Eleven years ago, the late Martin Crowe, the cerebral Kiwi batting great, had prophesied in one of his columns that India’s Virat Kohli, England’s Joe Root, Australia’s Steve Smith and New Zealand’s Kane Williamson would take turns to be ranked the No. 1 Test batter across the next decade. The pioneer was right. All of…
England’s captain Ben Stokes (AP Photo) When Brendon McCullum took over as England’s Test coach in May 2022, he brought with him a philosophy that would redefine England’s cricketing identity — Bazball. Aggression, freedom, and intent became the buzzwords.Go Beyond The Boundary with our YouTube channel. SUBSCRIBE NOW!In just three years, England’s home record under…
Mohammed Shami (Getty Images) KOLKATA: The national selectors will get a good chance to assess and pick India’s whiteball squad for the Asia Cup when almost all big names line up for the upcoming Duleep Trophy tournament later this month. The name of Mohammed Shami, featuring in the East Zone squad, raised interest as it…
Sanju samson (Getty Images) JAIPUR: Rajasthan Royals are in a quandary over Sanju Samson’s plea to let him go or broker a trade, TOI has learnt. Having locked in Samson for Rs 18 cr last year, the franchise can hold onto him for two more seasons if the Royals management stands firm. Those in the…
Hasan Nawaz hits a six. (AP Photo) Pakistan’s newest batting star, Hasan Nawaz, marked his one-day international debut in style, guiding his side to a thrilling five-wicket victory over West Indies in the series opener on Friday.Go Beyond The Boundary with our YouTube channel. SUBSCRIBE NOW!Chasing 281 under the lights, Pakistan looked in trouble at…
NEW DELHI: Australian white-ball skipper Mitchell Marsh has ended the guessing game over his batting position, confirming he will open the innings alongside Travis Head in T20Is “for the foreseeable future” as the team builds towards next year’s T20 World Cup in India and Sri Lanka.Go Beyond The Boundary with our YouTube channel. SUBSCRIBE NOW!Australia…
Mohammed Siraj with India coach Gautam Gambhir. (Getty Images) NEW DELHI: As an age-old adage goes in cricket, “Batters win you games, but bowlers win you tournaments.” Sadly, Team India‘s head coach Gautam Gambhir doesn’t believe in this theory when it comes to Test cricket.Go Beyond The Boundary with our YouTube channel. SUBSCRIBE NOW!Since he…
NEW DELHI: Former India captain Virat Kohli has begun training in London as he prepares for his return to one-day international cricket, sharing photos from an indoor session with Gujarat Titans’ assistant coach Naeem Amin on Friday.Kohli appeared in high spirits and good shape during the session, dressed in a grey t-shirt and blue shorts,…
Kane Williamson and Virat Kohli New Zealand great Kane Williamson has opened up on Virat Kohli’s retirement from Test cricket, calling it a reality check for players of his generation. Speaking during his ongoing stint in England, where he is captaining London Spirit in The Hundred, Williamson said Kohli’s decision reminded him of how long…
Ollie Pope (Getty Images) NEW DELHI: Former England cricketer Michael Vaughan has criticised Ollie Pope’s captaincy in the final Test of the Anderson-Tendulkar Trophy against India, which England lost by a narrow margin of 6 runs. With Ben Stokes ruled out due to injury, Pope stepped in as captain, but England couldn’t hold off India’s…
