Indian cricketer Sanju Samson Sanju Samson has revealed how Rohit Sharma’s reassuring words during the ICC Men’s T20 World Cup 2026 initially failed to convince him after being left out of India’s playing XI in the latter stages of the tournament. However, the wicketkeeper-batter eventually rediscovered his confidence and responded with one of the defining…
Zimbabwe’s skipper Sikandar Raza plays a shot during the ICC Men’s T20 World Cup 2026 Super 8 Group 1 match against India (ANI Photo) Zimbabwe captain Sikandar Raza believes his side is capable of matching India in the upcoming three-match T20I series, saying there is little to separate the two teams despite India’s reputation. The…
Abishek Porel (PTI Photo) The Calcutta High Court has directed police to arrest Delhi Capitals cricketer Abishek Porel in connection with a rape case and seize his electronic devices to prevent the alleged circulation of sensitive material related to the complainant. According to a report from The Indian Express, the court also asked police to…
India’s Washington Sundar. (Photo by AP/PTI) NEW DELHI: The men’s senior selection committee, chaired by Ajit Agarkar, is likely to pick the squad for the upcoming two-Test tour of Sri Lanka, starting August 15 in Galle. Informal discussions took place on the sidelines of the white-ball tour in England, and a formal meeting will convene…
India U19 vs Sri Lanka U19 Live Score, 2nd unofficial Test: Kushagra Ojha produced a composed unbeaten century to lift India U-19 from the depths of an early collapse and put the visitors firmly in control on the opening day of the second Youth Test against Sri Lanka. In a day shortened by bad light,…
NEW DELHI: Cricket Australia on Tuesday named a 13-member squad for the upcoming two-Test series against Bangladesh, with captain Pat Cummins, Josh Hazlewood and Nathan Lyon returning after recovering from injuries. The series, which begins on August 13, will be Bangladesh’s first Test tour of Australia since 2003. Australia head into the series in excellent…
Rohit Sharma and Virat Kohli (BCCI Photo) NEW DELHI: Former India spinner Ravichandran Ashwin has thrown his support behind Rohit Sharma and Virat Kohli, saying the two senior batters cannot simply be dropped if they still want to play for India. Ashwin’s comments came after Rohit silenced retirement talk with a brilliant century in the…
Mumbai: In line with the rule changes recommended by the Lord’s-based Marylebone Cricket Club (MCC) recently, the BCCI has made changes to its playing conditions for the 2026-27 domestic season, as per which the final over of the day will have to be completed even if a wicket falls during the over.According to a note…
Rohit Sharma and Virat Kohli (Image: AP) Former India off-spinner Ravichandran Ashwin believes dropping senior stars Rohit Sharma and Virat Kohli is virtually impossible as long as they want to continue playing, citing their extraordinary achievements and immense fan following.Rohit Sharma and Virat Kohli have been the pillars of Indian cricket for over 15 years,…
Rohit Sharma plays a shot during 3rd ODI against England at Lord’s. (ANI Photo) Former India head coach and commentator Ravi Shastri has backed Rohit Sharma amid retirement speculation, urging the team management to allow the veteran opener to continue playing for as long as he wants following his historic century at Lord’s.Rohit silenced his…
Rohit Sharma (BCCI Photo) Former India cricketer and commentator Mohammad Kaif has thrown his weight behind Rohit Sharma amid growing speculation over the international future, insisting that retirement is a personal decision and should not be dictated by public opinion.Rohit recently silenced critics in emphatic fashion by smashing a historic century at Lord’s during the…
Rohit Sharma plays a shot during 3rd ODI against England at Lord’s. (ANI Photo) TimesofIndia.com in London: Eight years ago, Rohit Sharma summed himself up with a line that now feels almost prophetic: “Throw me to the wolves and I come back leading the pack.” As retirement speculation engulfed him ahead of the Lord’s ODI,…
For a team management which has refused to talk up personal milestones, a 39-year-old Rohit Sharma brought out a knock that left every cricket fan thrilled to bits. Chasing an improbable target of 388 in the series decider and striving to extend his career beyond this match, Rohit became the first Indian to score an…
Cardiff [Wales], Jul 16 (ANI): India’s Jasprit Bumrah during a warm-up session before the 2nd ODI against England, at Sophia Gardens stadium in Cardiff on Thursday. (ANI Photo) TimesofIndia.com in London: Jacob Bethell and Ben Duckett went about a warm, pleasant and sunny morning at the Lord’s Cricket Ground on Sunday with some ease. Having…
India’s Rohit Sharma and Virat Kohli (ANI Photo) Rohit Sharma and Virat Kohli added another milestone to their legendary partnership on Sunday, becoming the pair with the second-most century stands in ODI history during India’s chase against England in the third and final ODI at Lord’s.Most 100+ partnerships in ODIs26 Tendulkar – Ganguly21 Rohit –…
India’s Rohit Sharma and skipper Shubman Gill. (ANI Photo) India and England created a unique piece of ODI history at Lord’s during the series-deciding third and final one-dayer, with both teams registering 100-plus opening partnerships in the same match for the first time at the iconic venue on Sunday.The record was sealed after Rohit Sharma…
Former India off-spinner Ravichandran Ashwin has strongly questioned the team management’s handling of Kuldeep Yadav (Image: IANS) Ravichandran Ashwin has questioned India’s continued omission of Kuldeep Yadav, warning that the left-arm wrist-spinner’s prolonged absence from the playing XI could dent his confidence and rhythm.Kuldeep was once again left out of India’s side for the third…
India’s Gurnoor Brar (ANI Photo) India pacer Gurnoor Brar endured a difficult outing at Lord’s on Sunday, registering the most expensive bowling figures by any bowler in the venue’s ODI history during the series-deciding third match against England. The right-arm seamer finished with figures of 0 for 97 from his 10 overs as England piled…
Dwayne Bravo touches Chris Gayle’s feet (Screengrabs) Away from the FIFA World Cup action, the USA’s Major League Cricket (MLC) grabbed attention with a heartwarming reunion between West Indies legends Dwayne Bravo and Chris Gayle. Bravo, now the head coach of the Los Angeles Knight Riders, welcomed Gayle with a hug, laughter and a touching…
India’s Jasprit Bumrah (ANI Photo) India have been dealt a major setback ahead of the ODI series decider against England at Lord’s, with pace spearhead Jasprit Bumrah ruled out due to a knee injury. Captain Shubman Gill confirmed the news at the toss after England won and elected to bat first.“We would have bowled. Boom…
