Virat Kohli during a practice session in Ranchi. (ANI Photo) KOLKATA: Despite all his onfield aggression, Virat Kohli is like that good boy in class who comes early, always sits on the front bench and completes his studies well in advance before writing the exam. So, he came to Ranchi two days ahead of others,…
More than 1,300 players have registered for the Indian Premier League (IPL) mini-auction, turning the December 16 event in Abu Dhabi into one of the most competitive bidding days. According to a Cricbuzz report, a staggering 1,355 players feature on the 13-page auction register, reflecting a massive surge in both domestic and overseas aspirants eager…
India’s Jemimah Rodrigues celebrates after winning the Women’s Cricket World Cup (AP Photo/Rajanish Kakade) Indian cricketer Jemimah Rodrigues recently shared her experience of dealing with overwhelming attention during the Women’s World Cup. She had to take the drastic step of uninstalling WhatsApp following her match-winning performance in the semi-final.The India batter revealed she received messages…
Indian women’s cricket team vice-captain Smriti Mandhana and music composer Palash Muchhal’s wedding, which was scheduled for November 23, was postponed after unexpected health emergencies in the family.The sequence began when Mandhana’s father, Shriniwas, fell ill on the wedding day and had to be taken to a hospital. A day later, groom-to-be Palash Muchhal was…
Arshdeep Singh reveals what Rohit Sharma said during his animated reaction In the first ODI match against South Africa in Ranchi, Virat Kohli achieved his 52nd ODI century, scoring 135 runs off 120 balls with 11 fours and 7 sixes. The innings helped India set a target of 349 runs, featuring a significant 136-run partnership…
NEW DELHI: Vintage Virat Kohli didn’t just silence the chatter around his ODI future in Ranchi — he peeled back the curtain on the mental space that now drives his greatness. After hammering a stunning 135 off 120 balls to lift India to a 17-run win over South Africa in the series opener, Kohli spoke…
ISPL trials went to 101 cities across India before the third season begins next year. (Image: ISPL) The Indian Street Premier League (ISPL) announced its Season 3 player auction, scheduled for December 9 in Mumbai, where 408 players from 101 cities will participate. The tennis-ball T10 tournament has increased its team purse to Rs 1.5…
NEW DELHI: With the 2027 50-over World Cup on the horizon, Virat Kohli eased concerns about his current form with a match-winning century against South Africa in Ranchi on Sunday. The 37-year-old made 135 off 120 balls — his 52nd ODI hundred — to set up India’s 17-run win in the first game of the…
Usman Khawaja plays a shot during an Australia nets session at The Gabba on December 01, 2025 in Brisbane, Australia. (Photo/Getty Images) Usman Khawaja made progress towards being available for the day-night Ashes Test at the Gabba, but Australia are still assessing whether his back can handle a full five-day match. The 38-year-old, who missed…
Lockie Ferguson during the captain’s press meet. (Image source: ILT20) TimesofIndia.com in Dubai: Desert Vipers captain Lockie Ferguson feels the mushrooming T20 leagues around the world are not a big threat to international cricket. The New Zealand speedster said the increase in the number of T20 leagues is great for the sport. The fourth season…
