‘Keep your head on your shoulders’: Yuvraj Singh warns Vaibhav Sooryavanshi | Cricket News – The Times of India
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‘Keep your head on your shoulders’: Yuvraj Singh warns Vaibhav Sooryavanshi | Cricket News – The Times of India


‘Keep your head on your shoulders’: Yuvraj Singh warns Vaibhav Sooryavanshi | Cricket News – The Times of India
Vaibhav Sooryavanshi and Yuvraj Singh (Photos by PTI)

NEW DELHI: India’s young batting sensation Vaibhav Sooryavanshi is already turning heads in the cricket world. Ahead of the IPL 2026 season, the Rajasthan Royals star, who idolises Brian Lara and Yuvraj Singh, is aiming to make an impact. Having shone in the ICC Under-19 World Cup 2026 and broken records in the IPL at just 14 last season, he, now 15, is considered a prodigy with immense potential.

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When asked if Vaibhav could play for India soon, Yuvraj, speaking on Sports Tak Podcast, said, “IPL cricket has changed everything… As far as Vaibhav is concerned, I think 90% of people already know that he will play for India. The question is not if, but when… But overall, I believe he will play for India. It’s just a matter of when.” He also highlighted the importance of staying grounded: “100%. I think he is an amazing talent. But it’s very important to keep your head on your shoulders, that matters a lot.”Yuvraj Singh has been impressed by his game, adding, “The most remarkable thing about Vaibhav is his bat speed. His bat speed is incredibly fast—honestly, even I didn’t have that kind of speed. I’ve seen very few players with such quick hands… What stood out for me was the way he hit sixes on the off-side, even against good deliveries, that showed real quality.” Yuvraj also added that Vaibhav’s power is all around the ground, not limited to one area, and with more experience, he will only improve.“When I was picked, my only goal was to give the team a good start. I wanted to play my game in the Powerplay, and if I got a good start, I wanted to continue and play long without giving my wicket away. I knew that if I played my shots, the scenario of the game would change,” Sooryavanshi recently told JioStar.

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KKR’s Cameron Green ‘won’t get suffocated by heavy price tag’, says Shane Watson | Cricket News – The Times of India
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KKR’s Cameron Green ‘won’t get suffocated by heavy price tag’, says Shane Watson | Cricket News – The Times of India


KKR’s Cameron Green ‘won’t get suffocated by heavy price tag’, says Shane Watson | Cricket News – The Times of India
Cameron Green (PTI Photo/Shailendra Bhojak)

Mumbai: Over the years, the IPL has seen various top buys burdened by the pressure of their high price tags. In 2014, it was Yuvraj Singh, bought by Royal Challengers Bengaluru for Rs 14 crore, while in 2025, it was Rishabh Pant, purchased by Lucknow Super Giants for Rs 27 crore, who both seemed weighed down by their massive auction prices. There have been many others as well. In that context, there is genuine concern that the latest in the list could be Australian allrounder Cameron Green, who was picked up by Kolkata Knight Riders for a whopping Rs 25.20 crore in the IPL mini-auction in November last year. However, ahead of his team’s opening match of IPL-2026 against Mumbai Indians at the Wankhede Stadium on Sunday night, KKR assistant coach and former Australian allrounder Shane Watson asserted that Green will not be weighed down by his high price tag, pointing out that the Australian allrounder prefers to play with absolute freedom. “I’ve seen players in the past who’ve had a high price tag on them. I’ve seen them crumble in the past; that wave of expectations really suffocated their ability to perform at their best,” Watson told reporters on Saturday, ahead of KKR’s training at the Wankhede Stadium. Watson reminded that Green had been bought by Mumbai Indians and later traded to RCB for a big price and performed fairly well in the past. “Cameron certainly doesn’t see it that way. We’ve seen with him when he got picked up to play here at MI a couple of years ago for a pretty decent amount of money (Green first played the IPL in 2023, when MI bought him for INR 17.5 crore), he had a very good season (he scored 452 runs at a strike rate of 160.28 and picked up six wickets). That is his mindset when it comes to the IPL—that he’s got nothing to lose,” Watson said. “Obviously, that’s what people are willing to pay for him, but he’s there to be as free as he can, be at his very best, and we’ve seen how that has been very beneficial for his performances in the IPL over the last couple of seasons. If you’ve seen the way he’s trained over the last couple of weeks, I don’t think in any way that his performance will be suffocated by that price tag, because he’s very free and excited about being able to be free in the middle as well,” he explained. Watson said joining KKR had been “very exciting” for him, especially because of the opportunity to work closely with Green. “There are a number of exciting things about me coming to KKR. One of the biggest is working with Cameron Green. I’ve had several conversations with him over the years, but being able to help him on his journey and support his growth is something I’m really excited about,” Watson said. Hampered by injuries to pacers Harshit Rana and Akash Deep, who have both been ruled out of IPL-2026, Watson admitted KKR are “doing everything” they can to get Matheesha Pathirana to their camp. “It’s a waiting game at the moment, and we’re being guided by the Sri Lankan cricket board. We are just doing everything we can to get him over here as soon as possible. With the calibre of support staff and medical staff that we’ve got here at KKR, we’ve got the exact same interests as Sri Lankan cricket as well. We want Pathirana to be here. We want him to be fit. We certainly would never, ever push him any earlier than he needs to. “We just hope that sooner rather than later he’s able to come over here and we can really start the integration process,” Watson said. Watson showered praise on Zimbabwe pacer Blessing Muzarabani, who was drafted into the side a few days before the tournament, and said that KKR were hoping he would capitalise on the opportunity and deliver the goods. “Life’s all about opportunities, and to be able to see someone like Blessing Muzarabani get the opportunity that he’s been working so hard towards with his exploits on the field is fantastic. For a tall guy, he’s a great athlete. He’s got great skills, and for there to be an opportunity for him to put it on the world stage and test himself against the best batters in the world, I’m so excited for him,” Watson said. Watson revealed that KKR’s young top-order batter, Mumbai’s Angkrish Raghuvanshi, has been slogging it out to be ready to don the keeping gloves. “Raghuvanshi has been working tirelessly on his wicketkeeping for the last five or six months.”


‘Talking bulls**t’ about Arjun Tendulkar’: Yuvraj Singh’s father blasts R Ashwin | Cricket News – The Times of India
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‘Talking bulls**t’ about Arjun Tendulkar’: Yuvraj Singh’s father blasts R Ashwin | Cricket News – The Times of India


‘Talking bulls**t’ about Arjun Tendulkar’: Yuvraj Singh’s father blasts R Ashwin | Cricket News – The Times of India
R Ashwin and Arjun Tendulkar

NEW DELHI: A debate has broken out over Arjun Tendulkar’s chances in IPL 2026 after Ravichandran Ashwin said the youngster is unlikely to feature for Lucknow Super Giants (LSG). With a strong pace attack already in place, Ashwin felt Arjun would struggle to break into the playing XI.Speaking about the team combination, Ashwin said, “Arjun Tendulkar khelega hi nahi (Arjun Tendulkar won’t play at all), and let’s not even go there. I think it is very difficult because there are Mayank Yadav, Mohsin Khan, Avesh Khan, and Mohammad Shami in this lineup. There are so many fast bowlers. How will he play? I don’t think he makes any case unless and until there are a lot of injuries.”

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His blunt take did not go down well with former India cricketer Yograj Singh, who strongly criticised Ashwin for his comments.Yograj Singh’s strong responseHitting back in an interview with InsideSport, Yograj, father of superstar cricketer Yuvraj Singh, said, “He is talking bulls**t, this guy, R Ashwin, whoever he is. He should know what to talk about somebody. Somebody’s sitting on the television and talking,’ Oh, he can’t do this, he can’t do that’. Who are you? What are you?”He also shared his own views on Arjun’s abilities, saying, “He is Sachin Tendulkar‘s son, that is a different story. When he was here, I told Yuvi, that all of you are concentrating wrong on Arjun Tendulkar. “He is not a bowler, he had a spine problem, and his hands come down from 45 degree. When he was here, I was talking to him. I told his coach as well when he was with the Goa team.”Backing his confidence, Yograj added, “If you can’t do it. Send him to me, I challenge the whole world that if Arjun Tendulkar spends six months with me, he will surpass all the batters in this world. If not, I will cut off my beard and throw it.”LSG Squad (* denotes Overseas players): Abdul Samad, Aiden Markram*, Akash Singh, Arjun Tendulkar, Arshin Kulkarni, Avesh Khan, Ayush Badoni, Digvesh Rathi, Himmat Singh, Manimaran Siddharth, Matthew Breetzke*, Mayank Yadav, Mohammed Shami, Mitchell Marsh*, Mohsin Khan, Nicholas Pooran*, Prince Yadav, Rishabh Pant, Shahbaz Ahmed, Josh Inglis*, Mukul Choudhary, Akshat Raghuwanshi, Anrich Nortje*, Wanindu Hasaranga*, Naman Tiwari.


‘Shadi ke agle din hi?’: Pant stunned at Arjun Tendulkar’s post-wedding revelation | Cricket News – The Times of India
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‘Shadi ke agle din hi?’: Pant stunned at Arjun Tendulkar’s post-wedding revelation | Cricket News – The Times of India


‘Shadi ke agle din hi?’: Pant stunned at Arjun Tendulkar’s post-wedding revelation | Cricket News – The Times of India
Arjun Tendulkar and Rishabh Pant (Screen Grab)

Arjun Tendulkar is preparing for a new chapter in his IPL career after moving to Lucknow Super Giants ahead of the 2026 season. After playing just five matches across five seasons with Mumbai Indians, the left-arm pacer was traded to LSG for ₹30 lakh prior to the mini-auction held in Abu Dhabi last December.In a video shared by LSG, where Pant and Arjun are seen talking, Pant struck up a conversation about Arjun’s batting approach. Curious about his preference for heavier bats, Pant asked, “Tera kitna hae bhai (What’s the weight of your bat)?”

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“1220,” Arjun replied. Pant followed up, “Bhaari se kya faida hae (What’s the advantage of using heavier bats)?”Arjun explained, “Touch karo ho jaata hae. Papa to 1310-1315 mein khelte the. 1200 se halka jaata nehi hoon main (Just a touch does it. My father used to play with bats weighing 1310-1315. I don’t go below 1200).”The reference, of course, was to his father, Sachin Tendulkar, who famously used heavier bats during his career.Pant was equally impressed by Arjun’s work ethic, especially after learning that he had trained with Yuvraj Singh immediately after his wedding. Arjun tied the knot with Saaniya Chandhok on March 5 in Mumbai but wasted no time getting back to cricket.“You were also practising with Yuvi paa… full-time? Shadi ke agle din hi? You are so enthu bhai,” Pant remarked in admiration.While images of those sessions did not surface publicly, it is understood that Yuvraj worked closely with Arjun on his batting. The interaction ended on a warm note, with Pant offering his support: “Agar kuch lage to batana… Always open for you.”Arjun’s IPL journey began in 2021 when he was picked by Mumbai Indians for ₹20 lakh, though he did not feature that season due to injury. He was bought again in 2022 for ₹30 lakh but remained on the sidelines. His debut finally came in 2023 against Kolkata Knight Riders at the Wankhede Stadium, where he played four matches and picked up three wickets. In 2024, he featured in just one game, coincidentally against LSG, but went wicketless.

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Big revelation! ‘MS Dhoni never said drop Yuvraj Singh’: Former selector breaks silence | Cricket News – The Times of India
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Big revelation! ‘MS Dhoni never said drop Yuvraj Singh’: Former selector breaks silence | Cricket News – The Times of India


Big revelation! ‘MS Dhoni never said drop Yuvraj Singh’: Former selector breaks silence | Cricket News – The Times of India
MS Dhoni and Yuvraj Singh (Reuters Photo)

For years, Yograj Singh, the father of Yuvraj Singh, has publicly blamed former India captain MS Dhoni for his son being dropped from the national team. However, former India cricketer Sandeep Patil has now addressed the issue and shared his version of events.Patil served as the chairman of selectors for four years, during which his committee made several high-profile decisions, including dropping some of the biggest names in Indian cricket. Among those were Yuvraj Singh, Gautam Gambhir and legendary batter Sachin Tendulkar.

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Patil largely remained silent about those calls for years but recently spoke about them during an appearance on The Vicky Lalwani Show on YouTube.Patil, who chaired the selection meetings at the time, dismissed the claims that Dhoni played a role in Yuvraj’s exclusion and insisted the decision was taken solely by the selection committee.“Not once — not during selection meetings, not on tour, not during matches — did Mahendra Singh Dhoni say drop Yuvraj Singh. I am going on the record.”When asked whether Dhoni had objected after the selectors decided to move on from Yuvraj, Patil said the former India captain fully trusted the committee’s decisions.“He had total confidence in the selection committee. He didn’t say anything.”Patil also responded to Yograj Singh’s repeated criticism of Dhoni, acknowledging the emotions of a father but stressing that the blame was misplaced.“A father feeling strongly about his son is not wrong. But the blame is being placed in the wrong place.”Dhoni enjoyed a remarkable international career, playing 90 Tests, 350 ODIs and 98 T20Is for India. Under his leadership, India won three major ICC trophies — the ICC T20 World Cup 2007, the ICC ODI World Cup 2011 and the ICC Champions Trophy 2013.


MS Dhoni to Yuvraj Singh: Cricket’s biggest names attend Arjun Tendulkar’s wedding – Full list | Off the field News – The Times of India
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MS Dhoni to Yuvraj Singh: Cricket’s biggest names attend Arjun Tendulkar’s wedding – Full list | Off the field News – The Times of India


MS Dhoni to Yuvraj Singh: Cricket’s biggest names attend Arjun Tendulkar’s wedding – Full list | Off the field News – The Times of India
From MS Dhoni to Yuvraj Singh: Cricket’s biggest names attend Arjun Tendulkar’s wedding (Photo- X)

The wedding of Arjun Tendulkar, son of legendary India batter Sachin Tendulkar, turned into a grand gathering of cricket’s biggest names as several stalwarts from across generations arrived in Mumbai on Thursday to celebrate the occasion.Among the most prominent guests was former India captain Mahendra Singh Dhoni, who attended the ceremony with his wife Sakshi Dhoni. Former India all rounder Suresh Raina was also present at the celebrations alongside his wife Priyanka Raina.

Stars shine at Arjun Tendulkar’s Sangeet | Mumbai witnesses grand celebration

India head coach Gautam Gambhir made an appearance at the wedding with his wife Natasha Jain Gambhir, just hours before India’s T20 World Cup semifinal against England cricket team.The guest list also featured several key administrators and cricket officials. Jay Shah, chairman of the International Cricket Council, was among the dignitaries who attended the ceremony. Former India head coach Ravi Shastri arrived with his family, while Rajiv Shukla, vice president of the Board of Control for Cricket in India, was also present.Former India captain and ex head coach Rahul Dravid, who guided India to the ICC Men’s T20 World Cup 2024 title, attended the ceremony with his wife. Veteran commentator Harsha Bhogle was also among the notable guests.Several former India cricketers marked their presence at the celebration. These included Kiran More, Venkatesh Prasad, Ajit Agarkar, who currently serves as India’s chief selector, Zaheer Khan and Ashish Nehra. Current India batter Ajinkya Rahane and former opener turned commentator Aakash Chopra were also present along with their spouses.Former World Cup winning all rounder Yuvraj Singh, Irfan Pathan also joined the celebrations, adding further star power to the gathering of Indian cricket personalities.Arjun tied the knot with Saaniya Chandhok, who comes from a prominent business background. She is the granddaughter of industrialist Ravi Ghai, chairman of the Graviss Group, and has shared a close bond with the Tendulkar family for several years, especially with Arjun’s sister Sara Tendulkar.The 26 year old left arm pacer has played five matches in the Indian Premier League, picking up three wickets during his stint with Mumbai Indians. He was first bought by the franchise in the 2021 mini auction and eventually made his IPL debut in the 2023 season.Arjun later continued with Mumbai Indians across multiple seasons before being traded to Lucknow Super Giants ahead of the IPL 2026 mini auction. He is set to represent the franchise in the upcoming season.Currently playing domestic cricket for the Goa cricket team after making his debut for the Mumbai cricket team in 2021, Arjun now begins a new chapter in his personal life with a wedding that brought together some of the biggest names in Indian cricket.


‘Kashmir willows have been a part’: Sachin Tendulkar joins celebrations for J&K’s maiden Ranji Trophy win | Cricket News – The Times of India
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‘Kashmir willows have been a part’: Sachin Tendulkar joins celebrations for J&K’s maiden Ranji Trophy win | Cricket News – The Times of India


‘Kashmir willows have been a part’: Sachin Tendulkar joins celebrations for J&K’s maiden Ranji Trophy win | Cricket News – The Times of India
Sachin Tendulkar lauds J&K’s Ranji Trophy win (Photos by PTI)

NEW DELHI: The cricket fraternity came together to celebrate Jammu & Kashmir’s historic maiden Ranji Trophy triumph, as tributes poured in from legends and administrators alike.Sachin Tendulkar hailed the moment as a beautiful transformation for the region. “The Kashmir willows have been a part of many champions’ kits. To see Jammu & Kashmir’s journey from being an enabler of champions, to becoming champions themselves, is beautiful,” he wrote on X.

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Reflecting on the team’s campaign, he added, “The season was built on consistency, resilience, and season-long excellence. Auqib Nabi’s impact with the ball stood out in a demanding campaign.“A historic moment for the team, coaches, and support staff. Journeys like these define the beauty of domestic cricket.”ICC chairman Jay Shah also congratulated the team after their fairytale win over Karnataka in their first-ever Ranji final. “Congratulations to the Jammu & Kashmir team in India for scripting a remarkable story of grit and perseverance. While the players are fully deserving of the adulation they receive, one must also remember the contribution of the coaching staff, management and administrators from J&K who have toiled behind the scenes to fashion this landmark achievement. I am sure that this win will ignite belief in the hearts of the current generation from the region and drive the next one to pick up a bat or ball. Our sport is rich with such stories of inspiration from around the world, and I hope this one also receives its fair share of admiration,” he wrote.Mohammad Kaif shared, “Historic day for Jammu & Kashmir cricket. Having led UP to its first Ranji Trophy title, I know what this moment means to the players and the state. More players from J&K will now believe that they too can do it.”Irfan Pathan posted, “Many congratulations to J&K cricket for creating history by winning the first-ever Ranji Trophy. I never had even a shadow of a doubt that you guys will achieve this and many more trophies.”Aakash Chopra wrote, “Jammu & Kashmir, you beauty. The story for the ages. So so happy for what our boys have achieved. Indian cricket is in a safe and happy place.”Shikhar Dhawan added, “Historic moment for Jammu & Kashmir cricket. Maiden Ranji Trophy title built on belief, strong leadership from Paras Dogra, and a remarkable season with the ball from Auqib Nabi. Big contributions from Shubham Pundir, Yawer Hassan, Qamran Iqbal, Sahil Lotra, Abdul Samad, and the entire unit. Proud moment.”Harbhajan Singh said, “Will to win, that’s what matters. What a day for Jammu & Kashmir. Well done, simply outstanding, winning the Ranji Trophy isn’t easy at all. They have played terrific cricket throughout the season and played like a unit: many congratulations and many more trophies to come. Great to see Cricket growing in the Jammu and Kashmir region.”Yuvraj Singh posted, “Unbelievable! History has been written today! Huge congratulations to the Jammu & Kashmir team for clinching their maiden #RanjiTrophy title after 67 long years! Dominating Karnataka with pure grit, heart, and unbreakable spirit. Proud beyond words of #AuqibNabi’s fire, #QamranIqbal’s masterclass, and the entire squad and training staff’s belief! J&K cricket has arrived! Keep shining, boys!”Suresh Raina simply wrote, “Congratulations on the maiden Ranji Trophy, Jammu & Kashmir.“Jammu & Kashmir crowned the Ranji Trophy champions for the first time ever. A monumental moment for the state and domestic cricket!! Well done, team, truly well deserved.”


Watch: Grieving Rinku Singh spotted at Kolkata airport hours after father’s funeral | Cricket News – The Times of India
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Watch: Grieving Rinku Singh spotted at Kolkata airport hours after father’s funeral | Cricket News – The Times of India


Watch: Grieving Rinku Singh spotted at Kolkata airport hours after father’s funeral | Cricket News – The Times of India
Rinku Singh spotted at Kolkata airport (Screengrabs)

NEW DELHI: Indian cricketer Rinku Singh was seen arriving at Kolkata airport on Saturday morning, just hours after performing the last rites of his father. He has joined the Indian team ahead of their must-win World Cup T20 clash against the West Indies on Sunday.Rinku’s father, Khanchand Singh, passed away on Friday morning at a hospital in Greater Noida after battling fourth-stage cancer. He was 60. His funeral was held in Aligarh, where a large number of people gathered to pay their respects.

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A heartbroken Rinku carried his father’s mortal remains during the funeral procession.Watch Rinku Singh arriving in Kolkata after carrying out father’s last rites:Rinku, who is part of India’s T20 World Cup squad, had rushed back home after India’s first Super Eight match against South Africa when his father’s health worsened. Despite the personal tragedy, he has now rejoined the squad. He did not play in the previous match against Zimbabwe but could feature at Eden Gardens, which is also his IPL home ground.Condolences poured in from across the cricketing world. BCCI Vice-President Rajeev Shukla said, “The news of Rinku Singh’s father’s passing is very heartbreaking. He had been ill for a year… Rinku is also very upset… This is very sad… I pay my tributes to him.”Former cricketer Yuvraj Singh posted, “Heartbreaking news to hear of the passing of Rinku’s father. In moments like these, no words feel enough. Standing in solidarity with you and your family during this difficult time. May you find strength and courage in the love that surrounds you.”Harbhajan Singh also expressed his grief, offering prayers and strength to Rinku and his family during this difficult time.


R Ashwin shushes Pakistan’s Mohammad Amir over ‘slogger’ remark against Abhishek Sharma | Cricket News – The Times of India
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R Ashwin shushes Pakistan’s Mohammad Amir over ‘slogger’ remark against Abhishek Sharma | Cricket News – The Times of India


R Ashwin shushes Pakistan’s Mohammad Amir over ‘slogger’ remark against Abhishek Sharma | Cricket News – The Times of India
R Ashwin shushes Pakistan’s Mohammad Amir

NEW DELHI: Ravichandran Ashwin has defended young India batter Abhishek Sharma after former Pakistan pacer Mohammad Amir labelled him “just a slogger” during the T20 World Cup. Amir’s remark came after Abhishek was dismissed for three consecutive ducks in the group stage, questioning his technique and suggesting he lacked a defensive game.

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However, Abhishek answered critics in style during India’s Super 8 clash against Zimbabwe at the MA Chidambaram Stadium in Chennai, smashing 55 runs off just 30 balls as India piled up 256/4. His aggressive knock helped shift the narrative around his tournament.Responding to Amir’s comments on his YouTube channel, Ashwin strongly disagreed. “There is a video of Mohammad Amir doing the rounds, where he called Abhishek Sharma a slogger. I just want to make one thing clear: you can say anything about his game, but he is not a slogger. He has one of the most enviable bat swings in the game today. We all know Yuvraj Singh is his mentor,” said Ashwin on his YouTube channel.“He has probably got a better bat swing than him as well. You cannot get a better bat swing than that. Whenever Abhishek strikes the ball, it goes very far. So people can mistake him for being a slogger. The one thing Abhishek has been guilty of is showing intent on every ball.”After the knock on Thursday, Abhishek also admitted he had been waiting for such a performance. “It’s always great when you contribute to the team, and I was waiting for this moment for quite a long time now, so finally it’s happening. I’m really happy… I just wanted to spend some time at the pitch,” he said.He also praised the team’s support. “You have done this before as well, and your time is not so far. You just keep believing,” he revealed teammates had told him.


Rinku Singh father death: ‘No words feel enough’ as former cricketers stand in solidarity | Cricket News – The Times of India
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Rinku Singh father death: ‘No words feel enough’ as former cricketers stand in solidarity | Cricket News – The Times of India


Rinku Singh father death: ‘No words feel enough’ as former cricketers stand in solidarity | Cricket News – The Times of India
Rinku’s father with father Khanchand Singh (IANS Photo)

NEW DELHI: Former India cricketers shared heartfelt messages on social media following the demise of Rinku Singh’s father, Khanchand Singh, on Friday.Rinku, who is part of India’s squad at the ongoing T20 World Cup, had briefly left the tournament earlier to be with his family after his father’s health deteriorated following India’s first Super 8 match against South Africa. He later rejoined the squad ahead of Thursday’s game against Zimbabwe.Khanchand Singh had been undergoing treatment for advanced-stage liver cancer at Yatharth Hospital in Greater Noida, where he passed away on Friday morning. The family informed that the last rites will be held in Aligarh, with Rinku expected to attend the funeral later in the day.“This must be an especially difficult time for Rinku and his family,” former spinner Harbhajan Singh wrote on X.

Harbhajan Singh

Harbhajan Singh on X

Former all-rounder Yuvraj Singh took to X to express his condolences and wrote that his thoughts and prayers are with Rinku Singh and his family during this difficult time.“Heartbreaking news to hear of the passing of Rinku’s father. In moments like these, no words feel enough. Standing in solidarity with you and your family during this difficult time. May you find strength and courage in the love that surrounds you @rinkusingh235 ” wrote on X.

Yuvraj Singh

Yuvraj Singh on X

Virender Sehwag also took to X to share his condolences, saying his thoughts are with Rinku.“Rinku, deeply saddened to hear about the passing of your father. Your father raised a truly strong and wonderful son through so many sacrifices, and that is his greatest legacy. Stay strong, @rinkusingh235. My prayers and thoughts are with you and your entire family. Om Shanti”

Virender Sehwag

Former Indian cricketers Suresh Raina and Shikhar Dhawan also took to X.Deeply saddened to hear about your father’s passing, my brother. Please accept my heartfelt condolences. May his soul rest in peace, and may you and your family find strength and comfort during this difficult time. Om Shanti @rinkusingh235 ” Raina wrote on X.“Rinku, my deepest condolences to you and your loved ones. May your father’s soul rest in peace and may you find strength in this tough moment. Om Shanti @rinkusingh235” posted on X.

Suresh Raina

Suresh Raina on X

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Shikhar Dhawan on X

Several IPL franchises also expressed their condolences on X, saying their thoughts are with Rinku Singh and his family during this difficult time and praying for strength for them.

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