‘He didn’t have a great time as a player, but he lifted the World Cup’: Ricky Ponting on Suryakumar Yadav | Cricket News – The Times of India

‘He didn’t have a great time as a player, but he lifted the World Cup’: Ricky Ponting on Suryakumar Yadav | Cricket News – The Times of India

NEW DELHI: Big tournaments often reveal the finer aspects of leadership, and former Australia captain Ricky Ponting observed plenty of that in the way India navigated their ICC Men’s T20 World Cup 2026 campaign under skipper Suryakumar Yadav.Go Beyond The Boundary with our YouTube channel. SUBSCRIBE NOW!India entered the tournament as favourites, carrying high expectations…

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‘We are not ice and fire, we are fire and fire’: Sanju Samson on partnership with Abhishek Sharma | Cricket News – The Times of India

‘We are not ice and fire, we are fire and fire’: Sanju Samson on partnership with Abhishek Sharma | Cricket News – The Times of India

Sanju Samson and Abhishek Sharma (ICC Photo) NEW DELHI: Star openers Sanju Samson and Abhishek Sharma were at their majestic best in the T20 World Cup final against New Zealand at the Narendra Modi Stadium in Ahmedabad. The duo tore into the New Zealand bowlers in the title clash, putting on a 98-run opening partnership…

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Indian players were ‘jealous’ of Abhishek Sharma: Sanju Samson opens up | Cricket News – The Times of India

Indian players were ‘jealous’ of Abhishek Sharma: Sanju Samson opens up | Cricket News – The Times of India

Abhishek Sharma (ICC Photo) NEW DELHI: India’s star opener Sanju Samson praised his opening partner Abhishek Sharma, describing their partnership as effortless and well-balanced. He said their combination is like “fire and fire”, with both players taking turns to lead the attack. Samson also spoke about their natural Kerala-Punjabi bond that strengthens their understanding. He…

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‘That’s all you need’: Ricky Ponting reveals ‘big decision’ behind India’s T20 World Cup title | Cricket News – The Times of India

‘That’s all you need’: Ricky Ponting reveals ‘big decision’ behind India’s T20 World Cup title | Cricket News – The Times of India

Ricky Ponting speaks about Team India’s T20 World Cup-winning campaign NEW DELHI: Former Australia captain Ricky Ponting has praised India’s decision to back Sanju Samson as an opener during their victorious campaign in the ICC Men’s T20 World Cup. According to Ponting, the trust shown in Samson by captain Suryakumar Yadav and the coaching staff…

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‘We’re going to create … ‘: Suryakumar Yadav pens emotional note | Cricket News – The Times of India

‘We’re going to create … ‘: Suryakumar Yadav pens emotional note | Cricket News – The Times of India

Suryakumar Yadav (AFP Photo) NEW DELHI: India’s T20I skipper Suryakumar Yadav marked a special milestone as he completed five years in international cricket. His journey with the national team began on March 14, 2022, when he made his debut against England at the Narendra Modi Stadium in Ahmedabad. Coincidentally, it was the same venue where…

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‘Rascal’: Ex-Australia wicketkeeper’s bold remark on Abhishek Sharma | Cricket News – The Times of India

‘Rascal’: Ex-Australia wicketkeeper’s bold remark on Abhishek Sharma | Cricket News – The Times of India

Abhishek Sharma (ICC Photo) NEW DELHI: India’s star opener Abhishek Sharma found himself at the centre of heavy criticism during the T20 World Cup 2026. The left-hander endured a disastrous start to the tournament, failing to open his account in the first three matches as he registered three consecutive ducks.In the lead-up to the final,…

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‘He doesn’t need to say sorry’: Gautam Gambhir backs Arshdeep Singh after Daryl Mitchell incident in T20 World Cup final | Cricket News – The Times of India

‘He doesn’t need to say sorry’: Gautam Gambhir backs Arshdeep Singh after Daryl Mitchell incident in T20 World Cup final | Cricket News – The Times of India

Gautam Gambhir and Arshdeep Singh (Image credit: Instagram) NEW DELHI: India head coach Gautam Gambhir has strongly defended pacer Arshdeep Singh following his on-field altercation with Daryl Mitchell during the final of the 2026 ICC Men’s T20 World Cup, saying he would have been “absolutely fine” even if the bowler had not apologised after the…

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Gautam Gambhir explains his serious dugout look after Dhoni’s viral comment: ‘Even if you want to laugh …’: | Cricket News – The Times of India

Gautam Gambhir explains his serious dugout look after Dhoni’s viral comment: ‘Even if you want to laugh …’: | Cricket News – The Times of India

India’s head coach Gautam Gambhir and skipper Suryakumar Yadav. (ANI Photo) NEW DELHI: Gautam Gambhir has finally addressed the long-running jokes about his serious expressions in the dugout, saying the pressure of representing India in major tournaments leaves little room for smiles — even in moments of celebration.The Indian head coach was reacting to a…

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