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**EDS: SCREENSHOT VIA VIDEO; WITH STORY** London: Cricketer Vaibhav Suryavanshi signs autograph for fans, in London. (PTI Photo/Bharat Sharma)(PTI07_16_2025_000234A) Former Australia cricketer Kerry O’Keeffe has named 14-year-old Vaibhav Suryavanshi alongside South Africa’s Lhuan-dre Pretorius and England’s Thomas Rew in his list of the top three most exciting teenagers in world cricket.O’Keeffe’s comments came during the…

Sachin Tendulkar (Getty Images) NEW DELHI: Thirty-five years ago, Sachin Tendulkar scored the first of his record 100 international centuries — an unbeaten 119 that rescued India in the second Test of the 1990 England tour at Old Trafford, Manchester. Just 17 at the time, the young prodigy’s innings on the final day helped secure…

NEW DELHI: The India–Pakistan cricket rivalry is widely regarded as one of the most intense in world sport, with every encounter drawing massive global viewership. Go Beyond The Boundary with our YouTube channel. SUBSCRIBE NOW!While India have enjoyed near-total dominance over Pakistan in ICC World Cups — winning 15 out of 16 matches, including an…

Mike Hesson and Babar Azam Former fast bowler Shoaib Akhtar has questioned the appointment of Mike Hesson as the new head coach of the Pakistan cricket team after they were bowled out for a paltry 92 in the third ODI against West Indies.“Mike Hesson is a good T20 coach, but I don’t know what qualities…

Kapil Dev, Neeraj Chopra and Manu Bhaker From dusty playgrounds to the grandest arenas, India’s sporting story since 1947 has been built on sweat, spirit, and relentless dreams. In a nation where sport often carries the hopes of a billion, some victories have transcended scoreboards to become timeless moments of national pride.The Olympics have provided…

File Pic: Chris Woakes of England shakes hands with Ben Stokes. (Getty Images) England pacer Chris Woakes has provided a promising update on his recovery from a dislocated shoulder, raising hopes of his participation in the Ashes later this year.Go Beyond The Boundary with our YouTube channel. SUBSCRIBE NOW!The 35-year-old sustained the injury while fielding…

File Pic: Virender Sehwag and Sachin Tendulkar NEW DELHI: Former India opener Virender Sehwag has revealed that he came close to retiring from ODI cricket in 2007-08, only to be convinced otherwise by batting legend Sachin Tendulkar.Go Beyond The Boundary with our YouTube channel. SUBSCRIBE NOW!Speaking on Padamjeet Sehrawat’s podcast, Sehwag recalled the turbulent phase…

Suryakumar Yadav (Image credit: X) MUMBAI: The Indian team for the Asia Cup, which will begin from September 9 in the UAE, will be picked on August 19 in Mumbai, TOI has learnt. “Yes, the team for the Asia Cup will be picked on Aug 19 in Mumbai. The selection committee meeting will be followed…

NEW DELHI: Rohit Sharma is leaving no stone unturned in his bid for an ODI comeback. The veteran opener was first spotted training under former teammate and renowned coach Abhishek Nayar, working hard to regain match fitness after a break from competitive cricket since the IPL 2025 wrapped up in early June. Determined to play…

NEW DELHI: India pacer Bhuvneshwar Kumar has thrown his weight behind Jasprit Bumrah amid the ongoing debate over the star fast bowler’s workload management. Ahead of the 2025 Anderson–Tendulkar Trophy against England, the selectors decided that Bumrah would play only three of the five Tests — a move that sparked widespread discussion.Go Beyond The Boundary…