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Harsha Bhogle Fumes As Viral 'Virat Kohli-RCB Video' Triggers Social Media Storm

One of the greatest batters of his generation, Virat Kohli, is among a handful of players who play all three formats of the game. The demands of modern-day cricket often take a toll on a player but for Kohli, it's his fitness that has helped him continue to perform in the times of T20 cricket overflow. In an event, famous cricket commentator Harsha Bhogle was asked about the secret behind certain players' ability to navigate through different formats and continue performing.

Sinner savours Rotterdam success after Australian Open high

The Rotterdam title may pale in comparison to winning the Australian Open Grand Slam but Jannik Sinner said his victory in the ATP 500 event was still important to him after the Italian rose to a career-high number three in the world rankings.

India's show of bench strength eases transition concerns

NEW DELHI : India may not be contemplating life after Rohit Sharma and Virat Kohli just yet but the robust display of their fringe players against England will have eased any fears about how they will cope when the old guard steps aside.

"We Don't Discuss Whether We Want Rank Turners Or Not": Rohit Sharma Weighs In On Pitch Debate After Rajkot Test Win

Skipper Rohit Sharma stressed on the Indian team's ability to win games on any surface including rank turners, following its record 434-run win over England on a flat track in Rajkot on Sunday. India set a target of 557 runs for England on a placid pitch with more than four sessions left in the game. However, the visitors folded inside 40 overs for 122 to give India a 2-1 lead in the series. "We have won a lot of matches on such wickets before. The turning tracks and on pitches where the ball turns remain our strength. It gives us balance," Rohit told the media in Rajkot.

"A Lot Happened Between 500 And 501": Ravichandran Ashwin's Wife Pens Emotional Note

One of the finest spinners to play the game, Ravichandran Ashwin showed his true character as he returned to join the Indian team on Day 4 of the third Test against England, after taking a leave post conclusion of the second day due to a family emergency. Ashwin reached the 500 Test wickets milestone on Day 2 of the Rajkot Test and even attended the press conference after the end of the day's play but had to fly back home because of an emergency. Ashwin returned from home on Sunday and bagged his 501st Test wicket, prompting an emotional note from his wife Prithi.

Former England captains tear into 'Bazball or bust' approach

Former England captains aimed both barrels at the team's high-wire 'Bazball' approach in the wake of their thrashing by India in the third test on Sunday and called for Ben Stokes' side to temper their aggressive strategy to avoid further humiliation.

Suspended Paralympic Committee Of India To Conduct Polls On March 9

The suspended Paralympic Committee of India (PCI) on Sunday announced that it will conduct its delayed polls March 9. The Sports Ministry had on February 4 suspended the body for not holding election on time. The four-year term of PCI Executive Committee had ended on January 31. The ministry had even advocated forming of an ad-hoc panel to run the day-to-day affairs of the sports body but the world governing body of the game, IPC did not allow it. PCI president Deepa Malik and general secretary Gursharan Singh issued the election notice in which they asked all the state affiliated units to send the names of representatives, who would be eligible to vote in the polls.

"Ball Clearly Missing Stumps": Ben Stokes' Bold DRS Verdict After England's 434-Run Loss In Rajkot

England captain Ben Stokes isn't a happy man, having seen his side suffer one of its biggest defeats in the history of the game. As India came out on top in the third Test at Rajkot, securing a 434-run victory to go 2-1 up in the 5-match series, Stokes was left to rue some dubious LBW calls that left him and head coach Brendon McCullum bemused. The "umpire's call" in the DRS system is a factor that has been debated around for a long time, with several cricketing personalities wanting the ICC to do away with it. Stokes, citing the example of Zak Crawley's LBW dismissal in the second innings to Jasprit Bumrah, suggested the same and even had a chat with the technology maker's people to understand the scope of the error.

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Harsha Bhogle Fumes As Viral 'Virat Kohli-RCB Video' Triggers Social Media Storm

Sinner savours Rotterdam success after Australian Open high

India's show of bench strength eases transition concerns

"We Don't Discuss Whether We Want Rank Turners Or Not": Rohit Sharma Weighs In On Pitch Debate After Rajkot Test Win

"A Lot Happened Between 500 And 501": Ravichandran Ashwin's Wife Pens Emotional Note

Former England captains tear into 'Bazball or bust' approach

Suspended Paralympic Committee Of India To Conduct Polls On March 9

"Ball Clearly Missing Stumps": Ben Stokes' Bold DRS Verdict After England's 434-Run Loss In Rajkot