Jos Buttler drops big claim, says ‘IPL has been the biggest influence on my career’ | Cricket News – The Times of India
[ad_1] Jos Buttler (PTI Photo/Swapan Mahapatra) Jos Buttler says the Indian Premier League has been the biggest influence on his career, with lessons and interactions from the tournament helping him deliver for England cricket team across formats. Now with the Gujarat Titans, Buttler highlighted how access to elite players and coaches has sharpened his game, […]
‘Worked so hard and it all came together’: Rahul Dravid on Sanju Samson’s unforgettable T20 World Cup run | Cricket News – The Times of India
[ad_1] India’s Sanju Samson (ANI Photo) Former India captain and head coach Rahul Dravid, recently honoured with the Col CK Nayudu Lifetime Achievement Award at the BCCI’s annual awards function, expressed his gratitude for the recognition and reflected on the opportunities he has had throughout his cricketing journey. Speaking to Star Sports, Dravid said, “I’m […]
Shubman Gill bags Polly Umrigar Award, Smriti Mandhana makes history with fifth BCCI honour | Cricket News – The Times of India
[ad_1] Shubman Gill and Smriti Mandhana (PTI) Shubman Gill and Smriti Mandhana were crowned the Best International Cricketers (Men’s and Women’s) at the BCCI Naman Awards 2026 on Sunday, celebrating their exceptional performances during the 2024–2025 season. Gill claimed the prestigious Polly Umrigar Award, marking his second Cricketer of the Year title after first winning […]
‘Expectations were immense’: Rahul Dravid hails Suryakumar Yadav & Gautam Gambhir in India’s T20 World Cup win | Cricket News – The Times of India
[ad_1] Rahul Dravid, Gautam Gambhir and Suryakumar Yadav (PTI) Former India captain and head coach Rahul Dravid on Sunday said the country’s vast cricketing potential is finally translating into consistent success, with a series of victories in global tournaments reflecting the immense talent long present in Indian cricket. India have enjoyed a remarkable run in […]
‘That sensational partnership changed everything’: John Wright on VVS Laxman–Rahul Dravid epic | Cricket News – The Times of India
[ad_1] VVS Laxman and Rahul Dravid (AFP Photo) In the cauldron that was the Eden Gardens in March 2001, John Wright — the first foreigner to coach India — witnessed the ebb and flow of the Test, with all its drama, emotion and sheer improbability. Twenty-five years later, the New Zealander tells TOI from Christchurch, […]
TOI Exclusive | ‘Playing for India, mind becomes stronger than the body’: VVS Laxman recounts his epic Eden knock in 2001 | Cricket News – The Times of India
[ad_1] It’s been acclaimed as the knock of the century. No other innings evokes such fond memories and awe as VVS Laxman’s 281 at the Eden Gardens in 2001. The stylish Hyderabadi’s chutzpah and steely resolve allied beautifully in constructing a magnificent edifice that halted the bull run of Steve Waugh’s rampaging Aussies. Laxman vividly […]
TOI Exclusive | ‘VVS Laxman and I were not big talkers in the middle’: Rahul Dravid recalls 2001 Eden Gardens Test vs Australia | Cricket News – The Times of India
[ad_1] VVS Laxman and Rahul Dravid share a chat in the dressing room during the Eden Test. (Getty Images) Rahul Dravid and VVS Laxman forged a series-defining partnership in the Eden Gardens Test to script one of the greatest turnarounds in cricket. Talking to TOI, the former India captain reflects on the tactical calls, the […]