NEW DELHI: With half-centuries from skipper Charith Asalanka and rookie Nishan Madushka, Sri Lanka defeated the West Indies by five wickets in Sunday’s rain-shortened first one-day international at Pallekele.Chasing a revised target of 232 in 37 overs, the hosts won with 5.3 overs to spare.Asalanka’s arrival at the crease changed the course of the match…
Shan Masood (Screengrab Photo) Pakistan celebrated a significant victory by defeating England by 152 runs in the second Test in Multan. This win leveled the Test series 1-1 and ended Pakistan’s 11-match winless streak at home. Shan Masood, who took over as captain last year, secured his first win as skipper. However, Masood faced some…
NEW DELHI: Sitting at the top on the ICC World Test Championship points table, India suffered a blow on Sunday as their loss against New Zealand in the thrilling first Test in Bengaluru meant they lost crucial percentage points.As Kiwis won the rain-marred contest by eight wickets, they registered a famous first victory on Indian…
Rishabh Pant (Image credit: X) NEW DELHI: New Zealand secured a historic Test victory in India, their first since 1988, by successfully chasing a challenging target in difficult conditions on the final day of the first Test in Bengaluru on Sunday. The win marked only their third triumph on Indian soil in nearly seven decades….
NEW DELHI: In what would be a huge boost for Team India, pacer Mohammed Shami was spotted bowling on the center wicket at the M Chinnaswamy Stadium in Bengaluru for nearly an hour following India’s defeat to New Zealand in the first Test on Sunday.Shami engaged in an extensive bowling session with assistant coach Abhishek…
Rachin Ravindra (Image credit: BlackCaps) NEW DELHI: New Zealand’s first triumph in India after 36 years was accomplished without their injured batting stalwart Kane Williamson. Captain Tom Latham expressed gratitude to Rachin Ravindra for rising to the occasion and filling the void.Ravindra, whose parents are from Bengaluru, scored an impressive 134 in New Zealand’s first…
NEW DELHI: New Zealand delivered a magnificent performance to defeat South Africa by 32 runs and secure their first-ever Women’s T20 World Cup championship in Dubai on Sunday. The victory capped off a momentous day for New Zealand cricket, as the men’s team also achieved their first Test win in India in 36 years earlier…
MUMBAI: After enjoying a nine-year long stint as an assistant coach, former India batsman-turned coach Pravin Amre is set to part ways with the Delhi Capitals, TOI has learnt.DC have completely revamped their coaching staff recently, with Hemang Badani taking charge as the head coach for the upcoming two seasons. Additionally, Badani’s former India teammate,…
Washington Sundar (BCCI Photo) NEW DELHI: Allrounder Washington Sundar on Sunday was added to Team India’s squad for the second and third Test match against New Zealand.“Mr Washington Sundar will link-up with the squad in Pune ahead of the second Test,” a BCCI release said.Sundar is currently competing for Tamil Nadu against Delhi in the…
NEW DELHI: The Indian cricket fraternity on Sunday flooded social media with birthday wishes for Indian batting legend Virender Sehwag, who turned 46.Indian icon Sachin Tendulkar humorously posted on X, noting that Sehwag’s age of 46 is the “perfect mix of four and six,” much like his explosive batting style.“Happy 46th,Viru! 46 ka matlab hai…
