‘RoKo, stop that’: Former India cricketer slams clubbing Rohit Sharma and Virat Kohli together in Tests; says ‘absolutely no comparison’ | Cricket News

Virat Kohli and Rohit Sharma NEW DELHI: As Team India embarks on a new era in Test cricket without two of its biggest icons — Virat Kohli and Rohit Sharma — former cricketer Sanjay Manjrekar has sparked a debate by urging the cricketing community to stop treating the duo as equals in the red-ball format.Go…

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‘This was very difficult, but …’: Nicholas Pooran retires from international cricket at 29, leaves behind a maroon legacy | Cricket News

Nicholas Pooran (Pic credit: Cricket West Indies) NEW DELHI: Nicholas Pooran, one of West Indies’ most explosive and dependable white-ball cricketers of the modern era, announced his retirement from international cricket on Monday at the age of 29. Go Beyond The Boundary with our YouTube channel. SUBSCRIBE NOW!The left-handed batter, who holds the record for…

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India A vs England Lions, 2nd unofficial Test: KL Rahul hits form with ton and half-century in drawn Test | Cricket News

The second unofficial four-day Test between India A and England Lions concluded in a draw at Northampton on Monday, with unbeaten half-centuries from Tanush Kotian (90 not out) and Anshul Kamboj (51 not out) highlighting India A’s second innings total of 417/7 declared.India A set a target of 439 for England Lions in the post-tea…

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WTC Final: ‘Two maces would be special, but 2023 World Cup tops it’ – Pat Cummins reflects on his legacy | Cricket News

Pat Cummins (Photo by Paul Harding/Getty Images) Australian cricket captain Pat Cummins has emphasised that while winning consecutive World Test Championship titles would reflect their team’s dominance over the past four years, their 2023 ODI World Cup victory over India remains his career highlight. Speaking ahead of the WTC final against South Africa on June…

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WTC Final: ‘They’re here for a reason’ – Steve Smith on why South Africa can’t be taken lightly | Cricket News

Steve Smith of Australia (Photo by Paul Harding/Getty Images) Australian batting great Steve Smith, speaking at Lord’s on Monday, anticipates a challenging contest against South Africa’s pace attack in the World Test Championship final starting Wednesday, where defending champions Australia are favored to win against the Proteas in the five-day match.Australia, who defeated India in…

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‘Realised cricket was the most under-monetised property’: How Harish Thawani and the 90s boom revolutionised Indian cricket broadcasting | Cricket News

Founder of The Indus Club and formerly of Neo Sports Network, Harish Thawani offered a fascinating look into the genesis of India’s sports broadcasting industry in the latest episode of Bombay Sport Exchange (BSE). A pioneer in the field, Thawani shared how Indian cricket transformed into a monetisable behemoth, starting with a bold move during…

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IND vs ENG: ‘Don’t be surprised if … ‘ – Ex-England captain makes big statement on Shubman Gill after Rohit Sharma, Virat Kohli retirements | Cricket News

NEW DELHI: Former England captain Michael Vaughan believes that naming 25-year-old Shubman Gill as India’s new Test captain is a “bold move” following the sudden retirements of stalwarts Rohit Sharma and Virat Kohli from red-ball cricket. Gill will lead India in their first assignment of the World Test Championship (WTC) 2025-27 cycle — a five-match…

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India tour of England: Shubman Gill’s new-era team ready for England test; Pujara and Nehra reveal key to success | Cricket News

Shubman Gill and Yashasvi Jaiswal Former Indian cricketers offered advice to the Shubman Gill-led Indian cricket team for their upcoming five-Test series in England, with Michael Vaughan suggesting this tour could mark “something special” for the visitors. The guidance comes as India undergoes a transition phase following the retirements of Rohit Sharma, Virat Kohli, and…

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