Karun Nair (Photo credit: X) NEW DELHI: Batting Legend Sachin Tendulkar on Friday praised Karun Nair‘s remarkable performance in the Vijay Hazare Trophy, describing it as “nothing short of extraordinary.” The Little Master encouraged the Vidarbha skipper to maintain his momentum. Nair has been in exceptional form in India’s leading 50-over domestic tournament, achieving an…
Dubai Capitals’ Rovman Powell in action during the ILT20. (Image: Creimas) DUBAI: Thirteen runs were needed off the last six balls. Kieron Pollard occupied the crease. What would you expect? The swashbuckling batter to seal the win with a couple of brutal hits, right? But that wasn’t the case on Sunday. Farhan Khan, a young…
NEW DELHI: Yograj Singh, the former Indian cricketer and father of Yuvraj Singh, has often been vocal about his opinions on MS Dhoni. Over the years, he has made several controversial statements, particularly regarding Dhoni’s role in Yuvraj Singh’s career. Yograj has accused Dhoni of sidelining his son and not giving him enough opportunities during…
Wiaan Mulder (Photo by Sportzpics) NEW DELHI: In a pulsating contest at Kingsmead, Durban’s Super Giants (DSG) held their nerve to defeat the Pretoria Capitals (PC) by two runs in SA20’s second league match. Despite a dazzling 154-run opening partnership between Rahmanullah Gurbaz (89 off 43) and Will Jacks (64 off 35), PC faltered in…
Former Indian cricketer Suresh Raina, a former teammate of Rohit Sharma, has praised Sharma, calling him a ‘true legend of the game.’ Raina’s comments follow Sharma’s explanation regarding his absence from the Sydney Test.Raina took to the social media platform X to express his admiration for Sharma’s leadership qualities.“Rohit Sharma exemplifies leadership through honesty and…
Rishabh Pant. (AFP Photo) NEW DELHI: Former Indian cricketer Irfan Pathan on Friday lauded Rishabh Pant for his gutsy knock on a challenging SCG pitch, describing it as a performance where he ‘put his body on the line’.Pathan praised Pant’s courage and determination, highlighting his ability to take on the Australian bowlers under difficult conditions….
Jasprit Bumrah and Pat Cummins (X Photos) Australian captain Pat Cummins commended Indian pacer Jasprit Bumrah, emphasising his significant impact on the Border-Gavaskar Trophy series. Cummins hailed Bumrah as India’s ‘most influential player.’Australia secured a commanding 184-run victory over India in the Melbourne Test, taking a 2-1 lead in the series.Bumrah’s bowling prowess was once…
Washington Sundar and Nitish Reddy (AP Photo) NEW DELHI: Team India all-rounder Washington Sundar heaped praise on youngster Nitish Kumar Reddy following the third day of the Boxing Day Test against Australia at the MCG. Reddy’s knock, coated by his maiden international century, was particularly inspiring as he rose to the challenge under intense pressure…
KL Rahul. (Pic Credit – X) NEW DELHI: Legendary cricketer Sunil Gavaskar on Tuesday praised KL Rahul’s technique, comparing him to former India opener Murali Vijay. Gavaskar admired Rahul’s ability to leave deliveries outside the off-stump and his composure at the crease, highlighting these qualities as vital for success in Test cricket. KL Rahul Press…
NEW DELHI: Pakistan’s ex-minister Chaudhry Fawad Hussain lauded Congress MP Priyanka Gandhi for carrying a bag to Parliament with “Palestine” written on it.Taking to X, Hussain expressed gratitude to Priyanka and said, “What else could we expect from a granddaughter of a towering freedom fighter like Jawaharlal Nehru?” “Priyanka Gandhi has stood tall amidst pigmies,…