KL Rahul and Ishan Kishan (PTI Photo) India wicketkeeper-batsman KL Rahul missed the second ODI against England at Sophia Gardens in Cardiff after falling ill. The visitors made a change to their playing XI, with Ishan Kishan coming in as a replacement for Rahul.England captain Harry Brook won the toss and elected to bowl first,…
Indian fast bowler Gurnoor Brar has been officially warned by the International Cricket Council (ICC) after violating Level 1 of the ICC Code of Conduct during the first ODI against England on Tuesday. The incident happened in England’s eighth innings when Brar picked up the ball after his delivery and threw it towards England batsman…
RR’s Sanju Samson (PTI Photo) India wicketkeeper-batsman Saint Samson spoke about the emotional decision to leave Rajasthan Royals after more than a decade with the franchise, they admit it was among the most difficult choices of their careers. However, the opportunity to join Chennai Super Kingswhere he already shares strong relationships with MS Dhoni and…
Former Indian spinner Ravichandran Ashwin I believe Chennai Super Kings they have reached the right time to start a new chapter next Stephen Flemingcome out, insisting MS Dhoni would be the best choice to take charge if he is willing to step into the role. CSK and Fleming mutually agreed to part ways on Tuesday,…
Three batsmen scored centuries in the same men’s T20 match for the first time as Washington Freedom completed the highest successful chase in T20 history, beating defending champions MI New York by six wickets in Eliminator 1 of MLC 2026 at the Oakland Coliseum on Tuesday.Nicholas Pooran, Andries Gous and Steven Smith reached three figures…
Nicholas Pooran. (Photo/Sportzpics) Washington Freedom rewrote the record books on Wednesday, mounting the highest successful chase in T20 history chasing 267 to beat defending champions MI New York by six wickets in the Major League Cricket (MLC) 2026 Eliminator 1 at the Oakland Coliseum.The chase surpassed Punjab Kings’ successful chase of 265 against Delhi Capitals…
Rohit Sharma and Virat Kohli (Image credit: Agencies) NEW DELHI: It has been 4,341 days – or 11 years, 10 months and 19 days – since India last took to the field for an ODI at Sophia Gardens in Cardiff.On Thursday, India will finally return to the same venue for the second ODI of the…
Axar PatelThe match-winning all-round performance in the first ODI against England in Birmingham on Tuesday may be worth much more than his unbeaten 57 and figures of 4/62. It reinforced the team management’s long-term plans to make him India’s main spinner for the 2027 ODI World Cup in South Africa.The last eight months have been…
Image credit: Major League Cricket The Los Angeles Knight Riders made history on Wednesday by reaching their first Major League Cricket (MLC) final after defeating the San Francisco Unicorns by seven runs in Qualifier 1 at the Oakland Coliseum in Oakland.Powered by half centuries from Colin Munro, Andre Russell and a late blitz from Rowman…
Indian captain Shubman Gill plays a shot during the 1st ODI against England, at the Edgbaston stadium in Birmingham on Tuesday. (ANI photo) TimesofIndia.com in Cardiff: Shubman Gill revealed that a bout of cramps forced him to withdraw during the first ODI between India and England in Birmingham on Tuesday. Before cautiously walking off the…
Ben Stokes he responded to criticism from Great Britain Ian Botham with a tongue-in-cheek social media post after announcing his retirement from international cricket.Stokes, who retired from international cricket during the Trent Bridge Test against New Zealand last month, was the subject of a light-hearted remark by Botham on the Test Match Special podcast. Reflecting…
India’s Hardik Pandya, right, celebrates with teammate Ishan Kishan (AP Photo) The revamped International Cricket Council (ICC) format for the 2027 ODI World Cup has not only increased India’s chances and Pakistan facing it three times during the tournament, but it also raised criticism about how inclusive cricket’s biggest event really is. At a time…
India’s Rohit Sharma, Virat Kohli (PTI Photo) Former Indian cricketer Mohammad Kaif he defended Rohit Sharma and Virat Kohli Amid renewed scrutiny over his future, he says India’s focus on replacing experienced players with youngsters just because they can hit sixes is the wrong approach. The debate resurfaces after Rohit and Kohli suffered disappointing returns…
India’s Rohit Sharma and Virat Kohli (PTI Photo) The International Cricket Council (ICC) has approved major changes to the formats of its top men’s tournaments, introducing a new structure for both ODIs and the T20 World Cup, as well as approving a new global competition for associated nations ahead of the 2028 Men’s T20 World…
India’s Jasprit Bumrah (ANI Photo) India may have opened the three-match ODI series with a comfortable six-wicket win over England at Edgbaston, but the decision to leave Kuldeep Yadav out of the playing XI continued to spark debate after the match. The visitors made a dream start with the ball as Jasprit BumrahPrasidh Krishna and…
Axar Patel plays a shot during the 1st ODI against England. (ANI photo) NEW DELHI: India’s Axar Patel admitted he was guilty of trying to hit the ball during the disastrous T20I series against England, saying a change in mindset and greater faith in timing helped him produce a winning all-round performance in the opening…
Mumbai Indians captain Hardik Pandya, centre, with coach Mahela Jayawardene, right, and batting coach Kieron Pollard during a training session ahead of an Indian Premier League (IPL) 2026 T20 cricket match between Chennai Super Kings and Mumbai Indians, in Chennai, Tamil Nadu. New Delhi: Mumbai Indians‘(MI) top brass will meet in England next week to…
Brendon McCullum (AP Photo) England’s search for a new Test coach has taken a different turn IPL Sapore, with many of the world’s most accomplished franchise coaches emerging as the main contenders to replace Brendon McCullum following his dismissal.Former England coach and current Royal Challengers Bengaluru coach Andy Flower heads a nine-man shortlist that also…
Axar Patel (left) and Washington Sundar added an unbeaten 102 runs for the fifth wicket in the first ODI against England. (BCCI | X) TimesofIndia.com in Birmingham: All-rounders Axar Patel and Washington Sundar successfully driven Team India to a chase of 259 runs in the first ODI against England at Edgbaston in Birmingham on Tuesday….
India continued their dominance over England in ODI cricket, registering a sixth straight win over the hosts to take a 1-0 lead in the three-match series. The visitors chased down 259 with 28 balls to spare, ending England’s 12-year unbeaten run at Edgbaston in the format.While India’s clinical victory grabbed the headlines, a Rohit Sharma…
Smriti Mandhana (AP Photo) Few sights in women’s cricket are as reassuring Smriti Mandhana in full flow for India. The elegant left-hander was at his best in India’s historic Test triumph at Lord’s, scoring two half centuries to help script a memorable victory over England. In an interview with TOI, the 29-year-old spoke about India’s…
England bowler Brydon Carse and Jofra Archer (PTI Photo) Brydon Carse has been added to the England squad for the remaining two ODIs of the three-match series against India after completing his recovery from injury. The England and Wales Cricket Board (ECB) confirmed the inclusion of the 30-year-old fast bowler on Tuesday 14 July during…
Axar Patel (left) and Washington Sundar added an unbeaten 102 runs for the fifth wicket in the first ODI against England. (BCCI | X) TimesofIndia.com in Birmingham: All-rounders Axar Patel and Washington Sundar successfully driven Team India to a chase of 259 runs in the first ODI against England at Edgbaston in Birmingham on Tuesday….
India end England’s 12-year streak (Image: BCCI) India ended England’s remarkable 12-year unbeaten run in men’s ODIs at Edgbaston with a convincing six-wicket win in the 1st ODI. India entered the ODI series on the back of a disappointing 4-0 T20I series defeat and they decided to bounce back. The visitors responded emphatically, ending England’s…
Jasprit Bumrah on Tuesday became the third fastest Indian bowler to take 150 ODI wickets, from balls bowled, during the first ODI against England.Bumrah got the current dismissing England Captain Harry Brook with the first ball of the 14th over. He bowled a slower delivery that rose to Brook, who could only move towards first…
Shubman Gill continued his excellent record at Edgbaston with a fluent 80 as India defeated England by six wickets in the first ODI at Edgbaston on Tuesday to take a 1-0 lead in the three-match series.Gill once again put together a stand where he had scored 269 and 161 during India’s Test win last year….
Shubman Gill withdrew injured after suffering cramps Indian captain Shubman Gill withdrew injured after suffering cramps in his right leg during India’s chase of 259 in the first ODI against England at Edgbaston, Birmingham, on Tuesday.Gill was batting on 80 off 75 balls when he experienced discomfort in the 26th over of the innings. After…
MS Dhoni and Kriti Sanon in India vs England ODI (X) The opening ODI between India and England at Edgbaston on Tuesday had plenty of star power off the field as the former India captain. MS Dhoni and Bollywood actress Kriti Sanon they were spotted in the stands watching the match. Kriti Sanon appearance in…
Axar Patel produced a brilliant spell at the death to enter an exclusive list in Indian ODI cricket during the opening match against England at Edgbaston on Tuesday. The left-arm spinner became only the second Indian spinner to claim four wickets between overs 41 and 50 of an ODI innings. The only other Indian spinner…