The Latest Breaking News from Dinesh Lad

IPL 2025: Shardul Thakur - From unsold to unstoppable

MUMBAI: It’s a story of perseverance. The night of November 25, 2024, was a painful one for Shardul Thakur. Much to everyone’s surprise, the ‘Palghar Express,’ who had played 83 internationals for India, went unsold in the Indian Premier League auction. Just days before that, the 33-year-old had been left…

The Times of India · Mar 29, 2025

'It was just a generic tweet ..not body shaming': Shama Mohamed defends her post after backlash over 'Rohit Sharma is fat' comment

Congress spokesperson Shama Mohamed found herself at the center of a social media storm after her comments on India captain Rohit Sharma’s weight sparked widespread backlash. Facing criticism from former cricketers, BJP leaders, and even her own party, Mohamed later defended her remarks, insisting they were not meant as body…

The Times of India · Mar 4, 2025

Childhood coach tells Rohit Sharma how to prepare for Test cricket

NEW DELHI: Following his poor performance against Australia in the Border-Gavaskar Trophy, India skipper Rohit Sharma's childhood coach Dinesh Lad has recommended that the opening batsman play a few domestic matches to get ready for Test cricket.

The Times of India · Jan 6, 2025

T20 World Cup: What makes Rohit Sharma an irresistible force in the T20 format

This could be Rohit Sharma's last T20 WC. TOI traces his journey and what makes the man - the only one besides Shakib Al Hasan to play in all 8 editions of the event - such an irresistible force in the format

The Times of India · Oct 19, 2022

Siddhesh Lad parts ways with Mumbai; applies to MCA for NOC

MUMBAI: After Arjun Tendulkar, another cricketer is set to part ways with Mumbai. On Monday, batsman Siddhesh Lad, applied for a No-Objection Certificate from his parent body, the Mumbai Cricket Association, to play for another domestic side after representing Mumbai since 2013.

The Times of India · Aug 16, 2022

Ranji Trophy quarterfinals: Suved Parkar pens history with ton on debut

Suved Parkar (104*, 218b, 8x4, 2x6) slammed a hundred on his Mumbai debut, while Sarfaraz Khan (69*, 103b, 8x4, 1x6) and Armaan Jaffer (60, 133b, 7x4, 2x6) hit half-centuries as Mumbai coasted to 303 for three on Day One of their Ranji Trophy quarterfinal against Uttarakhand at the Alur Cricket…

The Times of India · Jun 7, 2022

Makhaya Ntini’s son Thando in Dinesh Lad’s tutelage this summer

MUMBAI: Cricket has no boundaries. Dinesh Lad, the childhood coach of the likes of India captain Rohit Sharma and all-rounder Shardul Thakur, is currently coaching South African pacer Makhaya Ntini’s son Thando at the Swami Vivekanand School ground at Gorai Extension, Borivali.

The Times of India · May 5, 2022