After a hugely successful IPL where his pace paved the way for Royal Challengers Bengaluru’s fine title run through the season, Bhuvneshwar Kumar is currently sweating it out in the nets here for the upcoming UPT20 league, where he will spearhead Lucknow Falcons’ charge.En route to becoming the first pacer to take 200 wickets in…
With Jasprit Bumrah ruled out of India’s two-Test series against Sri Lanka, starting August 15, because of a knee injury, former India fast bowler Karsan Ghavri has called for the return of experienced pacers Mohammed Shami and Bhuvneshwar Kumar. Ghavri believes India should not depend only on Bumrah and should use senior bowlers to reduce…
Bhuvneshwar Kumar and Mohammed Shami (Agency Image) Former India opener Aakash Chopra believes Bhuvneshwar Kumar‘s lack of regular 50-over and first-class cricket could prove to be a major hurdle if he is to force his way into India’s plans for the 2027 ODI World Cup.While praising the veteran seamer’s performances in the IPL, Chopra said…
Arshdeep Singh picks top 5 Indian bowlers (Image: Agencies) India fast bowler Arshdeep Singh has revealed his picks for the five best Indian bowlers, placing veteran seamer Bhuvneshwar Kumar at the top of his list. The left-arm pacer shared his rankings during an appearance on Krishnank Atrey’s YouTube channel, explaining that his admiration for Bhuvneshwar…
Royal Challengers Bengaluru’s Bhuvneshwar Kumar (AP Photo/Ashwini Bhatia) Bhuvneshwar Kumar says returning to the Indian team is no longer something he is chasing. The 36-year-old pacer, who last plays for India in 2022, says he is now focused on enjoying cricket and maintaining a healthy balance in his life.He has represented India in 21 Tests,…
Sanju Samson and Rishabh Pant NEW DELHI: With more than a year left for the 2027 ODI World Cup, former India spinner Ravichandran Ashwin has shared the players he believes should be in the squad for the tournament.Speaking on ESPNcricinfo’s YouTube channel, Ashwin divided the players into three categories – ‘Yes’, ‘Maybe’ and ‘No’ –…
India’s Prasidh Krishna with his teammates celebrates (ANI Photo) Chennai: As India look to usher in a new generation of fast bowlers, Australian great Glenn McGrath believes Prasidh Krishna has all the ingredients to become Jasprit Bumrah‘s long-term pace partner. The legendary fast bowler, who is the director of coaching at the MRF Pace Foundation,…
India’s bowler Mayank Yadav (AP Photo/Wonder Mashura) Mayank Yadav has done it again. the pacer struck with the very first ball of Zimbabwe’s innings, dismissing Brian Bennett for a golden duck in the 3rd T20I, repeating the feat he produced in the series opener.Bowling at 147kph, Mayank delivered a sharp short-of-a-length ball that nipped away…
Bhuvneshwar Kumar (ANI Photo) Former India off-spinner R Ashwin has thrown his weight behind Bhuvneshwar Kumar‘s return to the national setup, urging the selectors to consider the veteran fast bowler as India prepare for the 2027 ODI World Cup.Ashwin believes India’s current pace attack lacks the experience required for a major ICC tournament and pointed…
India’s Gurnoor Brar (ANI Photo) India pacer Gurnoor Brar endured a difficult outing at Lord’s on Sunday, registering the most expensive bowling figures by any bowler in the venue’s ODI history during the series-deciding third match against England. The right-arm seamer finished with figures of 0 for 97 from his 10 overs as England piled…