File photo of Afghanistan all-rounder Azmatullah Omarzai (Photo Source: @ICC on X) NEW DELHI: Among the new generation of Afghanistan cricketers, Azmatullah Omarzai has emerged as a beacon of hope. Born in Nurgal district of Kunar Province, Azmatullah grew up in a region where opportunities were scarce and dreams limited. He began his cricketing journey…
Mohammed Siraj meets Virat Kohli ahead of their clash at the M. Chinnaswamy Stadium. (RCB | X) On the eve of the highly anticipated clash between Royal Challengers Bengaluru (RCB) and Gujarat Titans at the M. Chinnaswamy Stadium, the Bengaluru franchise shared a heartfelt video featuring Mohammed Siraj and Virat Kohli. It will be RCB‘s…
Rob Walter resigns as South Africa white-ball coach (Getty Images) South Africa’s white-ball coach Rob Walter resigned citing “personal reasons,” Cricket South Africa (CSA) said in a statement on Tuesday. Under Walter’s leadership, the South Africa created history by reaching their first-ever ICC Men’s T20 World Cup final in 2024, where they finished as runners…
Jasprit Bumrah, left, and Akash Deep (Photo: Getty Images) NEW DELHI: Jasprit Bumrah’s return to competitive cricket may take a little longer. It is understood that he is yet to bowl full tilt at the BCCI’s Centre of Excellence (CoE). Pacer Akash Deep’s comeback, too, has been pushed back by at least a week. TOI…
Andy Flower and Virat Kohli (Photo Credit: RCB video grab) BENGALURU: Royal Challengers Bengaluru (RCB), perennial slow starters and a side that has too often flattered only to fizzle when it matters, have been a revelation in this Indian Premier League (IPL) so far. As beginnings go, theirs has been pristinely new.Under new captain Rajat…
Ashwani Kumar (Photo Source: @mipaltan on X) MUMBAI: So nervous was Ashwani Kumar before making his IPL debut for the Mumbai Indians against the Kolkata Knight Riders on Monday night that he couldn’t even have his lunch, preferring to just have a banana instead.A few hours later, the 23-year-old left-arm pacer dazzled his way into…
Mumbai Indians’ Rohit Sharma plays a shot during the Indian Premier League match against Kolkata Knight Riders at Wankhede Stadium in Mumbai. (ANI Photo) Mumbai Indians secured their first victory of IPL 2025, defeating Kolkata Knight Riders by eight wickets at Wankhede Stadium on Monday. Despite the romp, former England captain Michael Vaughan expressed concerns…
LSG captain Rishabh Pant (Photo Credit: IPL) LUCKNOW: Lucknow Super Giants (LSG) will be eyeing their first victory at home this season when they take on Punjab Kings (PBKS) at the Ekana International Stadium in Lucknow on Tuesday. Skipper Rishabh Pant will be keen to make his presence felt after LSG suffered a narrow one-wicket…
Ashwani Kumar took four wickets on his IPL debut for MI against KKR at Wankhede Stadium. Ashwani Kumar enjoyed a stellar start to his life in the Indian Premier League (IPL). The left-arm seamer struck first ball and finished with four wickets by the end of his spell against Kolkata Knight Riders at the Wankhede…
NEW DELHI: Chennai Super Kings began their IPL 2025 campaign with a victory over Mumbai Indians but suffered back-to-back defeats against Royal Challengers Bengaluru and Rajasthan Royals in their following matches. With one win and three losses, CSK currently occupy the seventh spot in the points table.Amid Chennai Super Kings’ struggles with their opening combination,…
