Shikhar Dhawan (Screengrab) Shikhar Dhawan, the former India cricketer, visited the Shri Mahakaleshwar Jyotirlinga Temple in Ujjain, Madhya Pradesh, where he attended the Bhasma Aarti on Sunday.Wearing traditional Bhagva Vastra, Dhawan arrived at the temple early morning and participated in the ash-based ritual along with other devotees.Videos shared online captured the serene atmosphere during his…
Harshit Rana (Photo by Francois Nel/Getty Images) Former India chairman of selectors Krishnamachari Srikkanth criticized the team management’s decision to include Harshit Rana in the ODI squad for the Australia tour on Saturday, while also questioning the multiple squad reshuffles and the omission of Sanju Samson from the wicket-keeper’s backup position. Srikkanth expressed his concerns…
India flags wave in greater numbers (Photo by Michael Steele/Getty Images) Former Pakistan cricketer Danish Kaneria has addressed rumours about seeking Indian citizenship, confirming he has no such plans. He currently lives in the USA with his family.Kaneria, who is Hindu by religion, expressed pride in his Pakistani citizenship while acknowledging facing discrimination. He responded…
Virat Kohli and Rohit Sharma of India (Photo by Gareth Copley/Getty Images) NEW DELHI: Shubman Gill’s ascension to the ODI captaincy on Saturday was a part of a year-long process planned by the national selectors and head coach Gautam Gambhir, TOI has learnt.Major leadership transitions in Indian cricket have often been awkward affairs but Gill’s…
The Board of Control for Cricket in India (BCCI) made a surprising announcement on October 4th regarding the ODI team. This decision marked the end of Rohit Sharma‘s captaincy era, who was India’s second most successful captain after MS Dhoni, with Shubman Gill taking over as the new captain.Former cricketer Mohammad Kaif expressed his views…
Virat Kohli and Rohit Sharma (PTI Photo) Team India batter Shubman Gill has been appointed as India’s new ODI captain for the upcoming Australia tour, replacing Rohit Sharma, with Shreyas Iyer named as vice-captain for the three-match series.The Indian squad welcomes back Rohit Sharma and Virat Kohli, while Jasprit Bumrah will rest during the ODIs…
rohit sharma, virat kohli, shubman gill (getty images) The BCCI has announced the squads for the upcoming bilateral series against Australia, set to be played in October and November. The series will begin with three ODIs, followed by a five-match T20I series. Rohit Sharma and Virat Kohli, who have not appeared in Indian colours since…
Shubman Gill has been named as the new ODI captain of Team India for the upcoming ODI fixtures (Images via Getty Images) As Shubman Gill takes over as India’s ODI captain ahead of the upcoming tour of Australia, it marks the end of an era for Rohit Sharma, who led India in the 50-over format…
Hardik Pandya, Ravindra Jadeja and Jasprit Bumrah have not been included in the squad for the ODI series against Australia later this month (Images via Getty Images) The BCCI on Saturday announced the squads for India’s upcoming tour of Australia, featuring three ODIs and five T20Is starting October 19. Shubman Gill will lead the ODI…
India and Pakistan lock horns in Colombo in the ICC Women’s World Cup clash on Sunday (Images via AP) As India and Pakistan prepare to face off in their Women’s World Cup fixture on Sunday at the R. Premadasa Stadium, both teams are focused on staying composed while embracing the intensity of the historic rivalry….