Former wicketkeeper Deep Dasgupta highlighted the slope at Lord's as a significant factor, especially for the Indian players, who have never played before at this venue.
Akash Deep dedicated his stellar performance in the second Test to his sister, who has been battling cancer for the past two months.
Kumble suggested that Bumrah could manage his workload by skipping India's upcoming home series instead.
'And there are very clear indicators of what fans want. There is enough data to suggest what direction the game is going in.'
As part of a plan to refinance debt and expand its upcoming constellation of satellites, French satellite major Eutelsat Communications will raise euro 1.35 billion, or $1.55 billion, through a reserved capital increase and a rights issue, the company announced on Friday. Bharti Enterprises' space venture, Bharti Space Ltd, will invest euro 31.4 million, or $36 million, in the capital raise.
Spin great Anil Kumble praised Nitish Kumar Reddy's showing with the ball on Day 1 of the Lord's Test on Thursday.
Rohit slammed 92 runs off just 41 balls, which was laced with eight maximums and seven boundaries in his innings at a strike rate of 224.39
Micro dramas -- typically 30 seconds to one to two minutes long per episode -- are designed for mobile-first audiences.
What are you going to watch on OTT this week? Sukanya Verma lists your options.
Shubman Gill's early days as India's Test captain have stirred intense debate -- not just for his on-field decisions, but for a noticeable shift in persona.
Reliance Jio, India's top telecom operator, announced a 12-27 per cent hike in mobile tariffs -- the first in two and half years, setting the stage for other operators like Vodafone Idea to raise charges. The company has also restricted the access of unlimited free 5G services for customers. The hike comes immediately after the spectrum auction, as per the anticipation of sector experts.
'As you're watching the IPL live, there's a conscious effort to showcase the entertainment portfolio.'
Wondering where to catch some overlooked, understated gems. Here are some OTT recommendations for you.
Elon Musk's Starlink has got licence for satcom services in India, according to sources.
Shubman Gill lauded fast bowlers Akash Deep and Mohammed Siraj for stepping up in the absence of pace spearhead Jasprit Bumrah
Special Ops 2 captures the spirit of the modern-day spy thriller and runs with it, observes Deepa Gahlot.
Salman, Sirens, Seoul sisters, the OTT menu this week is as diverse as it gets.
'I was body-shamed but I never let it get to me.' 'As an influencer, I wanted to show other girls that confidence matters more than size.'
Manjrekar acknowledged that although Gill hadn't yet made a significant mark overseas, his composure as a leader was never in doubt.
As COVID-19 cases rise again across India, Nita Ambani was seen reinforcing safety protocols in a moment that quickly went viral.
Captain Gill will be looking to get India back to their best in red ball cricket and he has 'Let you actions lead the way.'
Former England batter Jonathan Trott impressed by India skipper's Gill's poise on Day 1 of 2nd Test.
Karun Nair has got starts in majority of his six innings in England but he has not been able to convert them into something substantial.
Rohit's early dismissal in the final against South Africa triggered a top-order collapse.
'I try to stay calm on the day of my event. I don't think too much about it. I just focus on giving my 100%. I try to stay relaxed, eat good food, and rest well.'
'...I believe he has all the raw materials to become a really good leader.'
Virat Kohli said nothing is more satisfying than excelling in Test cricket.
'I had not even realised I had done almost 100 films.'
Mistry may work for some, but also raises the question about mental illness being treated as a means of amusement for audiences, notes Deepa Gahlot.
Action, romance, comedy, it's raining masala entertainment on OTT this week.
While former Australian opener Matthew Hayden reckons series will go India's way, two former India players believe otherwise.
A recent report in The Hollywood Reporter has listed 46 women as the Most Influential Women in International Film, and the ladies in positions of executives, producers and creatives.
Adarsh Kumar, the son of a farmer and a Class 12 student from rural Bihar, is on a mission to build one of India's largest free skill development movements, powered only with a laptop, free Internet and his relentless determination.
Rohit Sharma and his team faced a security scare, hotel lockdown, and overwhelming fan frenzy. And yet, what followed was one of India's most dramatic wins ever.
The state government has planned a formal felicitation ceremony at the iconic steps of the Vidhana Soudha.
'His hands are quite sore. We want to get his confidence back up.'
Despite the impressive record that the WTC finalists are in possession of, Bangar doesn't believe the Proteas or the Baggy Greens will receive an edge over the other in the Ultimate Test, which is scheduled to kick off on Wednesday.
Harbhajan Singh sparked a social media storm with his controversial remarks on Mahendra Singh Dhoni's fan following, drawing comparisons with other cricketers.
RCB are chasing a top-two finish for the first time since 2016 as they head into the final stages of the league phase.
The crash has dealt a blow to the conglomerate's efforts to turn around Air India, especially following its merger with Vistara in 2024.
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