Cricket

Updated on Feb 03, 2023 11:33 AM IST

Jasprit Bumrah has ended up missing the Asia Cup and, more importantly, the T20 World Cup last year due to injuries.

Dhoni told Kohli 'side ho ja, tu janta nahi isko': Pakistan pacer recalls

There was an incident during an India-Pakistan match in the 2015 ODI World Cup at the Adelaide Oval in Australia when Dhoni had to step in. It was between then-India vice-captain Virat Kohli and Pakistan pacer Sohail Khan. In the latter's words, it was Kohli, who started the war of words.

File photo of Virat Kohli and MS Dhoni(AFP)

Updated on Feb 03, 2023 11:49 AM IST

'I'm giving you 10 years. The least you can do is...': Kohli to Shubman Gill

The Shubman Gill-Virat Kohli connection is not new. It was under Kohli that Gill made his India debut back in 2019 during an ODI against New Zealand and it was Virat who interviewed Shubman after the 23-year-old hammered a breathtaking 208 last month in Hyderabad.

Virat Kohli and Shubman Gill in 2021(Getty)

Updated on Feb 03, 2023 10:06 AM IST

ByHT Sports Desk, New Delhi

'Please don't have amnesia': DK's bold message as he names Kohli's replacement

After being rested for the T20Is against Sri Lanka, senior pro Virat Kohli and Rohit Sharma were once again not considered for the three-match series against New Zealand.

Published on Feb 03, 2023 07:54 AM IST

Pathan's no-nonsense verdict to settle ‘Rahul vs Gill’ debate for Australia Test

Despite being in the form of his life, Shubman Gill is heavily tipped to make way for KL Rahul, who is the designated opener of the Indian team in the longest format. India will meet Australia in the 1st Test of the Border-Gavaskar Trophy 2023 on Thursday.

Shubman Gill is heavily tipped to make way for KL Rahul against Australia (PTI-AP)

Published on Feb 03, 2023 09:33 AM IST

ByHT Sports Desk, New Delhi

'Kohli might be there, but Rohit…': Ex-India opener's massive prediction

The former India opener has made a big prediction on the star duo of Rohit Sharma and Virat Kohli after both missed India's T20I series against Sri Lanka and New Zealand this year.

Published on Feb 03, 2023 11:05 AM IST

Hardik Pandya drops huge update on Test future ahead of Border-Gavaskar Trophy

Indian all-rounder Hardik Pandya opened up about his return to Test cricket ahead of the Border-Gavaskar Trophy between India and Australia.

India's captain Hardik Pandya addressing a press conference in Ranchi(ANI)

Updated on Feb 03, 2023 08:20 AM IST

ByHT Sports Desk, New Delhi

'Beta jab tu U19 khel raha tha, tera baap Test player tha': PAK bowler to Kohli

In a startling interview, Pakistan pacer Sohail Khan recalled the 2015 World Cup match against India and revealed how after Virat Kohli charged at him first, he was forced to retort to a rather unpleasant remark.

Virat Kohli and Sohail Khan (Extreme Right) had a duel during the 2015 World Cup(Getty Images)

Updated on Feb 03, 2023 08:20 AM IST

ByHT Sports Desk, New Delhi

Watch: Vihari uses bat like sword, reverse sweeps for four with one hand

During his gritty knock, even the opposition team lauded Vihari by giving a standing ovation. Commentators went on to compare his batting style while playing a reverse sweep to the swing of a sword. And a video of the same shot went viral on social media.

Hanuma Vihari playing a shot with one hand during his knock against Madhya Pradesh in the quarter-final of the ongoing Ranji Trophy. (Twitter)

Updated on Feb 02, 2023 08:32 PM IST

'It's a slap on PAK cricket': Misbah blasts at PCB over Mickey Arthur situation

While talks between PCB and Mickey Arthur failed to make him the head coach, fresh development state that the ex-cricketer will come onboard as the new team director.

Former Pakistan captain and head coach Misbah Ul Haq.(AP)

Published on Feb 02, 2023 06:02 PM IST

‘If India produce fair wickets, we win’: AUS legend's takes ‘unfair’ pitches dig

The Australia great has made a rather unusual remark on Indian pitches ahead of the four-match Test series, that starts on February 9.

Published on Feb 02, 2023 02:11 PM IST

Ex-chief selector miffed with India star's ‘I’ve done well, let me relax’ stance

With all-rounders Axar Patel and Washington Sundar doing the job, it is now getting extremely difficult for Chahal to hold onto his spot in the XI. Former India left-arm spinner Sunil Joshi believes Chahal should request the team management to allow him to play first-class cricket.

Lucknow, Jan 29 (ANI): India's Yuzvendra Chahal celebrates the dismissal of New Zealand's Finn Allen during the 2nd T20I match, at Bharat Ratna Shri Atal Bihari Vajpayee Ekana Cricket Stadium, in Lucknow on Sunday. (ANI Photo)
(BCCI Twitter) — Lucknow, Jan 29 (ANI): India's Yuzvendra Chahal celebrates the dismissal of New Zealand's Finn Allen during the 2nd T20I match, at Bharat Ratna Shri Atal Bihari Vajpayee Ekana Cricket Stadium, in Lucknow on Sunday. (ANI Photo) (BCCI Twitter)

Published on Feb 02, 2023 05:31 PM IST

'Shaw can probably...': Kaif passes verdict on Pandya's captaincy after NZ T20Is

Mohammad Kaif explained what role Hardik Pandya played as a captain in India's series win over New Zealand on Wednesday.

Kaif explained what role Hardik Pandya played as a captain in India's win over New Zealand(PTI-BCCI)

Published on Feb 02, 2023 09:57 PM IST

ByHT Sports Desk, New Delhi

'India looked at Pakistan and designed their bowling attack the same way': Ramiz

Pakistan's former captain Ramiz Raja made a big claim on Indian bowling attack after the side's emphatic 2-1 T20I series victory against New Zealand.

Hardik Pandya (L) with Rahul Dravid; Ramiz Raja(PTI/YouTube)

Published on Feb 03, 2023 12:03 PM IST

Route Mobile crowned B Division champions

Asif Shaikh's 5/86 bundled out Nirlon Sports Club for 297 as Route Mobile Ltd. won the Times Shield 'B' Division title by virtue of first innings lead at the MCA-BKC ground.

Published on Feb 03, 2023 12:25 AM IST

ByHT Correspondent, Mumbai

India find their T20 groove

The last few weeks might have marked a turning point in this team's evolution

Ahmedabad, Feb 01 (ANI): India's Shubman Gill celebrates his maiden T20I century during the 3rd T20 match against New Zealand, at Narendra Modi Stadium, in Ahmedabad on Wednesday. (ANI Photo) (ANI)

Published on Feb 02, 2023 11:06 PM IST

BySomshuvra Laha

Viacom 18 hopes to change the game with its free-IPL pitch

The Reliance-backed broadcaster says its target audience is not just those who can afford smart TV’s but anyone and everyone who has a smartphone.

Mumbai Indians Owner Akash Ambani, Chennai Super Kings (CSK) CEO Kasi Viswanathan and SunRisers Hyderabad head coach Brian Lara during a joint press conference of IPL 2023 Auction(ANI/ IPL)

Published on Feb 02, 2023 10:45 PM IST

ByRasesh Mandani, Mumbai

In the fitness of things

Skill is a pre-requisite in sports but in the current era, that may not be enough

Image used for representational purpose(Getty Images)

Published on Feb 02, 2023 09:20 PM IST

BySanjjeev K Samyal, Mumbai

Shubman Gill's former KKR captain recalls him 'craving for opening position'

Shubman Gill seems to have made the opening position his own in the Indian team in white ball cricket with extraordinary recent performances.

Updated on Feb 02, 2023 08:30 PM IST

Watch: Wicketkeeper gets umpire to rectify decision after epic brain fade moment

What caught most eyes was an embarrassing brain fade moment involving the third umpire, which created a brief moment of confusion in the proceedings.

Josh Philippe was caught behind for 16(Screengrab)

Published on Feb 02, 2023 08:08 PM IST

‘Huge fan of…’: Pathan's massive statement on IND star after New Zealand series

Former Indian all-rounder Irfan Pathan was all praise for the Team India star as Hardik Pandya and Co. crushed New Zealand in the 3rd T20I to seal the series 2-1 on Wednesday.

Irfan Pathan was all praise for the Team India star(AP-PTI)

Published on Feb 02, 2023 06:27 PM IST

ByHT Sports Desk, New Delhi

'Like Richards and Gavaskar': Jeff Thomson's plan for AUS to silence Virat Kohli

Virat Kohli will be looking to get back to his best in Test cricket, as he has in the limited overs formats, when India face Australia in a much-anticipated series this month.

Jeff Thomson has got the better of the likes of Viv Richards and Sunil Gavaskar in his day(Getty Images)

Updated on Feb 02, 2023 08:02 PM IST

Keeping skills, work ethic behind Bharat's rise

Having been back-up to Rishabh Pant for the past year, the 29-year-old from Andhra is ready to grab his opportunity.

KS Bharat during the training session ahead of the 1st Test match against Bangladesh(PTI)

Published on Feb 02, 2023 05:52 PM IST

ByVivek Krishnan, New Delhi

Watch: Suryakumar Yadav awestruck upon watching his own replay on the big screen

Impressed with his brilliant work on the field, Suryakumar Yadav was also awestruck upon watching his own replay on the big screen during the 3rd T20I between India and New Zealand at the Narendra Modi Stadium.

Suryakumar Yadav was also awestruck upon watching his own replay on the big screen(BCCI-Screengrabs)

Published on Feb 02, 2023 05:20 PM IST

ByHT Sports Desk, New Delhi

'If one or two innings go bad, you will see Shubman Gill opening'

Shubman Gill has hit an extraordinary purple patch accross formats and it might be difficult for selectors to keep him out of the top order of the Test team for long.

Rahul is expected to return during the Test series against Australia

Updated on Feb 02, 2023 04:23 PM IST

Ravi Shastri's deal-breaker on how Umran Malik can make India's World Cup squad

Former coach Ravi Shastri has weighed in on Umran Malik's chances of making it to India's final 15-member World Cup squad.

Ravi Shastri feels Umran Malik is certainly in with a chance to represent India at the World Cup later this year(ANI/AP)

Updated on Feb 02, 2023 08:05 PM IST

ByHT Sports Desk, New Delhi

'In Pakistan cricket, coaches are not only criticised but also abused...': Akram

Legendary Pakistan pacer Wasim Akram was asked whether he would be interested to be the coach of the Pakistan team. The former captain came up with a resounding 'no', adding that coaches in Pakistan are not only criticised but also abused.

File image of Wasim Akram. (Getty Images)

Published on Feb 02, 2023 01:44 PM IST

'Kohli wasn't told 'your cricket is over...'': Umar Akmal's emotional reaction

Pakistan cricketer Umran Akmal had an emotional reaction when he was told there were chits sent to his domestic side's captain asking not to play the 32-year-old wicketkeeper-batter.

Published on Feb 02, 2023 01:27 PM IST