captain - players.bio

"No One Remembers...": Ex-England Star On Virat Kohli's "Failed Captain" Remark

Star batter Virat Kohli recently opened up on being termed as "failed captain" by many experts and fans as Team India did not win any ICC trophy under his captaincy. The 34-year-old batter took Team India to great heights with 40 wins out 68 matches in Test cricket. Apart from this, Team India also registered 65 victories out of 95 ODIs and 30 wins out of 50 T20Is, under the leadership of Kohli. However, failing to clinch any major ICC trophy during his tenure invited a lot of criticism on Kohli's captaincy. Former England spinner Monty Panesar also did not shy away from taking a dig at the India batter and stated that one always remembers the winners of the ICC tournaments.

How KL Rahul Has Fared As India's Test Captain And Vice-captain So Far

India batter KL Rahul is going through a lean patch with the bat in Test cricket. India's ongoing Test series against Australia saw the batter failing to score big across three innings of the first two matches. The player has been kept in the squad for the ongoing series despite his poor form, but the the designation of vice-captain has been removed from his name. While BCCI announced the squad for the remaining two Test matches against Australia, its release didn't have the post of vice-captain next to Rahul's name. Speculations are rife that Rahul has been sacked from the post and Shubman Gill will be included in the playing XI in his place. Whether Rahul could keep his spot or not it will all be clear by March 1, the day the third Test kicks off at the Holkar Cricket Stadium, Indore.

Captain Luus confident to lead Proteas in maiden World Cup final: 'It's been an incredible journey'

Proteas skipper Sune Luus is confident she can lead her team to Women's T20 World Cup glory in Sunday's final against Australia at Newlands.

'A mark of respect' - Oleksandr Zinchenko named Arsenal captain for Premier League clash against Leicester City

Oleksandr Zinchenko has been named Arsenal captain for their Premier League match away at Leicester City to commemorate the one-year anniversary of the Ukraine conflict. The Gunners announced the news on their social media channels and said the move was made “as a mark of respect,” with Zinchenko temporarily taking the armband away from Granit Xhaka. Ad The statement read: “Alex Zinchenko is our captain today, as a mark of respect and love on the first anniversary of the conflict in Ukraine.” Premier LeagueArteta upbeat on Jesus' return to fitness — 'He's really pushing the boundaries'21 HOURS AGO Mikel Arteta has replaced Eddie Nketiah with Gabriel Martinelli in the only change to the side that beat Aston Villa 4-2 last Saturday.

Women's Premier League: Deepti Sharma Announced As Vice-Captain Of UP Warriorz

Ace Indian all-rounder Deepti Sharma, for whom the Capri Global Holdings Private Limited-owned franchise UP Warriorz broke the bank at the Women's Premier League (WPL) auction, was announced as the vice-captain for the inaugural edition of the tournament on Saturday. Hailing from Agra, Deepti was among the most wanted Indian players at the Auction. The 25-year-old, who is a crucial part of the Indian women's team set-up, is one of the few players from the country to have turned out in franchise tournaments outside India. Deepti, who has bagged 6 wickets in five games at the 2023 Women's T20 World Cup, brings with her a wealth of experience and leadership experience and is set to play a significant role in the leadership group.

"I Was Considered A Failed Captain": Virat Kohli Makes Shocking Revelation

Indian cricket team star batsman Virat Kohli opened up about the criticism he faced for not winning an ICC tournament as a captain and how he was considered a “failed captain” by a section of experts and fans. In a recent interaction, Kohli said that although he was successful in taking the national side to the knockout stages of various top competitions, the lack of trophies became a bigger point of discussion. However, the former India skipper was quick to point out that the criticism did not make him judge himself at any point and he takes pride at the cultural change that came under him.

Harmanpreet Kaur "Was Casual...": Ex-Captain On India Skipper's Run Out In Women's T20 World Cup Semi-final

Chasing a 173-run target against Australia in the semi-final of the Women's T20 World Cup semi-final, India were batting confidently at one stage, till skipper Harmanpreet Kaur's run out happened. The match turned dramatically when Harmanpreet was run out with just 40 runs needed off 32 balls. Kaur batted superbly to make 52 off 34 balls. She hit a ball to deep midwicket and seemed set to complete a comfortable two runs only for her bat to jab into the turf just short of the crease. Kaur threw her bat angrily as she walked off. That dismissal pegged back India ultimately.

France captain pulls out of Women's World Cup 'to protect mental health,' others follow

France captain Wendie Renard says she will skip the Women's World Cup this year as she's unhappy with the team's setup and needs "to protect her mental health."

Contacts

Captain Sport News

"No One Remembers...": Ex-England Star On Virat Kohli's "Failed Captain" Remark

How KL Rahul Has Fared As India's Test Captain And Vice-captain So Far

Captain Luus confident to lead Proteas in maiden World Cup final: 'It's been an incredible journey'

'A mark of respect' - Oleksandr Zinchenko named Arsenal captain for Premier League clash against Leicester City

Women's Premier League: Deepti Sharma Announced As Vice-Captain Of UP Warriorz

"I Was Considered A Failed Captain": Virat Kohli Makes Shocking Revelation

Harmanpreet Kaur "Was Casual...": Ex-Captain On India Skipper's Run Out In Women's T20 World Cup Semi-final

France captain pulls out of Women's World Cup 'to protect mental health,' others follow