'I don't see Hardik getting a new ball. He is a certainty in the side as playing four fast bowlers would mean a long tail. He is your ideal No 7 batsman but you can use him for 4-6 overs depending on the situation'
'There are some potential talks which is going on and which is definitely authentic.' 'But it all depends on the two franchises to come up with a conclusion and allow the players to move for their own betterment.'
'I actually think, with Hardik Pandya, everything away from the game is affecting him so much. He's smiling too much when he does the toss. He's trying to act like he is so happy. He is not happy. I have been there. I have been in the firing line. And I can tell you now, it affects you.'
KKR will look to iron out their flaws and get the better of a misfiring Mumbai Indians during their IPL match on Friday.
The conversation kicked off with a curious Modi inquiring about the team's fielding drills, particularly referencing the spectacular catch taken by Suryakumar Yadav that turned the tide in the final match
India's young batter Yashaswi Jaiswal was placed sixth with 714 points.
Hardik Pandya will be booed louder in Mumbai but his temperament is impressive: Manoj Tiwary
Kris Srikkanth said Jasprit Bumrah might be disappointed with Mumbai Indians getting back Hardik Pandya from Gujarat Titans.
Mumbai Indians skipper Hardik Pandya seemed to be at a loss for words to explain the reasons for his team's disastrous showing in IPL 2024 so far.
With the clock ticking down fast for the IPL 2024 opener, players and coaches have started to arrive.
Hardik Pandya is touted as a possible captaincy option for Mumbai Indians in the future.
Sporting stars, past and present, at the Ambani wedding.
Vaibhav Pandya has been charged with cheating and forgery.
The BCCI's retention and auction rules ensure that franchises will have to make careful decisions to balance retaining star power with building depth across their squads.
India's newly-forged coach-captain combination of Gautam Gambhir and Suryakumar Yadav will look to make instant impact against a Sri Lankan team in disarray.
India seamer Bhuvneshwar Kumar fetched a winning bid of Rs 10.75 crore from Royal Challengers Bengaluru on a largely predictable second day of the mega auction, in Jeddah on Monday.
'Fan wars should never go this ugly a route. One should remember which country these players represent -- our country. So, then what warrants a cricketer getting booed?'
India play 2 Tests versus Bangladesh, followed by three against New Zealand before the big-ticket five Test Border Gavaskar Trophy against Australia Down Under.
Yashasvi Jaiswal should drop down to the No 3 position, said batting great Sunil Gavaskar.
Sanjay Manjrekar feels that India should strive to find the right balance in playing XI
Jasprit Bumrah on Monday said he has been 'living a dream'
Summoned for a T20 World Cup photoshoot before the fifth Test against England, Rinku Singh stands out as a prime contender for the finisher's role.
Bangladesh begin their World Cup campaign against Sri Lanka in Texas on June 7 and it remains to be seen if the premier pacer is fit for that match. Bangladesh pacer Taskin Ahmed is also down with a side strain.
Who do you think should be part of the Indian team for the T20 World Cup Super 8s match against Australia?
BCCI shared pictures on X with a caption, 'Gearing up for the Super 8s. Prep Mode on. #TeamIndia.'
India suffered an early setback in their World Cup contest against Bangladesh when all-rounder Hardik Pandya left the field after twisting his ankle while bowling his first over in Pune on Thursday.
'If there's one thing you should know about this team, we never give up. We'll keep fighting, we'll keep going.'
Kapil said about Gambhir, "Good luck to him. All the best..."
Hardik Pandya will be aiming to build on the rich legacy of his predecessor Rohit Sharma when he begins his Mumbai Indians captaincy stint in the IPL 2024 match against Gujarat Titans, a team that the star all-rounder himself marshalled over last two seasons, in Ahmedabad on Sunday.
Shreyas Iyer, who led KKR to the IPL 2024 title, could be headed for the players' auction after failing to make a breakthrough in negotiations, while K L Rahul is also unlikely to be retained by LSG.
IMAGES from the Indian Premier League match played between Delhi Capitals and Mumbai Indians in New Delhi, on Saturday.
After wrapping up the ODI series with a smashing win, the Indian team earned a well-deserved night out.
Pandya's comeback journey following an ankle injury which he suffered in the ODI World Cup was one that is replete with elements of disappointment and dejection but also with utmost resilience and determination shown against adversity.
'I have never seen a captain, who is so invested in team meetings and strategies.'
PM Modi congratulated Rohit Sharma for his "splendid captaincy" and praised Virat Kohli for his performance in the final match.
Prime Minister Narendra D Modi on Saturday blessed the newly wed couple Anant Ambani and Radhika Merchant after their wedding that was attended by global celebrities, business tycoons and politicians.
'We came in the day before yesterday and we just eased into our routines here, the players are just getting used to the time zone.'
'Time for the next generation to take the T20 game forward.'
Former Australia captain Michael Clarke said Rohit Sharma needs to take a break to freshen up ahead of the T20 World Cup next month.
India secured their second Twenty20 World Cup title with a dramatic seven-run win over South Africa in the final in Barbados.
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