Abhishek Sharma (Pic credit: BCCI) NEW DELHI: Abhishek Sharma continued his love affair with an explosive knock on Friday, rewriting the T20I record books during India’s opening match against Ireland in Belfast, becoming the first batsman from a Full Member nation to score five centuries in 20 balls or less.The left-handed opener reached his final…
India-born arm pacer Jai Moondra made a memorable start to his international career by becoming only the second Irish player to take a wicket with the first ball of his T20I career.Playing his first international match against India in Belfast on Friday, Moondra struck with the first delivery of his spell in the second over…
India’s Prasidh Krishna (ANI Photo) Prasidh Krishna suffered a forgettable return to India’s T20I side as Ireland’s middle order tore him apart in the opening T20I at the Civil Service Cricket Club on Friday.The fast bowler conceded 27 runs in his fourth over, making it the most expensive over bowled by an Indian against Ireland…
Birthday boy Shivam Dube celebrates with Prasidh Krishna after taking a wicket. (Photo credit: BCCI) NEW DELHI: Shivam Dube turned 33 in style on Friday, marking his birthday with a rare and memorable hit during India’s first T20I against Ireland in Belfast – becoming only the fourth Indian bowler to take a T20I wicket on…
NEW DELHI: Jammu & Kashmir Cricket Association (JKCA) president Javid Ahmed Kitab has been suspended with immediate effect after the association’s Apex Council passed a unanimous resolution in favor of the move.The decision was finalized on June 25 and approved by an 8-0 majority vote. According to the notification, the resolution was circulated among the…
While India teenager Vaibhav Sooryavanshi had to wait for his international debut, Ireland handed a maiden T20I cap to Indian left-arm pacer Jai Moondra in the series opener at the Civil Service Cricket Club in Belfast on Friday.India captain Shreyas Iyer won the toss and opted to field first. India went with three specialist fast…
Shreyas Iyer began his stint as India’s T20I captain with a record already to his name. When he went for the toss in the T20I opener against Ireland in Belfast on Friday, he became the player with the cap in most T20s before making his captaincy debut for India in the format.When he went out…
David Lee, Head of Investments NBA. (Photo credit: NBA Rising Stars Invitational) TimesofIndia.com in Singapore: The conversations around the NBA Rising Stars Invitational 2026 at the OCBC Arena in Singapore focused on the players, and rightly so. Who could make the jump? Who could become the next Victor Wembanyama?However, in a room at the iconic…
Vaibhav Sooryavanshi (PTI Photo) NEW DELHI: The wait for Vaibhav Sooryavanshi’s historic India debut will continue after new captain Shreyas Iyer confirmed that the 15-year-old batting sensation was not included in the playing XI for the opening T20I against Ireland in Belfast on Friday.Sooryavanshi had been widely tipped to make her international debut after a…
England’s Ben Stokes appeals successfully (Getty Images) Ben Stokes marked his return to England’s Test side in spectacular fashion, producing a tireless bowling display against New Zealand as he joined one of the most exclusive clubs in Test cricket history.The England all-rounder became only the second player in the history of the longest format to…
Pakistan’s Mohammad Amir, second left, celebrates with his teammates after the dismissal (File photo) The former Pakistani bowler Mohammad Amir started a new phase of his career after joining Notts Outlaws for the remainder of the T20 Blast 2026 season as a domestic player after acquiring British citizenship.Amir recently received a British passport through his…
Indian shooters at the ISSF Junior World Championship in Germany. (Photo credit: NRAI) NEW DELHI: India underlined its growing dominance in world shooting by finishing atop the medal tally at the 2026 ISSF World Junior Championships in Suhl, Germany, ending a sensational campaign with 24 medals, including seven gold, eight silver and nine bronze.The Indian…
Representative image (AP Photo) A historic heat wave hitting France has thrown this weekend’s Paris Diamond League meeting into uncertainty after police authorities called for the prestigious track and field event to be canceled, citing increasing pressure on emergency services and worsening weather conditions.The Paris police prefecture announced on Friday that it had asked organizers…
Serena Williams of the United States holds a ball during a practice session before the Wimbledon Tennis Championships in London, Wednesday, June 24, 2026. (AP Photo) Serena Williams’ return to Wimbledon will begin with a first-round match against Australia’s Maya Joint, a player less than half her age, as the 44-year-old prepares for her first…
India’s Tilak Varma (AP/PTI Photo) ( Tilak Varma may have earned one of the biggest promotions of his career, but the former India batsman Mohammad Kaif reminded the youngster that vice-captaincy comes without guarantees in the current set-up of the Indian team.The 23-year-old left-hander was recently named India’s new T20I vice-captain after a significant leadership…
Vaibhav Sooryavanshi’s rise through the ranks of Indian cricket it’s been quick, and the 15-year-old is now on the brink of another milestone. India is expected to make his debut in the first T20I against Ireland in Belfast on Friday, which would make him India’s youngest international cricketer.If selected, Sooryavanshi will be 15 years and…
ENG vs NZ, Third Test Live Score: Review missed, drop England catch England’s difficult day could have been very different if a couple of key moments had passed. Shortly after lunch, Shoaib Bashir hit Devon Conway on the pad when the bat was on 71 and New Zealand were 157 without loss. England chose not…
South Africa coach Hugo Broos, right, celebrates with a member of the team. (AP Photo) South Africa etched its name FIFA World Cup history after sealing a place in the knockout stages with a 1-0 win in South Korea, while coach Hugo Broos added another remarkable chapter to his career story by becoming the oldest…
India vs Ireland Live Score: India begin a new chapter in T20I cricket under captain Shreyas Iyer when they face an injured Ireland in the first match of the two-match series at the Civil Service Cricket Ground in Stormont on Friday. While the reigning T20 World Cup champions will start as heavy favourites, most of…
Marcus Stoinis (Image: X) Marcus Stoinis unleashed a stunning display of power during the 17th over, smashing five sixes off Washington Freedom catcher Ian Holland to swing the game decisively in favor of the Seattle Orcas in their 2026 MLC clash at the Oakland Coliseum.The Australian all-rounder had made a slow start, managing just 4…
Vinicius Junior (AP Photo) The match was yet to reach the first hydration break. Brazil were already enjoying the gift of an early goal. In the 22nd minute, open goal scorer Vinicius Junior set up Scotland defender Jack Hendry and crossed for what looked to be Brazil’s second. The Scots looked dejected, but ready to…
The great Indian masters Pravin Thipsay, SL Narayanan, Abhimanyu Puranik, Srinath Narayanan, SP Sethuraman, and Shyam Sundar M (Designed by TimesofIndia.com) NEW DELHI: Earning an official FIDE rating (the primary governing body of chess) has never been easy. A player must participate in FIDE ranked tournaments, which are organized under strict regulations and often require…
NEW DELHI: India’s first T20I against Ireland at the Civil Service Cricket Ground in Stormont on Friday could be affected by the weather, with rain expected in Belfast during the day. The match marks the beginning of a new era under captain Shreyas Iyer, while 15-year-old batting sensation Vaibhav Sooryavanshi could make his much-awaited international…
Vaibhav Sooryavanshi is about to create history. If India give him a debut in the first T20I against Ireland in Belfast on Friday, the 15-year-old will become the youngest player to represent India in international cricket, surpassing Sachin Tendulkar’s long-standing record.Sooryavanshi will be 15 years and 91 days old if he takes the field. Tendulkar…
Vaibhav Sooryavanshi (PTI Photo) Vaibhav Sooryavanshi is all set to make his senior men’s international debut, and at just 15, the former Indian spinner. Ravichandran Ashwin I believe that the feeling of the teenager should simply enjoy the experience of representing his country.Sooryavanshi took the cricket world by storm with a series of record breaking…
The Netherlands sealed top spot in Group F with a comfortable 3-1 win over Tunisia on Thursday, setting up a last-32 clash against Morocco FIFA World Cup.Ronald Koeman’s side finished ahead of Japan, who were held to a draw by Sweden earlier in the day. The result meant the Dutch progressed as group winners, while…
IND A vs SL A: India A resume Day 2 of the 1st Unofficial Test in a commanding position at 333/4 against Sri Lanka A at the Galle International Stadium. After a dominant opening day, fueled by a superb century from Sai Sudharsan, the visitors will be looking to build a massive first innings total…
Vaibhav Sooryavanshi (BCCI photo) NEW DELHI: All eyes will be on 15-year-old Vaibhav Sooryavanshi when India take on Ireland in the first T20I of the two-match series in Belfast on Friday.The teenage batting sensation has become one of the biggest talking points in world cricket, with fans eagerly waiting to see if he will make…
Ecuador delivered an incredible shock to the soccer world by defeating four-time champions Germany 2-1, catapulting themselves into the knockout rounds of the World Cup (AP Photo) A record crowd witnessed a historic World Cup heist as gritty Ecuador stunned four-time champions Germany 2-1 at MetLife Stadium on Friday, sealing a dramatic place in the…