New Delhi, July 28 (IANS) Former India cricketer Suresh Raina reflected on the discipline and preparation that transformed India’s fielding standards during his playing days, explaining how a culture built around relentless practice helped produce one of the country’s finest fielding units. Speaking about the methods adopted during his early years, the influence of senior players, and a memorable on-field collision in Australia, Raina offered insight into the work ethic, role models, and lessons…
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New Delhi, July 20 (IANS) Strongly backing veteran opener Rohit Sharma as he quashed all speculation over his international future with a sublime 138 at Lord’s, former India cricketer Mohammad Kaif on Monday asserted that the 39-year-old has earned the right to decide on his retirement on his own terms.Coming into the ODI series decider with speculation over his international career ending and him missing out on playing the 2027 Men’s ODI World Cup, Rohit was at his vintage best to hit the f…
New Delhi, July 12 (IANS) Former India cricketer Mohammad Kaif has slammed the team management for mishandling batters Vaibhav Sooryavanshi and Sanju Samson in the 4-0 T20I series defeat to England, adding that he has ‘never seen a more confused Indian cricket team management.’India, the current T20 World Cup holders, endured a forgettable tour, losing 2-0 to Ireland before receiving a drubbing in England, which also led to them losing their top spot in the ICC Men’s T20I rankings.The tour…
New Delhi, May 20 (IANS) Former India batter Mohammad Kaif has said Rishabh Pant deserved to continue as vice‑captain of the Test team, insisting that the wicketkeeper‑batter remains India’s biggest match‑winner in the red‑ball format and that he hadn’t done anything wrong. Pant’s elevation as India’s vice-captain in Tests after Shubman Gill was made the new red-ball skipper last year for the tour of England was seen as a clear signal that the wicketkeeper-batter was identified a…
New Delhi, May 18 (IANS) Former India cricketer Mohammad Kaif has stressed that young batting prodigy Vaibhav Sooryavanshi needs to sharpen his fielding skills before he steps up to play for the senior national men’s team.In Rajasthan Royals’ five-wicket loss to Delhi Capitals at the Arun Jaitley Stadium, Sooryavanshi was involved in misfields which led to crucial runs being conceded as the visitors couldn’t defend 193/8.”I believe scouts should also take a fielding test while scouting pla…
New Delhi, May 13 (IANS) Former Indian cricketer Mohammad Kaif believes that Sunrisers Hyderabad (SRH) have made their journey to the playoffs difficult after suffering an 82-run defeat against Gujarat Titans (GT) at the Narendra Modi Stadium on Tuesday.According to Kaif, SRH will have to win their next match against Chennai Super Kings (CSK) on May 18 if they want to push themselves for the top two spot. However, the 45-year-old feels that it will not be easy for the 2016 champions to beat CSK …
New Delhi, May 2 (IANS) Former India cricketer Mohammad Kaif believes the Mumbai Indians (MI) hold a slight edge over Chennai Super Kings (CSK) heading into their crucial Indian Premier League (IPL) 2026 encounter at MA Chidambaram Stadium on Saturday, citing their overall squad strength despite inconsistent form.“On paper, the Mumbai Indians look stronger than the Chennai Super Kings because they have a lot of match winners and experienced campaigners in their side,” Kaif told Jio Hotstar.H…
New Delhi, May 2 (IANS) Former Indian cricketer Mohammad Kaif believes that Delhi Capitals (DC) opener Pathum Nissanka will take a lot of confidence from his match-winning knock of 62 runs against Rajasthan Royals(RR) at Sawai Mansingh Stadium in Jaipur on Friday.Nissanka, who got dropped from the last match due to poor performance in the opening matches, came back strongly and provided a strong start to DC while chasing a mammoth total of 226 runs.”Pathum Nissanka will take a lot of confidence …
New Delhi, April 26 (IANS) Former India batter Mohammad Kaif described KL Rahul’s unbeaten 152 as a vintage effort but said the pain of defeat would overshadow the brilliance of the innings after Delhi Capitals (DC) went down to Punjab Kings (PBKS) in a record-breaking chase in IPL 2026.Rahul’s 152 not out off 67 balls, the highest score by an Indian in IPL and men’s T20 cricket, powered Delhi Capitals to a formidable 264 for 2 at the Arun Jaitley Stadium. However, it was not enough as Pun…
Jaipur, April 26 (IANS) Former India cricketer Mohammad Kaif hailed young sensation Vaibhav Sooryavanshi as a once-in-a-generation talent after his breathtaking century powered Rajasthan Royals to 228/6 against Sunrisers Hyderabad (SRH) at the Sawai Mansingh Stadium on Saturday. Sooryavanshi’s explosive 103 off just 37 balls, studded with 12 sixes and five fours, lit up Jaipur and set the foundation for a high-scoring contest, even though SRH eventually chased down the target.“Vaibhav Suryav…