Once the guiding force behind Rohit Sharma, coach Dinesh Lad seeks support to keep his cricket academy alive

Vaishnavi Iyer | November 13, 2025 3:02 PM

New Delhi, Nov 13 (IANS) For over three decades, Dinesh Lad, the childhood coach of former captain Rohit Sharma, has devoted his life to nurturing young talent — not for fame or fortune, but out of love for the game. Today, however, the veteran coach finds himself struggling to keep his cricket foundation running and is appealing for financial support to sustain his dream of shaping India’s next generation of cricketers.

IPL 2026: Kolkata Knight Riders appoint Shane Watson as assistant coach

IANS | November 13, 2025 2:15 PM

New Delhi, Nov 13 (IANS) Three-time IPL winners Kolkata Knight Riders (KKR) have appointed former Australia all-rounder Shane Watson as their assistant coach ahead of IPL 2026.

IPL retention talks underway, says LSG owner Goenka ahead of Nov 15 deadline

IANS | November 13, 2025 2:10 PM

New Delhi, Nov 13 (IANS) IPL side Lucknow Super Giants (LSG) have begun discussions on their retention ahead of the November 15 deadline, said franchise owner Sanjiv Goenka. In 2025, LSG, led by India wicketkeeper-batter Rishabh Pant, finished at seventh place with six wins coming from 14 games.

Wood raises fitness concerns ahead of Ashes opener, to undergo scans for hamstring stiffness

IANS | November 13, 2025 2:08 PM

Perth, Nov 13 (IANS) England pacer Mark Wood is scheduled for a precautionary scan on Friday after experiencing hamstring stiffness during Day 1 of England's warm-up match against the England Lions in Perth. The English fast bowler spent time off the field during the afternoon session after completing eight overs and is expected to bowl again in two days' time.

Challenge is more mental than physical: Gill admits he is 'still trying to manage workload' as all-format player

IANS | November 13, 2025 2:06 PM

Kolkata, Nov 13 (IANS) India skipper Shubman Gill admitted that he was 'still trying to figure out how to balance' playing across three formats as he is set to lead India in the Test series after featuring in the white-ball tour of Australia.

Difficult to decide who to leave out, but good problem to have: Gill

IANS | November 13, 2025 1:58 PM

Kolkata, Nov 13 (IANS) India’s red-ball captain Shubman Gill mentioned that the team and management feel very fortunate to have quality all-rounders in the side and agreed with head coach Gautam Gambhir’s statement on the selection dilemma, stating that it is difficult to decide whom to leave out.

Jonny Bairstow signs three-year extension with Yorkshire

IANS | November 13, 2025 1:54 PM

Yorkshire, Nov 13 (IANS) England wicketkeeper Jonny Bairstow signed a three-year contract extension with Yorkshire County Crickey Club on Thursday.

Esha Oza to lead UAE in inaugural ICC Women’s Emerging Nations Trophy

IANS | November 13, 2025 1:51 PM

Dubai, Nov 13 (IANS) All-rounder Esha Oza will lead the UAE women’s team in their tour to Thailand for the inaugural edition of the ICC Women’s Emerging Nations Trophy 2025.

Selectors, team management should've had honest conversation with him: Pujara on Shami's omission from SA Tests

IANS | November 13, 2025 1:11 PM

New Delhi, Nov 13 (IANS) The omission of senior pacer Mohammed Shami from India’s Test squad for the upcoming series against South Africa has raised eyebrows, especially after his impressive showing in the ongoing Ranji Trophy, where he claimed 15 wickets in three matches for Bengal.

God has been kind always and blessed me, very happy to be back: Pant

IANS | November 13, 2025 12:35 PM

Kolkata, Nov 13 (IANS) India wicketkeeper-batter Rishabh Pant expressed delight over his return to international cricket after a gap of nearly four months due to an injury sustained on his right ankle. Pant has been part of India’s squad for the two-match Test series against South Africa, scheduled to begin at Eden Gardens on Friday.

Cricket

Once the guiding force behind Rohit Sharma, coach Dinesh Lad seeks support to keep his cricket academy alive

IPL 2026: Kolkata Knight Riders appoint Shane Watson as assistant coach

IPL retention talks underway, says LSG owner Goenka ahead of Nov 15 deadline

Wood raises fitness concerns ahead of Ashes opener, to undergo scans for hamstring stiffness

Challenge is more mental than physical: Gill admits he is 'still trying to manage workload' as all-format player

Difficult to decide who to leave out, but good problem to have: Gill

Jonny Bairstow signs three-year extension with Yorkshire

Esha Oza to lead UAE in inaugural ICC Women’s Emerging Nations Trophy

Selectors, team management should've had honest conversation with him: Pujara on Shami's omission from SA Tests

God has been kind always and blessed me, very happy to be back: Pant

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