NEW DELHI: Former India head coach Rahul Dravid expressed his confidence in Gautam Gambhir, who has taken over the role. During a media interaction at the launch event of ‘Roombr,’ a ‘Digital Classroom’ provider, Dravid shared his thoughts on his successor.Gambhir, a former opening batsman for India, commenced his coaching stint by leading the team...
On September 19, 2007, former India allrounder Yuvraj Singh lit up the skies over Durban with a blitzkrieg in the inaugural T20 World Cup, which became part of the cricket folklore.Facing England pacer Stuart Broad, irked by Andrew Flintoff and with an eye on Dimitri Mascarenhas midway through the over, it’s a story that has...
NEW DELHI: India’s star shooter Manu Bhaker etched her name in the history books with her stellar performances at the Paris Olympics. The 22-year-old from Haryana is now a proud owner of two Olympic medals, a feeling that is yet to sink in for the shooter from Haryana. Manu won two bronze medals in Paris...
NEW DELHI: Newly-appointed Team India head coach Gautam Gambhir has ignited a conversation about home advantage in Test cricket, specifically addressing the criticism India face for producing spin-friendly pitches.During the press conference ahead of the Bangladesh Test series, Gambhir argued for a balanced perspective, stressing a perceived double standard in how quickly Test matches conclude...
NEW DELHI: India’s head coach, Gautam Gambhir, addressed the media in Chennai ahead of the two-match Test series against Bangladesh, which is set to begin on Thursday. Gambhir emphasized that India’s focus will be on playing with intent, leaving no room for complacency against a Bangladesh side that recently claimed a victory over Pakistan.Highlighting the...
The rivalry between India and Australia is among the fiercest in modern-day cricket, and it’s set for another chapter when the two teams face off in a five-Test series Down Under for the Border Gavaskar Trophy, beginning this November. The build-up to the much-awaited clash is fast gaining momentum, and it has been further fueled...
NEW DELHI: New Zealand abruptly withdrew from their limited-overs series in Pakistan just minutes before the start of the first ODI in Rawalpindi, citing a security threat in September 2021. The decision sent shockwaves through the cricketing community, as both teams were already at the stadium, ready to commence play.The New Zealand Cricket Board (NZC)...
NEW DELHI: Jannik Sinner, the Italian tennis sensation, has achieved a remarkable feat by winning his second Grand Slam title of the year at the US Open. The 23-year-old world number one defeated American Taylor Fritz in straight sets, with a score line of 6-3, 6-4, 7-5, to secure his maiden US Open crown. This...
The worlds of cricket and cinema have often collided in India, producing some of the country’s most glamorous and high-profile couples. Here’s a look at some iconic pairings of sports stars who married film celebrities, creating a buzz in both Bollywood and sports arenas.Virat Kohli & Anushka SharmaIndia’s star cricketer Virat Kohli and Bollywood actress...
NEW DELHI: India’s Test and ODI captain Rohit Sharma, is known for his tendency to forget things—a quirky trait that has been humorously pointed out by several teammates, including Virat Kohli. Virat, who often jokes about Rohit’s forgetfulness, once highlighted the Indian skipper’s habit of misplacing items.In a video chat shared by the BCCI on...
