‘Ball in Bangladesh’s court’: Indian govt assures warm welcome to all nations for T20 World Cup | Cricket News

‘Ball in Bangladesh’s court’: Indian govt assures warm welcome to all nations for T20 World Cup | Cricket News

Bangladesh are scheduled to play three matches in Kolkata and one in Mumbai. NEW DELHI: The govt is in touch with the BCCI, is tracking “day-to-day developments” and will react to the Bangladesh situation “as and when desired”, TOI has learnt. According to sources, the govt will follow its sports policy of welcoming every participating…

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‘Daal roti nahi chalti bina Virat Kohli ka naam liye’: Kohli’s brother hits back at critics as star readies for NZ ODIs

‘Daal roti nahi chalti bina Virat Kohli ka naam liye’: Kohli’s brother hits back at critics as star readies for NZ ODIs

Virat Kohli (Pic credit: Kohli’s Instagram post) NEW DELHI: Virat Kohli’s brother, Vikas Kohli, has come out strongly in defence of the Indian batting great, firing a sharp salvo at critics who, according to him, rely on Virat’s name to remain relevant. Without naming anyone directly, Vikas posted a pointed message on Threads that quickly…

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T20 World Cup standoff: Bangladesh sends second letter to ICC, reiterates venue shift from India

T20 World Cup standoff: Bangladesh sends second letter to ICC, reiterates venue shift from India

File Pic: India and Bangladesh fans during the Asia Cup match in Dubai. (Getty Images) NEW DELHI: The Bangladesh Cricket Board (BCB) has intensified its standoff with the International Cricket Council (ICC) by sending a second formal communication, reiterating its demand to move Bangladesh’s matches in the upcoming ICC Men’s T20 World Cup from India…

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‘The game needs to evolve’: Robin Uthappa questions sense behind ICC tournament every year | Cricket News

‘The game needs to evolve’: Robin Uthappa questions sense behind ICC tournament every year | Cricket News

Robin Uthappa (Photo by Duif du Toit/Gallo Images/Getty Images) TimesofIndia.com in Durban: At a time when off-field matters are taking centre stage a month before the men’s T20 World Cup gets underway, former India cricketer Robin Uthappa has diverted attention back to the game. On the sidelines of his commentary stint at the ongoing SA20,…

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Tilak Varma ruled out of first three T20Is vs New Zealand as BCCI issues injury update

Tilak Varma ruled out of first three T20Is vs New Zealand as BCCI issues injury update

Tilak Varma of India (Getty Images) India batter Tilak Varma has been ruled out of the first three T20Is against New Zealand following abdominal surgery in Rajkot, the Board of Control for Cricket in India confirmed on Thursday. The 23-year-old underwent emergency surgery at a super-speciality hospital on Wednesday evening after experiencing acute abdominal pain…

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‘Sold a lie for three years’: 85-year-old England legend Geoffrey Boycott rips into Brendon McCullum and Ben Stokes after Ashes thrashing

‘Sold a lie for three years’: 85-year-old England legend Geoffrey Boycott rips into Brendon McCullum and Ben Stokes after Ashes thrashing

Ben Stokes and Brendon McCullum (Photo by Gareth Copley/Getty Images) NEW DELHI: England’s heavy 4-1 Ashes defeat has sparked strong criticism, and one of the loudest voices has been that of former England opener Geoffrey Boycott. The 85-year-old, who once won the Ashes in Australia himself, did not hold back while analysing England’s recent approach…

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Tilak Varma fitness update: India’s T20I No. 3 set to resume training in 7 to 10 days, confirms cricketer’s coach | Cricket News

Tilak Varma fitness update: India’s T20I No. 3 set to resume training in 7 to 10 days, confirms cricketer’s coach | Cricket News

India’s Tilak Varma acknowledges the crowd as he walks off the field after his dismissal during the fifth T20 International cricket match of a series between India and South Africa, at Narendra Modi Stadium in Ahmedabad. (PTI Photo/Shashank Parade)(PTI12_19_2025_000525A) New Delhi: Team India batter Tilak Varma is all set to resume physical training in seven…

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WPL 2026: Dates, schedule, venues, match timings, live streaming, squads and all you need to know | Cricket News

WPL 2026: Dates, schedule, venues, match timings, live streaming, squads and all you need to know | Cricket News

WPL all teams captains (X-WPL) The Women’s Premier League returns for its 2026 season on Friday, January 9, with a blockbuster opening clash between defending champions Mumbai Indians and former winners Royal Challengers Bengaluru. With Delhi Capitals, Gujarat Giants and UP Warriorz also in the mix, another fiercely contested edition is on the cards. WPL…

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Sarfaraz Khan scripts history, smokes 30 in an over off Abhishek Sharma to record fastest-ever fifty

Sarfaraz Khan scripts history, smokes 30 in an over off Abhishek Sharma to record fastest-ever fifty

Sarfaraz Khan delivered a staggering reminder of his credentials by rewriting the Vijay Hazare Trophy record books, even as his heroics went unrewarded in Mumbai’s narrow defeat to Punjab. Overlooked for the ongoing ODI series against New Zealand and still outside the Test set-up despite a strong domestic record, Sarfaraz produced a breathtaking assault in…

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‘I am deeply sorry’: Harry Brook’s apology puts spotlight on England’s off-field conduct after Ashes disaster

‘I am deeply sorry’: Harry Brook’s apology puts spotlight on England’s off-field conduct after Ashes disaster

Harry Brook (Getty Images) England’s white-ball captain Harry Brook issued a public apology on Thursday, admitting he was “deeply sorry” after being involved in an altercation at a New Zealand nightclub — an incident that has added to the scrutiny surrounding England’s disastrous Ashes tour.Go Beyond The Boundary with our YouTube channel. SUBSCRIBE NOW!Brook’s statement…

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Rahila Firdous’ journey: Engineering degree, wicketkeeping gloves and MS Dhoni as idol | EXCLUSIVE | Cricket News

Rahila Firdous’ journey: Engineering degree, wicketkeeping gloves and MS Dhoni as idol | EXCLUSIVE | Cricket News

Rahila Firdous (Pic credit: Mumbai Indians) NEW DELHI: Rahila Firdous has already ticked off several milestones in her young career. From playing elegant cover drives inspired by Virat Kohli to studying MS Dhoni’s videos to sharpen her wicketkeeping skills, the Bhopal-born cricketer has shaped her game by learning from the very best.Go Beyond The Boundary…

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SA20: Shai Hope’s hundred, Lungi Ngidi’s hat-trick and Jos Buttler’s near-miss light up Kingsmead | Cricket News

SA20: Shai Hope’s hundred, Lungi Ngidi’s hat-trick and Jos Buttler’s near-miss light up Kingsmead | Cricket News

Shai Hope of Pretoria Capitals celebrates scoring a century during match 16 of the Betway SA20 season 4 between Durban Super Giants (DSG) and Pretoria Capitals (PC) held at the Kingsmead Cricket Stadium in Durban , South Africa on the 7th January 2026 (Photo Credit: Rogan Ward / Sportzpics for SA20) TimesofIndia.com in Durban: 39.3…

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