Snehal Kauthankar and Kashyap Bakle. (BCCI Photo) NEW DELHI: Goa batters Kashyap Bakle and Snehal Kauthankar made history in the Ranji Trophy, setting an incredible new record with an unbeaten 606-run partnership for the third wicket — the highest-ever in the tournament’s storied 90-year old history.Both Bakle (300*) and Kauthankar (314*) remained unbeaten as Goa…
Tushar Deshpande (TOI Photo) MUMBAI: Mumbai’s experienced India pacer Tushar Deshpande, who underwent an ankle operation on September 30 this year in London, is set to return to action in the second half of the Ranji Trophy, which is set to begin from January 23.After an impressive outing in IPL-2024 for the Chennai Super Kings,…
Sunil Gavaskar (R) and Allan Border. (TOI Photo) NEW DELHI: The Test series between India and Australia was officially named the Border-Gavaskar Trophy series when India and Australia played a one-off Test at the Kotla in Delhi in October 1996.Named after the legendary cricketers Sunil Gavaskar of India and Allan Border of Australia, the Test…
The Hockey India League (HIL) announced on Thursday the appointment of Joshua Burt as technical delegate for the 2024-2025 edition. Burt, who has been officiating at international tournaments since 2011, brings vast experience to his new role. He has served as technical delegate at the Men’s Junior World Cup (2013), Youth Olympic Games (2014), Hockey…
NEW DELHI: Tilak Varma, the rising star of Indian cricket, expressed his sincere appreciation for captain Suryakumar Yadav after his remarkable century in the third T20I against South Africa. Varma’s exceptional knock of 107 not out off 56 balls steered India to an 11-run triumph, securing a 2-1 lead in the four-match series.Varma revealed how…
South Africa’s Marco Jansen bats during the third T20I. (AP Photo) NEW DELHI: South African cricketer Marco Jansen showcased his exceptional skills in the third T20I against India, sparking significant interest ahead of the IPL 2025 auction.Jansen’s remarkable performance with the bat played a crucial role in South Africa’s chase, despite their eventual loss to…
Indian cricket team (BCCI Photo) NEW DELHI: The much-anticipated Border-Gavaskar Trophy is just around the corner, set to kick off in Perth on November 22. The five-match Test series between India and Australia is one of the most prestigious encounters in international cricket, and the excitement is building as Team India has officially arrived Down…
Indian players celebrate after winning the third T20I against South Africa. (AP Photo) NEW DELHI: Team India registered a thrilling 11-run win against South Africa in the third T20 International in Centurion as the visitors took an unassailable 2-1 lead in the four-match series. The victory was significant as it marked India’s eighth 200-plus total…
Ricky Ponting, Virat Kohli and Gautam Gambhir (Photos: X) NEW DELHI: Former Australia captain Ricky Ponting took a fresh dig at India head coach Gautam Gambhir after clarifying his remarks about Virat Kohli‘s performance.Speaking on the podcast ‘The Run Home with Joel & Fletch,’ Ponting again labeled Gambhir as a ‘prickly character’. He suggested that…
India’s Arshdeep Singh successfully appeals for the lbw wicket of South Africa’s Marco Jansen. (Reuters Photo) NEW DELHI: India pacer Arshdeep Singh showcased his composure under pressure by dismissing the dangerous Marco Jansen in the final over, helping India defend a 220-run target and register a thrilling 11-run victory over South Africa in Centurion. The…
