Arshdeep Singh reveals what Rohit Sharma said during his animated reaction In the first ODI match against South Africa in Ranchi, Virat Kohli achieved his 52nd ODI century, scoring 135 runs off 120 balls with 11 fours and 7 sixes. The innings helped India set a target of 349 runs, featuring a significant 136-run partnership…
Rohit Sharma, Rahul Dravid (File photo/Agencies) NEW DELHI: Ravichandran Ashwin has said India’s aggressive batting style in recent years is the result of former captain Rohit Sharma and ex-head coach Rahul Dravid’s influence.The former India off-spinner said the two pushed for a faster scoring approach in limited-overs cricket and also followed the same approach themselves,…
Lockie Ferguson during the captain’s press meet. (Image source: ILT20) TimesofIndia.com in Dubai: Desert Vipers captain Lockie Ferguson feels the mushrooming T20 leagues around the world are not a big threat to international cricket. The New Zealand speedster said the increase in the number of T20 leagues is great for the sport. The fourth season…
Faf du Plessis on the left (Photo Credits: IPL) Former England cricket all-rounder Moeen Ali has decided to participate in the Pakistan Super League (PSL) 2026, choosing not to play in the Indian Premier League (IPL) 2026.The 38-year-old’s announcement follows a similar decision made by Faf du Plessis to play in the PSL.Revealing his decision…
Team India players praised Virat Kohli after his century helped India secure a 17-run win over South Africa in the first ODI in Ranchi. Kohli scored 135 off 120 balls, his 52nd ODI hundred, giving India a strong start to the series. Several teammates described what it meant to watch another major innings from the…
Mohammed Shami (PTI Photo) Former India cricketer Mohammad Kaif has expressed surprise over Mohammed Shami’s exclusion from the Indian squad for the upcoming ODI series against South Africa.Shami has not been part of the Indian cricket team since the 2025 ICC Champions Trophy, despite being India’s joint-highest wicket-taker with nine wickets in the tournament.The 35-year-old…
Photo credit: X/@cricket_odisha NEW DELHI: The Odisha Cricket Association (OCA) has given the first ticket for the India–South Africa T20 match on December 9 to Lord Jagannath, seeking blessings for the smooth organisation of the fixture.OCA secretary Sanjay Behera, along with other members of the association, visited the Shree Jagannath temple in Puri on Sunday…
Vikas Kohli and Bhawna Kohli, Virat Kohli’s brother and sister, are once again in the spotlight for their social media posts after the batting superstar delivered a standout performance in Ranchi, helping India clinch a 17-run win over South Africa on Sunday evening. Kohli reached his 52nd international century in the opening ODI against South…
NEW DELHI: With the 2027 50-over World Cup on the horizon, Virat Kohli eased concerns about his current form with a match-winning century against South Africa in Ranchi on Sunday. The 37-year-old made 135 off 120 balls — his 52nd ODI hundred — to set up India’s 17-run win in the first game of the…
Palash Muchhal seen in public for the first time Music composer Palash Muchhal made his first public appearance at Mumbai airport on Monday following the unexpected postponement of his wedding to cricketer Smriti Mandhana.Muchhal was seen at the airport accompanied by his mother and family members. While maintaining a low profile, he did not avoid…
Travis Head in Brisbane, Australia. (Getty Images) Travis Head has never been one to obsess over cricket’s conventions, and on Sunday in Brisbane, Australia’s free-flowing left-hander summed up his approach with a line that instantly captured the mood of a team ready to challenge long-held Test traditions.Go Beyond The Boundary with our YouTube channel. SUBSCRIBE…
ILT20 CEO David White (L) ahead of a fixture of the UAE’s T20 league. (Image: Creimas) As the ILT20 gears up for its fourth season starting December 2, the league finds itself at a pivotal moment in its evolution. With a new window, the introduction of an auction, growing regional partnerships, and an expanding Associate…
Virat Kohli celebrates his 52nd ODI hundred in Ranchi. (AP Photo) NEW DELHI: Former South Africa pacer Dale Steyn delivered one of the most emphatic endorsements yet of Virat Kohli’s ODI relevance, calling the Indian superstar “mentally young, fresh, and hungry” after his match-winning century powered India to a 17-run victory over South Africa in…
Virat Kohli and Sitanshu Kotak NEW DELHI: India batting coach Sitanshu Kotak issued a firm and pointed rebuttal to growing speculation around Virat Kohli’s long-term ODI future, insisting that the conversation “should not exist” given the superstar’s fitness, form and continued dominance in 50-over cricket.Go Beyond The Boundary with our YouTube channel. SUBSCRIBE NOW!In the…
Virat Kohli and Rohit Sharma RANCHI: Studies have shown that couples often tend to resemble each other in a long-standing relationship. And 102 innings together, spanning over 15 years scoring 5619 runs with 20 century stands and 17 half-century partnerships, is indeed long enough.Go Beyond The Boundary with our YouTube channel. SUBSCRIBE NOW!So, when an…
Virat Kohli plays a shot during the first ODI vs South Africa in Ranchi. (AP Photo) Virat Kohli’s majestic 135 in Ranchi — an innings that sealed a 17-run win for India in the first ODI against South Africa — set off more than just fireworks at the JSCA Stadium. It reignited a national debate:…
Yuzvendra Chahal posted several messages celebrating and congratulating Virat Kohli’s ton vs South Africa in Ranchi. (Agencies) Yuzvendra Chahal did not hold back on Sunday. The leg-spinner, long known for his close bond with Virat Kohli, was at his expressive best on social media after Kohli sealed a record-breaking 52nd ODI century during India’s commanding…
India’s Virat Kohli (AP Photo/Rafiq Maqbool) NEW DELHI: Virat Kohli secured his 52nd ODI century with a score of 135 off 120 balls, leading India to a 17-run victory against South Africa in the first ODI at JSCA Stadium. His performance, marking his 83rd international century, helped establish India’s control through a 136-run partnership with…
Virat Kohli of India (Photo by Cameron Spencer/Getty Images) BCCI secretary Devajit Saikia has addressed recent media speculation regarding Virat Kohli’s potential return to Test cricket. The rumours suggested that the cricket board was planning to approach Kohli about reversing his Test retirement decision. These speculations gained momentum following India’s recent struggles in Test cricket….
Virat Kohli and Sachin Tendulkar Former Indian legendary batter Sunil Gavaskar praised Virat Kohli after he scored his 52nd ODI century, breaking Sachin Tendulkar’s record. The milestone was achieved during the first ODI between India and South Africa at the JSCA International Stadium Complex in Ranchi.Kohli’s innings helped stabilise India’s score and established him as…
