Yashasvi Jaiswal, Rishabh Pant and Shubman Gill (ANI Photo) NEW DELHI: Former India opener Aakash Chopra, on his YouTube channel, weighed in on Shubman Gill‘s vice-captaincy appointment for the ICC Champions Trophy 2025 and the England ODIs, stating it solidifies his position in the squad. “Gill being made the vice-captain means he is the heir…

Ravindra Jadeja (Getty Images) MUMBAI: Star allrounder Ravindra Jadeja is set to become the latest India player to make himself available for his state’s next Ranji Trophy match. TOI has learnt that Jadeja, who was on Saturday picked in India’s 15-man squad for the Champions Trophy and the ODI series against England at home, is…

Desert Vipers’ Alex Hales plays a shot in Dubai. (ILT20 Photo) Desert Vipers extended their unbeaten run in ILT20 with a dominant 53-run victory over the Abu Dhabi Knight Riders at the Dubai International Stadium on Saturday. Alex Hales, the star of the match with a brilliant half-century, emphasised the importance of adaptability in his…

Chris Martin and Jasprit Bumrah NEW DELHI: British band Coldplay’s Mumbai concert on Saturday proved to be an unforgettable night for both music lovers and cricket fans alike.During one of the final songs at the DY Patil Stadium in Navi Mumbai, Coldplay’s frontman Chris Martin surprised the crowd when he unexpectedly mentioned the name of…

Rohit Sharma and Ajit Agarkar (BCCI Photo) NEW DELHI: During a press conference in Mumbai on Saturday, India captain Rohit Sharma and men’s selection committee chairman Ajit Agarkar announced the 15-member squad for the upcoming Champions Trophy. Prior to the start of the conference, cameras captured a private conversation between Rohit and Agarkar, which later…

Sanju Samson (Getty Images) NEW DELHI: BCCI chief selector Ajit Agarkar and captain Rohit Sharma addressed the media in Mumbai on Saturday to announce India’s squad for the ICC Champions Trophy 2025. Among the key talking points was the omission of wicketkeeper-batter Sanju Samson from the team.Samson last represented India in the T20I series against…

Gerhard Erasmus (Image credit: ILT20) NEW DELHI: The Gulf Giants secured their inaugural victory in ILT20 Season 3, defeating the Dubai Capitals by six wickets on Saturday.In pursuit of 166, Gerhard Erasmus and Shimron Hetmyer constructed a decisive 80-run partnership in 44 deliveries. Erasmus remained unbeaten with a 34-ball fifty, whilst Hetmyer scored an undefeated…

Mohammed Siraj (Photo by Pankaj Nangia/Getty Images) NEW DELHI: India’s squad for the ICC Champions Trophy, scheduled to begin on February 19 in Pakistan and the United Arab Emirates, and for three-match ODI series against England was announced on Saturday. Poll Do You Agree with the Decision to Drop Mohammed Siraj from India’s ICC Champions…

Rohit Sharma and Ajit Agarkar during a press conference in Mumbai on January 18, 2025. (Photo by Indranil Mukherjee/AFP/Getty Images) NEW DELHI: It was after more than a two-hour delay that India captain Rohit Sharma and chief selector Ajit Agarkar arrived for a scheduled press conference to announce the team for the ODIs against England…