Virender Sehwag

Yuvraj Singh deserved a better farewell: Rohit Sharma

Yuvraj played 40 Tests, 304 ODIs and 58 T20Is for India. He put together 1900 runs in the longest format, and 8701 in the one-dayers, the format in which he enjoyed most success.

Jun 11, 2019, 00:13 AM IST

Yuvraj Singh likely to get BCCI's approval for participation in overseas T20 leagues

Yuvraj on Monday called time on his glorious international career and expressed a desire to play overseas leagues for "fun". 

Jun 10, 2019, 17:41 PM IST

MS Dhoni was let off easily, should have been banned for 2-3 games: Virender Sehwag

Dhoni was docked only 50 per cent of his match fees for entering the field of play to confront Gandhe for backtracking on a waist-high no-ball.

Apr 13, 2019, 21:53 PM IST

Virender Sehwag praises Anil Kumble, Rahul Dravid, Sachin Tendulkar for revenue share fight

Referring to the trio's fight for share in BCCI revenue for players back in 2001-02, Sehwag said it went a long way in guaranteeing financial security that is enjoyed by the current crop of players.

Apr 10, 2019, 16:14 PM IST

Sports fraternity condoles demise of Goa CM Manohar Parrikar

Parrikar was battling a serious ailment and he breathed his last at around 8.15 pm at his private residence in Dona Paula near Panaji, Goa. 

Mar 18, 2019, 00:24 AM IST

India strikes JeM terror camps: Virender Sehwag, Gautam Gambhir salute IAF

The IAF's air strikes come just days after the convoy of 78 buses, in which around 2500 CRPF personnel were travelling from Jammu to Srinagar, was attacked by the Pakistan-based JeM, killing at least 40 CRPF soldiers. 

Feb 26, 2019, 13:56 PM IST

Pulwama attack: Shikhar Dhawan, Mohammed Shami lend support to families of CRPF martyrs

On Thursday, at least 40 CRPF personnel lost their lives during the Pulwama terror attack, which was regarded as the deadliest ever attack on the security forces in Kashmir.

Feb 18, 2019, 16:47 PM IST

BCCI should donate at least Rs 5 crore for Pulwama martyr's families: Acting president CK Khanna to COA

Khanna also requested that a two-minute silence be observed in the memory of the martyred soldiers during the opening game of the India vs Australia series as well as the IPL. 

Feb 17, 2019, 15:54 PM IST

Pulwama terror attack: Virat Kohli, Saina Nehwal condole death of CRPF personnel

The convoy of 78 buses, in which around 2500 CRPF personnel were travelling from Jammu to Srinagar, came under attack at around 3.15 p.m at Ladhu Modi Lethpora on Thursday.

Feb 15, 2019, 10:46 AM IST

Rahul Dravid turns 46, birthday wishes pour in for 'The Wall'

Regarded as one of the finest cricketers of the country ever, Dravid represented India in a total of 164 Tests scoring 13,288 runs, including 36 centuries and 63 half-centuries at an average of 52.31. 

Jan 11, 2019, 13:42 PM IST

Will be happy to achieve even half of what Sehwag did: Mayank Agarwal

Former India batsman Sanjay Manjrekar and his personal coach Irfan Sait are among those who feel that "there is a little bit of Sehwag" in Agarwal, who drew the flattering comparison for his aggressive style of play.

Jan 10, 2019, 16:10 PM IST

Cheteshwar Pujara scores 193: List of Indian batsmen who fell in 190s

Former Indian skipper also missed on double century twice when he scored 190 against New Zealand in 1999 and 191 against the same opposition in 2010. 

Jan 04, 2019, 14:52 PM IST

Yuvraj Singh, India's 'heroic match-winner', turns 37

On the occasion, the Board of Control for Cricket in India (BCCI), International Cricket Council (ICC), fellow cricketers, took to Twitter to express their love and good wishes for the legendary player. 

Dec 12, 2018, 17:33 PM IST

Birthday wishes pour in for Mohammad Kaif as he turns 38

In July, Kaif officially announced his retirement from all forms of competitive cricket, almost 12 years after he last represented India during the South Africa tour in 2006. 

Dec 01, 2018, 15:26 PM IST

Virender Sehwag, Vijender Singh to campaign for RLP candidate in Rajasthan’s Bhilwara

Virender Sehwag, boxer Vijender Singh and wrestlers Geeta Phogat and Babita Phogat will campaign for the RLP candidate.

Nov 29, 2018, 13:07 PM IST

Suresh Raina, India's 'first centurion' in all 3 formats, turns 32

The 32-year-old is the first Indian to hit a century in all three formats of the game and considered one of India's finest T20 batsman.

Nov 27, 2018, 13:01 PM IST

Twitter reacts as Mary Kom clinches record 6th World Championship gold

Prime Minister Narendra Modi and other sports personalities have gathered in unison to congratulate Mary Kom on becoming the first female boxer to clinch six World Championship titles. 

Nov 24, 2018, 18:55 PM IST

Happy birthday Anil Kumble: Cricket world extends warmest wishes

Fellow spinner Harbhajan Singh termed Kumble who is India's most successful test bowler with 619 wickets as his "idol" and "inspiration" wishing him success at every stage. 

Oct 17, 2018, 17:05 PM IST

There is a bit of Tendulkar, Sehwag and Lara in Prithvi Shaw, says India coach Ravi Shastri

Prithvi Shaw was Man of the Series in the Test series India played against West Indies.

Oct 14, 2018, 20:29 PM IST

Justice DY Chandrachud is Sehwag of Supreme Court, but does he need to be Dravid instead?

We have had a rock star RBI governor. Why not one at the Supreme Court as well?

Oct 04, 2018, 11:07 AM IST