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SKY: A slump in form or burden of captaincy? Batting coach backs the ‘selfless’ batter

In his last 13 matches and 12 innings, all as the Indian captain, Suryakumar has scored just 256 runs at an average of 21.33, with a strike rate of 167.32. He has scored only two half-centuries, with a best score...

Like his mentor Yuvraj Singh, young gun Abhishek Sharma goes on a six-hitting spree

Yuvraj holds the record for the fastest fifty, brought up in just 12 deliveries in Durban in 2007. KL Rahul's heroics in Manchester, in 2018 saw him reach his 50 in 27 deliveries Our BureauKolkata Before India shifts its focus...

New Year, New Strategy: After blowing ‘Bazball’, SKY wants to play differently

England captain Jos Buttler iterated the stance of his team that wants to become "aggressive" and "watchable" Our BureauKolkata The calendar year changed, but India's threatening approach in the T20Is remained the same. After ending 2024 on a high note,...

Anup Sridhar appointed as Singles Coach by Singapore Badminton Association

Our Bureau Singapore The Singapore Badminton Association (SBA) has announced the appointment of former Indian badminton star Anup Sridhar as the new coach for singles. This decision, confirmed on January 20, 2025, comes in the wake of the departure of...

After debacle Down Under, BCCI cracks the whip and brings in a new policy for Team India

The board makes it "mandatory" for players to participate in domestic matches, limits travel and baggage as well as family time during tours Our BureauMumbai Since Team India conceded a disappointing 3-1 defeat to Australia in the recently concluded Border-Gavaskar...

Experts back but have some doubts too about the capacity and future of Rohit and Virat

The veterans have come under fire for an underwhelming Border-Gavaskar Trophy campaign and overall, a very disappointing 2024/25 season of Test cricket Our BureauSydney Once the backbone of India's batting lineup, Virat Kohli endured a tough series in Australia, managing...

More Than Just a Game: The Enduring Appeal of Test Cricket

While the 3-1 scoreline might seem decisive, it doesn't fully capture the high quality and competitiveness of the Border-Gavaskar Trophy series Down Under Archan Mehta Melbourne   Witnessing legends unfold before our very eyes, amidst the thunderous roar of a...

Rested or dropped? Rohit Sharma in the hut after a lot of suspense and drama at Sydney

Bumrah praises Indian Test captain; Former cricketer Sanjay Manjrekar reacts to Rohit Sharma missing out on the Sydney Test, saying that it was right decision for the team Our BureauSydney Rohit Sharma's return to ongoing BGT series has been marked...