Abhimanyu Easwaran is an idol for my students, says childhood coach after India Test call-up

IANS | May 24, 2025 8:49 PM

Kolkata, May 24 (IANS) Following the news of his former disciple, Abhimanyu Easwaran getting called up to India’s Test squad for their tour of England, his childhood coach Nirmal Sengupta said he was optimistic about the right-handed batter getting a spot in the playing XI and revealed his students consider Abhimanyu as an idol and example.

Gill has a very stable head on his shoulders, will handle captaincy very well, says Gurkeerat

Niharika Raina | May 24, 2025 8:32 PM

New Delhi, May 24 (IANS) Shubman Gill’s stature within India’s leadership group has risen meteorically over the last 12 months. Last July, following his first full-time stint as the Gujarat Titans in the Indian Premier League (IPL) 2024, Gill captained India to a 4-1 victory in a five-match T20I series against Zimbabwe.

Karun Nair's long road back to Indian Test squad

IANS | May 24, 2025 7:50 PM

New Delhi, May 24 (IANS) "Dear cricket, give me one more chance": On December 10, 2022, Karun Nair pleaded with the cricketing gods for him to get one more opportunity to play in the Indian national team. Over two-and-a-half years later, he has been recalled into the Test setup for a date with destiny, after being out of the Test squad for nearly 3000 days, and that too for India's tour of England, the toughest challenge for any overseas batter.

Strange selection, but be patient, says Manjrekar on India Test squad

IANS | May 24, 2025 7:10 PM

New Delhi, May 24 (IANS) Former India batter Sanjay Manjrekar has called India’s Test squad for the upcoming England tour “strange” but urged fans to show patience as Shubman Gill takes over the red-ball captaincy during what he termed a “massive transition”.

Fitness issues, insufficient bowling load result in Shami missing out on England tour

IANS | May 24, 2025 6:50 PM

New Delhi, May 24 (IANS) Ahead of selecting India’s 18-member squad for the five-match tour of England, one of the biggest question marks was whether Mohammed Shami will be available for the trip starting on June 20.

Gill appointed as India's new Test captain for England tour, Pant named vice-captain

IANS | May 24, 2025 1:59 PM

Mumbai, May 24 (IANS) Right-handed batter Shubman Gill has been appointed as India’s 37th Test captain as chief selector Ajit Agarkar announced the 18-member squad on Saturday for the crucial five-match tour of England, starting on June 20.

IPL 2025: Cummins, Malinga trigger collapse after Kishan’s 93* to seal 42-run win for SRH (ld)

IANS | May 24, 2025 12:33 AM

Lucknow, May 24 (IANS) Royal Challengers Bengaluru will be ruing the missed opportunity to go top of the Indian Premier League 2025 table as Sunrisers Hyderabad handed a crushing 42-run defeat to the playoffs-bound franchise in Match 65 at the Ekana Cricket Stadium here on Friday.

IPL 2025: RCB collapse as Malinga, Cummins star for SRH in 42-run win

IANS | May 24, 2025 12:07 AM

Lucknow, May 24 (IANS) Eshan Malinga and Pat Cummins triggered a batting collapse for the Royal Challengers Bengaluru as they were dismissed for 189 in 20 overs in Match 65 of Indian Premier League (IPL) 2025 at the Ekana Stadium here on Friday. Sunrisers Hyderabad thus registered a 42-run victory over the Jitesh Sharma-led side and prevented it from surging to the top spot in the points table.

IPL 2025: Ishan Kishan’s unbeaten 94 propels SRH to 231/6 vs RCB

IANS | May 23, 2025 9:54 PM

Lucknow, May 23 (IANS) Ishan Kishan’s unbeaten 94 saw Sunrisers Hyderabad set a massive total of 231/6 in 20 overs against Royal Challengers Bengaluru in an Indian Premier League (IPL) 2025 match at the Ekana Cricket Stadium here on Friday. For the fielding side, Romario Shepherd was the pick of the bowlers with figures for 2014.

IPL 2025: We are happy with our batting order, says PBKS assistant coach Brad Haddin

IANS | May 23, 2025 9:11 PM

Jaipur, May 23 (IANS) Punjab Kings’ assistant coach Brad Haddin expressed strong confidence in his team's batting unit and outlined the team's strategic goals for the remainder of the tournament ahead of the Punjab Kings next Indian Premier League (IPL) 2025 encounter against Delhi Capitals at the Sawai Mansingh Stadium in Jaipur on Saturday.

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Abhimanyu Easwaran is an idol for my students, says childhood coach after India Test call-up

Gill has a very stable head on his shoulders, will handle captaincy very well, says Gurkeerat

Karun Nair's long road back to Indian Test squad

Strange selection, but be patient, says Manjrekar on India Test squad

Fitness issues, insufficient bowling load result in Shami missing out on England tour

Gill appointed as India's new Test captain for England tour, Pant named vice-captain

IPL 2025: Cummins, Malinga trigger collapse after Kishan’s 93* to seal 42-run win for SRH (ld)

IPL 2025: RCB collapse as Malinga, Cummins star for SRH in 42-run win

IPL 2025: Ishan Kishan’s unbeaten 94 propels SRH to 231/6 vs RCB

IPL 2025: We are happy with our batting order, says PBKS assistant coach Brad Haddin

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