With little time wasted, the fans captured the cricketers' pictures and videos on their phones, standing a mere 5 metres away and separated only by a barricade and a few security personnel.
K L Rahul would look to make the most of his first red-ball outing in months ahead of the upcoming Test series against England.
'I was preparing for this moment for a long time and I am happy that it worked out the way I wanted.'
We had to evacuate 25,000 people without pressing panic button: IPL chairman Dhumal
Akash Deep, Jasprit Bumrah, Kuldeep Yadav, Mohammed Siraj, and Prasidh Krishna all sweating it out in the nets -- not with the ball, but with the bat.
'We were the best team in Asia at one point. Today, we are barely in the reckoning for the Davis Cup.' 'Players now, especially this decade, lack perseverance.'
Apart from his hard work and patience, Rahul credited his success to Abhishek Nayar, the former Indian cricketer and the Indian team's batting coach.
India batter Shubman Gill, who missed practice on Wednesday, returned to training at the ICC Cricket Academy on Thursday, putting to rest speculation about his availability for the Champions Trophy match against New Zealand.
Indian skipper Shubman Gill confirmed that world's best fast bowler will be back during the third Test starting July 10 and Stokes wasn't amused that he would be asked about the fast bowling talisman for zillionth time.
It was a memorable night for the number 6 batter who hit 4 off 33 balls and watched from the other end as Ravindra Jadeja hit the winning runs.
The administration has introduced 'Maidan Cup' in collaboration with the Mann Deshi Foundation and Sachin Tendulkar Foundation, under which 50 playgrounds will be developed in Dantewada to boost sports culture and talent.
Virat Kohli joined the national team's training session on Monday at the picturesque Arundel Castle Cricket Club.
Batters take power-hitting to another level in the IPL, but the "bowlers will have their day" if they focus on staying aggressive without compromising accuracy, says Mumbai Indians' star seamer Trent Boult.
Bihar Cricket Association president Rakesh Tiwary, along with the Royals management, Dravid, and Vaibhav's father Sanjiv, are trying to create a safety net around the teenager, whose life has changed after becoming the youngest ever centurion in IPL's history.
He captained Kolkata Knight Riders to the title last season where he batted in the middle-order.
Rohit Sharma last played for Mumbai way back in 2015 against Uttar Pradesh.
Meet Vikramjit Singh, one of the youngest participants in World Cup 2023.
Would there have been an incomparable batsman named Sachin Tendulkar had Doordarshan not telecast Guide one summer afternoon? A fascinating excerpt from Abhishek Mukherjee and Joy Bhattacharjya's must-read book, The Great Indian Cricket Circus.
'One of the best aspects of the IPL is that every day, a new player emerges as a star.'
Vidit Gujrathi was around six when he was advised to put his ambition of playing cricket on hold till he was older by a local club.
India captain Rohit Sharma has confirmed his availability for Mumbai's next Ranji Trophy match against Jammu and Kashmir.
'As far as my comeback (from injury) is concerned, I will hopefully return to competitive cricket in a month'
'Josh is such a key figure for us -- not just with his bowling, because we know it's world-class and what he does time and again -- but also as part of the bowling unit, that sort of calm head out there for everybody else to lean on.'
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Six uncapped players named in South Africa ODI squad
Dhoni continues to perform the role of finisher for Chennai, but over the years, his capacity has significantly diminished.
Gujarat Titans' skipper Shubman Gill is on the recovery path from a back spasm but his fitness will be assessed carefully at nets ahead of their IPL game against Sunrisers Hyderabad.
Kotian, who played a vital role in Mumbai's Syed Mushtaq Ali triumph this season, has been a consistent performer on the domestic circuit.
'...it is a good thing for youngsters in both countries who are pursuing our sport to follow us and follow their sports icons and bring laurels to their countries.'
Virat Kohli, struggling for form, will be playing in Delhi's last league game against Railways at the Kotla from January 30.
The IPL match between Punjab and Delhi was called off mid-way on Thursday after Pakistan attempted to invade the airspace near Chandigarh with a drone attack, mandating an Indian retaliation.
The sturdiness of the headgear saved Nizar's life after Gujarat's Arzan Nagwaswalla's full-blooded shot hit flush on the state emblem on his helmet in the Ranji Trophy semi-final in Ahmedabad on Friday.
Nitish will join the SRH squad soon as they will open their IPL 2025 campaign on March 23 against Rajasthan Royals at Hyderabad.
Mumbai Indians head coach Mahela Jayawardene said left-arm wrist spinner was delighted with Vignesh Puthur needs to keep his feet on the ground and "start from ball one again" in their next IPL match against Gujarat Titans in Ahmedabad on Saturday.
'If you don't play well, then you can't complain. And if you play well, there is no point in saying whether you got an advantage or not.'
Mahmood has played two Tests, 9 ODIs and 18 T20s for England.
'The largest listenership for Vividh Bharati outside the country is in Spain.' 'The labourers who go there for the tomato-picking season feel cut off from their country and listen to Vividh Bharati to overcome their loneliness.'
New Zealand Cricket has named Jacob Duffy as Sears' replacement.
The non-availability of halal meat, a must-have in their menu, in their Bridgetown hotel forced them to temporarily wear a chef's apron.
Suryakumar expressed excitement over Shami's return.
