Cricket

Image of Shikhar Dhawan and Yuzvendra Chahal, posted by the former on Instagram (Image via Instagram/@shikhardofficial) Shikhar Dhawan shared a mysterious post on Instagram featuring himself and Chahal, writing “Kahaani mein twist hai… aur usmein @yuzi_chahal23 bhi hai! Wait for it.” The post immediately garnered attention from fans who began speculating about potential upcoming collaborations…

Ravi Shastri has dropped his playing XI for the fist game of the India-England Test series (Image via X/@BCCI & RCBTweets) Former India Head Coach Ravi Shastri has revealed his preferred playing XI for India’s upcoming first Test match against England at Headingley, starting June 20. The series marks new captain Shubman Gill’s first assignment…

NEW DELHI: India are set to kick off their five-match Test series against England on June 20 at Headingley in Leeds. The visitors will be without stalwarts Virat Kohli and Rohit Sharma, both of whom recently retired from Test cricket. Will England gain an upper hand in the absence of these two Indian superstars? Former…

India cricket team players during their inter-squad match in England. (BCCI) In the landscape of modern Test cricket, few rivalries command the depth, history and global intrigue of India’s long-standing battles with England and Australia, especially since bilateral ties with Pakistan were severed. India’s overseas Test calendar has been dominated by tours to these two…

Siddarth Kaul in action for Sunrisers Hyderabad (Image via X/@shivsingh_sp) Former Indian pacer Siddarth Kaul has entered the Big Bash League draft, while 15 Indian women cricketers have also registered for the women’s tournament, Cricket Australia announced on Tuesday in Melbourne.Kaul, who represented India in three ODIs and three T20Is before retiring from international cricket…

File photo of Smriti Mandhana. Indian cricket star Smriti Mandhana has returned to the top position in the ICC Women’s ODI Batting Rankings, displacing South Africa’s Laura Wolvaardt who held the position for over six months. Mandhana, who last held the number one spot in November 2019, now leads with 727 rating points, while Wolvaardt…

International Cricket Council (ICC) Chairman Jay Shah hands over the championship mace to South African team players (@JayShah on X via PTI Photo) The International Cricket Council has announced the commencement of the 2025-27 World Test Championship cycle, following South Africa’s victory in the 2025 ICC World Test Championship final. The new cycle begins with…

File image of Harshit Rana (TOI Photo) Mumbai: In a move which will reinforce India’s pace attack, fast bowler Harshit Rana has been asked by the team management to stay back with the Indian Test team in England, a source confirmed to TOI. Rana was with the India ‘A’ team in England to play two…

Texas Super Kings players celebrate during the match against Seattle Orcas in the Major League Cricket (MLC). (Sportzpics) Texas Super Kings secured their third consecutive victory in Major League Cricket (MLC) 2025 by defeating Seattle Orcas by 93 runs on Monday (June 16). The Orcas were bowled out for just 60 runs in under 14…

R Ashwin (right) and Varun Chakravarthy plays for Dindigul Dragons in the TNPL. (TNPL | X) Dindigul Dragons skipper R Ashwin dropped a sitter during their match against Chepauk Super Gillies in the ongoing Tamil Nadu Premier League (TNPL) on Monday.On the last ball of the 19th over, Chepauk’s N Sunil Krishna looked to go…