Chairman of Pakistan Cricket Board Mohsin Naqvi, centre, chats with Pakistan’s Babar Azam, left, as head coach Mike Hesson watches (Photo Credit: AP Photo/Anjum Naveed) Pakistani cricketers will give precedence to their national duties in the upcoming T20 series against Sri Lanka in January over their Big Bash League commitments.According to a report from Pakistani…
Virat Kohli, left, and Ruturaj Gaikwad (PTI Photo/Kunal Patil) NEW DELHI: Virat Kohli and Ruturaj Gaikwad set a new record for India’s highest partnership against South Africa in ODIs during the second ODI at the Shaheed Veer Narayan Singh International Stadium in Raipur on Wednesday.The pair put together an impressive 195-run partnership for the third…
India’s captain Harmanpreet Kaur (Photo Credit: AP Photo/Rafiq Maqbool) NEW DELHI: The Maharashtra government announced a cash reward of Rs 11 lakh each for the 11 support staff members of the Indian women’s cricket team through a government resolution dated November 28. Maharashtra Chief Minister Devendra Fadnavis honoured team members Smriti Mandhana, Jemimah Rodrigues, and…
Virat Kohli raised his bat and acknowledged the roaring crowd. (PTI Photo) NEW DELHI: Virat Kohli’s remarkable run in the ongoing ODI series against South Africa continues to underline why he remains one of the most consistent batters in world cricket. After announcing himself in the series with a brilliant century in the first ODI…
File Pic: Harendra Singh with the team. CHENNAI: The reasons surrounding the abrupt resignation of the senior women’s team coach Harendra Singh in the middle of a training camp in Bengaluru do not seem to add up. Ostensibly having resigned for “personal reasons,” and his silence thereafter, many within the women’s hockey set-up allude to…
File pic: India coach Santiago Nieva NEW DELHI: Boxing coach Santiago Nieva returns to Indian women’s boxing with what he calls “tremendous energy”, and a clear mission. In an interview with TOI, Nieva outlined his philosophy for the road to 2028 Los Angeles Olympics. Excerpts…Go Beyond The Boundary with our YouTube channel. SUBSCRIBE NOW!You were…
RAIPUR: They say bilateral ODIs are fast losing relevance and context. Try telling that to the Indian fans though who throng the stadiums to see the final acts of two white-ball giants. Hosts India will look to seal the ODI series against South Africa with victory in the second ODI at the Shaheed Veer Narayan…
Sarvagya Singh Kushwaha (Pic credit: X/Rakesh Kulkarni) NEW DELHI: In a remarkable milestone for Indian chess, three-year-old Sarvagya Singh Kushwaha from Madhya Pradesh’s Sagar district has created history by becoming the youngest player ever to earn an official FIDE rating. At 3 years, 7 months and 20 days, Sarvagya has shattered the previous record held…
Manchester City’s Erling Haaland, left, celebrates after scoring his 100th goal in the Premier League. (AP Photo) Erling Haaland carved his name deeper into Premier League folklore on Tuesday night, becoming the fastest player in history to reach 100 Premier League goals as Manchester City edged Fulham 5–4 in a pulsating contest at Craven Cottage….
England captain Ben Stokes during a nets session at The Gabba. (Getty Images) England captain Ben Stokes has delivered a defiant message amid intense scrutiny on his team during the ongoing Ashes tour, insisting that no amount of media attention will stop the players from enjoying their time in Australia. Stokes, known for his combative…
Rohit Sharma and Virat Kohli NEW DELHI: World Cup-winning former India cricketer Madan Lal has thrown his weight behind Virat Kohli and Rohit Sharma, insisting that the two batting giants must be allowed to decide the course of their international futures. In a strong endorsement of their longevity and current form, Lal said both players…
Virat Kohli, left, and Rohit Sharma during the first ODI cricket match of series between India and South Africa, at JSCA International Stadium Complex, in Ranchi, Jharkhand. (PTI Photo) Afghanistan wicketkeeper-batter Rahmanullah Gurbaz said his team will be in a better position against India at the 2027 ODI World Cup if India’s senior batters Rohit…
Rohit Sharma, left, and Virat Kohli greet each other between the wickets during the first ODI cricket match of a series between India and South Africa, at JSCA International Stadium Complex, in Ranchi, Jharkhand. (PTI Photo) NEW DELHI: India heads into the second ODI against South Africa in Raipur on Wednesday with a mix of…
Harshit Rana during the first ODI cricket match of a series between India and South Africa, at JSCA International Stadium Complex, in Ranchi, Jharkhand. (PTI Photo) NEW DELHI: Harshit Rana, who has entered the India setup across formats during Gautam Gambhir’s tenure as head coach, said he is not affected by claims that he is…
Temba Bavuma and Rohit Sharma (Image credit: Agencies) NEW DELHI: South Africa captain Temba Bavuma believes that while playing against Virat Kohli and Rohit Sharma is not a new experience, their presence undeniably strengthens the Indian lineup. The experienced duo played key roles in India’s 17-run win in the opening ODI of the three-match series,…
Hardik Pandya with a fan (X) India all-rounder Hardik Pandya marked his return to competitive cricket with a brilliant unbeaten half-century, guiding Baroda to a thrilling seven-wicket win over Punjab in the Syed Mushtaq Ali Trophy in Hyderabad on Tuesday. Playing his first match since the Asia Cup in September, Pandya looked in full command…
Shane Bond is excited for the upcoming season of ILT20. (Source: Gulf Giants) TimesofIndia.com in Dubai: Former New Zealand speedster and Gulf Giants bowling coach Shane Bond reflects on ILT20’s growth, its unique blend of global and local talent, and the challenges of coaching in a multicultural environment. In a free-wheeling chat with the TimesofIndia.com…
L-R: Javokhir Sindarov celebrates Chess World Cup win; and Bibisara Assaubayeva NEW DELHI: It motivates. Watching others climb the podium, lift titles, and make their nations proud — it motivates the next in line. Just last week, Uzbekistan’s Javokhir Sindarov rewrote a piece of chess history in Goa, winning the FIDE World Cup and becoming…
Bihar’s Vaibhav Suryavanshi (PTI Photo/Swapan Mahapatra) India’s young sensation Vaibhav Suryavanshi produced a performance for the ages on Tuesday, announcing himself on the big stage with a breathtaking century in the Syed Mushtaq Ali Trophy. Playing against Maharashtra at Eden Gardens, the 14-year-old left-hander became the youngest player in the tournament’s history to reach three…
IPL 2026 auction to be held in Abu Dhabi on December 16 (ANI Photo) The build-up to the Indian Premier League Auction 2026 has reached full intensity as franchises prepare for the mini-auction before the next major squad overhaul. The BCCI has confirmed that the event will be held on 16 December 2025 at the…
