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'...Kohinoor Diamond': Ex-India Star On Jasprit Bumrah Potentially Becoming Captain

There has been a lot of discussion lately over star fast bowler Jasprit Bumrah becoming the Indian cricket team skipper in the near future. In a recent interaction, Bumrah said that it is time for fast bowlers to be considered for captaincy and even called himself his "favourite captain". However, former India wicket-keeper batter Dinesh Karthik is not in favour of Bumrah becoming the captain and he said that the fast bowler needs to be protected. During an interaction on Cricbuzz, Karthik called Bumrah 'like a Kohinoor diamond' and said that he should be made to play only in important matches for the side.

"Not Going To Stop": India Captain Rohit Sharma's Massive '5 IPL Trophies' Statement

India's T20 World Cup-winning skipper Rohit Sharma said that he is "not going to stop" from winning big trophies for his country after their latest accomplishment and thanked his "three pillars" for their support in his journey as a captain. Rohit and his men ended India's 11-year ICC trophy drought as they defeated South Africa by seven runs in a thrilling final in June to capture their second ICC T20 World Cup title at Barbados. Speaking at the CEAT Cricket Awards, Rohit said that the team will keep pushing itself and "striving for better things".

"Sometimes, You Need A Little Bit Of Luck": Rahul Dravid Reflects On India's 2024 T20 World Cup Triumph

The legendary Rahul Dravid acknowledged that sometimes a little bit of luck can heavily impact the outcome of big matches, citing India's heartbreaking defeat in the ODI World Cup final to Australia and his side's sensational triumph from a precarious position against South Africa in the T20 World Cup final. India had stormed into the ODI World Cup final last year with a 10-match winning streak but when the tournament's best team bumped into Australia in the title clash, nothing worked.

Forgotten India Pacer Umran Malik Handed Duleep Trophy Lifeline After Dengue Scare

Indian pacer Umran Malik said that he feels better after recovering from dengue and is focused on preparing for the Duleep Trophy, which will start from September 5 onwards. Umran has finally recovered from the disease and has joined the National Cricket Academy (NCA) in Bengaluru, where he is going to prepare for the upcoming domestic season. Speaking to ANI, Umran said, "I am feeling better and now I am fully focused on the preparation of the Duleep trophy at NCA. I hope, I will be doing good in this season for my team."

Ex-Pakistan Star Pays Massive Tribute To Virat Kohli, Says "Very Easy To Say..."

Star Indian cricket team batter Virat Kohli recently completed 16 years in international cricket and his illustrious career is filled with sensational records and accolades. Over the years, he has been a stalwart for the national side and his numbers have cemented his place as one of the best batters in the history of the modern game. Former Pakistan cricket team star Basit Ali paid a massive tribute to Kohli and said that although it is easy to just say that Kohli has had a 16-year-old international career, youngsters should notice how he trains and how he deals with the ups and downs of such a long playing career.

"Can't Wrap Him Up": Ex India Bowling Coach's Stern Take On Forgotten 156.7 kmph Sensation

In the first week of IPL 2024, a 21-year-old pacer burst onto the scene. Clocking 150 kph at ease and picking up six wickets in his first two games, Lucknow Super Giants' Mayank Yadav already being tipped to be a future India star, with calls coming to include him in the 2024 T20 World Cup squad and take him to India's tour of Australia. With the T20 World Cup well behind us, and the Australia tour not too far away, Mayank Yadav's hype has faded away. In fact, the fast bowler hasn't played a game since the IPL.

"We Beat Travis Head's Bat 15 Times...": Rahul Dravid On 'Luck' Factor In 2023 ODI World Cup Final Loss

Former Indian head coach and skipper Rahul Dravid opened up on Australian batter Travis Head's counter-attacking knock against Men in Blue in the ICC Cricket World Cup final last year, which shattered the country's dreams of lifting the trophy at home. Speaking at the CEAT Cricket Awards on Wednesday, Dravid said that the Indian bowlers managed to beat Travis's bat around 15 times, but he did not touch a single ball, highlighting that sometimes, one just needs a bit of luck even though cricket is largely a skill-based game.

"Because Of The Nature...": Matthew Hayden On Why 'Australian Public' Will Take Note Of Rishabh Pant

Batting great Matthew Hayden feels Rishabh Pant will a key player for India when they travel to Australia for a five-Test series later this year owing to his "muscle memory and thirst for victory" that made him such a sensation during the team's previous tour Down Under. The eagerly-anticipated five-Test series starts on November 22 at Perth.

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'...Kohinoor Diamond': Ex-India Star On Jasprit Bumrah Potentially Becoming Captain

"Not Going To Stop": India Captain Rohit Sharma's Massive '5 IPL Trophies' Statement

"Sometimes, You Need A Little Bit Of Luck": Rahul Dravid Reflects On India's 2024 T20 World Cup Triumph

Forgotten India Pacer Umran Malik Handed Duleep Trophy Lifeline After Dengue Scare

Ex-Pakistan Star Pays Massive Tribute To Virat Kohli, Says "Very Easy To Say..."

"Can't Wrap Him Up": Ex India Bowling Coach's Stern Take On Forgotten 156.7 kmph Sensation

"We Beat Travis Head's Bat 15 Times...": Rahul Dravid On 'Luck' Factor In 2023 ODI World Cup Final Loss

"Because Of The Nature...": Matthew Hayden On Why 'Australian Public' Will Take Note Of Rishabh Pant