, 2025. The month-long tour will […]
Naushad Moosa announces India U23 men’s squad for Tajikistan, Kyrgyz Republic matches

New Delhi : The head coach of the India U23 men’s team, Naushad Moosa, on Monday announced a 23-member squad for the friendly matches against Tajikistan and Kyrgyz Republic, the All India Football Federation (AIFF) said in a statement. According to the AIFF statement, the Blue Colts have been training at the AIFF National Centre […]