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Wicket-keeper batsman Rishabh Pant who is battling severe criticism for his poor show in the series against South Africa got the backing of Gautam Gambhir. (Photo: AFP)

'The selectors should ask MS Dhoni about his retirement': Gautam Gambhir

Dhoni last played for India in the ICC Men's Cricket World Cup, since then he has missed series against Windies and South Africa.

26 Sep 2019 4:12 PM

The initiative has the backing of Sanjiv Goenka, Chairman, RP-SG Group and India captain Kohli. (Photo: File)

Virat Kohli-backed Indian Sports Honours will be held on Friday

The nominations in all the categories were shortlisted by 200 journalists from Sports Journalists Federation of India (SJFI).

26 Sep 2019 3:48 PM

For the upcoming South Africa Test series, the 21-year-old may lose his spot to Wriddhiman Saha in the playing XI. (Photo: AFP)

'Am I there only to play tabla?' Ravi Shastri backs Rishabh Pant despite poor form

The wicket-keeper batsman has failed to cement his spot in the side due to the string of low scores in the West Indies tour.

26 Sep 2019 2:53 PM

Shafali Verma’s debut in itself wasn’t fruitful as she couldn’t manage to open her account after departing for a duck. (Photo: Twitter)

India’s youngest T20I debutant, Shafali Verma

She is now the second-youngest cricketer to have represented India in international cricket.

25 Sep 2019 4:58 PM

Bumrah is a vital member of the Men in Blue in all three formats. (Photo: File)

Jasprit Bumrah reacts after being ruled out of Tests against South Africa; see tweet

The world number three Test bowler was given rest for the T20I series against Proteas.

25 Sep 2019 12:31 PM

Indian spearhead Jasprit Bumrah. (Photo: AP)

Jasprit Bumrah ruled out of IND-SA Tests due to injury

Bumrah has sustained a minor stress fracture in his lower back and has been replaced by Umesh Yadav.

24 Sep 2019 5:04 PM

Chetan Sharma also urged the Indian selectors not to push Jasprit Bumrah too much, for fear of injury during a vital time. (Photo: AFP)

'Jasprit Bumrah should play less Tests in India': Chetan Sharma

In Tests, there are seldom any major changes being made as India wants to retain their best XI at all times.

24 Sep 2019 1:20 PM

Zaheer also expressed his views about the jeopardy revolving around Rishabh Pant's future in the Indian team. (Photo: AFP)

'You cannot keep a player like Rohit Sharma out of Test side,' says Zaheer Khan

Rohit has been included in the Test squad after Vihari has successfully sealed the No.6 spot due to his impressive show in the Caribbean.

24 Sep 2019 12:51 PM

Zaheer has also a piece of advice for young South African pacer Kasigo Rabada, that he should quickly adapt to conditions and use the reverse swing to be successful in India in the upcoming Test series. (Photo: Cricket World Cup/Twitter)

'Jasprit Bumrah's awkward action has worked as his advantage': Zaheer Khan

Zaheer, who was part of 2011 World Cup winning Indian team, also did not read much into the omission of wrist spinners Kuldeep and Chahal.

23 Sep 2019 8:48 PM

Rayudu came into the limelight by playing some splendid knocks for Mumbai Indians in 2011 and 2012 edition of the Indian Premier League. (Photo: File)

Happy B'day Ambati Rayudu: Here are 3 lesser known facts about the Hyderabad batsman

At the age of 16, Rayudu smashed England bowlers all around the park for a monumental knock of 177 runs.

23 Sep 2019 5:42 PM

Sunil Gavaskar also went on to state that the difficult period which Rishabh Pant is facing now is also faced by most of the cricketers in their career. (Photo: AFP)

Sunil Gavaskar to Indian team management: 'Give Rishabh Pant a bit of breathing space'

The legend also gave a few words to wisdom to the struggling youngster.

23 Sep 2019 2:47 PM

Born in an affluent business family, Madhav Apte, despite his merit as a player, saw politics in it and believed that the legendary Lala Amarnath was the reason for his ouster at that time. (Photo: Twitter)

Was Lala Amarnath responsible for Madhav Apte's oust from Indian team?

Apte later revealed in his autobiography that Lala Amarnath's unsuccessful attempt at cracking a deal with his father implicated his career.

23 Sep 2019 12:30 PM

After the dismissal of opener Shikhar Dhawan, both Shreyas Iyer and Rishabh Pant seemed headed towards the pitch. (Photo: AP/PTI)

Batting at No.4? Miscommunication leads to confusion between Pant, Iyer

Asked who was originally slated to bat at number four, Kohli said they "had plans" according to phases.

23 Sep 2019 11:53 AM

His eyes trained on next year's T20 World Cup, skipper Virat Kohli is willing to take risks in order to mould his India players into an 'unfazed' unit, one that is able to 'take toss out of the equation'. (Photo:AP)

Virat Kohli's mantra heading for 2020 T20 World Cup is take risk, get gain

His long batting line-up gives him the leeway to experiment but India still lost the series' final game by 9 wickets to settle for 1-1 draw.

23 Sep 2019 11:26 AM

Madhav Apte played seven Tests in which he scored 542 runs, with a lone hundred and three fifties to his credit. His highest score was 163 not out. (Photo: Twitter)

Veteran Indian cricketer Madhav Apte passes away

The former India and Mumbai opener was admitted to the Breach Candy Hospital where he breathed his last at 6.09 am.

23 Sep 2019 10:32 AM

The match is scheduled to start at 7 pm IST. (Photo: AFP)

IND vs SA 3rd T20: India win toss and opt to bat

Team India look to extend their 1-0 lead in the three-match series against South Africa in Bengaluru.

22 Sep 2019 6:47 PM

The South Africans had no answer to Virat Kohli's batting at Mohali's IS Bindra Stadium in the second T20I. (Photo: PTI)

IND vs SA 3rd T20 Match Preview: India look to wrap up series with a win

As per the AccuWeather report, there is a 30-40 per cent chance that it will rain in Bangalore.

22 Sep 2019 6:13 PM

Rishabh Pant has come under a lot of scrutinies recently after a string of bad performances. (Photo: AFP)

Gautam Gambhir doesn't like how Rishabh Pant has been treated

Team India head coach Ravi Shastri and batting coach Vikram Rathour have spoken on Rishabh Pant’s carelessness.

22 Sep 2019 5:38 PM

Vinod Rai said that it would be ‘incorrect’ to say that Virat Kohli was not held responsible for the World Cup defeat. (Photo: File)

Was Ravi Shastri's re-appoinment influenced by Virat Kohli? CoA chief Vinod Rai reveals

Rai was also questioned on Ravi Shastri’s re-election and was it influenced by the Indian captain Virat Kohli’s insistence.

22 Sep 2019 4:54 PM

Rishabh Pant has come under a lot of scrutinies recently after a string of bad performances. (Photo: Rishabh Pant/Twitter)

'Too much pressure on Rishabh Pant': Ex-Indian cricketer

He also says that Shreyas Iyer should go in before Pant to take off some pressure from his shoulders.

22 Sep 2019 1:12 PM

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