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New Delhi, March 30 Former Indian spinner Anil Kumble praised Rohit Sharma's batting performance against Kolkata Knight Riders (KKR), where he scored the fastest fifty in IPL history, saying the opener arrived this season in his "2.0 avatar," which will be a cause for concern for other...

Mumbai, March 30 Former India captain Anil Kumble has been quite impressed with how Rohit Sharma has started the new IPL season for Mumbai Indians, and he expects the opener's "2.0 version" to trouble rivals throughout the ongoing edition.The 38-year-old Rohit smashed a 78 off 38 balls in MI's...

Mumbai, March 18 South African batting great AB de Villiers believes that a "team of fighters" will relieve the pressure on Virat Kohli, giving the defending champions, Royal Challengers Bengaluru, the fuel they need to go all the way in IPL 2026.Kohli remains a vital part of the RCB team, and...

New Delhi, March 16: The Board of Control for Cricket in India (BCCI) successfully hosted another edition of ‘Naman,’ the annual awards ceremony that recognizes the top performers and pioneers of Indian cricket. Former India cricketer Anil Kumble also penned a note to congratulate his “dear...

Mumbai, March 14 Kolkata Knight Riders "made the wrong decision" by letting Shreyas Iyer and Phil Salt leave after their title-winning campaign in 2024, and unless the three-time IPL champions understand the importance of retaining key players, they cannot be considered serious title contenders...

New Delhi, March 14 Former India captain and legendary leg-spinner Anil Kumble has praised Shreyas Iyer, calling him an underrated yet exceptional leader in the Indian Premier League (IPL). The former coach believes Iyer's leadership qualities are often overlooked despite the batter consistently...

New Delhi, March 12 – Former India captain Anil Kumble said that Rajat Patidar will face a significant challenge in leading Royal Challengers Bengaluru to back-to-back Indian Premier League (IPL) titles, noting that expectations will be high after last season's successful campaign.Patidar took...

New Delhi, March 11 – With the 19th season of the Indian Premier League (IPL) set to begin on March 28, former India captain Anil Kumble reflected on Royal Challengers Bengaluru’s long-awaited title triumph last year, crediting both Virat Kohli’s influence and the team’s improved bowling unit...

New Delhi, March 7 – Former Indian spinner Anil Kumble noted that Varun Chakravarthy's dip in form could increase the pressure on Jasprit Bumrah to perform well in the upcoming encounter as the Indian team prepares for a high-stakes final against New Zealand in the ICC Men’s T20 World Cup on...

Mumbai, March 5 – Several prominent figures from the Indian cricket community gathered in the city on Thursday to attend the wedding ceremony of Sachin Tendulkar's son, Arjun Tendulkar, and entrepreneur Saaniya Chandhok.Arjun, who has followed in his father's footsteps and plays domestic and...

New Delhi, February 26 – Ahead of India’s must-win Super 8 match against Zimbabwe, former Indian spinner Anil Kumble suggested that the Suryakumar Yadav-led team should not underestimate the African nation and play their natural, aggressive brand of cricket.Having lost to South Africa in their...

New Delhi, February 23 – Following the West Indies' stunning performance against Zimbabwe in their Super 8 match of the ICC Men's T20 World Cup 2026, former Indian spinner Anil Kumble praised the Caribbean team's overall performance, highlighting the effectiveness of their spinners.With a...

Bengaluru, February 13 The Karnataka State Cricket Association, under the leadership of Venkatesh Prasad, has decided to name two stands at the M Chinnaswamy Stadium after the legendary duo of Anil Kumble and Rahul Dravid.Kumble is India's highest wicket-taker in both Test and ODI matches...