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Rahul is always under pressure, but this knock will boost his confidence: Kumble
New Delhi, March 5: Former India captain Anil Kumble believes KL Rahul is unfairly scrutinised, but his composed knock in India's ICC Champions Trophy semi-final against Australia should boost his confidence.
Buttler ends full-time captaincy stint with dents on his credentials as England's all-time great in limited-overs cricket
Karachi, March 2: As England's star batter Jos Buttler concludes his white-ball captaincy stint, the once limited-overs giants have been left with more questions than answers and their players in dire need of proper guidance, wins, crucial runs and wickets under their belt as the journey to the 2027 ICC Cricket World Cup reaches the halfway stage.
We didn't perform well, and it is disappointing for us: Mohammad Rizwan after Pakistan's campaign ended in Champions Trophy 2025
Rawalpindi, February 28: Pakistan skipper Mohammad Rizwan expressed "disappointment" after being eliminated from the ongoing ICC Champions Trophy 2025, which is taking place in Pakistan and in the United Arab Emirates (UAE).
Champions Trophy: Pakistan's dismal show likely to be discussed in cabinet and parliament
Islamabad, Feb 27: The Pakistan cricket team's depressing, dismal, and cheerless performance in the ICC Champions Trophy 2025, resulting in its early exit from the tournament, has not only broken the hearts of home fans but also knocked on the doors of the country's Prime Minister.
Buttler admits England 'not good enough for long enough' in India ODIs
New Delhi, Feb 12: England's white-ball captain Jos Buttler has conceded that his side has not performed at the expected level as they continue to struggle on their tour of India.
I understand what is required of me, I've played for a long time now: Rohit Sharma
New Delhi, Feb 10: India captain Rohit Sharma backed his strong mindset after gaining his form back with a century in the second ODI against England at Barabati Stadium in Cuttack on Sunday.
Not so much concern about his form: India batting coach Sitanshu Kotak on Rohit's lean run
Cuttack, February 8: India batting coach Sitanshu Kotak has come out in defence of out-of-form captain Rohit Sharma by assuring that there is no "problem" and "concern" around his dry spell with the bat.
Aise patakhe bajaye the...: Bangar recalls Gill's first nets session for India
Mumbai, February 8: Former Indian batting coach Sanjay Bangar recalled the first-ever net session of star opener Shubman Gill for the national senior side, reminiscing his impressive performance against throwdown specialists that left coach Ravi Shastri in awe.
You have to evolve: Faf Du Plessis' mantra to top fitness, batting skills at 40 years of age
Johannesburg, January 11: South Africa batter and Jo'Burg Super Kings (JSK) captain Faf Du Plessis, approaching 41 years of age, opened up about how he stays at the top of his game as a batter and athlete at such an age.
Rohit is not making enough sacrifices....: Sanjay Manjrekar on Indian skipper's Test future
Mumbai, January 8: Former Indian cricketer Sanjay Manjrekar said that the Indian skipper will have to work hard on his defence and counter-attacking game ahead of the England Test tour later this year, noting that he is not making enough "sacrifices" for "one final burst" in his career like legends Sachin Tendulkar and Rahul Dravid did.
When was the last time he played domestic cricket?: Pathan questions Kohli's form
Sydney, January 5: Former India all-rounder Irfan Pathan has voiced strong criticism of Virat Kohli's prolonged struggles with the bat following India's 1-3 defeat in the 2024-25 Border-Gavaskar Trophy. Speaking exclusively to Star Sports, Pathan highlighted Kohli's technical issues, his lack of participation in domestic cricket, and the impact of his poor form on the Indian team.
Virat-Aussie Test saga Down Under concludes on disappointing note with Boland edging Kohli in long 'outside off' battle
Sydney, January 4: Star India batter Virat Kohli's love affair with Australian pitches in Test cricket met the most heartbreaking end possible at Sydney Cricket Ground (SCG) during the fifth Border-Gavaskar Trophy Test as he registered yet another poor score during what could be his final inning in whites on Australian soil, falling a prey to the outside off-stump trap yet again in what has been his worst-ever performance Down Under.