
Nitin Naik
Associate Sports Editor at The Times of India
Associate Sports Editor with the Times of India, I write on sport. I am a cricket and tennis buff. Views expressed are personal.
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1 week ago |
timesofindia.indiatimes.com | Nitin Naik
Nitin NaikTNN Jun 17, 2025, 20:44 IST ISTThat a Test series is beginning minus Virat is a good reason to compare his greatness to that of Gavaskar, Dravid & Tendulkar. Others had better stats & technique, Virat had fire and raw talentFab Four. A phrase we are so used to seeing and reading in present tense while describing the Indian middle-order, comprising Rahul Dravid, Sachin Tendulkar, Sourav Ganguly, and VVS Laxman, in the noughties (2000 to 2010).
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3 weeks ago |
timesofindia.indiatimes.com | Nitin Naik
NewsSports NewsCricket NewsIPL NewsBengaluru stampede: 'Celebrating wins are important, but not at the cost of lives' - Team India head coach Gautam GambhirTrendingGautam Gambhir has criticized RCB's victory celebrations in Bengaluru, which led to a stampede and tragic loss of lives. He questioned the necessity of roadshows for celebrating sporting wins, emphasizing that people's lives are more important.
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3 weeks ago |
timesofindia.indiatimes.com | Nitin Naik
Gautam Gambhir is under pressure as India's coach. He prepares for a tough England tour with a young team. The team aims for a better show in the World Test Championship. A key challenge is managing Jasprit Bumrah's workload. Selectors will monitor Bumrah, who will play only three of the five Tests. Mumbai: India's Test cricket team captain Shubman Gill and head coach Gautam Gambhir during the pre-departure press conference ahead of the five-match Test cricket series against England, in Mumbai.
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3 weeks ago |
timesofindia.indiatimes.com | Nitin Naik
Shubman Gill, India's newly appointed Test captain, addressed the media ahead of the team's departure for England, acknowledging the absence of veterans Rohit Sharma and Virat Kohli. Gill emphasized the team's potential and the importance of player communication to foster confidence. He remained undecided about his batting position and supported players making individual choices regarding red-ball practice amidst IPL commitments.
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4 weeks ago |
timesofindia.indiatimes.com | Saumyajit Basu |Nitin Naik
NewsSports NewsFootball'In the last five years we've been in five major finals. That's a golden era for a lot of other teams'TrendingManchester United's Harry Maguire, in Mumbai as an ambassador for Apollo Tyres, reflected on a disappointing season, acknowledging the need for significant improvement and player turnover. Despite personal highs, Maguire faces uncertainty about his future with the club, with his contract nearing its end.
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The much abused 'Spirit Of Mumbai' is actually a necessity as people have to show up at work come what may to put food on their table. Please do not glorify it. #MumbaiTrainAccident

Kudos to the DJ at Roland Garros for adding to the atmosphere. The two songs he belted out after Alcaraz held from 3-5 0-40 in the fourth set and after breaking Sinner to go 5-5, were Sweet Caroline and Staying Alive. #RolandGarros25

Never been a fan of roadshows. Even in 2007 it should not have happened. This tragedy in Bangalore should never have happened, says India head coach Gautam Gambhir ahead of India's tour of England during the pre-departure pc. #INDvsENG