NEW DELHI: Several former cricketers, including West Indies great Brian Lara, have urged Virat Kohli to reconsider his reported decision to retire from Test cricket. According to TOI reports, Kohli has conveyed his desire to step away from the longest format of the game—a development that has sent ripples through the Indian cricketing community.But what…
Harbhajan Singh (AFP Photo) NEW DELHI: Following the agreement between India and Pakistan on a full and immediate ceasefire — effectively ending three days of intense cross-border firing — former India spinner Harbhajan Singh welcomed the move. Harbhajan, who represented India in 103 Tests, 236 ODIs, and 28 T20Is, shared his thoughts in a message…
The 2025 edition of the Indian Premier League is very likely to resume either by Thursday or maximum Friday. The Board of Control for Cricket in India (BCCI) is in a huddle to finalise the details and remaining fixtures, and it’s reliably understood that except Dharamsala, matches will be played pan-India.The move comes after India…
Bangladesh leg-spinner Rishad Hossain has revealed the terrifying ordeal faced by overseas cricketers in the wake of the Pakistan Super League (PSL) 2025 being suspended amid growing tensions between India and Pakistan. Speaking from Dubai on Saturday, Rishad confirmed that all foreign players, including himself, had been safely evacuated to the UAE after the Pakistan…
RCB players Yash Dayal, Virat Kohli and Josh Hazlewood (RCB Photo) Following the temporary suspension of IPL 2025 due to heightened tensions at the India-Pakistan border, Royal Challengers Bengaluru (RCB) announced on Saturday that their entire contingent has safely reached Bengaluru. Subsequently, team members have proceeded to their respective home locations.The scheduled fixture between RCB…
UAE openers Theertha Satish and captain Esha Oza. (Pic credit: UAE Cricket) In an unprecedented incident at the Women’s T20 World Cup Asia Qualifier 2025 in Bangkok, all ten batters from the UAE side retired out in their group-stage match against Qatar on Saturday.Playing at the Terdthai Cricket Ground, UAE openers Theertha Satish and captain…
Ravichandran Ashwin (Photo by Mark Brake/Getty Images) NEW DELHI: Former Indian spinner Ravichandran Ashwin showed support for the Armed Forces as they perform Operation Sindoor, responding to the Pahalgam terror attack.Ashwin shared on X, “Thoughts with our armed forces. #OperationSindoor”.Indian women’s cricket team vice-captain Smriti Mandhana praised the Indian Armed Forces for their bravery, dedication…
Virat Kohli had a forgettable series in Australia, by his lofty standards established in that part of the world. (Getty Images) On multiple occasions during the Border-Gavaskar Trophy in Australia, Virat Kohli gave reminders to his Team India colleagues of how ‘he is done’ with Test cricket.It is understood that not many took it seriously…
File photo of the Lord’s cricket ground. (Getty Images) The Board of Control for Cricket in India has suspended the Indian Premier League, with 16 games remaining, due to escalating conflict between India and Pakistan, and England has emerged as a potential host for the final stages of the tournament. The BCCI will prioritise hosting…
Sourav Ganguly (PTI Photo) NEW DELHI: Sourav Ganguly, the former captain of India’s cricket team, shared his views regarding the BCCI’s decision to suspend IPL 2025 for a week on Friday.The BCCI made an announcement on Friday afternoon to halt the ongoing IPL 2025 immediately for a week, citing heightened tensions between India and Pakistan.Go…
