Abhishesk Sharma, Sanju Samson and Shubman Gill (Agency Image) As India prepares for the 2026 T20 World Cup, the team is in the middle of a generational shift. With senior players like Virat Kohli and Rohit Sharma no longer in the picture, the focus has turned to the next crop of young match-winners. Former India…
In what some locals considered a good omen, the second day of the Asia Cup 2025 started with a fascinating spectacle. As Bangladesh and Chinese Taipei faced off in a crucial Pool B match at the Rajgir Hockey Stadium on Saturday, a swarm of dragonflies flew over the field, moving from one end of the…
Arshdeep Singh (PTI Photo) BENGALURU: Before Thursday, Arshdeep Singh’s last competitive match was the final of the Indian Premier League, for Punjab Kings against Royal Challengers Bengaluru on June 3. During the recent England series, the left-arm pacer must have fancied his chances of a Test debut, but a left thumb injury sustained during a…
Rahul Dravid (Photo by Pankaj Nangia/Getty Images) The IPL 2026 season is already shaping up to be one of transition, with several high-profile exits and reshuffles across franchises. From coaching changes to player retirements, the off-season has seen some of the league’s biggest names move on.Rajasthan Royals created headlines on Saturday when they confirmed that…
Pakistan will participate in the FIH Men’s Junior World Cup 2025, scheduled to be held in India between November 28 and December 10 in Chennai, Hockey India’s secretary general, Bhola Nath Singh, announced on Saturday. Speaking on the sidelines of the ongoing Asia Cup 2025 in Rajgir, Bhola Nath said, “I can confirm that Pakistan…
Shubman Gill, Rohit Sharma, Jasprit Bumrah and Shardul Thakur reach CoE in Bengaluru (Image credit: Manuja Veerappa/TOI) NEW DELHI: India’s Test captain and T20I vice-captain Shubman Gill was among the senior players who reported to BCCI’s Centre of Excellence (CoE) in Bengaluru for fitness analysis tests on Saturday (August 30).Gill, named deputy to Suryakumar Yadav…
Hockey India on Saturday announced that drag-flicker Deepika has not travelled with the national team to China for the Women’s Asia Cup due to a hamstring injury sustained during a training session. Deepika, who will be in rehab for the next few weeks, has been replaced by Sakshi in the Indian squad for the tournament,…
Pakistan team with Rashid Khan (Video grab) NEW DELHI: Afghanistan skipper Rashid Khan has been grieving a personal tragedy after the death of his elder brother, Haji Abdul Halim Shinwari, last week. The 26-year-old star cricketer, who is currently leading Afghanistan in the ongoing tri-series in Sharjah, received an outpouring of support from across the…
Rahul Dravid and Sanju Samson (X – Cricbuzz) Rajasthan Royals on Saturday confirmed that head coach Rahul Dravid will conclude his tenure with the franchise ahead of IPL 2026. The announcement marks the end of a long and meaningful relationship between Dravid and the Royals, one that stretches back more than a decade. Rajasthan Royals…
India will play three ODIs and five T20Is against Australia in October-November. Cricket Australia has announced that Indian fan zones at all eight venues for the upcoming white-ball series against India have sold out, with public tickets for Sydney and Canberra matches also fully booked for the series starting October 19 in Perth.The series includes…
