Yuzvendra Chahal (Photo by David Rogers/Getty Images) NEW DELHI: Yuzvendra Chahal is set to return to Northamptonshire for the 2025 County Championship season after impressing during his stint with the club in 2024. The India leg-spinner’s new deal will see him join the squad from June—once his IPL 2025 commitments with the Punjab Kings are…

NEW DELHI: All-rounder Axar Patel has been appointed as the new captain of Delhi Capitals for the upcoming Indian Premier League (IPL) season. The announcement was made on Friday, marking a new chapter for the franchise ahead of the highly anticipated season. Axar, who was part of India’s triumphant ICC Champions Trophy campaign in Dubai,…

Jemimah Rodrigues (PTI Photo) MUMBAI: Since its introduction, the IPL’s ‘Impact Player’ rule has stirred a hornet’s nest. Some have termed it ‘unfair’ while others think it will impede the supply line of all-rounders in Indian cricket. The Indian cricket board (BCCI) is unmoved, having decided to retain the rule at least till the 2027…

Glenn McGrath (TOI Photo) CHENNAI: Legendary Australia fast bowler Glenn McGrath has backed Jasprit Bumrah to make a strong comeback from his back injury, saying that the premier India pacer has to be “smart” about it as he is no longer young. Bumrah missed the Champions Trophy with a lower-back issue and is likely to…

KL Rahul. (Pic Credit – X) NEW DELHI: Wicketkeeper-batter KL Rahul has opened up about his preferred batting position, stating that he is most comfortable in the top order. However, the stylish right-hander emphasised that he is willing to adapt based on the team’s needs.Rahul, who has batted in multiple positions across formats, acknowledged the…

Abdul Razzaq and Hardik Pandya NEW DELHI: Former Pakistan captain Mohammad Hafeez has stirred a fresh debate in the cricketing world by claiming that Abdul Razzaq was a better all-rounder than India’s Hardik Pandya. In a viral clip of the Pakistan show ‘Game on Hai’, Hafeez asserted that Razzaq’s performances and potential far outweighed those…

NEW DELHI: KL Rahul is set to begin a fresh stint with Delhi Capitals in the upcoming 18th Indian Premier League (IPL) commencing March 22, following his previous associations with other IPL teams.After being released by Lucknow Super Giants post the 2024 season, Rahul was acquired by DC for Rs 14 crore at the previous…

India captain Rohit Sharma and head coach Gautam Gambhir (Pic credit: BCCI) NEW DELHI: Former India cricketer Navjot Singh Sidhu has thrown his weight behind captain Rohit Sharma, insisting that the veteran batter still has plenty of cricket left in him. Sidhu believes that Sharma will retain his leadership position for India’s upcoming five-match away…

Venkatesh Iyer. (Pic Credit – X) NEW DELHI: Newly appointed vice-captain Venkatesh Iyer remains unfazed by the pressure of his auction price, focusing solely on delivering for Kolkata Knight Riders (KKR) in the upcoming IPL season.The dynamic all-rounder said he cannot ignore the scrutiny surrounding his mega price tag but emphasised that price tags don’t…

Mumbai Indians players celebrate after taking a Gujarat Giants wicket. (Pic credit: WPL) NEW DELHI: Mumbai Indians stormed into their second Women’s Premier League (WPL) final with a commanding 47-run victory over Gujarat Giants in the Eliminator on Thursday. Power-packed innings from Nat Sciver-Brunt and Hayley Matthews laid the foundation for Mumbai’s imposing total of…