New Delhi, July 11 (IANS) Former India assistant coach Abhishek Nayar has lauded Rohit Sharma’s leadership during some of the team’s most difficult moments, saying the India captain’s willingness to shoulder responsibility and his ability to build trust through honest communication helped hold the dressing room together after painful defeats.Reflecting on his time with the national side, Nayar recalled how Rohit’s empathy, accountability, and player-first approach eased pressure on teammates and…
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Melbourne, July 10 (IANS) Prime Minister Narendra Modi presented former Australia captain Steve Waugh with a nearly 20-year-old photograph of their first meeting when Modi was the Chief Minister of Gujarat during his visit to the iconic Melbourne Cricket Ground on Friday.Accompanied by Australian Prime Minister Anthony Albanese and Victorian Premier Jacinta Allan, Modi unveiled a significant moment in world cricket.The Melbourne Renegades will face the Perth Scorchers at Chennai’s M. A. Chidamba…
Melbourne, July 10 (IANS) Melbourne Renegades will play Perth Scorchers in Chennai in December to open the 2026-27 Big Bash League (BBL) season. Prime Minister Narendra Modi and his Australian counterpart Anthony Albanese unveiled the fixture during a joint visit to the Melbourne Cricket Ground (MCG) on Friday. The match at the MA Chidambaram Stadium scheduled for December 12 will be the first BBL fixture outside Australia and will launch the BBL 16 season. The Renegades will be the home team wi…
New Delhi, July 4 (IANS) Struggling to break into Delhi’s competitive cricket circuit, flamboyant India batter Sanju Samson on Saturday revealed how a sudden, life-changing decision was made by his father Viswanathan to shift the entire family to Kerala, which later turned out to be the turning point of his eventual cricketing career. Samson had a breakthrough time by hitting three consecutive fifties to take India to T20 World Cup glory at home earlier this year and became Player of the Tournam…
London, June 26 (IANS) Already assured of a place in the semifinals, hosts England will look to finish the group stage with a flawless record when they take on defending champions New Zealand in their final Group B fixture of the ICC Women’s T20 World Cup 2026 at The Oval in London on Saturday.England have been the team to beat in the tournament, winning all four of their matches in style to become the first team to make it to the knockout stage. Saturday’s clash is no less important with an…
New Delhi, June 26 (IANS) India spinner Shree Charani reflected on becoming the No. 1 T20I bowler in the world and said being top-ranked is not her priority at the moment; instead, she is completely focusing on the ongoing ICC Women’s T20 World Cup, where she became India’s highest wicket-taker in single edition.The left-arm spinner also became the highest wicket-taker for India in a single edition of the tournament during the clash against Bangladesh at Old Trafford. The 21-year-old achieved th…
New Delhi, June 25 (IANS) Ahead of the 2026 Wimbledon Championships, Indian tennis veteran Rohan Bopanna reflected on the guidance that shaped his long career and the perseverance that eventually led to his maiden men’s doubles Grand Slam title at the 2024 Australian Open. Speaking about his journey, Bopanna credited a piece of advice from his childhood idol, Stefan Edberg, and his ability to stay committed through more than a decade of waiting for a major breakthrough.Looking back further, Bopa…
New Delhi, June 23 (IANS) India pacer Kranti Gaud opened up on her early struggles and sacrifices made by her family, revealing that her mother sold her jewellery to buy a proper cricket kit for her, and she wanted to make their sacrifice count. Kranti, who hails from Madhya Pradesh, made her ODI debut in the tri-series featuring South Africa in Sri Lanka and her T20I debut on the tour of England, where she also returned stunning figures of 6-52. Speaking about her early struggles, Kranti said o…
Manchester, June 22 (IANS) Former India captain Mithali Raj believes India should consider promoting captain Harmanpreet Kaur to number four after the team’s six-wicket defeat to South Africa in the Women’s T20 World Cup at Old Trafford on Sunday. While reflecting on India’s missed opportunity, Mithali also praised left-arm spinner Shree Charani for her impactful spell that briefly swung the contest back in India’s favour. “It was a disappointing game for India because, had they won this, they w…
Leeds, June 19 (IANS) England Women will look to continue their unbeaten start in the ICC Women’s T20 World Cup 2026 when they take on Scotland Women in Match 16 of Group 2 at Headingley in Leeds on Saturday.England have looked impressive so far in this tournament and remain at the top of Group B, having won both of their games so far. Any victory on Saturday would see the Three Lions move one step closer to a place in the semifinals, as they have the quality on both fronts to compete right thro…