London: The Indian team, led by Virat Kohli, looked dapper in suits and matching shoes as it posed for a group photograph on its arrival here for the cricket World Cup. As they touched down in London on Wednesday, the 15-member squad, as well as its support staff, shared social media posts, which reflected the […]
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India have lot of match winners, Dhoni’s expertise: Mithali Raj
New Delhi: India women’s ODI team captain Mithali Raj on Wednesday said India are favourites to lift the ICC Men’s Cricket World Cup as they have so many match winners along with MS Dhoni’s wealth of experience. “Indian team has lot of match winners now. Of course, captain (Virat Kohli) leads them from the front […]
Bowlers still fear the ‘Universe Boss’, warns Gayle
Southampton: Heading into his fifth World Cup, veteran West Indies opener Chris Gayle feels the bowlers know very well what he is capable of doing and are scared of him, although they won’t admit it. Gayle, who turns 40 in September, arrived in the United Kingdom for his fifth World Cup and the self-proclaimed ‘Universe […]
MS Dhoni hints at post-retirement plans
New Delhi: A lot has been said about former India captain MS Dhoni’s retirement and the stumper has now himself fuelled the debate by revealing what he might opt to do after he calls it a day. In a video going viral on social media, Dhoni is seen flaunting his paintings and displaying a few […]
Shastri has done wonders by making Kohli the boss: Anshuman Gaekwad
Kolkata: Rating each bowler a match winner, former India coach Anshuman Gaekwad said the kind of options this team is blessed with, India never had going into a World Cup. “We have a very balanced side – both in the batting and bowling department. And especially with the fast bowlers and spinners, the kind of […]
Can India replicate 1983 magic in England?
New Delhi: Team India, led by Virat Kohli, are among the top contenders for the upcoming World Cup slated to be held in England and Wales from May 30. The second ranked ODI team will begin their tournament campaign against South Africa on June 5. Before that, India will play two warm-up games against New […]
SC gave me belief we aren’t wrong: Dutee Chand on same-sex relation
New Delhi: 100m record holder and winner of two Asian Games silver medals Dutee Chand on Sunday revealed that she is in a same-sex relationship with a girl from her home town. The 23-year-old is thus the first Indian sportsperson to admit to being in a same-sex relationship. In a conversation with IANS, Chand revealed […]
Mumbai Cricket Association fails to clear security dues: RTI
Mumbai: The Mumbai Cricket Association (MCA) has failed to clear the dues for seven Indian Premier League (IPL) seasons to the Mumbai Police which organises elaborate security for the IPL and other matches held here, as per an RTI revelation. In a reply to Right to Information (RTI) activist Anil Galgali, the Mumbai Police has […]
5 spinners who can spin webs on batsmen this World Cup
New Delhi: With dry pitches and hot weather on offer, cricket pundits have predicted that spinners will play a crucial role in the upcoming World Cup slated to be held in England and Wales from May 30. As two news balls are now used during the course of each inning, the role of spinners has […]
Wouldn’t have been half as effective minus Kohli & Dhoni: Kuldeep Yadav
New Delhi: If India’s tour of England in 2018 is anything to go by, spin twins Kuldeep Yadav and Yuzvendra Chahal will have to play a crucial role if India skipper Virat Kohli is to stand victorious on July 14 at the Lord’s balcony with the coveted World Cup. The second half of the English […]