TOP STORIES
“Pant has our 100% support”: Nicholas Pooran
Lucknow Super Giants’ dynamic batter Nicholas Pooran has thrown his full support behind Rishabh Pant, who is set to lead the Super Giants for the first time in the upcoming Indian Premier League (IPL). Explosive batter Pant was snapped up by the franchise for a whopping sum of INR 27 crore in last year’s auction in Jeddah.
“Yeah, again, there’s a better, fresh air. He comes with his package his experiences, on his skill and talent, and we looking forward to see how he goes. He has our support 100% both on and off the field. Actions speak louder than words so let’s see how it goes,” Pooran told IANS.
Pooran also believes the team has a balanced squad and all the necessary ingredients to lift the IPL trophy.
“We have a good chance, we’ve a really balanced team (with) experienced and youth (players). We’re looking forward to leading with the experienced players," Pooran said.
The West Indian wicketkeeper-batter was among the five players to be retained by the franchise for IPL 2025. He also had a terrific season last year, scoring 499 runs in 14 games. IPL 2025 is set to begin on March 22 and LSG will begin their campaign by facing Delhi Capitals on March 24 (Monday).
Tags
More News
Washington Sundar out of T20I series against New Zealand
Indian all-rounder Washington Sundar has been ruled out of the five-match T20I series against New Zealand, dealing a crushing blow ahead of the T20I World Cup 2026. The series against New Zealand, scheduled to be played from January 21 to 31, is being seen as a crucial phase in India’s build-up to the global tournament, which begins on February 7.
"Washington Sundar has b...
"He's 22": Hanuma Vihari defends Nitish Reddy amid selection scrutiny
Indian all-rounder Nitish Kumar Reddy's inclusion in the Indian playing XI for the ongoing ODI series against New Zealand has drawn mixed reactions. Amid the chatter, veteran batter Hanuma Vihari has defended the youngster, urging patience. Reddy was slotted into the team following an injury to Washington Sundar in the first ODI that ruled the spin-bowling all-...
Pakistan confirm squads for white-ball series against South Africa women
Pakistan have named their squads for both the T20I and ODI series for their upcoming tour of South Africa, confirming that Fatima Sana will continue to lead the team in both formats. Pakistan Women have brought in a fresh phase of rebuilding by naming uncapped batter Saira Jabeen and fast bowler Humna Bilal in their T20I squad....
"We keep talking about developing him": Indian coach gives brutal assessment of Nitish Reddy's performance
Indian assistant coach Ryan ten Doeschate gave an honest assessment in the wake of India’s defeat in the second ODI against New Zealand on Wednesday in Rajkot. Doeschate spoke candidly on all-rounder Nitish Kumar Reddy’s performances while also flagging concerns about captain Rohit Sharma’s match readiness.
Reddy, who was the only change in India’s playing XI for the seco...
Canada unveil T20 World Cup 2026 squad
Canada have unveiled their 15-player squad for the upcoming T20 World Cup 2026, scheduled to be co-hosted by India and Sri Lanka from February 7 to March 8, 2026. All-rounder Dilpreet Bajwa has been named captain and will lead the side as they look to make an impact on the global stage.
Canada are featuring in Group D, alongside South Africa, New Ze...
Android App
iOS App
YouTube
Facebook
Instagram