NEW DELHI: Skipper Ajinkya Rahane‘s determined century and Royston Dias‘ career-best five-wicket haul powered defending champions Mumbai to a remarkable 152-run victory over Haryana, securing a spot in the Ranji Trophy semifinals in Kolkata on Tuesday.Resuming on 88, Rahane wasted little time in the morning, reaching his 41st first-class century with a composed 108 off…
Chris Gayle and Virat Kohli (Photo credit: X) NEW DELHI: West Indies great Chris Gayle believes that despite Virat Kohli‘s current poor form, he remains the best player in world cricket.Going through a rough patch, Kohli, 36, was dismissed for just 5 in the second ODI against England in Cuttack on Sunday. Gayle, who has…
Steve Smith and Charith Asalanka. (Pic Credit – X) Captain Steve Smith acknowledged on Tuesday that the upcoming ICC Champions Trophy is firmly on Australia‘s mind as they prepare to face Sri Lanka in two one-day internationals this week in Colombo. These matches serve as the final tune-up before the prestigious eight-team tournament, which begins…
NEW DELHI: Cricket legend Sachin Tendulkar recently sat down for an exclusive interview with TimesofIndia.com, sharing his thoughts on the Indian Street Premier League (ISPL), his cherished memories of tennis ball cricket, and the importance of grassroots cricket development.Tendulkar believes that street cricket is the foundation for most professional cricketers. Reflecting on his early days,…
Rohit Sharma plays a shot during the 2nd ODI against England. (ANI Photo) NEW DELHI: Former India batter Suresh Raina has confidently claimed that Rohit Sharma’s 33rd ODI century is just around the corner after the Indian skipper stormed back into form with a scintillating knock against England in Cuttack. Rohit, who was under scrutiny…
NEW DELHI: Tennis-ball cricket has long been a breeding ground for aspiring cricketers, providing a solid foundation for developing their skills from a young age. Dinesh Lad, Rohit Sharma‘s childhood coach and a former cricketer himself, emphasizes the importance of this format in a cricketer’s formative years.According to Lad, tennis-ball cricket is a challenging sport…
Marco Jansen celebrates with SEC teammates (Sportzpics Photo) Sunrisers Eastern Cape superstar Marco Jansen believes the secret behind his success at SA20 is his ability to adapt to the various conditions at the six venues.South Africa is infamous for the contrasting surfaces all around the country. It is often the first thing many overseas players…
India captain Rohit Sharma with teammates. (PTI Photo) NEW DELHI: Former India pacer Zaheer Khan has expressed concerns over head coach Gautam Gambhir‘s flexible approach in white-ball cricket, cautioning that it could lead to uncertainty among players. Zaheer’s remarks come amid India’s frequent experimentation with batting positions in the ongoing limited-overs series against England.India have…
Virat Kohli and Kane Williamson Star New Zealand batter Kane Williamson delivered a masterclass on Monday, scoring an unbeaten century to lead his team to a six-wicket victory over South Africa in Lahore. Chasing a target of 305, Williamson’s brilliance ensured New Zealand’s highest successful ODI chase against South Africa, securing their place in the…
Wandile Gwavu (Screengrab) NEW DELHI: The second match of the ongoing tri-series in Pakistan between South Africa and New Zealand witnessed an unusual occurrence on Monday at the Gaddafi Stadium in Lahore. Wandile Gwavu, the fielding coach of the South African team, was seen fielding for them during the 37th over of New Zealand’s innings.This…
