NEW DELHI: With only six ODIs to go before the ICC Champions Trophy next February, there are persisting doubts about Hardik Pandya‘s bowling fitness in the 50-over format. While Hardik had asked for a break from the three ODIs in Sri Lanka next month citing personal reasons, TOI has learnt that his fitness will be…
NEW DELHI: In the second test match at Trent Bridge, England cricket team achieved a commanding 241-run victory over the West Indies on the fourth day, thereby securing a decisive 2-0 series lead. This triumph was significantly bolstered by spinner Shoaib Bashir‘s exceptional performance, which saw him claim five wickets, contributing to the West Indies…
NEW DELHI: Gull Feroza‘s aggressive half-century played a pivotal role in Pakistan’s nine-wicket victory over Nepal in the women’s Asia Cup on Sunday. Her blistering knock of 57 runs off just 35 balls, laced with 10 boundaries, propelled Pakistan’s chase of a modest target of 109 runs. Feroza’s opening partnership of 105 runs with Muneeba…
NEW DELHI: Former Pakistan cricketer Basit Ali has strongly criticized Indian fast bowler Mohammed Shami for his ‘cartoon-giri‘ comments about Inzamam-ul-Haq’s reverse swing allegations. Ali, speaking on his YouTube channel, expressed his disapproval of Shami’s choice of words, describing them as ‘behuda’ (indecent) and disrespectful.“When Shami talks about Inzi bhai and calls him a cartoon,…
NEW DELHI: India secured a significant 78-run victory against UAE in their second encounter of the women’s Asia Cup T20 tournament. The match featured standout performances from India’s captain Harmanpreet Kaur and Richa Ghosh, whose contrasting half-centuries set the stage for a formidable total. Kaur anchored the innings with a composed 66 off 47 balls,…
COLOMBO: Former India and Mumbai leg-spinning allrounder Sairaj Bahutule will travel to Sri Lanka as Team India‘s bowling coach for the six-match white-ball series, TOI has learnt. Serving as a bowling coach at the National Cricket Academy in Bengaluru for the last three years, Bahutule has been a part of the support staff with the…
NEW DELHI: Young India spinner Shreyanka Patil has been ruled out of the ongoing Women’s Asia Cup T20 tournament due to a fractured fourth finger on her left hand. Shreyanka sustained the injury while attempting to take a catch during India’s opening match against Pakistan and has been replaced by Tanuja Kanwar in the squad…
NEW DELHI: India’s star pacer Mohammed Shami has finally addressed the swirling rumours about his supposed marriage to tennis star Sania Mirza. Following Sania’s divorce from former Pakistan cricketer Shoaib Malik, various social media speculations suggested that Shami and Mirza were about to tie the knot.In a recent YouTube interview with Shubhankar Mishra, Shami dismissed…
NEW DELHI: Former India batting coach Vikram Rathour has identified Shubman Gill as a future leader for the Indian cricket team across all formats, highlighting his level-headedness and exceptional talent. Rathour’s endorsement follows Gill’s impressive recent performances and leadership qualities, positioning him as a potential captain.Rathour first noticed Gill’s potential during net sessions and was…
