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Ex-IND cricketer left country for girlfriend, was banned in SA, surgery botched
This is the story of a former Indian cricketer who represented Tamil Nadu before love forced him to leave the country.

Updated on Jan 11, 2025 01:02 PM IST
Aditya Bhattacharya, Durban
'Had it been someone else in place of Kohli, he would've been dropped by now'
As of now, Kohli's place in India's T20 World Cup is not under any threat but it doesn't guarantee a change between now and then. Weighing in on the matter, a legendary India wicketkeeper feels no matter what happens, Kohli should play the T20 World Cup for India.

Published on Jul 20, 2022 07:04 AM IST
HT Sports Desk, New Delhi
'Go back to domestic, get some form. Then we'll see': Ex-India keeper on Kohli
If Virat doesn't come out of the rut soon, former India wicketkeeper Syed Kirmani feels that it may not be a bad idea for Kohli to return to domestic cricket, score some runs there and get some confidence back.

Updated on Jul 12, 2022 04:04 PM IST
HT Sports Desk, New Delhi
'Like Saha, I've also been a victim of injustice but nobody talks about it'
A former India wicketkeeper has joined the controversy surrounding Wriddhiman Saha and his ouster from the team, saying that he too was treated unfairly during his time as India's figure behind the stumps

Updated on Feb 23, 2022 10:25 PM IST
hindustantimes.com, New Delhi
IPL 2020: ‘At this age, people don’t have that much agility left,’ Syed Kirmani feels age and long sabbatical has impacted MS Dhoni’s performance
IPL 2020: Former India wicketkeeper Syed Kirmani believes it was expected of MS Dhoni to struggle a little given he has come into the IPL without having played cricket in over a year.

Updated on Oct 13, 2020 07:48 AM IST
Hindustan Times, New Delhi |
hindustantimes.com
Rishabh Pant immensely skilled but needs to be groomed: Syed Kirmani
Syed Kirmani does not approve of the ‘makeshift wicketkeepers’ approach, which the Indian cricket team has stuck to by making KL Rahul keep wickets so that, and in captain Virat Kohli’s words, ‘the team can strike good balance.’

Updated on Jun 25, 2020 02:55 PM IST
Hindustan Times, New Delhi |
Aditya Bhattacharya
I’ve never disclosed this but here is how Dhoni was picked: Syed Kirmani narrates MSD’s selection story
Former India wicket-keeper and selector Syed Kirmani narrates how he and co-selector Pranab Roy had spotted MS Dhoni during a Ranji Trophy match and immediately vouched for his selection in the East Zone team.

Updated on Jun 10, 2020 09:38 AM IST
Hindustan Times, New Delhi |
Aditya Bhattacharya
83: Ranveer Singh shares first poster of Adhinath Kothare as Dilip Vengsarkar, the ‘finest exponent of the drive’
Ranveer Singh has shared the first-look poster of Adhinath Kothare as former Indian cricketer Dilip Vengasarkar. See it here.

Updated on Jan 21, 2020 01:22 PM IST
Hindustan Times | HT Correspondent
Ranveer Singh shares fresh 83 poster and it is all fire, see pic
The fresh poster Ranveer Singh shared from Kabir Khan's 83 just has the film’s name in the colours of fire - golden and orange hues. Check it out here.

Updated on Jan 11, 2020 09:37 AM IST
Hindustan Times, New Delhi | HT Correspondent
Sahil Khatter on dating Shruti Pathak: She is special; it’s pretty much there, you can see it
YouTuber-host-actor Sahik Khatter opens up about his relationship with singer Shruti Pathak.

Updated on Nov 02, 2019 01:51 PM IST
Hindustan Times | Shreya Mukherjee, New Delhi
Virat Kohli or MS Dhoni? Former World Cup winner names his pick for India’s best captain yet
Kohli became the most successful Indian captain as he went past MS Dhoni to register 28 wins in the longest format of the game.

Updated on Sep 05, 2019 04:47 PM IST
Hindustan Times, New Delhi | HT Correspondent
‘Leave MS Dhoni alone, he’s a role model and should remain in team,’ says World Cup winning wicketkeeper
MS Dhoni’s floundering returns with the bat, coupled with the rise of Rishabh Pant, has led to many questioning the 2011 World Cup winning former captain’s presence in the team.

Updated on Aug 28, 2019 08:09 AM IST
Kolkata |
Indo Asian News Service
India vs West Indies: Wriddhiman Saha or Rishabh Pant? Former India wicketkeeper names his pick for 2nd Test
Rishabh Pant’s short career has been inconsistent at best especially his indiscreet shot selection during World Cup and the ongoing West Indies tour that has left everyone disappointed.

Updated on Aug 28, 2019 08:10 AM IST
Kolkata |
Press Trust of India
ICC World Cup 2019: 1983 World Cup winner picks Ambati Rayudu over Vijay Shankar for India’s No. 4 position
Syed Kirmani also said that he would prefer Kedar Jadhav in the No. 4 position instead of Vijay Shankar and in case Kedar is not fit for the tournament, Rayudu should be included in the squad as his replacement.

Updated on May 15, 2019 08:28 AM IST
Hindustan Times, New Delhi |
HT Correspondent
YouTuber Sahil Khattar joins Ranveer Singh’s 83 team, to play cricketer Syed Kirmani
Youtuber Sahil Khattar has joined the cast of Ranveer Singh’s upcoming film, 83. He will be seen as cricketer Syed Kirmani.

Updated on Feb 01, 2019 05:25 PM IST
Hindustan Times | HT Correspondent
India vs Australia: Rishabh Pant matches Indian wicket-keeping record at the MCG
Pant took his dismissals tally to 19 on the penultimate day of the Test and by doing so he joined an elite group of India players in the list of most dismissals by a stumper in a series.

Updated on Dec 29, 2018 01:54 PM IST
Hindustan Times, New Delhi | HT Correspondent
Sledging in cricket is not new: Syed Kirmani reacts to Naseeruddin Shah’s comment on Kohli
Kirmani’s remark came in the backdrop of veteran actor Naseeruddin Shah’s criticism of India captain Virat Kohli’s on-field behaviour during the ongoing Test series Down Under.

Updated on Dec 22, 2018 05:08 PM IST
India vs Australia: ‘I’ve been glued to my TV’ - Glenn Maxwell in awe of India cricketer
Glenn Maxwell was all praise for Rishabh Pant and said that he remains glued to his TV every time he’s come out to bat during the ongoing Test series between India and Australia.

Updated on Dec 21, 2018 02:26 PM IST
Hindustan Times, New Delhi |
HT Correspondent
India vs Australia: Rishabh Pant surpasses MS Dhoni, creates another record Down Under
Rishabh Pant overtook the previous record of 14 held by Kirmani (in India, 1979/80 - 11 ct; 3 st), Dhoni (in India, 2012/13 - 9 ct; 5 st), Dhoni (in Australia, 2014/15 - 13 ct; 1 st) and Wriddhiman Saha (in India 2016/17 - 13 ct; 1 st).

Updated on Dec 16, 2018 03:37 PM IST
Hindustan Times, New Delhi |
HT Correspondent
‘Emphasis on part-time wicketkeepers unfortunate, affects quality’
The likes of Jonny Bairstow and Quinton de Kock are considered best in the business because of the runs they produce and the situation is no different in India, with the BCCI rotating between wicketkeepers based on their ability with the bat, not behind the stumps.

Updated on Jul 21, 2018 10:14 AM IST
Hindustan Times, New Delhi | Somshuvra Laha
Rishabh Pant and Sanju Samson need to be groomed: Syed Kirmani
Syed Kirmani, former India wicket-keeper, says Rishabh Pant and Sanju Samson can go a long way if groomed properly.

Updated on May 22, 2018 08:41 AM IST
Hindustan Times, New Delhi | Sandip Sikdar