India’s Test opener Murali Vijay, in an interaction with the media during the national team’s camp in Bangalore, speaks about Anil Kumble, former team director Ravi Shastri, what lies ahead for the team, Virat Kohli-Kumble combo, and more. Here’s the excerpts: On first practice session with Anil Kumble It has been a couple of good […]
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Cap on U-19 World Cup Outings Will Help in Curbing Age-tinkering says Rahul Dravid
India’s Under-19 coach Rahul Dravid strongly believes that the recent decision by the Board of Control for Cricket in India (BCCI) working committee to put a cap on players getting only one shot at junior level World Cup will prevent age tinkering by players. Ravindra Jadeja (2006 and 2008), Vijay Zol (2012 and 2014), Sandeep Sharma […]
It’s not about Ravi or me, it’s about the Indian team doing well: Anil Kumble
After being appointed as the head coach of Indian Cricket team, Anil Kumble for the first time interacted with the media. The legendary leg spinner in his very first press conference made it clear that Indian cricket is bigger than any individual and it’s about helping the team do well and achieve greater glory. During his […]
Kumar Sangakkara gives an explanation of leaving out Sachin Tendulkar from his All-Time XI
In a sad state of affairs, a controversy has been created out of now where or perhaps it was on the cards when the Sri Lankan great Kumar Sangakkara left out Sachin Tendulkar from his greatest XI. He has also excluded other notable names such as Virender Sehwag, Glenn McGrath, Waqar Younis among others. The lone […]
“Ravi is miffed with the rejection. It’s a new experience for him” says Sanjay Manjrekar
Sanjay Manjrekar has expressed his views on social media that Anil Kumble “was a better choice” than Ravi Shastri as head coach of Indian cricket team. The former Test batsman and a well-known TV commentator also reacted to Shastri’s disappointment at Sourav Ganguly, who was one of the dominant members of the BCCI’s Cricket Advisory Committee that […]
Ravi Shastri is Living in a ‘Fool’s Paradise’ : Sourav Ganguly
The controversy over Ravi Shastri’s snub as India head coach has escalated even more with Sourav Ganguly, one of the members of the Board of Control for Cricket in India’s Cricket Advisory Committee, expressing disappointment with his remarks. Shastri, in an interview to India Today on Tuesday, had said that he was disappointed as he […]
Anil Kumble brush-off having any conflict of interest in becoming India’s coach
India’s newly appointed coach Anil Kumble has dismissed reports of conflict of interest between his new job and his involvement in a sports firm as well as heading the ICC Cricket committee. The legendary leg-spinner, who was named for this high profile post last week, is reportedly involved with a company called Tenvic, which is in […]
Rahul Dravid the lone Indian representative in Sangakkara’s All-Time XI
Sri Lankan batting legend Kumar Sangakkara picked his all-time XI in which he included four Australians and three players from Sri Lanka, one Indian and guess what it’s not the batting great Sachin Tendulkar, it’s the Mr. dependable Rahul Dravid. Former Sri Lankan batsman Aravinda de Silva is the captain of the squad, which has […]
Virat Kohli thanks German mid-fielder Toni Kroos for the gesture
India’s star batsman Virat Kohli is a big time Football aficionado and a self-confessed Germany fan as he had previously acknowledged it on twitter and also had expressed his support for the team in the ongoing Euro 2016. Kohli few weeks back posted a picture of him, donning the Germany jersey and conveyed the message […]
Team India moves up to number 3 spot in ICC ODI Rankings
In the latest ICC ODI Rankings India has moved a spot up to number three position, which is being headed by world champions Australia. South Africa weren’t able to perform as well as they would have liked to in the recently concluded triangular series played in the Caribbean islands against Australia and West Indies. So their […]