EXPLAINED: 4 - The Real Truth

'Cricket is a smackers game now': Former England batter Kevin Pietersen says only way to play spin is...

NEW DELHI: India's batting vulnerabilities against spin were exposed in the recently concluded Test series against New Zealand where the hosts succumbed to an embarrassing 3-0 whitewash.

The Times of India · Nov 4, 2024

Monty Panesar to Mitchell Santner: India's woes against left-arm spin remain

Mitchell Santner's 13-wicket haul in the Pune Test is not the only time that a left-arm spinner has troubled India.

The Times of India · Oct 28, 2024

IPL: With Rishabh Pant likely to relinquish role, list of Delhi Capitals captains in history

Rishabh Pant is on the verge of giving up the captaincy role at the Delhi Capitals in order to focus on his batting in the Indian Premier League (IPL). As Times of India reported, Pant could make way for Axar Patel as the DC captain or the franchise could look…

The Times of India · Oct 17, 2024

Kevin Pietersen withdraws application to join exclusive Sunningdale Golf Club as ‘members threaten veto’

The former England cricketer had reportedly hoped to join the Berkshire course, which charges £92,000 for full membership

The Independent UK · Sep 17, 2024

How MS Dhoni made Virat Kohli's nickname 'Cheeku' famous

It's not a secret that Virat Kohli's nickname is 'Cheeku', neither is the story behind it. But the batting legend thinks it's MS Dhoni who made it famous, after which he started getting called out as 'Cheeku' by the fans.

The Times of India · Sep 6, 2024

When Sachin Tendulkar told Saeed Ajmal how to dismiss Kevin Pietersen

NEW DELHI: Whenever former Pakistani cricket player Saeed Ajmal dismissed great batsman Sachin Tendulkar in an international match, he said it was an incredibly joyful moment for him.

The Times of India · Sep 5, 2024

How Joe Root compares to batting greats after setting new England century record

The Yorkshireman made his 34th Test century against Sri Lanka on Saturday.

The Independent UK · Sep 1, 2024

'What’s happening there?': Kevin Pietersen worried over Pakistan cricket's downfall

NEW DELHI: Former England captain Kevin Pietersen on Monday expressed shock at Pakistan cricket team's recent downturn in performance, highlighting the sharp contrast to their young talent pool during his time in Pakistan Super League (PSL).

The Times of India · Aug 26, 2024

Graham Thorpe was a light in the darkness of Nineties England cricket, as he dies aged 55

Graham Thorpe played 100 Tests for England and later went on to become the side’s batting coach

The Independent UK · Aug 5, 2024

Graham Thorpe obituary

Resolute batter for Surrey whose consistency won him 100 England Test caps

The Guardian - UK · Aug 5, 2024