‘He didn’t have a great time as a player, but he lifted the World Cup’: Ricky Ponting on Suryakumar Yadav | Cricket News – The Times of India
[ad_1] NEW DELHI: Big tournaments often reveal the finer aspects of leadership, and former Australia captain Ricky Ponting observed plenty of that in the way India navigated their ICC Men’s T20 World Cup 2026 campaign under skipper Suryakumar Yadav.Go Beyond The Boundary with our YouTube channel. SUBSCRIBE NOW!India entered the tournament as favourites, carrying high […]
Indian players were ‘jealous’ of Abhishek Sharma: Sanju Samson opens up | Cricket News – The Times of India
[ad_1] Abhishek Sharma (ICC Photo) NEW DELHI: India’s star opener Sanju Samson praised his opening partner Abhishek Sharma, describing their partnership as effortless and well-balanced. He said their combination is like “fire and fire”, with both players taking turns to lead the attack. Samson also spoke about their natural Kerala-Punjabi bond that strengthens their understanding. […]
‘That’s all you need’: Ricky Ponting reveals ‘big decision’ behind India’s T20 World Cup title | Cricket News – The Times of India
[ad_1] Ricky Ponting speaks about Team India’s T20 World Cup-winning campaign NEW DELHI: Former Australia captain Ricky Ponting has praised India’s decision to back Sanju Samson as an opener during their victorious campaign in the ICC Men’s T20 World Cup. According to Ponting, the trust shown in Samson by captain Suryakumar Yadav and the coaching […]
‘We’re going to create … ‘: Suryakumar Yadav pens emotional note | Cricket News – The Times of India
[ad_1] Suryakumar Yadav (AFP Photo) NEW DELHI: India’s T20I skipper Suryakumar Yadav marked a special milestone as he completed five years in international cricket. His journey with the national team began on March 14, 2022, when he made his debut against England at the Narendra Modi Stadium in Ahmedabad. Coincidentally, it was the same venue […]
‘Rascal’: Ex-Australia wicketkeeper’s bold remark on Abhishek Sharma | Cricket News – The Times of India
[ad_1] Abhishek Sharma (ICC Photo) NEW DELHI: India’s star opener Abhishek Sharma found himself at the centre of heavy criticism during the T20 World Cup 2026. The left-hander endured a disastrous start to the tournament, failing to open his account in the first three matches as he registered three consecutive ducks.In the lead-up to the […]
T20 World Cup: TOI’s report card on Team India after record third title triumph | Cricket News – The Times of India
[ad_1] Jasprit Bumrah and Sanju Samson (ANI Photo) No side had ever defended the T20 World Cup title. Suryakumar Yadav’s boys did it first. At home, no less. Here is TOI’s report card of the 15 men who made it happen.GAUTAM GAMBHIR (COACH) – 9/10Two consecutive ICC trophies. The only man in history to win […]
‘He doesn’t need to say sorry’: Gautam Gambhir backs Arshdeep Singh after Daryl Mitchell incident in T20 World Cup final | Cricket News – The Times of India
[ad_1] Gautam Gambhir and Arshdeep Singh (Image credit: Instagram) NEW DELHI: India head coach Gautam Gambhir has strongly defended pacer Arshdeep Singh following his on-field altercation with Daryl Mitchell during the final of the 2026 ICC Men’s T20 World Cup, saying he would have been “absolutely fine” even if the bowler had not apologised after […]
Gautam Gambhir explains his serious dugout look after Dhoni’s viral comment: ‘Even if you want to laugh …’: | Cricket News – The Times of India
[ad_1] India’s head coach Gautam Gambhir and skipper Suryakumar Yadav. (ANI Photo) NEW DELHI: Gautam Gambhir has finally addressed the long-running jokes about his serious expressions in the dugout, saying the pressure of representing India in major tournaments leaves little room for smiles — even in moments of celebration.The Indian head coach was reacting to […]
‘I was facing a lot of difficulties personally’: Hardik Pandya opens up on tough phase | Cricket News – The Times of India
[ad_1] Hardik Pandya (ICC Photo) NEW DELHI: Hardik Pandya reflected on his journey from battling personal struggles to lifting back-to-back T20 World Cup trophies for India. The star all-rounder said winning the 2026 title in Ahmedabad was a validation of a promise he made to himself — to play every tournament with the aim of […]
James Anderson crowns Jasprit Bumrah as the best bowler: ‘No one better than him’ | Cricket News – The Times of India
[ad_1] India’s Jasprit Bumrah (ANI Photo) Ahead of India’s highly anticipated T20 World Cup final against the New Zealand national cricket team in Ahmedabad, Jasprit Bumrah has received glowing praise from one of fast bowling’s greatest names, James Anderson. The former England pacer, who became the first fast bowler in history to reach 600 Test […]