Keeper-bat’s decision to not attend Kerala camp ahead of Vijay Hazare Trophy could hurt selection chances in Champions TrophyNEW DELHI: A couple of days before the national selectors meet to pick the ODI team for the three-match series against England and the ICC Champions Trophy, the Indian cricket board (BCCI) is planning to probe why…
From Olympic glory to the resurgence of the Hockey India League and bidding farewell to some of the sport’s greatest pillars, 2024 was an extraordinary year for Indian hockey. After an underwhelming first half of the year, both the men’s and women’s teams bounced back to secure titles on the international stage. Indian men’s hockey…
Gautam Gambhir and Rohit Sharma (PTI Photo) NEW DELHI: Former Team India all-rounder Yuvraj Singh backed Indian head coach Gautam Gambhir and skipper Rohit Sharma‘s leadership skills, despite recent setbacks.Yuvraj expressed his support on Thursday for Rohit’s captaincy, emphasising the need to evaluate his overall performance rather than focusing solely on recent series losses. The…
Rain-hit Jukskei Derby (Sportzpics Photo) NEW DELHI: The Jukskei Derby between the Joburg Super Kings (JSK) and the Pretoria Capitals (PC) at the Wanderers Stadium was abandoned due to heavy rain. Prior to the downpour, the Joburg Super Kings’ spin trio of Moeen Ali, Imran Tahir, and Donovan Ferreira proved to be a formidable force.The…
NEW DELHI: The BCCI has identified a stringent fitness program and a lack of team camaraderie as the two main issues that need to be addressed after consecutive Test series losses against New Zealand and Australia.As TOI reported, the BCCI, coach Gautam Gambhir, captain Rohit Sharma, and top selector Ajit Agarkar met and discussed the…
Virat Kohli and Sarfraz Ahmed hold the ICC Champions Trophy at The Oval on June 17, 2017 in London. (Photo by Gareth Copley/Getty Images) NEW DELHI: India and Pakistan are set to clash in the Champions Trophy in Dubai on February 23 and like always it is the most anticipated and eagerly awaited encounter in…
Rohit Sharma and Jasprit Bumrah (Getty Images) NEW DELHI: Frustration and disappointment were evident on India pacer Akash Deep‘s face as the 28-year-old repeatedly beat the bat, particularly against Steve Smith, during the third Test of the Border-Gavaskar Trophy in Brisbane.Having missed the first two Tests, Akash Deep was brought in to replace Harshit Rana….
NEW DELHI: The Board of Control for Cricket in India (BCCI) on Thursday introduced strict new norms for players aimed at fostering discipline, unity and a positive team environment, while upholding professional standards and ensuring operational efficiency during tours and series.By promoting unity and enhancing operational efficiency, the BCCI aims to cultivate an environment that…
NEW DELHI: In a major development in Indian cricket, the Board of Control for Cricket in India (BCCI) on Thursday made players’ participation in domestic matches mandatory for selection in the national team.The board also announced a slew of restrictions, including cuts on personal staff and families’ stay during tours.The whip comes after India’s disappointing…
Theirry Brinkman struck a magnificent brace as Vedanta Kalinga Lancers decimated Delhi SG Pipers 5-1 in the Hockey India League at the Birsa Munda Hockey Stadium on Thursday. Lancers’ third win improved their position to the third spot, while Pipers, which wasted 11 penalty corners, continued to languish at the bottom after their sixth successive…
