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Always wanted responsibility as cricketer, makes you better: Hardik Pandya

Indian all-rounder Hardik Pandya is revelling in his new role as the leader of Gujarat Titans, saying extra responsibility and challenges have made him a better cricketer. Pandya notched his third win as skipper in the IPL on Friday when Gujarat Titans beat Punjab Kings by six wickets. The new entrants have a 100 per cent record in the league, having won all their three matches played so far. They sit second on the points table. Pandya has been contributing with the bat, besides bowling a full quota of four overs while also captaining the side. "I am enjoying captaincy, always wanted to have responsibility as a cricketer and that is the reason I have become a better cricketer, because facing challenges makes you better," he said at the post match presentation. "I have been on both side before - I have won and lost - so (I'm) cool and composed because I try to stay neutral. "That's our team motto as well, win or lose we are neutral, we celebrate our losses also, they are very impo

IPL 2022: Umesh, Russell fire KKR to big win over PBKS

It was KKR's second win in three games while Punjab suffered their first loss of the season after the win over RCB

IPL 2022: What's different and how it could shape Indian cricket ahead

As 15th edition begins today with a bigger league, expect leadership stakes for India

India's Suresh Raina gets 'Sports Icon' award from Maldives govt

Former India cricketer Suresh Raina was felicitated with prestigious 'Sports Icon' award at Maldives Sports Awards 2022 by Maldives government, was nominated alongside 16 international sportspersons

Brand Rohit Sharma: 'Hitman' on field, an 'Everyman' in the mad ad world

Rohit Sharma, whom advertisers count on for reliability, faces stern test to grow brand equity as India captain

Jhulan becomes leading wicket-taker in history of Women's Cricket World Cup

Her highest wicket haul came in 2005 as she produced figures of four for 16 against the West Indies only four days after delivering four for 27 against England

India beat Sri Lanka by an innings and 222 runs inside 3 days in first Test

India completed a comprehensive innings and 222-run victory over Sri Lanka inside three days in the first Test to go 1-0 up in the two-match series

Warne gave me huge platform during first IPL, says Ravindra Jadeja

As the world mourned the shocking death of 52-year-old Warne in Thailand's Koh Samui, Jadeja, it seemed, is still trying to fathom the reality of the tragedy that has hit millions of cricket fans hard

Have shared all necessary details with BCCI-formed committee: Saha

It remains to be seen whether Saha has revealed the name of the journalist to the committee as the cricketer earlier had said that he wouldn't reveal the name as it could harm the journalist's career

1st Test: Pant's rollicking 96 powers India to 357/6 against Sri Lanka

A rollicking 96 from Rishabh Pant powered India to 357/6 at stumps on day one of the opening Test against Sri Lanka at the IS Bindra PCA Stadium on Friday

Virat Kohli still has time for greater milestones: Sourav Ganguly

Kohli and Ganguly have endured a rocky past few months during which they were at opposite ends over the former's captaincy tenure coming to an end

Never thought I would play 100 Test matches; been a long journey: Kohli

Friday's Test match against Sri Lanka at the IS Bindra PCA Stadium will make Kohli the 12th Indian and 71st cricketer overall to achieve the landmark

All credit to Kohli for India's Test success, says captain Rohit Sharma

Rohit will start his Test captaincy journey when he steps out to lead India against Sri Lanka in the opening game here starting Friday

Playing as unit will be key for Team India: Pramila Bhatt on Women's WC

Former India captain Pramila Bhatt has said that playing as a unit will be key for Team India in the upcoming Women's 50-over World Cup

Kohli left legacy for world cricket as Test skipper: Dinesh Karthik

India wicketkeeper-batter Dinesh Karthik has said that Virat Kohli left a lasting legacy as Test skipper for world cricket.

IPL: Maharashtra permits 25% spectators; teams to start training mid-March

Players are likely to start coming into the city from March 8. It is also understood that all the participants will have to undergo RT-PCR tests 48 hours prior to their arrival in Mumbai

171 against Australia is the standard I have set for myself: Harmanpreet

India player Harmanpreet Kaur feels her 171 against Australia in the 2017 World Cup overshadowed her many crucial knocks of 30 and 40, which followed that benchmark-setting innings

Women's World Cup: Playing as a unit is key for India, says Pramila Bhatt

India will open their campaign in the World Cup against Pakistan on March 6.

Virat Kohli's 100th Test match will be played in front of spectators: BCCI

BCCI Secretary Jay Shah said in a statement on Tuesday that cricket fans will be able to witness the historic moment of Kohli playing his 100th Test match

England opener Roy confirms he is pulling out of IPL 2022 for family time

England opener Jason Roy confirmed on Tuesday that he will not be playing for his franchise Gujarat Titans in this year's Indian Premier League (IPL) to spend some quality time with his family