sports.ndtv.com - Gujarat Titans "Middle-Order Ready To Step Up When Needed": Shahrukh Khan

Gujarat Titans "Middle-Order Ready To Step Up When Needed": Shahrukh Khan

With the Gujarat Titans securing their place in the IPL 2025 playoffs, their top-order batting has been a major talking point. The consistency of their top three has played a vital role in the team's success so far. But naturally, this also means that the middle order has had fewer chances to bat. In an exclusive interaction, Gujarat Titans' all-rounder Shahrukh Khan addressed this and assured that the middle order is well-prepared and is always ready for the challenge if needed.

"Very Impressive": RR Coach Reserves Big Praise For Vaibhav Suryavanshi

Young batting sensation Vaibhav Suryavanshi continues to shine in the Indian Premier League (IPL) 2025, drawing high praise from Rajasthan Royals (RR) batting coach Vikram Rathour for his composed and impactful performances under pressure. Following Suryavanshi's latest knock of 57 off 33 balls against Chennai Super Kings (CSK) in Delhi, Rathour hailed the youngster's temperament and growth. "Very impressive," Rathour said at the post-match press conference.

IPL Has Been A Life-Changer For Me: Uncapped Delhi Capitals Star On Debut Season

Delhi Capitals all-rounder Vipraj Nigam feels the ongoing IPL has brought a lot of changes in his life, and said the learnings which he got by sharing the dressing room with greats of the game will definitely help him in his nascent career. The 20-year-old Nigam, who was picked for Rs 50 lakh by DC, has been impressive in the IPL with both bat and ball. Reflecting on the life-changing experience of sharing the dressing room with senior players, Nigam said: "There have been a lot of changes in life. With the IPL, things always change - you get the chance to share the field with such big, senior players, to learn from how they go about things, and to experience their approach up close.

CSK Told To Trade Ravindra Jadeja, Release 2 Others After MS Dhoni's 'Auction' Admission

Former India batter Aakash Chopra has urged the Chennai Super Kings (CSK) to trade long-serving all-rounder Ravindra Jadeja, amid his struggles to contribute with both bat and ball this season. The former CSK captain has scored just 280 runs in 13 matches this season, while also claiming just eight wickets in the same duration. Chopra's remarks came after CSK captain MS Dhoni claimed that the franchise is already looking into the future, having failed to qualify for the IPL playoffs in back-to-back seasons.

Virat Kohli, Anushka Sharma Become Pickleball Partners In RCB Camp

Retired from T20Is and Tests, India's talismanic batter Virat Kohli has understandably vacated some time from his busy schedule to focus on a few new chapters. Enjoying a fruitful Indian Premier League (IPL) 2025 campaign with the Royal Challengers Bengaluru (RCB), Kohli was spotted trying his hand at pickleball with his wife Anushka Sharma. RCB mentor Dinesh Karthik and his wife Deepika Pallikal, who is a professional squash player, could also be seen playing the sport in RCB camp.

"A Tough Tour, But A Big Opportunity": Ex-Coach Backs Young India After Big Three Exit

Former batting coach Vikram Rathour is expecting a tough England tour for a young Indian side that is now without three stalwarts, who left the Test arena in quick succession.First, it was veteran spinner Ravichandran Ashwin and then skipper Rohit Sharma and Virat Kohli too walked into the sunset, leaving a huge gap.Shubman Gill will most likely be India's new Test skipper and will have a new-look top and middle order.The five-match series will begin on June 20 at Leeds, marking the start of a new World Test Championship cycle.

Jasprit Bumrah Emerges As Majority Pick Of Last Selectors To Lead India In England Tests

There might be an air of doubt about Mohammed Shami's ability to last a five-Test series but erstwhile national selection committee members MSK Prasad, Devang Gandhi and Jatin Paranjpe are unequivocal that the 'Amroha Express' is a must-pick for the tour of England. Shami has played nine IPL games this season for Sunrisers Hyderabad with only six wickets in his kitty and has gone for over 11 runs per over. However it has been learnt that Shami has already started bowling with the red Dukes at the SRH nets with an eye on England tour, now that SRH's play-off qualification hopes have been dashed. The Indian squad, which is expected to comprise 16 members, will be one of the trickiest ones in recent times as there is a debate around who the new captain should be.

Brendon McCullum Shares One Aspect England Need To "Improve On" Ahead Of India Tests

England head coach Brendon McCullum feels his players have lacked humility in their recent public utterances and he would like to see them win back respect from fans ahead of the tough home series against India and the Ashes later this year. McCullum, while speaking to the media ahead of a lone Test against Zimbabwe starting Thursday in Nottingham, said the players need to be more attuned to the public mood. "It's not just about what you do on the cricket field. It's how you carry yourself. It's how you interact with the public. It's the messaging that you give," McCullum told the British media.

Contacts

Sports.ndtv.com Sport News

Gujarat Titans "Middle-Order Ready To Step Up When Needed": Shahrukh Khan

"Very Impressive": RR Coach Reserves Big Praise For Vaibhav Suryavanshi

IPL Has Been A Life-Changer For Me: Uncapped Delhi Capitals Star On Debut Season

CSK Told To Trade Ravindra Jadeja, Release 2 Others After MS Dhoni's 'Auction' Admission

Virat Kohli, Anushka Sharma Become Pickleball Partners In RCB Camp

"A Tough Tour, But A Big Opportunity": Ex-Coach Backs Young India After Big Three Exit

Jasprit Bumrah Emerges As Majority Pick Of Last Selectors To Lead India In England Tests

Brendon McCullum Shares One Aspect England Need To "Improve On" Ahead Of India Tests