Virat Kohli says Indian hockey players are fitter than cricketers (Image: X) Virat Kohli, the iconic Indian batter and longtime Royal Challengers Bengaluru star, recently praised the incredible fitness levels of Indian hockey players, admitting that cricketers are nowhere close to matching the physical standards required in hockey. His remarks have sparked widespread appreciation within…
Shan Masood admitted the future of his Test captaincy is now out of his hands after Bangladesh completed a historic 2-0 series sweep over Pakistan, with a 78-run victory in Sylhet on Wednesday.The defeat pushed Pakistan to eighth in the nine-team World Test Championship standings and intensified scrutiny on Masood, under whom Pakistan have now…
Vaibhav Sooryavanshi (Pic credit: IPL) Former India all-rounder Irfan Pathan has showered massive praise on teenage sensation Vaibhav Sooryavanshi, saying the youngster is creating the same fear among bowlers that legendary T20 powerhouse Chris Gayle once did during his peak years. Pathan also believes Sooryavanshi is now genuinely threatening Gayle’s long-standing IPL record of 59…
Sanjiv Goenka pens heartfelt message for Vaibhav Sooryavanshi (Image: Sanjiv Goenka/X) Sanjiv Goenka saw the glimpse of a special future in Vaibhav Sooryavanshi after the teenage sensation produced a breathtaking knock to power Rajasthan Royals to a stunning win over Lucknow Super Giants in IPL 2026.Rajasthan Royals kept their playoff hopes alive with a commanding…
India’s captain Shubman Gill, (left), and head coach Gautam Gambhir during a training session. (PTI) NEW DELHI: In the past 18 months, India’s home fortress in Test cricket has not only been breached but ransacked with utter defiance by New Zealand and South Africa’s spinners. India were handed a 0-3 whitewash by New Zealand 2024…
Ricky Ponting backs Shreyas Iyer as future India T20 captain (Image: ANI) Former Australia World Cup-winning captain and current Punjab Kings head coach Ricky Ponting believes Shreyas Iyer has firmly placed himself among the leading contenders to become India’s next T20 captain in the future. Ponting even suggested that the PBKS skipper could eventually emerge…
NEW DELHI: Riyan Parag launched a pointed defence of players after Rajasthan Royals’ seven-wicket win over Lucknow Super Giants in Jaipur, urging commentators and experts to stop personal criticism and focus on the game itself.The RR skipper, who missed the match due to a hamstring issue and remained among the impact substitutes, said players often…
Vaibhav Sooryavanshi (ANI photo) Justin Langer was full of praise for teenage sensation Vaibhav Sooryavanshi after the youngster once again delivered a breathtaking performance for Rajasthan Royals in their crucial IPL 2026 clash against Lucknow Super Giants on Tuesday (May 19). Calling it a “privilege” to watch the 15-year-old bat, Langer said Sooryavanshi’s fearless strokeplay…
CHENNAI: In a span of less than 24 hours, Ishan Kishan went from locking down an IPL playoff spot for Sunrisers Hyderabad to reclaiming his place in India’s ODI setup after almost three years.Just a day after producing a fluent ‘Player of the Match’ performance (70 off 47b; 7×4, 3×6) in SRH’s five-wicket win against…
Bangladesh complete historic whitewash over Pakistan with 78-run win in Sylhet (Image: ESPNcricinfo) Bangladesh scripted another memorable chapter in their Test cricket journey after defeating Pakistan national cricket team by 78 runs in the second Test at the Sylhet International Cricket Stadium to seal a dominant 2-0 series whitewash. The victory marked Bangladesh’s second consecutive…