The upcoming Champions Trophy 2025 edition will have Indian cricketing legends like Suresh Raina and Harbhajan Singh adding to the excitement. The live streaming of the tournament will be available in 9 different languages, including Hindi, with commentary from renowned stars like Ravi Shastri and Sunil Gavaskar. This comes after criticism of Hindi commentary during the current tournament, with former spin maestro Harbhajan Singh defending it and calling out those mocking it.
Legendary Indian cricketer Sunil Gavaskar praises the sacrifices made by Mutyala, father of Nitish Kumar Reddy, stating that his sacrifices have helped India discover a "gem in cricket." This statement was made during an event commemorating the 100th birth anniversary of Telugu cinema legend Akkineni Nageswara Rao, father of actor Nagarjuna.
Australian captain and batting maestro, Steve Smith, proved his worth once again in the longest format of the game as he scored his 35th Test century against Sri Lanka in Galle. With this knock, he went past the likes of Sunil Gavaskar and Brian Lara in the list of batters with the most Test centuries. Smith now stands as the second-highest batter in the Fab Four group with the most centuries, behind only England's Joe Root. Despite starting off as a leg-spinner, Smith has reworked his game to establish himself as one of the best Test batters in the modern era.
The much-awaited Indian team for the upcoming England ODIs and the ICC Champions Trophy 2025 has been announced, with KL Rahul and Rishabh Pant being the only two wicketkeeping options. This decision raised eyebrows as Sanju Samson, who scored a century in his last ODI appearance and was expected to be a strong contender, was left out. Former cricketer Sunil Gavaskar expressed his disappointment over this snub, stating that Samson deserves to be in the team for his achievements. India's captain Rohit Sharma also expressed his confidence in the team's ability to bring the Champions Trophy to Wankhede Stadium.
Rohit Sharma, an Indian cricketer, arrived at the Wankhede Stadium to celebrate its 50th anniversary. The stadium, which was constructed in 1974 under the guidance of politician S. K. Wankhede, opened in time to host the last Test of the 1975 series between India and the West Indies. Many guests, including former India and Mumbai cricketers like Sachin Tendulkar and Sunil Gavaskar, have been invited to the event. Rohit, who had started his cricket career at this very ground, expressed his pride in seeing it complete 50 years. He will also lead India in the 2025 Champions Trophy and the preceding ODI series against England.
Australian cricketer Sam Konstas' aggressive antics during the 2024-25 Border-Gavaskar Trophy have drawn comparisons to a young Virat Kohli from none other than legendary Indian cricketer Sunil Gavaskar. Despite making a strong statement with his bat, Konstas' in-your-face behavior on the field has riled up the Indian players and fans, with his mentor Shane Watson also expressing surprise at the youngster's attitude. Gavaskar believes Konstas' behavior is reminiscent of a young Kohli who was unapologetic and provocative on his trips to Australia, eventually earning respect with his impressive performances.
As India faced a tough challenge in the ongoing MCG Test against Australia, wicketkeeper-batsman Rishabh Pant's dismissal sparked a heated discussion between former cricketers Sunil Gavaskar and Ravi Shastri. While Gavaskar criticized Pant's shot selection, Shastri defended the young player, citing the difficulty of the deliveries he faced. Fans can now stay updated on all the latest news and updates from the India-Australia Test series through a WhatsApp group.
Indian batting legend Sunil Gavaskar and former Australian opener Justin Langer pointed out the risky single taken by Yashasvi Jaiswal and Virat Kohli's misjudgment, leading to the former's run-out in the fourth Test match in Melbourne. The run-out had a significant impact on India's performance as they collapsed after Jaiswal's exit. With seasoned off-spinner Nathan Lyon expected to come into play on day three, India will need to put their heads down and build a strong partnership to stay in the game against the dominating Australian side.
Former India cricketer Sanjay Manjrekar and Sunil Gavaskar discuss Rishabh Pant's mode of dismissal in the ongoing Border-Gavaskar Trophy fourth Test against Australia. Manjrekar points out that the wicketkeeper-batter will be questioned if he continues to get out while attempting unconventional shots. Gavaskar lambasts Pant, labeling his dismissal as 'stupid' and criticizing his shot selection. Despite Pant's early dismissal, India managed to cross the 300-run mark on Day 3 thanks to a seventh-wicket partnership between Nitish Kumar Reddy and Washington Sundar. Follow Sportskeeda's live updates for the latest news and biddings at the IPL Auction 2025.
Indian cricket team captain Rohit Sharma faced another disappointing inning in the ongoing fourth Test against Australia, reigniting discussions about his future in the format. According to reports, chief selector Ajit Agarkar's visit to Melbourne may lead to a conversation about Rohit's future and his possible retirement. Meanwhile, former cricketer Sunil Gavaskar has pointed out flaws in Rohit's footwork and reflexes, suggesting that age may be catching up with the 37-year-old. With the series tied at 1-1, the last two Test matches hold crucial significance for India's World Test Championship dreams and Rohit's struggling form may cause concern for the team.