Indian hockey jersey row: HI DG misses Tirkey’s deadline, secretary seeks emergency EB meeting
The mess in Hockey India keeps getting worse. On Tuesday, Secretary General Bholanath Singh reiterated that the Executive Board was the only forum to resolve all governance issues and sought a meeting to resolve matters. “For the last many days, emails from your side have raised different–different issues. It is therefore requested that all issues…
BCCI bids farewell to Ryan ten Doeschate, T Dilip; thanks duo for Team India contributions | Cricket News
Ryan Ten Doeschate and T Dilip (PTI Photo) The Board of Control for Cricket in India (BCCI) has thanked assistant coach Ryan ten Doeschate and fielding coach T Dilip after their tenures with the Indian men’s team came to an end, acknowledging the key role both played in the team’s recent journey. In a post…
‘Never got the credit he deserved’: Sunil Gavaskar compares Ajinkya Rahane to Rahul Dravid | Cricket News
Ajinkya Rahane (PTI Photo) Batting great Sunil Gavaskar has paid tribute to former India captain Ajinkya Rahane, saying the veteran never received the recognition he deserved for his leadership despite guiding the team through one of the greatest triumphs in Indian Test history. Rahane, who announced his retirement from all forms of cricket last week,…
‘India in a tough position’: Ex-cricketer sounds WTC qualification warning ahead of Sri Lanka Tests | Cricket News
Indian cricket team (ANI Photo) Former India opener Aakash Chopra believes India’s chances of reaching the ICC World Test Championship (WTC) 2025-27 final hang heavily on the upcoming two-Test series against Sri Lanka, warning that the visitors are in a “tough position” in the race for the summit clash. India will begin their Sri Lanka…
‘It’s my fault’: Ben Stokes blames himself for Brendon McCullum’s England Test coach exit | Cricket News
England’s captain Ben Stokes with head coach Brendon McCullum (PTI Photo) Former England Test captain Ben Stokes has revealed that coaching the national side is his long-term ambition, while making it clear that his international playing career is over despite speculation about a possible return for the 2027 Ashes. Stokes called time on his England…
‘Cricket has an alcohol culture, not just England’: Ben Stokes opens up on drinking debate | Cricket News
Ben Stokes. (Reuters Photo) Former England Test captain Ben Stokes has dismissed suggestions that England alone has a drinking problem, arguing that alcohol has long been embedded in cricket’s culture across all levels of the sport. Speaking on the For The Love of Cricket podcast with former teammates Stuart Broad and Jos Buttler, the 35-year-old…
Smaran Ravichandran exclusive: ‘My goal is to remain at the top and continue piling on runs’ | Cricket News
Smaran Ravichandran celebrates after scoring a century. (Syed Asif) NEW DELHI: Consistency is often the hardest quality to master in domestic cricket. Smaran Ravichandran has done exactly that. With 1534 runs in 26 innings at an average of 73.60, including three double hundreds in the last two Ranji Trophy seasons, the Karnataka batter has firmly…
After England retirement, Ben Stokes tipped for record AUD 600K BBL comeback | Cricket News
Former England captain Ben Stokes. (Photo by Gareth Copley/Getty Images) Former England Test captain Ben Stokes could become the highest-paid player in Big Bash League (BBL) history after retiring from international cricket after series defeat against New Zeland. According to reports from Code Sports, the all-rounder is attracting significant interest from multiple BBL franchises, with…
From borrowing spikes to India call-up: Auqib Nabi replaces injured Jasprit Bumrah in Test squad for Sri Lanka | Cricket News
Auqib Nabi (Pic credit: BCCI) MUMBAI: Jammu and Kashmir swing bowler Auqib Nabi was finally rewarded for his consistent performances in domestic cricket on Monday, being named the replacement for the injured Jasprit Bumrah in India’s Test squad for the two-match series in Sri Lanka.The 29-year-old has earned his maiden India call-up and if he…
Ex-ICC umpire recalls Kohli-Gambhir’s IPL spat, says ‘there’s a limit that shouldn’t be crossed’ | Cricket News
RCB vs KKR match in Bengaluru (Image: Agencies) Former Indian umpire Anil Chaudhary has reflected on Virat Kohli‘s fiery on-field personality, recalling the Royal Challengers Bengaluru (RCB) star’s infamous altercation with Gautam Gambhir during the 2013 Indian Premier League (IPL). While praising Kohli’s passion and intensity, Chaudhary stressed that aggression is an essential part of…
