Rohit Sharma and Virat Kohli (AFP Photo) NEW DELHI: In a high-intensity net session ahead of the first ODI against England, Indian captain Rohit Sharma and batting stalwart Virat Kohli showcased their formidable array of strokes, signaling intent for the upcoming three-match series, starting on Thursday in Nagpur. Poll Which Factor Will Matter Most for…
Mohammed Shami (BCCI Photo) NEW DELHI: Former Australia captain Ricky Ponting believes the focus now shifts to Mohammed Shami as he returns from injury in India’s ongoing limited-overs series against England. Shami, who last played for India, before the England series, in the ICC Men’s Cricket World Cup final in November 2023, is seen as…
Pat Cummins (Getty Images) NEW DELHI: Australia may need to find three replacements for their 15-member squad ahead of the upcoming ICC Champions Trophy in Pakistan and the UAE, with skipper Pat Cummins and key pacer Josh Hazlewood unlikely to take part in the tournament.The team has already suffered a setback with the loss of…
Rohit Sharma (Getty Images) Board, selectors seek clarity for smooth captaincy transitionNEW DELHI: As India prepare to get into ODI mode with a series against England ahead of the all-important Champions Trophy later this month, captain Rohit Sharma has been asked to communicate his “future plans” to the BCCI and selectors after the completion of…
Rashid Khan (Image credit SA20) NEW DELHI: Rashid Khan has etched his name in history as the highest wicket-taker in T20 cricket, surpassing all others following MI Cape Town’s victory over Paarl Royals in the SA20 semi-final.The Afghan spinner’s figures of 2-33 propelled his total to 633 wickets, overtaking former West Indies star Dwayne Bravo’s…
One week into the ILT20 2025, Dubai Capitals were sitting at the bottom of the table with a solitary win in four matches. And that victory was by a single run, in a match MI Emirates should have actually won. It’s never too wise to write off quality in a T20 league though, and the…
India vs Pakistan (Reuters Photo) NEW DELHI: Former cricketer Basit Ali has expressed his views on the much-anticipated cricket match between India and Pakistan in the upcoming Champions Trophy, positioning India as the favoured team. This match, set to take place in Dubai on February 23, adds another chapter to the intense rivalry between the…
SA20 Trophy (Sportzpics Photo) The SA20 turns its attention to the playoffs this week with the hugely entertaining competition culminating at the Wanderers in Johannesburg on Saturday. The first Qualifier between the table-toppers MI Cape Town and Paarl Royals is set to be hosted at St George’s Park in Gqeberha.The surface at St George’s Park…
Batting icon Sachin Tendulkar has made his way back to the cricket nets, and the nostalgic moment was captured on a video shared by Indian Premier League (IPL) team Mumbai Indians on social media.Sachin Tendulkar is set to captain the Indian side in the International Masters League, scheduled from February 22 to March 16. Poll…
From left, Yashasvi Jaiswal, Abhishek Sharma and Shubman Gill (BCCI Photo) The performance of India’s young top-order batters has made competition for places stiffer, but Shubman Gill believes that hasn’t led to any toxicity among the contenders. With Rohit Sharma in the twilight of his career and already retired from T20Is, the performances of Abhishek…
