Jay Shah is a man on a mission these days. After predicting India’s victory in the T20 World Cup successfully, in February, in Rajkot, India’s youngest BCCI secretary, still only 35, and already in his second term, is taking giant steps to take Indian cricket to even greater heights. During a visit to the TOI…
Four years ago on Independence Day, MS Dhoni announced his retirement from international cricket in a way that was characteristic of the former India captain’s unexpected moves.A post popped up on Dhoni’s Instagram account ahead of the 2020 Indian Premier League season, and it took the Internet by storm. “Thanks – Thanks a lot for…
BCCI has appointed South Africa’s Morne Morkel as bowling coach of the Indian team, board secretary Jay Shah told TOI. Shah, who visited TOI’s Mumbai office for an interaction, also made it clear India was not in favour of hosting pink-ball Tests because “they end in a couple of days”.Morkel’s contract begins on September 1,…
NEW DELHI: India all-rounder Venkatesh Iyer is playing for Lancashire in the England Domestic One-Day Cup.Iyer has signed with Lancashire County Cricket Club to play in England’s domestic cricket season. This stint with Lancashire marks Iyer’s first experience in English county cricket, offering him an opportunity to gain valuable experience in different playing conditions and…
NEW DELHI: India possess the potential to secure a third consecutive Test series victory in Australia, thanks to the exceptional quality of their bowling attack and the formidable batting lineup featuring the likes of Rohit Sharma and Virat Kohli, according to former head coach Ravi Shastri.India have emerged victorious in the previous two Test series…
NEW DELHI: Anjum Chopra, the former Indian women’s cricket team captain, believes that Harmanpreet Kaur possesses the necessary skills to dominate a match and should be positioned at No. 3 in the batting order.With the T20 World Cup approaching, Chopra suggests that India should consider making changes to their team composition. The elegant former batter…
NEW DELHI: Jasprit Bumrah, the pace spearhead of the Indian cricket team, is likely to return for the upcoming three-Test series against New Zealand, which is set to commence on October 16.The talented bowler has been on a well-earned break following India’s triumphant campaign in the T20 World Cup. However, it is anticipated that Bumrah…
NEW DELHI: The International Cricket Council (ICC) has not released the official ratings for the pitch and outfield conditions of the 54 matches played during the T20 World Cup in the United States and West Indies. This delay comes despite the passage of seven and a half weeks since the tournament’s conclusion.Particular attention is being…
NEW DELHI: India leg-spinner Yuzvendra Chahal made a remarkable debut for Northamptonshire Steelbacks in the One-Day Cup match against Kent Spitfires in Canterbury on Wednesday. The 34-year-old’s signing with the Northants was announced just an hour before the game, and he wasted no time in making an impact.Chahal, who was part of India’s successful T20…
NEW DELHI: Former South African pacer Morne Morkel has been appointed the bowling coach of the Indian men’s cricket team, BCCI secretary Jay Shah confirmed on Wednesday. The former Proteas quick Morkel replaces Paras Mhambrey and will take charge from the Bangladesh Test series that starts from September 19 in Chennai. “Yes, Morne Morkel has…
