New Zealand’s Kyle Jamieson, centre, reacts as Virat Kohli, right, and Shreyas Iyer run between the wickets. (PTI Photo) NEW DELHI: Shreyas Iyer reserved glowing praise for Virat Kohli after the Indian great delivered yet another masterclass in the opening ODI against New Zealand, guiding India to a four-wicket win while rewriting the record books…
India are the defending champions (AFP Photo) NEW DELHI: A total of 20 teams will compete in the 2026 Men’s T20 World Cup, which gets underway on February 7. India are the defending champions, having won the 2024 T20 World Cup title by seven runs after defeating South Africa in the final.The 20 teams are…
Washington Sundar (BCCI Photo) VADODARA: In a major blow to India, especially ahead of the upcoming T20 World Cup at home, off-spinning all-rounder Washington Sundar has been ruled out of India’s remaining two matches of the ongoing home ODI series against New Zealand after suffering a strain during the opening ODI in Vadodara on Sunday.In…
Sri Lanka’s Wanindu Hasaranga, centre, celebrates with teammates. (AP Photo) Sri Lanka eased lingering doubts over their batting by grinding out a hard-fought 14-run victory over Pakistan in the third T20I at a rain-hit Dambulla on Sunday, squaring the three-match series 1-1 and gaining timely momentum ahead of the T20 World Cup.Go Beyond The Boundary…
NEW DELHI: With just over three weeks to go before the start of the T20 World Cup, uncertainty continues to swirl around where Bangladesh will play its matches, as the International Cricket Council (ICC) and the Bangladesh Cricket Board (BCB) remain locked in a tense impasse over venues. What began as a security-related concern has…
NEW DELHI: India fast bowler Harshit Rana has praised Shubman Gill’s leadership, describing the India skipper as a “free and aggressive captain” who allows players the freedom to express themselves on the field.Rana highlighted Gill’s clarity in decision-making and the composure he brings to the role, even under pressure. Why India need leader Shreyas Iyer…
NEW DELHI: Virat Kohli’s presence in an Indian dressing room is often felt in moments that don’t make the highlights reel, and a small episode from India’s training camp in Vadodara has once again underlined that side of his leadership. Ahead of the opening ODI against New Zealand, a video surfaced on social media showing…
Ryan Rickelton of MI Cape Town celebrates his century during match 20 of the Betway SA20 season 4 between Joburg Super Kings (JSK) and MI Cape Town (MICT) held at the Wanderers Cricket Stadium in Sandton, Johannesburg , South Africa on the 10th January 2026. (Photo credit: Gaunt / Sportzpics for SA20) Ryan Rickelton continued…
VADODARA: Cricket seems set to bear the full impact of the escalating tensions between India and Bangladesh. TOI has learnt that India’s leading cricket equipment manufacturer SG, which currently sponsors some of Bangladesh’s top cricketers, including captain Litton Das and Mominul Haque, has put its contracts with the duo in a limbo.“Their sponsorship contracts were…
Shubman Gill (BCCI Photo) NEW DELHI: India won the toss and chose to bowl first against New Zealand in the opening ODI of the three-match series at the Kotambi International Stadium (BCA) here.The hosts were dealt a significant setback ahead of the series opener, with wicketkeeper-batter Rishabh Pant ruled out of the entire series due…
