New Delhi, July 27 (IANS) Varun Aaron has always been addicted to speed. His playing days as an express fast bowler might be behind him, which saw him play nine Tests and as many ODIs for India, apart from being a regular in the IPL and for Jharkhand in domestic cricket.But the impulse hasn’t faded – Aaron, a product of MRF Pace Foundation in Chennai, still loves all things fast, even as he switches between the worlds of coaching (he was Sunrisers Hyderabad bowling coach in IPL 2026) and broad…
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New Delhi, July 27 (IANS) When a new franchise league crops up on the global calendar, the playbook often involves splashing the cash on marquee names and chasing immediate silverware success.But as Glasgow Cosmic kickstart preparations for their inaugural campaign in the European T20 Premier League (ETPL), starting on August 26, their bowling coach Varun Aaron insists the franchise is playing a much longer game, which is to leave an imprint of the sport in Glasgow and Europe overall.“I think …
Glasgow, June 21 (IANS) Glasgow Cosmic have appointed former India fast bowler Varun Aaron as the team’s bowling coach ahead of the inaugural season of the European T20 Premier League (ETPL).Aaron, who represented India across formats and enjoyed a successful career in domestic cricket and the IPL, joins the franchise at an exciting time as Glasgow Cosmic continue to build a strong setup both on and off the field.The team has already attracted attention with a squad featuring some of the bigge…
Ahmedabad, May 12 (IANS) Sunrisers Hyderabad pacer Eshan Malinga credited captain Pat Cummins for playing a key role in guiding the bowling unit ahead of their crucial IPL 2026 clash against the Gujarat Titans, saying he enjoys operating under a skipper who understands fast bowling closely.Speaking on the sidelines of the match, Malinga said the surface appeared favourable for seamers and could help SRH make an impact with the ball. “It’s nice for me because it looks like a green wicket, and I…
Hyderabad, May 7 (IANS) Sunrisers Hyderabad (SRH) assistant coach James Franklin credited skipper Pat Cummins’ tactical nous of bluffing Priyansh Arya and the execution of the detailed planning by the bowling group for playing a vital hand in their 33-run win over Punjab Kings. At the Rajiv Gandhi International Stadium, Cummins set the tone in the powerplay by bluffing Arya with a bouncer outside off‑stump, with an aim to exploit the batter’s preference for the pull over the upper cut. Ary…
Jaipur, April 25 (IANS) Sunrisers Hyderabad (SRH) bowling coach Varun Aaron has stressed the importance of execution and collective team effort as his side clashes with the Rajasthan Royals(RR) in their eighth match of the Indian Premier League (IPL) 2026 at Sawai Mansingh Stadium on Saturday. Reflecting on the team’s journey so far, Aaron highlighted how SRH have managed to recover well after early setbacks in the tournament, thanks to different players stepping up at different times.“The w…
New Delhi, April 23 (IANS) When Praful Hinge ran in to bowl his first over in the IPL for Sunrisers Hyderabad in their Indian Premier League (IPL) 2026 clash against an in-form Rajasthan Royals batting line-up, there was no doubt in him being overwhelmed by the occasion.The young fast bowler from Nagpur was just focused on executing what he had already rehearsed in the nets – nailing his line and length with precision. By blocking out the crowd, trusting the process, and staying calm, Hinge go…
New Delhi, April 19 (IANS) Sunrisers Hyderabad (SRH) bowling coach Varun Aaron heaped praise on Eshan Malinga for his brilliant bowling performance against five-time Chennai Super Kings (CSK), calling him an underrated T20 bowler with all-round ability. He is very underrated: SRH bowling coach calls Eshan Malinga ‘a pure T20 bowler with all-round ability’ New Delhi, April 19 (IANS) Sunrisers Hyderabad (SRH) bowling coach Varun Aaron heaped praise on Eshan Malinga for his brilliant bowling perfor…
New Delhi, April 14 (IANS) Praful Hinge had no clue he was carrying a stress fracture. It was only in March 2023, after being selected for a stint at the MRF Pace Foundation in Chennai, that physio Naveen Babu PK broke the news to him – a severe L4 fracture on the left side of his lumbar spine.Six to eight months of rehab followed, and for Hinge, a young fast bowler from Nagpur, it felt like staring at the end of the road. Fast forward to nearly three years later, and Hinge was steaming in at th…
Hyderabad, April 14 (IANS) Sunrisers Hyderabad (SRH) pace bowling coach Varun Aaron heaped praise on debutants Praful Hinge and Sakib Hussain, who bowled a brilliant spell and took four wickets each as the team registered a dominant 57-run win against Rajasthan Royals (RR). Varun, who played a major role in scouting both the young pacers for SRH, revealed that his only message for Sakib and Praful before the match was to enjoy the debut game and not think about the result, which worked in the te…