India’s Rohit Sharma (ANI Photo) Former Indian wicketkeeper Deep Dasgupta criticized the surrounding speculation Rohit SharmaIndia’s future during India’s ODI series against England, saying retirement rumors should never have gained traction while the team was still in contention.The debate raged after Rohit’s early dismissal in the second ODI at Cardiff, with reports saying the veteran…
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…
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…
Amid speculation that Sunday’s third and final ODI against England at Lord’s could be Rohit Sharma’s last international appearance, former India wicket-keeper batsman Parthiv Patel believes the former captain is capable of signing off with a memorable century.As TOI reported earlier, the selection committee has decided that he will not be the first choice after…
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…
London, July 12 (IANS) India wicketkeeper-batter Yastika Bhatia wrote history on Sunday by becoming the first woman cricketer to score a Test century at the iconic Lord’s Cricket Ground. The landmark achievement came on the third day of India’s ongoing one-off Test match against England. Yastika Bhatia etched her name in the history books with…
Gautam Gambhir questioned after 0-4 defeat to England (Image: AP) After India’s unforgettable 0-4 T20I series defeat in England, former India batsman Mohammed Kaif launched a scathing attack on the team management, questioning the management of young sensation Vaibhav Sooryavanshi and senior wicketkeeper batsman. Saint Samson.England completely overpowered India in the T20I leg of the…
Lhuan-dre Pretorius scores record ton for Proteas vs Zimbabwe (Image via ET) South African teenage sensation Lhuan-dre Pretorius has made his priorities crystal clear. Despite establishing himself in franchise leagues around the world, the 20-year-old wicketkeeper-batsman says he would gladly give up any other format if it meant enjoying a long and successful Test career…
Jay Shah and Shapoor Zadran Former Afghanistan fast bowler Shapoor Zadran died at the age of 38 after battling Hemophagocytic Lymphohistiocytosis (HLH), a rare disorder of the immune system. He had been receiving treatment in the Delhi-NCR region for several months. His death was confirmed by the Afghanistan Cricket Board, while the president of the…
India’s Sanju Samson (PTI Photo) Aakash Chopra believes that the former Indian batsman Rajat PatidarIndia’s T20I return will have to wait, arguing that the current batting line-up leaves little room for the Royal Challengers Bengaluru captain despite his impressive performances.Patidar was not included in the 16-member Indian squad for the ongoing five-match T20I series against…
Former India spinner L Sivaramakrishnan believes 15-year-old Vaibhav Sooryavanshi should continue playing regularly instead of being rested, saying consistent playing time will help the youngster learn, make mistakes and gain experience in different conditions.Sooryavanshi became India’s youngest international cricketer when he made his debut in the second T20I against England in Manchester on Saturday at…
Ben Stokes (Getty Images) Ben StokesThe international career will be remembered for countless match-winning performances, World Cup glory and unforgettable Ashes heroics. Yet among his many achievements, the England all-rounder walks away with a remarkably unique Test record that underlines the versatility he brought to the game. Unique statistics of Ben Stokes Stokes, who recently…
Vaibhav Sooryavanshi, Sanju Samson Former Indian cricketer Saba Karim believe it is too early to see 15-year-old Vaibhav Sooryavanshi as a replacement for Saint Samson in India’s T20I squad. He supported the recent performances of Samson and said that the youngster should be allowed to develop without comparison.Sooryavanshi traveled with the Indian team for the…
Former Australian cricketer Aaron Summers is facing a possible prison sentence after pleading guilty to child sexual abuse offenses related to an incident in Tasmania in 2018.The 30-year-old, who previously represented the Hobart Hurricanes and Tasmania in domestic cricket, changed his plea in late June and admitted two counts of penetrative sexual abuse of a…
Yashasvi Jaiswal at New York New Jersey Stadium NEW DELHI: Amid the growing football fever during the ongoing FIFA season, the Indian cricketer Yashasvi Jaiswal was seen enjoying the France vs Sweden Round of 32 match at the New York New Jersey Stadium in East Rutherford.The Instagram post was titled ‘Bucket List’, highlighting the cricketer’s…
Shashank Singh (L) and complainant Vipendra Singh Tomar (ANI Photo) NEW DELHI: Punjab Kings cricketer Shashank Singh and his father, retired Special Director General (DG) of Police Shailesh Singh, were booked by the Ratibad police in Bhopal following allegations by a domestic cook of assault, abuse and forced use of his mobile phone.According to an…
Ireland stunned India to win the series 2-0. (Photo credit: Cricket Ireland) NEW DELHI: Former India batsman Ambati Rayudu admitted he was “not really surprised” by India’s 0-2 T20I series loss to Ireland, saying the reigning world champions were unprepared for the very different conditions after the top-flight Indian Premier League season.India, led by Shreyas…
Shreyas IyerThe India T20I Captain’s tenure started on a disappointing note as the Men in Blue suffered a 34-run defeat to Ireland in the opening match of the two-match series in Belfast on Friday, June 26. Chasing 183, India never found momentum with the bat and eventually folded for 148, but it was Iyer’s tactical…
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…
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…
Delhi Capitals’ Abhishek Porel (AP Photo) Abishek Porel, the guard boat of the capital of Bengal and Delhi, has found himself at the center of a controversy after a woman filed a police complaint accusing him of having a physical relationship with her on the promise of marriage and later refusing to fulfill that commitment….
MS Dhoni and Virat Kohli (PTI Photo) As the world of tennis prepares for another edition of WimbledonIndia wicketkeeper-batsman Saint Samson drew interesting parallels between some of cricket’s greatest icons and modern tennis stars, while also reflecting on India’s recent World Cup successes and the challenge posed by Australia.Speaking in front of most of the…