Watch: ‘Proper doppelganger!’ – Dinesh Karthik reveals Cheteshwar Pujara lookalike | Cricket News

Cheteshwar Pujara (Photo by Gareth Copley/Getty Images) Former Indian cricketer and commentator Dinesh Karthik has shared a light-hearted video on social media featuring Indian Test batsman Cheteshwar Pujara and his doppelganger Alex Noble, a BBC Sport journalist, during the ongoing Test series between England and India. Karthik, who is part of the broadcast team for…

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On his 12th death anniversary, Ranchi remembers the man who taught MS Dhoni ‘iconic helicopter shot’ | Cricket News

The helicopter shot, now synonymous with MS Dhoni’s batting style, originated on the local grounds of Ranchi, where it was first mastered by Santosh Lal, known as Bunty.Ranchi paid tribute to this unsung hero on his 12th death anniversary on Thursday, remembering the man who taught this iconic shot to his childhood friend Dhoni.Santosh Lal…

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IND vs ENG: ‘Khiladi’ in the house! Akshay Kumar cheers Team India with Ravi Shastri at Lord’s; pic goes viral | Cricket News

Ravi Shastri, Akshay Kumar, and Twinkle Khanna (Screengrab) Bollywood superstar Akshay Kumar was spotted in the stands at Lord’s during the intense Day 5 action of the third Test between India and England, and his appearance quickly became a viral moment. The “Khiladi” actor was seen seated next to former India head coach and commentator…

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Shubman Gill mirrors Virat Kohli’s career: From U-19 to Test captaincy records -coincidences aplenty | Cricket News

Virat Kohli and Shubman Gill In a sport that thrives on legacy and inspiration, Shubman Gill is quietly scripting a journey that mirrors the great Virat Kohli in more ways than one. The similarities between the two batters are not just striking, they are uncanny. From Under-19 World Cup heroics to commanding Test captaincy debuts,…

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‘Changed Indian cricket forever’: Yuvraj Singh hails Sourav Ganguly on his 53rd birthday | Cricket News

Sourav Ganguly turned 53 on July 8 Sourav Ganguly, one of Indian cricket’s most iconic captains, turned 53 on Tuesday, and birthday wishes poured in from several of his former teammates, including Yuvraj Singh, Mohammad Kaif and Suresh Raina. Yuvraj, who flourished under Ganguly’s leadership, took to Instagram to write: “Wishing a very happy birthday…

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IND vs ENG Test: Dinesh Karthik reveals conversation with Virat Kohli on Test captaincy, likens it with Shubman Gill | Cricket News

India’s captain Shubman Gill plays a shot during day four of the second cricket test match between England and India at Edgbaston in Birmingham, England. AP/PTI(AP07_05_2025_000371B) Former India cricketer turned cricket pundit Dinesh Karthik revealed the conversation he had with Virat Kohli before the start of the Edgbaston Test in the ongoing Anderson-Tendulkar Trophy.Karthik revealed…

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IND vs ENG: ‘Without Jasprit Bumrah, there were a lot of questions’ – Shubman Gill after India’s historic Test win against England | Cricket News

TimesofIndia.com in Birmingham: After leading India to a commanding 336-run win over England at Edgbaston, Shubman Gill on Sunday credited his bowlers for stepping up in the absence of Jasprit Bumrah and dismissed personal milestones to highlight the team-first mentality that powered India to a series-levelling victory. Addressing the press after the match, Gill said:…

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Rohit Sharma on Rishabh Pant’s ‘fake injury’ during T20 World Cup final: ‘Genuinely thought something had happened to him’ | Cricket News

Rohit Sharma and Rishabh Pant (Agency Photos) June 29, 2024, will forever be remembered as the day India ended a 11-year wait for an ICC title, winning the T20 World Cup in a nerve-wracking final against South Africa in Barbados. Under Rohit Sharma’s leadership, India clinched the crown with a narrow seven-run win, sealing a…

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‘Lords is great but…’: Ravi Shastri makes bold pitch for WTC final in India | Cricket News

Former player and now commentator Ravi Shastri (Photo by Robert Cianflone/Getty Images) Former India head coach Ravi Shastri has endorsed England as the ideal venue for the World Test Championship finals while suggesting that the prestigious event could potentially move to larger stadiums in India and Australia in the future once it gains more global…

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