Shreyanka Patil’s injury continued as her ICC Women’s T20 World Cup campaign ended prematurely. The 23-year-old, who finally seemed to have put her long injury nightmare behind her, now faces another setback. The Karnataka all-rounder was ruled out of the ongoing tournament on Friday after suffering an ankle injury during India’s Group A clash against…
KL Rahul and Rishabh Pant (Image: X) Rishabh Pant will rejoin his former IPL franchise, Delhi Capitals, where he started his career. After spending two seasons with Lucknow Super Giants, which didn’t quite work out for him, Pant now seems all set to return home. Amidst the developments, former Indian cricketer Dodda Ganesh called KL…
CHENNAI: Ishan Kishan added another chapter to his incredible comeback story. After putting up a phenomenal show in the T20 World Cup earlier this year after forcing his way back into India’s plans, the Jharkhand wicket-keeper batsman is now impossible to ignore in the ODI format as well.Ishan, who played an ODI after almost three…
Ahead of the third and final ODI against Afghanistan in Chennai, India assistant coach Ryan ten Doeschate said that Nitish Kumar Reddy is emerging as the “natural successor” to Hardik Pandya as the team continues to build its all-rounders for the future.India have already taken an elusive 2-0 lead in the three-match series. In the…
Shubman Gill’s rise from rookie to trusted captain Shubman Gillthe face of the Indian cricket team and the man appointed to captain both the Test and ODI sides, clearly justified the BCCI’s decision. Since taking over as captain, Gill has transformed from a promising opener to one of India’s most dependable batsmen in the longer…
India head coach Gautam Gambhir looks on as Kuldeep Yadav, left, warms up before the start of the first day of the Test match between Afghanistan and India in New Chandigarh, India, Saturday, June 6, 2026 (AP Photo) TimesofIndia.com in Chennai: There is no doubt that when there is a song, there is no better…
Henry Nicholls of New Zealand (AP Photo) Henry Nicholls he made an immediate impact on his return to New Zealand colours, coming on for the retired Kane Williamson and delivering a composed unbeaten century to propel his side into a dominant position against England on the third day of the Test at The Oval. On…
Yashasvi Jaiswal and Nitish Reddy (agency image) TimesofIndia.com in Chennai: India may have already sealed the ODI series against Afghanistan, but the final game in Chennai is far from over. For the team management, it’s another opportunity to tick the boxes on the road to the 2027 ODI World Cup, test combinations and, most importantly,…
NEW DELHI: Matt Renshaw he played with both bat and ball as Australia defeated Bangladesh by seven runs in the second T20I on Friday to seal the three-match series with an elusive 2-0 lead.Renshaw smashed a career unbeaten 89 to lift Australia to 196/5, their highest T20I total against Bangladesh, before bowling to help restrict…
Indian wicketkeeper Sanju Samson, first centre, being congratulated by head coach Gautam Gambhir (PTI Photo) Former Indian pacer S Sreesanth set his sights on the head coach Gautam Gambhirquestioning the extent of the former opener’s contribution to India’s recent white-ball success and arguing that the players deserve far more credit for the team’s achievements.India enjoyed…
India’s KL Rahul (photo AP) With the ODI series already secured after wins in the first two matches against Afghanistan, India took the opportunity to test different combinations and assess players outside their established core group.Absence of Virat Kohli’s seniors, Hardik Pandya and Jasprit Bumrah allowed the team management to experiment, particularly in the batting…
Virat Kohli (BCCI/IPL photo) NEW DELHI: Royal Challengers Bengaluru (RCB) CEO Rajesh Menon said he is a star Virat Kohli he will remain with the franchise “at least for the next three-four years”, and added that the team did not envision a future where he was not associated with RCB, even after his playing career…
File photo of Kuldeep Yadav (L) and Rishabh Pant (R) during IPL 2026. New Delhi: India spinner Kuldeep Yadav is all set to play for Lucknow Super Giants in the 2027 edition of the Indian Premier League, TimesofIndia.com has learned. LSG skipper Rishabh Pant he could also return to the Delhi Capitals.With momentum building on…
Shivang Kumar was brought in by Sunrisers Hyderabad after his exploits in the MPL. (ANI) New Delhi: For most young cricketers, the safest route is often the most obvious. If you are a talented top batsman, keep batting. If you are a skilled left arm spinner, keep bowling. Shivang Kumar chose otherwise.The Bundelkhand Bulls Madhya…
File photo of former Indian cricketer Yuvraj Singh. (ANI) New Delhi: Former Indian cricketer Yuvraj Singh will join the Delhi Capitals support staff from the 2027 edition of the Indian Premier League (IPL). TimesofIndia.com has learned that Sourav Ganguly, who is expected to lead the franchise’s support when the JSW Group returns to take over…
Faf du Plessis has just redefined age in T20 cricket, setting the record as the oldest centurion at 41 years and 340 days. Faf du Plessis added his name to the record books by becoming the oldest player in cricket history to score a T20 century. The South African veteran achieved the feat in his…
Harbhajan Singh and S Sreesanth NEW DELHI: Former India fast bowler S Sreesanth has reignited his infamous feud with Harbhajan Singhthrowing an open challenge to the former spinner for a fight in the ring almost two decades after IPLthe infamous ‘Slapgate’ controversy.In explosive remarks made during an appearance at Lallantop, Sreesanth accused Harbhajan of repeatedly…
NEW DELHI: The Sooryavanshi household of Motipur village in Tajpur, Samastipur (Bihar) already has one cricketing sensation in Vaibhav Sooryavanshi. Now another young man in the family is starting to attract attention – 10-year-old Ashirvad Sooryavanshi.Vaibhav’s younger brother has already given a glimpse of what might lie ahead. In his first match for the Tajpur…
Vaibhav Sooryavanshi (Image: ICC) Teenage batting sensation Vaibhav Sooryavanshi could spark a “test cricket revival” if he fulfills his immense potential in the longest format, according to former India captain Krishnamachari Srikkanth, who urged fans and pundits not to burden the youngster with too much scrutiny.Fresh from the breakout Indian Premier League campaign, the 15-year-old…
Englishman Ben Stokes (Photo by Gareth Copley/Getty Images) England Test captain Ben Stokes could be in line to return ahead of the third Test against New Zealand at Trent Bridge despite an ongoing investigation into the nightclub controversy which forced him to miss the second Test.According to a British newspaper report The Guardianthere is growing…
Faf’s century strengthens TSK to victory with 6 winners (Image: X) Veteran South African batsman I salute you Plessis rolled back the clock with a sensational unbeaten century as the Texas Super Kings (TSK) kicked off their Major League Cricket (MLC) 2026 campaign with a thrilling six-wicket win over the Seattle Orcas at the Grand…
Glenn Phillips of New Zealand celebrates a century (Ben Whitley/PA via AP) Glenn Phillips etched his name into New Zealand cricket history with a maiden Test century as the Black Caps tightened their grip in the second Test against England at The Oval on day two.The Kiwi all-rounder became only the third New Zealand batsman…
MUMBAI: Virat Kohli has made significant progress in his recovery from a hamstring injury and is on track to return to the Indian squad for the upcoming ODI series in England, TOI has learnt. “Kohli has started rehab and his injury is healing fast. He is expected to report back BCCICenter of Excellence for its…
NEW DELHI: Fast bowler Harshit Rana was added to India’s squad on Friday, ahead of the third and final ODI against Afghanistan.The match is scheduled to be played in Chennai on Saturday, with India having already sealed the three-match series 2-0 after a dominant 170-run win in Lucknow. Early inclusion offers team management an additional…
Shreyanka Patil (Image credit: ICC) NEW DELHI: India suffered a major setback in their ICC Women’s T20 World Cup 2026 campaign after uncapped Shreyanka Patil was ruled out of the rest of the tournament with an ankle injury, forcing the team management to bring in uncapped leg-spinner Prema Rawat as her replacement.Patil sustained the injury…
Englishman Stuart Broad (AP/PTI) Former English fast bowler Stuart Broad has revealed the strongest Test XI made up exclusively of players he faced during his illustrious international career, and the selection has already sparked debate among cricket fans.Wisden asked Broad, who finished his Test career with 604 wickets and ranks among the format’s most successful…
Vaibhav Sooryavanshi (PTI photo) NEW DELHI: India’s latest batting prodigy Vaibhav Sooryavanshi will not be traveling alone for his first assignment with the senior team, with BCCI secretary Devajit Saikia revealing that the board has decided to allow the 15-year-old’s parents to accompany him on the upcoming white-ball tour of Ireland and England to help…
the actor Saif Ali Khan His father, late Mansoor Ali Khan Pataudi, popularly known as Tiger Pataudi, paid heartfelt tributes at a special function at Winchester College, UK. The actor, who also studied at the prestigious institution, unveiled a plaque dedicated to his father at the historic Hunter Tent Cricket Pavilion on June 13.The event…
England captain Ben Stokes (Getty Images) England Test Captain Ben Stokes is ready to return to competitive action after being included in Durham’s 15-man squad for their upcoming County Championship clash against Northamptonshire at Chester-le-Street, which kicks off on Friday.The all-rounder has not featured since being left out of England’s ongoing second Test against New…
Ishan Kishan and Shubman Gill (BCCI Photo) NEW DELHI: India’s dominant run in the ODI series against Afghanistan continued as Shubman Gill and Ishan Kishan he featured in a crushing 170-run win in the second ODI, helping the hosts take an elusive 2-0 lead in the three-match series.After winning the first ODI by seven wickets,…