Tag: Mayank Agarwal

IPL side Punjab Kings quash rumours on possible captaincy changes to the side

Ahead of the start of IPL 2022 season, Agarwal was appointed as the captain of Punjab Kings as KL Rahul took the same role with debutants Lucknow Super Giants.

August 24, 2022

BCCI confirms Mayank Agarwal added to India’s Test squad as cover for Rohit Sharma

Agarwal, 31, had initially been left out of India's squad for the Edgbaston Test named in May this year. But a right groin injury to K.L Rahul, which ruled him out of the home T20I series against South Africa in June and Sharma's availability in doubt due to testing positive for Covid-19 means that Agarwal is now on his way to Birmingham to join the Test squad.

June 28, 2022

Adaptability has been the key ingredient of PBKS’ campaign in IPL 2022: Mayank Agarwal

Punjab Kings kept their tournament hopes alive by defeating Royal Challengers Bangalore by 54 runs on Friday after scoring a mammoth 209/9, thanks to half centuries from opener Bairstow (66 off 29 balls) and Liam Livingstone (70 off 66 balls).

May 14, 2022

IPL 2022: Punjab captain Mayank Agarwal happy to contribute in win against Mumbai

"I thought in the last game against Gujarat, we gave wickets to Rashid when it wasn't required. But this time we were a lot more aware and careful. We made sure to not give wickets to their main bowlers and if it's your day, you have to take the team through. It can get hard,"

April 14, 2022

Opener Agarwal hit on the head, ruled out of first Test

India are already struggling for opening options as they have lost opener Shubman Gill to injury

August 2, 2021

I am grateful to have Anushka Sharma as my life partner: Virat Kohli

The couple had got married in 2017.

July 28, 2020

2011 World Cup title was a gift from us to Sachin paaji: Virat Kohli

Mayank also quizzed Virat about the time when he replaced wicket-keeper Mahendra Singh Dhoni behind the stumps briefly during a match against Bangladesh in 2015.

July 28, 2020

Not just best finisher, MS Dhoni was also ‘destructive’ top-order batsman: Sourav Ganguly

Even though he is hailed as one of the greatest captains, Dhoni became a superstar for his powerful strokeplay and ice-cool determination to win matches from the jaws of defeat.

July 7, 2020

Sourav Ganguly ‘would’ve loved to’ change his game as per T20 requirements

Ganguly also spoke about the 2002 Natwest Trophy final against England at the iconic Lord's.

July 5, 2020

Virat Kohli, KL Rahul engage in hilarious banter over coffee cup

Rahul recently opened up regarding the 13th edition of the Indian Premier League, which was postponed indefinitely by the BCCI considering the coronavirus threat.

July 1, 2020

Dreams can’t just be configured in the head: Mayank Agarwal

In November 2019, Agarwal hit his second double century in only his eighth Test match, at Indore against Bangladesh, recording his current highest score of 243 in 330 deliveries with eight sixes.

June 29, 2020

Rohit Sharma reveals why wife Ritika got emotional after his third double hundred

In this particular match, Rohit was also leading the Men in Blue which made the knock all the more special.

June 6, 2020

Rahul Dravid’s words kept me going before long-awaited India debut: Mayank

Things weren't always so rosy for Mayank as according to his own admission.

May 19, 2020

COVID-19: Mayank Agarwal advises people to be ‘vigilant’ and ‘stay at home’

Taking to his official Twitter handle, Mayank Agarwal wrote, "You could be a carrier of the virus and not show any symptoms whatsoever!"

March 20, 2020

ICC Test Rankings: Steve Smith overtakes Virat Kohli to take summit spot, Jasprit Bumrah out of top 10

Post the recent update Smith now has as many as 911 points against his name, in comparison to Virat Kohli who has 906 points.

February 26, 2020

NZ vs IND, 1st Test: Rahane, Vihari fight as India end Day 3 at 144/4

India still trail New Zealand by 39 runs with six wickets in hand.

February 23, 2020

Kyle Jamieson bowled exceedingly well: Mayank Agarwal

The right-arm Kiwi pacer dismissed Cheteshwar Pujara (11) – his first Test wicket, before claiming the wicket of India skipper Virat Kohli (2) and Hanuma Vihari (7).

February 21, 2020