Author: Virat Verma

Rohit Sharma, India’s ODI and Test captain, may be leaving Mumbai Indians (MI) ahead of the IPL 2025 Mega Auction. After leading MI to five IPL titles, Rohit was replaced as captain by Hardik Pandya for IPL 2024. The season was disappointing for MI, finishing last with only 4 wins in 14 matches. Rohit, who is MI’s highest-paid player with a salary of Rs 16 crore, might be a target for other teams if he decides to move. One potential suitor is the Punjab Kings (PBKS), owned by Bollywood star Preity Zinta. A PBKS official confirmed interest in Rohit, with…

The Indian women’s cricket team is set to make a strong impact at the T20 World Cup 2024. The squad, led by Harmanpreet Kaur, includes a mix of experienced players and young talents. Kaur, known for her powerful batting and smart captaincy, will play a key role in leading the team. Smriti Mandhana, the reliable opener, will be important in providing strong starts, while Shafali Verma adds aggressive batting power. In the middle order, Deepti Sharma and Jemimah Rodrigues will bring stability and skill, with Sharma also contributing with her bowling. Richa Ghosh, Taniya Bhatia, and Pooja Vastrakar will play…

Former Royal Challengers Bangalore (RCB) recruit, 21-year-old all-rounder Aneeshwar Gautam, showcased his talent on August 26 by smashing an unbeaten 95 for the Manish Pandey-led Hubli Tigers in the 2024 Maharaja Trophy. Despite being released by RCB without playing a single IPL game, Gautam delivered a stellar performance against the Mangalore Dragons at RCB’s home ground, M. Chinnaswamy Stadium in Bengaluru. Gautam and Shrijith Shine with Fifties Mangalore Dragons skipper Shreyas Gopal won the toss and elected to bowl first. The Tigers faced early setbacks as opener Karthikeya KP was dismissed for a single-digit score by Gopal, and Abhilash Shetty…

Former India opener Shikhar Dhawan has joined the Legends League Cricket (LLC) following his recent retirement from international cricket. The 38-year-old announced his retirement on Saturday and can now participate in T20 leagues outside the IPL. “My body is still conditioned for the demands of the game, and while I’m content with my decision, cricket remains an inseparable part of me—it will never leave me. I look forward to reuniting with my cricketing friends and continuing to entertain my fans as we create new memories together,” Dhawan said in a statement. Also Read: Shikhar Dhawan announces Retirement from International and…

Remember Paul Valthaty? The Indian batter, who made headlines in IPL 2011 with a spectacular century for Kings XI Punjab, has taken on a new coaching role in the USA. After his standout performance against Chennai Super Kings, Valthaty’s career faded, and he last played in the IPL in 2013. Now 40, he has been appointed as the head coach of the Minor League Cricket (MiLC) franchise Seattle Thunderbolts. Valthaty’s memorable 63-ball 120 against CSK in IPL 2011 was the second-highest individual score by an Indian at that time, and he ended the season as the sixth-highest run-scorer, with Punjab…

The 17th edition of the Indian Premier League (IPL) was marked by controversy over the captaincy change at Mumbai Indians (MI). The five-time champions made a bold move heading into IPL 2024 by replacing their long-serving captain, Rohit Sharma, with Hardik Pandya. Pandya was brought back from Gujarat Titans in an all-cash deal, sparking rumors of a rift between Rohit and Hardik. This alleged tension contributed to MI finishing last in the standings. While the two appeared to reconcile during the T20 World Cup, which India won earlier this year, reports suggest that Rohit has been approached by several franchises…

Rafiqul Islam’s lawyers, representing the father of garment factory worker Rubel, who was killed on August 5 in Dhaka’s Adabor, have demanded the Bangladesh Cricket Board (BCB) immediately ban Shakib Al Hasan from all forms of cricket. Shakib, who was named in an FIR along with 146 others during recent riots in Bangladesh that led to the ouster of Prime Minister Sheikh Hasina, faces this legal action. The BCB has stated that Shakib’s status will be reviewed after the conclusion of the Pakistan vs Bangladesh first Test in Rawalpindi, which is set to end on Sunday. Advocate Md Rafinur Rahman,…

Star Pakistan wicketkeeper Mohammad Rizwan is widely regarded as one of the finest batters in the game today. Currently representing Pakistan in a two-match Test series against Bangladesh, Rizwan recently made history by becoming the first Pakistani keeper since Kamran Akmal in 2009 to score 150 or more in a Test innings. Known not just for his cricketing prowess, Rizwan is also famous for his on-field antics, including his tendency to appeal frequently and even resort to playful theatrics like fake cramping, which can sometimes be a nuisance for the umpires. However, Indian umpire Anil Chaudhary remains unfazed by Rizwan’s…

In a heartfelt initiative, Indian cricketer KL Rahul and his wife, actress Athiya Shetty, hosted a ‘Cricket For Charity’ auction to support the Vipla Foundation’s mission of providing quality education to underprivileged children. The auction, held on Friday in Mumbai, saw top international cricket stars contributing their cherished memorabilia to this noble cause. One of the key highlights was Virat Kohli’s jersey, which sold for an impressive INR 40 lakhs, underscoring the powerful impact that cricket can have beyond the pitch. The auction was a resounding success, raising a total of INR 1.93 crores, demonstrating the potential of sports in…

Shikhar Dhawan, one of India’s most successful white-ball openers, has announced his retirement from international cricket at the age of 38. While stepping away from representing India, Dhawan hinted that he might continue playing in league cricket, particularly in the IPL. Dhawan’s last appearance for India was in an ODI against Bangladesh in December 2022. Over his career, he amassed 10,867 runs in 269 matches, including 24 centuries and 44 fifties, solidifying his place as a key figure in Indian cricket over the past decade. Dhawan shared his thoughts on his retirement in an exclusive interview with Hindustan Times, stating,…