Sunil Gavaskar criticized Gautam Gambhir for overshadowing Shreyas Iyer's captaincy during KKR's IPL 2024 victory, asserting that Iyer didn't receive due recognition. Gavaskar highlighted Iyer's significant role on the field, contrasting it with Gambhir's dugout presence. Currently captaining PBKS, Iyer is finally getting the credit he deserves, especially with Ricky Ponting as head coach.
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Lucknow Super Giants defeated Gujarat Titans by 33 runs, propelled by Mitchell Marsh's stunning maiden IPL century of 117. LSG posted a formidable 235 for 2, while GT fell short by 33 runs. Will O'Rourke starred with the ball, taking 3 for 27. Shahrukh Khan's aggressive 57 gave GT hope, but it wasn't enough.
Nehal Wadhera credited clear communication with the captain and coach for Punjab Kings' consistent 200-plus scores in IPL 2025, following their 219/5 against Rajasthan Royals. Wadhera's career-best 70* and Shashank Singh's 59* propelled PBKS after an initial slump. The IPL 2025 season, interrupted by cross-border tensions, will resume on May 17, with the final on June 3, across six venues.
Amidst speculation over India's next Test captain, Wasim Jaffer suggests Shubman Gill should lead during the England tour whenever Jasprit Bumrah rests. Jaffer advocates for Bumrah as the primary choice, with Gill as vice-captain to gain experience. Bumrah's fitness concerns and past injuries make him an uncertain choice for all five Tests.
Sachin Tendulkar inaugurated the "SRT 100" boardroom at the BCCI headquarters in Mumbai, celebrating his immense contribution to Indian cricket. He shared anecdotes from his career, including the low of the 2007 World Cup and the high of the 2011 victory.
Shubman Gill credits his effective batting partnership with Sai Sudharsan to an attribute other that IPL teams haven't yet managed to emulate. Their impressive 839 runs as an opening pair have propelled Gujarat Titans to the IPL 2025 playoffs. Gill also praises coach Ashish Nehra's vision and empowerment as to being one of the pillars of GT's success this year.
With Virat Kohli's Test retirement, Team India faces the daunting task of filling the crucial number 4 batting position. Michael Atherton expresses concern about finding a suitable replacement after decades of dominance by Kohli and Sachin Tendulkar. While names like KL Rahul and Shubman Gill are being thrown in the air, who will be India's pick for the England tour?
India's Test squad for the upcoming series against England reveals a strong Gujarat Titans influence, with five players selected, including captain Shubman Gill. The team reflects a shift towards IPL-proven talent, with several players earning their spots based on domestic and white-ball performances.
Rivaba Jadeja expressed her pride as Ravindra Jadeja became the longest-reigning No.1 Test all-rounder, a moment of honour for their family and Indian cricket fans. She acknowledged India's progress in sports and thanked the Indian team's players and coaches. As per the latest ICC Men’s Test Player Rankings, Jadeja holds the top spot with 400 points, comfortably ahead of Bangladesh’s Mehidy Hasan Miraz, who sits second with 327 points.
Chennai Super Kings (CSK) head coach Stephen Fleming affirmed the franchise's commitment to experienced players despite a disappointing IPL 2025 season. Fleming acknowledged the team's struggles and the need to reassess strategies while emphasizing the importance of balancing experience with emerging talent. He dismissed the notion of solely focusing on young players, highlighting the value of seasoned performers.