Smriti Mandhana (Photo Credit: @BCCIWomen on X) NEW DELHI: India clinched the three-match Women’s ODI series against New Zealand with a comfortable six-wicket victory in the deciding match on Tuesday. The highlight of the match was a masterful century by star batter Smriti Mandhana, who anchored India’s chase of 233 with an unbeaten 100 runs…
Tim Paine (Photo Credit: X) NEW DELHI: Former Australia captain Tim Paine believes Australia will begin as clear favourites for the upcoming Border-Gavaskar Trophy (BGT) against India, citing India’s recent struggles with form and injuries.Paine, who led Australia in the last two consecutive BGT losses, shared his thoughts on The Grade Cricketer Podcast, suggesting that…
HOCKEY Nehru girls tournament: Mata Rukhmani School beats Krida Prabodhini Parmeshwari Sodhi performed a hat-trick to guide Mata Rukhmani Government Senior Secondary School, Chhattisgarh, to a 3-0 victory over Krida Prabodhini, Pune, in a league match of the Charanjit Rai 30th Nehru girls hockey tournament at the Shivaji Stadium on Tuesday. The results (league) Iramdam…
Bangladesh vs South Africa (@ProteasMenCSA on X) NEW DELHI: South Africa seized control of the second Test against Bangladesh on the opening day, reaching a dominant 307/2 at stumps, thanks to maiden Test centuries from Tony de Zorzi and Tristan Stubbs.Winning the toss and electing to bat on a batsman-friendly pitch at the Zahur Ahmed…
Babar Azam with fan (Screengrabs) NEW DELHI: Pakistan cricket finds itself in the middle of upheaval, with coaching exits, leadership changes, and player dynamics making waves just ahead of crucial tours. Amid the chaos, however, former captain Babar Azam has become a fan favourite once again, receiving a warm welcome upon his arrival in Australia…
Jacob Bethell. (Pic Credit – X) NEW DELHI: England on Tuesday named a 16-man squad for their upcoming Test tour of New Zealand, which includes the uncapped spin bowling all-rounder Jacob Bethell. However, wicketkeeper-batsman Jamie Smith has been left out due to paternity leave.Despite his limited experience in first-class cricket, with only 20 matches under…
Shreyas Iyer. (BCCI Photo) NEW DELHI: After weeks of suspense, there was some dialogue between defending champions Kolkata Knight Riders and captain Shreyas Iyer. The deadline for Indian Premier League (IPL) franchises to submit their list of retained players is just days away (October 31) and KKR have finally reached out to Iyer. It is…
File image of Harshit Rana (TOI Photo) Harshit Rana will not be available for Delhi’s next Ranji Trophy fixture as the all-rounder has been asked to join the India Test squad in Mumbai for the third Test against New Zealand from November 1. It is understood that the decision was conveyed to the Delhi management…
Virat Kohli. (Photo by R. Satish Babu/AFP via Getty Images) NEW DELHI: Former cricket player MSK Prasad predicted that veteran batsman Virat Kohli would return to his best form during the India-Australia Border Gavaskar Trophy series.In five Test matches and ten innings in 2024, Virat has amassed 245 runs at an average of 27.22, with…
Indian junior men’s hockey team has had some time to reflect on its performance upon its return from Malaysia where it won the bronze medal at the Sultan of Johor Cup under skipper Amir Ali. India beat New Zealand in a thrilling play-off match to win the bronze medal. “We were very disappointed after missing…
