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Business Standard
14-07-2025
- Sport
- Business Standard
Sunrisers Hyderabad rope in Varun Aaron as bowling coach for IPL 2026
Sunrisers Hyderabad have made a strategic addition to their backroom staff by appointing former India pacer Varun Aaron as their new bowling coach for the 2026 Indian Premier League season. The 35-year-old, known for his raw pace and aggression during his playing days, is set to guide the 2016 IPL champions' bowling unit as they look to rebuild after a mixed 2025 campaign. Aaron brings a wealth of experience from both domestic and international cricket and has played for multiple franchises in the IPL. The franchise announced the move on social media, calling it a 'fiery addition' to the support staff. His inclusion signals a fresh approach by SRH as they aim to find consistency with their bowling core heading into IPL Season 19. Transition from the pitch to the dugout Varun Aaron's coaching journey comes soon after his official retirement earlier this year. Having spent over a decade in the cricketing circuit, he was often hailed as one of India's rare genuine fast bowlers. A franchise insider shared that Aaron's energy and insight were exactly what SRH needed to inspire their young pace battery. His appointment also marks the end of James Franklin's stint as the bowling coach, with the former New Zealand pacer having taken over from Dale Steyn last season. A journeyman with pace and grit Aaron's IPL journey saw him represent teams like Delhi Daredevils, Royal Challengers Bengaluru, Rajasthan Royals, Punjab Kings and, most recently, Gujarat Titans. He last featured in the 2022 season, where he picked up two wickets in as many appearances for Gujarat, who went on to clinch the title that year. Across 52 IPL games, he claimed 44 wickets at an average of 33.66. Pace legacy and future vision The Jharkhand speedster first made headlines during the 2010–11 Vijay Hazare Trophy final by clocking over 150 kmph. He later broke into the Indian national setup in 2011, featuring in nine Tests and nine ODIs. A source close to the player revealed that Aaron is excited about this new role and believes it's the perfect opportunity to give back to the game by nurturing India's next generation of pacers.
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Business Standard
14-07-2025
- Sport
- Business Standard
Sunrisers Hyderabad ropes in Varun Aaron as bowling coach for IPL 2026
Sunrisers Hyderabad have made a strategic addition to their backroom staff by appointing former India pacer Varun Aaron as their new bowling coach for the 2026 Indian Premier League season. The 35-year-old, known for his raw pace and aggression during his playing days, is set to guide the 2016 IPL champions' bowling unit as they look to rebuild after a mixed 2025 campaign. Aaron brings a wealth of experience from both domestic and international cricket and has played for multiple franchises in the IPL. The franchise announced the move on social media, calling it a 'fiery addition' to the support staff. His inclusion signals a fresh approach by SRH as they aim to find consistency with their bowling core heading into IPL Season 19. Transition from the pitch to the dugout Varun Aaron's coaching journey comes soon after his official retirement earlier this year. Having spent over a decade in the cricketing circuit, he was often hailed as one of India's rare genuine fast bowlers. A franchise insider shared that Aaron's energy and insight were exactly what SRH needed to inspire their young pace battery. His appointment also marks the end of James Franklin's stint as the bowling coach, with the former New Zealand pacer having taken over from Dale Steyn last season. A journeyman with pace and grit Aaron's IPL journey saw him represent teams like Delhi Daredevils, Royal Challengers Bengaluru, Rajasthan Royals, Punjab Kings and, most recently, Gujarat Titans. He last featured in the 2022 season, where he picked up two wickets in as many appearances for Gujarat, who went on to clinch the title that year. Across 52 IPL games, he claimed 44 wickets at an average of 33.66. Pace legacy and future vision The Jharkhand speedster first made headlines during the 2010–11 Vijay Hazare Trophy final by clocking over 150 kmph. He later broke into the Indian national setup in 2011, featuring in nine Tests and nine ODIs. A source close to the player revealed that Aaron is excited about this new role and believes it's the perfect opportunity to give back to the game by nurturing India's next generation of pacers.
Pink Villa
07-07-2025
- Entertainment
- Pink Villa
In Pics: Meet 24-year-old Indian cricketer Abhishek Sharma, who can give Bollywood actors a run for their money
He came for the runs and stayed for the hearts. India's cricketing scene has a long history of charming crowd-pullers, though few have exploded onto the scene with as much flair and fanfare as Abhishek Sharma. Once known purely for his skill with the bat, the 24-year-old now finds himself in the rare bracket of sporting celebrities who can give Bollywood's finest a run for their money. With record-breaking knocks, cheeky on-field comebacks, and a social media game on point, Abhishek is quickly becoming the face of India's next generation of sports icons. Abhishek Sharma: How he became SRH's powerhouse Abhishek Sharma's cricket journey began in Amritsar, where his father, a coach himself, trained him. He dominated the Vijay Merchant Under-16 tournament in 2015-16 with 1200 runs, then captained India to a U-19 Asia Cup win. IPL scouts took notice, and in 2018, the Delhi Daredevils signed him a week before India's U-19 World Cup victory. He debuted with a bang—46 off 19 balls—but it was with Sunrisers Hyderabad, where he moved in 2019, that he truly took flight. In IPL 2024, promoted as opener by Pat Cummins, he smashed 484 runs, including a record-breaking 63 off 23 in a 277-run team total. The fireworks continued in IPL 2025, where his 141 off 55 against Punjab Kings became the third-highest individual score in IPL history. He has since made a successful transition to the international stage, scoring a T20I century on debut against Zimbabwe. Charisma beyond the cricket Abhishek Sharma isn't just batting averages and blistering knocks, he's a bona fide heartthrob, with a popularity that rivals that of movie stars. With multiple charming (and now viral) Instagram posts, the All-rounder often has fangirls flooding the comments with heart emojis and love. According to OneCricket, even male fans can't get enough—cheering his every move on and off the pitch. That charm has also sparked dating rumors with fashion designer Laila Faisal, adding more spice to the stardom. His mock reply to Divesh Rathi's 'notebook sendoff' had social media crowning the move the 'coldest replies of the season,' per India Times. At 24, Abhishek Sharma is not just rewriting T20 records; he's rewriting what it means to be a cricket superstar.
India.com
16-06-2025
- Sport
- India.com
AB de Villiers gives surprising statement 15 years after leaving Delhi Daredevils, says 'there were lots of poisonous characters'
AB de Villiers. New Delhi: The Delhi Capitals are one of only two original IPL teams yet to win the tournament, despite possessing strong talent in its early years. A common point of discussion among fans is the potential impact of retaining AB de Villiers, who played for Delhi for three seasons before achieving significant success with the Royal Challengers Bangalore. Despite initial success and playoff appearances, South African cricketer AB de Villiers disclosed that a negative team environment ultimately led to the Daredevils' subsequent decline. 'I'd hate to give you names — burning people, you know — but the Delhi Daredevils were in shambles. There were a lot of poisonous characters in that team,' said de Villiers in an interview with During his early international career, De Villiers reminisced about his time alongside cricketing legends. 'There were lots of legends, which makes it a bittersweet memory for me. I still remember those times fondly. Some of the highlights of my life and career came during that stint-especially spending time with guys like Glenn McGrath and Daniel Vettori. These were my heroes growing up, and I was honestly a bit scared of them.' 'I'm sitting here in 2008 and (McGrath) sits next to me and goes, 'I like the way you play.' So from those highs to also realising there's some cancerous characters inside, no need to mention names. It was a very bittersweet three years for me,' explained to Protea legend. While the Daredevils boasted a roster including notable players like Gautam Gambhir, Virender Sehwag, Dinesh Karthik, and a young David Warner, in addition to established stars, they consistently failed to win elimination matches. AB de Villiers' career downturn began with internal team issues at Delhi Daredevils. Despite a strong 2009 season (465 runs), his performance in 2010 was inconsistent, leading to his release before the 2011 auction. He subsequently joined Royal Challengers Bangalore, marking a significant turning point in his career. '2009 was nice. I played almost the entire season in South Africa, came back, and I thought I was going to be the man. Then, all of a sudden, I wasn't playing again. It was mixed feelings. I was told I would be retained, and then the next minute, I saw myself in the auction. I didn't even know what had happened. So many weird things went on.' AB de Villiers' time with the Delhi Daredevils (later the Capitals) was initially challenging, but his individual performance was exceptional. He became a highly successful IPL batsman, accumulating 5162 runs and delivering memorable performances for Royal Challengers Bangalore. 'The day I walked into RCB, I felt like they wanted me to play every game. I was so surprised. They just went, 'You're the man. You're going to grow here. You're going to become a great player with us-you're part of the family.' Done and dusted,' said de Villiers.
India Today
15-06-2025
- Entertainment
- India Today
Delhi Daredevils had poisonous characters in team: AB de Villiers's shocking claim
Former South African captain AB de Villiers has made a candid and surprising revelation about his time with the Delhi Daredevils (now known as the Delhi Capitals). In a recent interview with the Indian Premier League (IPL) legend reflected on his early years in the tournament and how the franchise struggled internally despite boasting a star-studded Villiers, who played for Delhi from 2008 to 2010, stopped short of naming individuals but offered a rare glimpse into the dysfunction behind the hate to give you names-burning people, you know-but the Delhi Daredevils were in shambles. There were a lot of poisonous characters in that team," he said. The squad, which featured cricketing heavyweights like Virender Sehwag, Gautam Gambhir, Shikhar Dhawan, Glenn McGrath, and Daniel Vettori, failed to meet expectations. Despite making the playoffs in the first two seasons, the team never quite clicked."There were lots of legends, which makes it a bittersweet memory for me. I still remember those times fondly. Some of the highlights of my life and career came during that stint-especially spending time with guys like Glenn McGrath and Daniel Vettori. These were my heroes growing up, and I was honestly a bit scared of them," De Villiers his 2009 season in South Africa saw consistent performances, the following year brought frustration. A lack of playing time and clarity over his role led to disillusionment, ultimately prompting his departure from the was nice. I played almost the entire season in South Africa, came back, and I thought I was going to be the man. Then, all of a sudden, I wasn't playing again," he recalled."It was mixed feelings. I was told I would be retained, and then the next minute, I saw myself in the auction. I didn't even know what had happened. So many weird things went on."De Villiers eventually moved to Royal Challengers Bengaluru (RCB) in 2011-a turning point in his IPL career. He immediately felt at home with his new team, which gave him the backing he had been missing."The day I walked into RCB, I felt like they wanted me to play every game. I was so surprised. They just went, 'You're the man. You're going to grow here. You're going to become a great player with us-you're part of the family.' Done and dusted."Though he retired from the IPL without winning the title as a player, De Villiers was in the stands when RCB finally clinched the trophy. He also celebrated a greater national triumph around the same time, watching South Africa defeat Australia to win the World Test Reel
