If there’s a category that defines an ‘impact player,’ Shardul Thakur undoubtedly fits the bill. Whether with the ball or the bat, he consistently ensures the opposition has a hard time. And even when he is going through a rough patch, his attitude remains unwavering: “The fun is when we make a comeback after that … Read more
Mumbai was reeling at 113 for seven inside 30 overs on the first day of the Ranji Trophy quarterfinal against Haryana when Tanush Kotian joined Shams Mulani at the crease. The ball was still moving a bit, but the duo didn’t restrict their shots. Kotian placed a backfoot punch towards the square to get his … Read more
Haryana and Mumbai don’t often face each other in a Ranji Trophy fixture, but when they do, it turns out to be a memorable game. Haryana won its first and only red-ball title after beating Mumbai in the 1990/91 final by two runs; in the 2013/24 season, the great Sachin Tendulkar played his last domestic … Read more
Shardul Thakur made the most of the early morning conditions and claimed a hat-trick as Mumbai bundled out Meghalaya for just 86 before riding on half-centuries from captain Ajinkya Rahane and Siddhesh Lad to take firm control of its final Ranji Trophy group league fixture. As Rahane (83 batting, 152b, 9×4, 1×6), who scored his … Read more
As Mumbai gears up for its must-win Ranji Trophy fixture against Meghalaya, Shardul Thakur believes that all the players, irrespective of seniors or juniors, need to trust their abilities and execute their plans. Mumbai’s title defence took a heavy blow last week when it lost to Jammu and Kashmir in a home game, but Shardul, … Read more
Jammu and Kashmir’s splendid victory in three days over defending champions Mumbai shows how much the standard of cricket has improved in States that were earlier easy opposition for the stronger teams. Today, every team can include three outstation players, and many teams do that to strengthen their eleven. J&K has some incredibly talented players, … Read more
Shardul Thakur plays a shot on the second day against Jammu & Kashmir. | Photo Credit: PTI Shardul Thakur plays a shot on the second day against Jammu & Kashmir. | Photo Credit: PTI
Led by wicketkeeper KL Shrijith’s classy century, Karnataka batters produced a clinic in chasing down a high total as the side cantered to a seven-wicket over Mumbai in the opening Group C game of the Vijay Hazare Trophy in Ahmedabad on Saturday. Mumbai skipper Shreyas Iyer’s attacking hundred (114, 55b, 5×4, 10×6) proved to be … Read more
The Indian Premier League (IPL) auction ahead of the 2025 edition saw 182 players get picked across 10 teams, with Rishabh Pant becoming the most expensive player in the league’s history, at the Abady Al-Johar Arena in Jeddah, Saudi Arabia. However, surprisingly, some of the regular faces who have participated in the IPL over its … Read more