Joe Root will return as England’s Test captain, with his second spell in charge likely to continue through next summer’s home Ashes series against Australia, The Athletic reported on Friday.England’s search for a new Test captain continues Ben Stokes“Retirement from international cricket now appears to be over with Root returning to the role.The England and…
Steve Smith, left, and Ben Stokes pose for a photo with the Ashes Trophy (AP Photo) Cricket Australia chief executive Todd Greenberg said the board would be open to exploring the possibility of staging the 150th anniversary Ashes Test in India, underscoring the growing importance of the Indian market for world cricket. Australia and England…
Richa Ghosh of India bats during the ICC Women’s T20 World Cup, Group 1 cricket match between India and Pakistan in Birmingham, England. (Photo by AP/PTI) The schedule for cricket events at the 2026 Asian Games in Aichi-Nagoya, Japan, has been announced, with defending champions India receiving direct entry to the quarter-finals in both the…
England’s Jos Buttler (ANI Photo) Wicketkeeper-batsman England Jos Buttler etched his name further into the record books on Thursday, surpassing Chris Gayle to climb to second on the all-time T20 charts during the 2026 Centenary clash between Manchester Super Giants and London Spirit at Lord’s.The landmark came despite Buttler making just 16 off 11 balls,…
Zimbabwe captain Sikandar Raza at right (ANI Photo) Captain of Zimbabwe Sikandar Raza hit the pitch after his team’s seven-wicket loss to India in the opening T20I of the three-match series at the Harare Sports Club. Raza said the surface had too much moisture in the beginning, making batting difficult with the new ball, while…
Indian bowler Mayank Yadav gestures as he prepares to bowl during the first T20 cricket match between Zimbabwe and India in Harare, Zimbabwe, Thursday, July 23, 2026. (AP Photo/Wonder Mashura) New Delhi: Prabhu Yadav was performing the ‘Govardhan Parikrama’ in Mathura when his son, Mayank Yadav, over 7,000 km away at the Harare Sports Club,…
Rajat Patidar with the IPL trophy (ANI Photo) Old Indian ship Hanuma Vihari criticized the Indian team management for the departure Rajat Patidar out of India’s T20I squad for the Zimbabwe series. Vihari believes that Patidar deserved a place after his impressive performances and leadership with Royal Challengers Bengaluru, while also questioning the overall balance…
Joe Root’s extraordinary act (Image: AI Generated) NEW DELHI: Joe Root ended the ODI series against India unbeaten, scoring 249 runs in three innings to guide England to a 2-1 series win. At 36, while many of his contemporaries have retired, Root continues to redefine consistency across formats. All of Root’s scores in this series…
Suniel Shetty says he doesn’t discuss cricket with KL Rahul, remembers meeting him for the first time as a fan and reveals why he jumped at buying an IPL team. Suniel Shetty has opened up about his relationship with his son-in-law and Indian cricketer KL Rahul, revealing that he first met the batting star as…
Ashok Sharma receives his India captaincy from Sunil Joshi. (Photo credit: BCCI) NEW DELHI: Indian fast bowler Ashok Sharma described his international debut as a “dream come true” after receiving his India cap ahead of the opening T20I against Zimbabwe in Harare on Thursday, dedicating the emotional milestone to his elder brother whose sacrifice helped…
India fast bowler Mayank Yadav said improving mentally and understanding his body better during rehabilitation helped him make a successful comeback after a 21-month injury layoff.Back in India colors after almost two years, Mayank returned figures of 2/18 in four overs as India restricted Zimbabwe to 125/7 in the T20I opener of the three-match series…
Captain Shreyas Iyer and Vaibhav Sooryavanshi (Photo Credit: BCCI) NEW DELHI: Captain India Shreyas Iyer reserved special praise for teenage batting prodigy Vaibhav Sooryavanshi after the 15-year-old produced a breathtaking power-hitting winner. India to a seven-wicket win over Zimbabwe in the opening T20I in Harare on Thursday.Sooryavanshi smashed 50 off just 19 balls, bringing up…
Shreyas Iyer registers first win in Harare (Image: X/BCCI) India finally ended their seven-match winless run under the captaincy Shreyas Iyerdefeated Zimbabwe by seven wickets in the first T20I in Harare on Thursday. The match also witnessed teenage sensation Vaibhav Sooryavanshi script history by becoming the youngest player to score a T20I half-century.After winning the…
Vaibhav Sooryavanshi (Photo Credit: BCCI) NEW DELHI: India’s teenage sensation Vaibhav Sooryavanshi grabbed the limelight again on Thursday – not just for rewriting cricket history but also for the heartfelt celebration that followed his record half-century.The 15-year-old produced a breathtaking innings against Zimbabwe in the first T20I in Harare, smashing a 50 off just 18…
Vaibhav Sooryavanshi (Image ANI) Vaibhav Sooryavanshi etched his name in the record books after registering a blistering fifty against Zimbabwe in the 1st T20I at Harare. Teenage sensation Vaibhav Sooryavanshi suffered a difficult start to his international career during India’s T20I series against England in July 2026. The 15-year-old, who arrived with high expectations after…
England’s Joe Root and Gus Atkinson (AP Photo) The England and Wales Cricket Board (ECB) has unveiled a packed home schedule for 2027, headlined by the men’s five-Test Ashes series against Australia and the women’s multi-format Ashes, with both competitions set to run simultaneously in one of the busiest summers in recent memory.England’s bid to…
Mayank Yadav (Pic credit: BCCI) NEW DELHI: Indian speedster Mayank Yadav on Thursday added another milestone to his growing reputation by knocking out Zimbabwe’s opener Brian Bennett with the first ball of the opening T20I in Harare to join an elite list of Indian bowlers.The express pacer became only the third Indian bowler to claim…
Indian captain Shreyas Iyer (ANI Photo) Shreyas Iyer added a unique milestone to his captaincy career before a ball was bowled in the opening T20I against Zimbabwe in Harare on Thursday. The India skipper won the toss and elected to field first, registering his eighth consecutive win as captain in T20 Internationals and overtaking the…
Ashok Sharma (Pic credit: BCCI) NEW DELHI: India’s fast bowling production line has discovered another exciting prospect, with Rajasthan pacer Ashok Sharma making his international debut in the opening T20I against Zimbabwe in Harare on Thursday.The 24-year-old received his India cap after a remarkable rise through domestic cricket and the IPL, as captain. Shreyas Iyer…
London, July 23 (IANS) The Oval has been confirmed as the venue for the 2027 ICC World Test Championship (WTC) Final. The ICC World Test Championship (WTC) Final in 2027 will be played at the Oval, with the title clash scheduled from June 9 to 13. The venue will host the prestigious match for the…
Virat Kohli and Sanju Samson (Agency Image) When India begin their three-match T20I series against Zimbabwe at the Harare Sports Club on Thursday, the focus will not only be on the result but also on the fresh faces hoping to begin their international tours.Over the years, tours to Zimbabwe have evolved into India’s preferred platform…
NEW DELHI The ancient opening of India Abhinav Mukund has picked his 15-man Indian squad for the 2027 ODI World Cup, making some interesting selection choices.Mukund, who represented India in seven Tests between 2011 and 2017, supported the veteran opener. Rohit Sharma despite recent speculation about his ODI future. However, Saint Samson and Yashasvi Jaiswal…
Matthew Potts of SunRisers Leeds reacts after MI London won the Hundred Men match between MI London and SunRisers Leeds at The Kia Oval on July 21, 2026 in London, England. TimesofIndia.com in London: The summer of cricket continues unabated in England. The men played three Tests against New Zealand and five T20Is and three…
India Captain Shreyas Iyer and Zimbabwe Captain Sikandar Raza (BCCI photo) After twin series defeats in Ireland and England, Shreyas IyerThe struggling T20 side looks to regain confidence in the 3-match series vs ZimbabweThe last time India faced Zimbabwe in a T20I, was on February 26 in a must-win encounter at the 2026 T20 World…
The Indian women’s cricket team poses with their silver medals at the Commonwealth Games 2022. (PTI Photo) NEW DELHI: The 2026 Commonwealth Games will begin on Thursday in Glasgow, Scotland. However, fans should note that many popular sports, including cricket. Apart from cricket, hockey, badminton and wrestling are also missing from this year’s programme.The number…
Shreyas Iyer (BCCI photo) NEW DELHI: After a disappointing tour of England and Ireland, India captain Shreyas Iyer made it clear that he does not want his players to carry the fear of failure in the T20I series against Zimbabwe.The India captain said the players should not worry about what people say outside the dressing…
India’s KL Rahul and Virat Kohli (PTI Photo/Kamal Kishore) The ancient opening of India Wasim Jaffer made a bold comparison between KL Rahul and Virat Kohlisaying that the Indian wicketkeeper-batter possesses the same level of talent and technical ability as the batting great. However, Jaffer believes it is Kohli’s unmatched mindset and relentless consistency that…
Shubman Gill and Gurnoor Brar during 3rd ODI against England, at Lord’s in London on Sunday. (ANI photo) Old Indian ship Hanuma Vihari questioned Shubman Gill’s captaincy after India’s 27-run defeat of England in the third ODI at Lord’s, criticizing the team’s decision to field just five bowling options in the series decider.India suffered a…