KANPUR: Despite a rain-free morning and bright sunshine later in the day, day three’s play of the second Test between India and Bangladesh was called off without a ball being bowled at the Green Park Stadium.The unexpected cause? A ‘wet outfield’. Frustration grew as both teams remained at their hotel, while match officials inspected the…
(Photo credit: Musheer Khan Instagram) NEW DELHI: Young all-rounder Musheer Khan, who recently survived a car accident, on Sunday issued his first public statement, expressing gratitude to everyone who wished for his recovery. Musheer was en route to joining the Mumbai team for the Irani Cup when he met with the accident. Musheer suffered a…
NEW DELHI: In one of the most memorable moments of sportsmanship in recent cricket history, former India captain Virat Kohli earned widespread respect during the 2019 ICC Cricket World Cup for his gesture towards Australian batsman Steve Smith.The incident occurred during a high-stakes clash between India and Australia at The Oval in London on June…
KARACHI: The Pakistan Cricket Board (PCB) has issued a stern warning to 6-7 centrally contracted players, urging them to improve their fitness or risk losing their contracts.The Pakistan team fitness trainer and physiotherapist will conduct another round of fitness tests on Monday in Lahore after some players didn’t meet the required benchmarks in the tests…
Hardik Pandya (Photo credit: BCCI/IPL) NEW DELHI: The Board of Control for Cricket in India (BCCI) on Saturday came up with the new guidelines for the Indian Premier League mega auction later this year, giving franchises the option of retaining up to six players.However the googly that the board threw in — 5 retentions +…
Hello and welcome to TimesofIndia.com for the final showdown of the England vs Australia series! After a gripping back-and-forth battle, the series stands perfectly poised at 2-2, making this fifth and final game in Bristol the ultimate decider. Australia took an early lead by winning the first two matches, but England made a resounding comeback,…
Match officials inspect the ground at the Green Park Stadium on the third day of the second Test. (PTI Photo) There was no rain on Sunday in Kanpur, but play was abandoned without a ball being bowled on day three of the second India-Bangladesh Test.Overnight rain made it impossible for play to start on time…
Mohammad Yousuf (Photo: Video grab) After criticism following selection of the Test squad for the first match of the series against England, Pakistan Cricket Board (PCB) selector Mohammad Yousuf resigned from the post on Sunday. In a post on social media platform ‘X’ (formerly Twitter), the former batsman wrote, “I announce my resignation as a…
Virat Kohli and James Faulkner. (Photo by Money Sharma/AFP via Getty Images) NEW DELHI: Virat Kohli has a special rivalry with Australia, and his performances against them have been exceptional across all formats. Kohli is renowned for his performances against Australia in ODIs, especially while chasing. He has a knack for pacing his innings perfectly…
Rohit Sharma. (Photo by Alex Davidson via Getty Images) NEW DELHI: Expectations from Rohit Sharma, especially in major tournaments and series, are always high due to his stature in international cricket. As the captain of the Indian team in ODI and Test matches, Rohit is expected to lead with clarity, calmness, and tactical acumen. His…
