Virat Kohli joined the chorus of tributes on India’s 79th Independence Day, sharing a heartfelt message on Instagram that resonated with millions of fans. “Today, we smile in freedom because they stood with unwavering courage. We salute and honour the sacrifices of our heroes on this joyous Independence Day. Proud to be Indian. Jai Hind,”…
Virat Kohli and Rohit Sharma (AFP Photo) Former India cricket stalwarts Rohit Sharma and Virat Kohli, who retired from Test cricket in May, face uncertainty about their international future in limited-overs formats as they approach their late 30s. While India’s Test transition progresses smoothly with new captain Shubman Gill and others performing well, questions remain…
Irfan Pathan on X (Screengrab) Several current and former Indian cricketers, along with IPL franchises, took to social media on Friday to extend greetings on the occasion of India’s 79th Independence Day. The wishes came as Prime Minister Narendra Modi hoisted the tricolour at the Red Fort in Delhi, with celebrations taking place across the…
Shubman Gill steered India to a 2-2 draw in England in his first series as Test skipper (Photo by Gareth Copley/Getty Images) Ravi Shastri has backed India’s Test captain Shubman Gill to remain a key figure in the national side for many years, praising his standout performances in the recent series against England. Gill, 25,…
Joe Root and Kane Williamson (The Hundred) It was a moment that had cricket fans smiling – Joe Root and Kane Williamson sharing a friendly chat during The Hundred. The video, which has been making waves online, shows the two batting greats meeting at Lord’s before their respective sides took the field. While the competition…
India could meet Pakistan thrice in the Asia Cup that will be played in September in the UAE. The debate over whether India should face Pakistan in the upcoming Asia Cup has divided opinion across the country, reflecting ongoing discussions about one of cricket’s most storied rivalries.Proponents argue that an India–Pakistan clash should proceed, asserting…
Arjun Tendulkar and Sara Tendulkar with Saaniya Chandok (Image: X) NEW DELHI: Cricket fans across India were surprised when news of young cricketer Arjun Tendulkar’s engagement to Saaniya Chandok surfaced. Arjun, son of cricket icon Sachin Tendulkar, exchanged rings with Saaniya — granddaughter of well-known Mumbai industrialist Ravi Ghai — on Wednesday, as per media…
Former India coach Ravi Shastri on Thursday has showered praise on Virat Kohli, saying the five years when India was number one in Test cricket under his captaincy, the former captain’s domination across format was unreal. “I mean, he was the one man I identified who will lead the team, and I wanted him to…
Ravi Ghai, Arjun Tendulkar, Saaniya Chandok and Sara Tendulkar NEW DELHI: Arjun Tendulkar, son of cricket icon Sachin Tendulkar, has reportedly become engaged to Saaniya Chandok, granddaughter of prominent Mumbai businessman Ravi Ghai, in a ceremony held on Wednesday. However, neither the Tendulkar family nor the Ghai family has issued an official confirmation.Ravi Ghai, Saaniya’s…
Kapil Dev, Neeraj Chopra and Manu Bhaker From dusty playgrounds to the grandest arenas, India’s sporting story since 1947 has been built on sweat, spirit, and relentless dreams. In a nation where sport often carries the hopes of a billion, some victories have transcended scoreboards to become timeless moments of national pride.The Olympics have provided…
