Goenka approached Rahul after the match to congratulate, only to receive what looked like a cold, disinterested handshake. No words, no eye contact. Just quiet closure and a telling payback.
In a display of raw power and audacious stroke play, Rajasthan Royals' 14-year-old Vaibhav Suryavanshi tore into the Gujarat Titans bowling attack with a scintillating knock during which multiple records fell by the wayside in the Indian Premier League (IPL) on Monday.
Put into bat, Abhishek's onslaught propelled India to their highest powerplay score of 95 studded with 16 boundaries.
Harsha Bhogle has expressed his concerns over the potential absence of Naseem Shah
Harshit Rana's debut as a concussion substitute became a central talking point, overshadowing India's series-clinching 15-run victory and its unassailable 3-1 lead in the five-match series.
MI eventually fell short by 31 runs but Rohit's fans could not be contained in a stadium that was drenched in an orange hue...
'I do feel there's a bit of punch left in me as a cricketer, but I would like to ... showcase that in club level cricket.'
Dinesh Karthik may have spent his career in M S Dhoni's shadow, but his contributions to Indian cricket, especially in the IPL, deserve a legacy all his own, asserts Sudhir Bisht.
Cameras captured him looking downcast while walking back to the pavilion and later appearing close to tears in the dressing room.
Pathan slammed the Pakistan skipper for his knock and felt that Babar didn't help his team's cause.
'Tried to hit the seam as much as I could, and tried to be as clear as I could with my execution and it all came out well so I felt happy.'
The TV anchor and cricket commentator writes about his life, struggles and the reality of learning and perseverance.
An illuminating conversation with Chandu Borde, 90, one of India's finest cricketers in the 1960s.
'How about a Duke ball, a ball with a more pronounced seam, that allows more lateral movement and ensures batters can't just hit through the line at will?'
'If Virat talks about personal reasons, there must be a very good reason for that.'
Anil Kumble expressed his disappointment with India's humiliating 0-3 whitewash against New Zealand, particularly criticising the team's top-order batting and the questionable pitch preparation.
'The pressure can be telling and I think that's the kind of pressure the Indian team is currently experiencing with everyone wanting them to win the Asia Cup and the World Cup.'
Mahendra Singh Dhoni is gearing up for IPL 2023 and we were zapped by his bulging biceps at one of the net sessions in Chennai.
A survivalist's mindset sees Indian batsmen fail again on the first day of the SCG Test.
Rohit Sharma was named the captain of the T20 World Cup 2024 Team of the Tournament after leading India to their second T20 World Cup crown.
'Watching Virat Kohli master the chase with remarkable consistency is becoming a routine for us.'
''What an incredible story the Dutch have written.'
'India tend to taper off at the end. You don't need batters down at 9/10 but they must have the ability to hit boundaries.'
'The way fans have shown their love and affection it's something I need to do for them.'
'It depends on how Gujarat Titans can use that situation. But remember that GT are not bad playing a 150-160 game.'
Root relies on trademark style to rescue England
'When @ImHarmanpreet is in this mood, she inhabits a different planet.'
Batters are mauling bowlers this IPL like never before, as the impact player rule effectively gives every team 12 players. Where is it taking the game?
To celebrate India's glorious World Cup win on June 25, 1983, Paymentz launch The 1983 World Cup Opus exactly 39 years later.
'I'm thinking of not playing Surya till the 23rd to keep his form'
Alcaraz's hero Rafael Nadal, who won two Wimbledons and once beat Roger Federer in five sets once said Alcaraz's victory over Djokovic felt similar.
It's raining stars at Mukesh Ambani's Ganpati party!
Shubman Gill steps into the limelight as the fifth-youngest Indian captain in the IPL's 16-year history.
'It's going to have take something pretty serious to have me miss a game.'
Sachin Tendulkar, Vinod Kambli and Mahesh Bhupathi were among those who exercised their franchise and urged citizens to fulfill their duty.
'We have had champions, we have had legends, but we have never had another Sachin Tendulkar and we never will.'
Ghaus was only 53 and lost his battle to a lung ailment.
Following the massive win, congratulations poured in for the champions from all quarters with Sachin Tendulkar leading the nation in wishing the players.
Kapil Dev turns 62, wishes pour in.
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