Former India spinner Sairaj Bhatole is set to become the spin bowling coach of the Indian men’s team for the next two years. With extensive experience including Punjab Kings and NCA, Bahutole’s appointment is aimed at strengthening India’s spin attack. His tenure is expected to begin with the Afghanistan series in June. Team India’s coaching…
Delhi Capitals’ Kuldeep Yadav, left, with captain Akshar Patel. (PTI photo) New Delhi: The clash between Delhi Capitals and Kolkata Knight Riders at the Arun Jaitley Stadium here on Friday night offers an interesting subplot. The T20 setup will see India’s three frontline spin options – Varun Chakraborty, Akshar Patel And Kuldeep Yadav. Although they…
the actor Anupam Kher West Bengal has responded to a viral remark about baldness BJP Leader Samik Bhattacharya in a recent press interaction. The comment, which came after the BJP’s victory in the 2026 West Bengal Assembly elections, became a hit online, thanks in part to a sharp comeback from Kher.The actor shared the clip…
Sunrisers Hyderabad’s Travis Head, and Abhishek Sharma (PTI Photo/Kunal Patil) Travis Head He praised the opening partner. Abhishek SharmaAfter chasing a brilliant record against Sunrisers Hyderabad, calling him one of the best spin hitters he has ever seen. Mumbai Indians In WankhedeChasing 244 runs, the ‘Travishek’ duo once again lived up to their billing, setting…
New Delhi: Champions are never eliminated easily. Rashid Khan Wednesday night offered a sharp reminder of that at the Arun Jaitley Stadium, which produced the magic of the old standard as Gujarat Titans beat Delhi Capitals by a run in a high-scoring thriller.Doubts were swirling around Rashid for some time. That he was on the…
R Ashwin and Ravindra Jadeja (AFP Photo) As India stands on the cusp of a transition in their storied spin-bowling legacy, former India left-arm spinner Nilesh Kulkarni offers a timely and nuanced assessment of where things stand. In this wide-ranging conversation, Kulkarni reflects on the shifting demands of red-ball cricket, the looming void post the…
With his trademark humor, Boman Irani responded to Donald Trump’s comments about ‘Iranis’, humorously listing himself, Smriti Irani and Aruna Irani in the mix. He playfully offered Mumbai’s Dadar Parsi Colony as a backdrop for the peaceful negotiations, highlighting his welcoming spirit, and mischievously mentioned that they might need a gas cylinder for some culinary…
Ajinkya Rahane and Finn Allen (Image credit: IPL/KKR) KKR rely on explosive batting and spin power, but pace concerns and leadership questions remain.The power : A battery of power hitters could give KKR the upper hand this season, Finn Allen, Tim Seifert, Ranko SinghSunil Narayan, Rowman Powell, Cameron Greene And Angkrish Raghavanshi is able to…