NEW DELHI: India’s collapse to their lowest home Test total of 46 against New Zealand in the first Test sparked trolling across social media, with even Cricket Australia joining the bandwagon with a cheeky post on X.This was India’s third-lowest score in Test cricket, following their 36 all-out against Australia in the 2020 pink-ball Test…
India captain Rohit Sharma during Day 2 of the first Test against New Zealand in Bengaluru. (AFP Photo) NEW DELHI: One thing that Team India needed the most after getting bowled out for just 46 runs against New Zealand were quick wickets.In their first innings, India were bundled out for just 46 runs – their…
India were bundled out for their third lowest total in Tests and lowest total in Tests at home. (PTI Photo) NEW DELHI: It was an overcast morning, the pitch had been under covers for a couple of days due to rain but India captain Rohit Sharma chose to bat first in what was a brave…
Anil Kumble celebrates with India teammates after dismissing Brian Lara on May 12, 2002 at Antigua. (AFP Photo via Getty Images) NEW DELHI: Cricketers often exhibit incredible resilience by playing through injuries, showing their dedication to the game and their teams. These instances highlight the toughness and fighting spirit that cricketers bring to the game,…
Virat Kohli‘s lean patch extended with another poor outing when he was dismissed for a duck in India’s first innings of the opening Test against New Zealand at Bengaluru’s M Chinnaswamy Stadium. Proceedings in the match began on Thursday after rain washed out the entire opening day. Surprisingly, despite overcast skies and forecast for more…
Sachin Tendulkar, left, and Anil Kumble (Photo Source: X) India’s bowling legend Anil Kumble, who turned 53 today (October 17), entertained viewers with anecdotes from his playing career while doing commentary on live broadcast during day two of the first Test against New Zealand in Bengaluru. Kumble, who hails from Karnataka and took 619 wickets…
After a washout on the opening day, the toss finally happened in the first Test between India and New Zealand in Bengaluru on Thursday, which saw the home team’s captain Rohit Sharma winning it and deciding to bat in overcast conditions. The decision backfired as India’s top-order disintegrated in no time.In the 12.4 overs bowled…
Mahela Jayawardene (Photo Courtesy: Mumbai Indians) Mumbai Indians (MI) finished last in the 2024 season of the Indian Premier League (IPL) and would hope to turn that around under their new head coach, Mahela Jayawardene. Jayawardene has evolved from his role as MI’s Global Head of Cricket, where he used to oversee the frachisee’s expansion…
Yashasvi Jaiswal. (Photo by Gareth Copley/Getty Images) The opener’s ferocity, finesse & adaptability have ensured a quick rise up the ranks, attracting lavish praise from his captain. It all bodes well ahead of the looming acid test, the 5-game series Down Under…BENGALURU: In the short while that Gautam Gambhir has been Team India head coach,…
MUMBAI: In a sensational development, India’s star wicketkeeper-batsman Rishabh Pant will not lead the Delhi Capitals in IPL-2025, TOI has reliably learnt.“Yes, the Delhi Capitals could be looking for a new captain. There are chances that India allrounder Axar Patel may take over as the new IPL captain, or the franchise could be eyeing someone…
