Kolkata, April 19 (IANS)Varun Chakaravarthy etched his name in the history books as he became the fastest Indian spinner to reach 200 wickets in T20 cricket on Sunday. The landmark came during an Indian Premier League (IPL) 2026 clash between his side, Kolkata Knight Riders (KKR), and Rajasthan Royals (RR) at Eden Gardens, where Chakravarthy struck in his very first over. He removed young batter Vaibhav Sooryavanshi, who mistimed a big shot off a well-flighted delivery and was caught in the deep…
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Sikar, April 15 (IANS) Former India cricketer and current head coach of the men’s team, Gautam Gambhir, visited the revered Khatu Shyam Temple on Wednesday. Gambhir offered prayers at the temple, where members of the temple committee facilitated the rituals.Gambhir’s visit drew a large number of devotees and fans, many of whom were seen taking photographs and recording videos on their mobile phones.Speaking to reporters, he expressed his faith, saying, “Baba calls me, and his blessings are a…
Mumbai, April 1 (IANS) Bollywood actor Rajkummar Rao, who was last seen in ‘Maalik’, has flagged off the shooting for his upcoming film ‘Dada: The Sourav Ganguly Story’. On Wednesday, the actor took to his Instagram, and shared BTS pictures from the sets of the film. The first picture is of the clapperboard from the sets. The second picture is of the Sourav Ganguly stand at the Eden Gardens stadium in Kolkata.He wrote in the caption, “And it begins … The one and only #DADA. @souravga…
Kolkata, March 17 (IANS) The realisation that it was time for him to retire from Test cricket dawned on former India all-rounder Ravichandran Ashwin when the younger and less experienced Washington Sundar was preferred over him for a Test match in Australia.During India’s tour of Australia in 2024, senior bowler Ashwin lost his place in the XI and decided to retire at the end of the series.At an event in Kolkata on Tuesday, Ashwin opened up about the moment he realised his time with the Indian t…
Ahmedabad, March 9 (IANS) Former India all-rounder Irfan Pathan has heaped praise on the current Indian side following its historic victory in the ICC Men’s T20 World Cup 2026, calling the team the best white-ball unit and lauding the leadership of captain Suryakumar Yadav and head coach Gautam Gambhir.India clinched the title after defeating New Zealand national cricket team by 96 runs in the final at the Narendra Modi Stadium in Ahmedabad, becoming the first team to win three Men’s T20 World…
Ahmedabad, March 9 (IANS) Former India captain MS Dhoni congratulated the Indian team after their historic triumph in the ICC Men’s T20 World Cup, saying it was a “pleasure” to watch the side create history with their dominant performance in the final against New Zealand.India scripted a remarkable chapter in cricket history by defeating New Zealand by 96 runs at the Narendra Modi Stadium in Ahmedabad on Sunday to become the first team to retain the Men’s T20 World Cup title, the first t…
Ahmedabad, March 9 (IANS) All-rounder Shivam Dube said his role in India’s victorious ICC Men’s T20 World Cup campaign was clear from the outset: provide late fireworks with the bat whenever the team needed quick runs. India clinched a record third T20 World Cup title after thrashing New Zealand by 96 runs in the final at the Narendra Modi Stadium, posting a massive 255/5 before bowling the visitors out for 159. While the top order laid the platform with explosive knocks, Dube’s late cameo e…
New Delhi, March 8 (IANS) Vice President C.P. Radhakrishnan on Sunday congratulated the Indian cricket team for winning the ICC Men’s T20 World Cup and successfully defending the title, calling it a proud and historic moment for the nation.In a post on X, the Vice-President praised the Indian team for its commanding performance in the final and said the victory marked a significant milestone in international cricket.”Heartiest congratulations to Team India on winning the ICC Men’s T20 World …
Hyderabad, March 8 (IANS) Telangana Chief Minister A. Revanth Reddy and Andhra Pradesh Chief Minister N. Chandrababu Naidu on Sunday congratulated Indian cricket team on winning ICC T20 World Cup.Both the leaders took to X to congratulate the Indian team soon after it defeated New Zealand by 96 runs in the final at Ahmedabad.Chief Minister Revanth Reddy expressed immense happiness and pride over the historic triumph and congratulated the entire team for bringing glory to the nation.“This magni…
New Delhi, March 8 (IANS) BJP national President Nitin Nabin on Sunday congratulated the Indian cricket team for winning the ICC Men’s T20 World Cup, praising the players for their determination, discipline and teamwork throughout the tournament.In a post on X, the BJP chief described the victory as a proud moment for the nation and said the team’s performance had brought immense joy to millions of Indians.“Congratulations to #TeamIndia on becoming the T20 World Cup Champions! A magnificent …