Cricket

Mohammed Shami dismissed fitness concerns while noting that the decision ultimately rests with the selectors. (AP Photo) NEW DELHI: Veteran Indian fast bowler Mohammed Shami joined Bengal’s practice session at Eden Gardens on Tuesday ahead of their Ranji Trophy opener against Uttarakhand, addressing his exclusion from India’s upcoming white-ball series in Australia. The 35-year-old pacer,…

The debate gathered steam when Rishabh Pant walked out to bat in the Manchester Test this July with a broken foot followed by Chris Woakes being unable to bowl in the second innings of the final Test of the series at Oval. (Getty Images) NEW DELHI: As the Ranji Trophy season gets underway, the Indian…

Shubman Gill has “already passed his toughest test as captain in England,” asserted India head coach Gautam Gambhir on Tuesday. (AP Photo) NEW DELHI: Shubman Gill has “already passed his toughest test as captain in England,” asserted India head coach Gautam Gambhir on Tuesday, lauding the young leader for earning the dressing room’s respect by…

Virat Kohli and Anushka Sharma (Image credit: Instagram) NEW DELHI: The anticipation is building as star batter Virat Kohli prepares to feature in India’s three-match ODI series against Australia, starting October 19. Kohli reached Delhi on Tuesday ahead of his flight to Australia, marking the start of what is being billed as a highly anticipated…

Rohit Sharma (Screengrabs) NEW DELHI: Indian cricket star Rohit Sharma was seen at Mumbai airport on Tuesday, heading to Delhi to join his ODI teammates before departing for Australia.Recent footage shows Sharma appearing notably fit as he prepares for the upcoming series in Australia.The 38-year-old has undergone a significant physical transformation before his return to…

Indian batting stalwart Virat Kohli made his return to the country on Tuesday after a four-month hiatus, ahead of the Indian squad’s ODI tour of Australia. Spotted at New Delhi airport, Kohli moved swiftly through the terminal, giving fans little chance for selfies as he headed straight to his car to join the team.Click here…

New Delhi: India’s Shubman Gill and Yashasvi Jaiswal celebrate with the trophy after winning the cricket Test series against West Indies at Arun Jaitley Stadium. (PTI Photo/Shahbaz Khan)(PTI10_14_2025_000075A) India head coach Gautam Gambhir on Tuesday shared a checklist for all young and budding cricketers who aspire to make it to the national team.“First and foremost,…

India’s Hardik Pandya warms up before the Asia Cup cricket match between India and Sri Lanka at Dubai International Cricket Stadium, United Arab Emirates, Friday, Sept. 26, 2025. (AP Photo/Altaf Qadri) NEW DELHI:Hardik Pandya will check-in at the BCCI Centre of Excellence in Bengaluru on Tuesday for assessment and deciding future course of action. The…

Indian players celebrate with the trophy after wining the India and West Indies test match series at the Arun Jaitley Stadium in New Delhi, India, Tuesday, Oct.14, 2025. (AP Photo/Manish Swarup) NEW DELHI: Earlier this year, former India head coach Ravi Shastri had advocated for a two-tier structure in Tests with relegation and promotion to…