Christopher Nolan‘s ‘The Odyssey’ has lived up to its huge pre-release hype, registering a strong opening at the Indian box office. Music video Matt Damon advance, it matched the pre-release box office expectations to earn an opening of Rs 20 crore in India. Despite its Adult Only (A) certification, the film still managed to become…
Rohit Sharma (BCCI photo) NEW DELHI: The final ODI against England at Lord’s on Sunday may not be Rohit SharmaLast match for India after all. BCCI secretary Devajit Saikia on Saturday dismissed speculation of retirement and countered that the senior opener remains firmly in India’s ODI plans.The clarification comes amid uncertainty over Rohit Sharma’s future…
KOLKATA: The Ethics Committee of Hockey India has started a fact-finding inquiry into the complaints filed against former India women’s hockey captain and Executive Council member Asunta Lakra.The development comes a day after the Ministry of Youth Affairs and Sports had asked the Indian Olympic Association (IOA) to constitute a neutral, fair and transparent committee…
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…
England’s Joe Root plays (ANI Photo) Joe Root delivered a masterclass in ODI batting, anchoring England’s successful chase of 234 against India in the second ODI with an unbeaten 99 off 133 balls. At a time when wickets were falling around him, the veteran stood firm, compiling a composed knock studded with nine boundaries to…
Salima Tete (PTI file photo) Hockey India on Friday named an unchanged 20-member Indian squad for next month’s FIH Women’s Hockey World Cup in Belgium and the Netherlands, with the same group also representing the country at the Asian Games in September-October.The side will be captained by Salima Tete, while head coach Sjoerd Marijne said…
Virat Kohli and coach Gautam Gambhir, Indian batting coach Sitanshu Kotak dismissed speculation of a rift between Virat Kohli and head coach Gautam Gambhirsaying that the two are in regular communication and that there is no problem in their working relationship.Rumors about Kohli and Gambhir’s equation gained momentum on social media after visuals from India’s…
Indian batting coach Sitanshu Kotak argued Rohit Sharma despite poor opening returns in the ongoing ODI series against England, saying there is no pressure on a player of his stature and that he could produce a different innings in the series decider at Lord’s.Rohit’s struggles were visible in the second ODI in Cardiff on Thursday,…
Joe Root tops Virat Kohli (Image: X) Joe Root produced another chasing masterclass to guide England to a four-wicket win over India in the second ODI in Cardiff, finishing unbeaten on 99 and helping the hosts level the three-match series 1-1. And it goes on Virat Kohli on average while hunting. Walking on the first…
‘Varavu’ box office collection day 1: Joju George’s film opens at Rs 51 lakh India gross Joju George and Shaji Kailas reunited for the thriller ‘Varavu’, which released in theaters on the last day. The film opened amid positive expectations and has now registered its first day box office numbers. The movie starts with Rs…
‘Lenin’ box office collection day 7: Akhil Akkineni’s action drama drops 7%; week 1 India nett reaches Rs 36.20 cr Akhil Akkineni‘s ‘Lenin’ ended its first week in theaters with another solid day at the box office. The rural drama, directed by Murali Kishor Abburu, saw a slight decline in its first Thursday.According to the…
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,…
Indus Waters Treaty Explained: Why India Seeks Changes to the 1960 IWT Pact The Indus Waters Treaty (IWT) has once again become a focal point in India-Pakistan relations after India reiterated that the six-decade-old agreement needs to be renegotiated to reflect present-day realities. New Delhi has argued that profound changes since the treaty was signed…
India vs England Live Score, 2nd ODI: After the win at Edgbaston, Gill had said that the team management will choose combinations based on the conditions. Cardiff’s pitch usually offers good pace and bounce, which could prompt India to bring in experienced left-arm pacer Arshdeep Singh. Gurnoor Brar took the wickets of Ben Duckett and…
India U19 vs Sri Lanka U19 Live Score, Unofficial 1st Day Test 4: India U-19 opener Lakshay Rajesh Raichandani finished just four runs short of two hundred as he guided his team to 378/3 at stumps on Day 3 of the first Youth Test against Sri Lanka U-19 on Wednesday. Resuming the day at 186…
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…
Christopher Nolan’s ‘The Odyssey’ is all set to make its debut at the Indian box office this Friday. The much-awaited film, which is slated to hit theaters on July 17, is said to have seen a phenomenal start at the box office with advance booking reports suggesting that the film is close to earning an…
‘Gatta Kusthi 2’ box office collection day 13: Vishnu Vishal-Aishwarya Lekshmi film remains stable; All India will reach Rs 38.50 crore Vishnu Vishal and Aishwarya Lekshmi are back on the big screen with ‘Gatta Kusthi 2’, reprising the roles of the bickering couple from the first film.Although the film has seen a slow decline compared…
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 campaign at the Japan Open Super 750 suffered a major setback on Wednesday as Ayush Shetty, Unnati Hooda and Lakshya Sen everyone crashed in the opening round.The early exits come at a worrying time, with India set to host the World Championships in New Delhi next month after a gap of 17 years.Ayush came…
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…
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…
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…
Kolkata: The Ministry of Youth Affairs and Sports has asked Hockey India to place former India women’s hockey captain and executive board member Asunta Lakra who alleged sexual harassment, intimidation and retaliation before the federation’s Internal Complaints Committee (ICC) and conduct an independent inquiry.The directive comes days after Lakra wrote to Union Sports Minister Mansukh…
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…
BITS Pilani tops Hurun India’s ranking of undergraduate institutions for U30 young founders India’s startup ecosystem continues to witness a new generation of young founders building companies in areas such as deep tech, space tech, fintech, sustainability, healthcare and mobility. Reflecting this trend, BITS Pilani has emerged as a leading undergraduate institution in the Avendus…
India are likely to travel to Bangladesh for a six-match white-ball series New Delhi: India’s white-ball tour of Bangladesh is close to approval and to accommodate the fixtures, the proposed three T20Is against Afghanistan may be postponed. According to the proposed schedule circulated internally, India was set to take on Afghanistan starting on September 13…