Ruturaj Gaikwad (BCCI Photo) THIRUVANANTHAPURAM: On a damp, deceptive pitch at the Greenfield Stadium, Ruturaj Gaikwad made a thunderous return to cricket, shattering the deafening silence of his 5-month injury-induced exile.The Maharashtra No.4 unfurled a chanceless 91, an innings of grit, grace and quiet defiance, as he walked into a crisis — his team reeling…
Shubman Gill and Virat Kohli (Image credit AFP) NEW DELHI: Team India’s departure for the upcoming white-ball series in Australia was marked by smiles, warmth, and camaraderie. The players gathered in good spirits, reflecting the blend of continuity and change that defines this new phase of Indian cricket. The newly-appointed ODI captain, Shubman Gill, was…
Srinagar: When Siddhesh Lad returned to Mumbai set-up last campaign, the brief to him was clear: “You will only get an opportunity when those playing for India aren’t available.” The 33-year-old had no issues with it. After all, he could only thank his stars for walking back into the Mumbai dressing room which is known…
Rain denied Pakistan what could have been a memorable victory over four-time champions England (Getty Images) NEW DELHI: Rain denied Pakistan what could have been a memorable victory over four-time champions England, as the two sides ended up sharing points in an ICC Women’s World Cup encounter on Wednesday.Chasing a revised target of 113 in…
India’s Jasprit Bumrah looks as West Indies’ Justin Greaves and Jayden Seales run between the wickets to score on the fourth day of the second cricket test match between India and West Indies at the Arun Jaitley Stadium in New Delhi, India, Monday, Oct.13, 2025. (AP Photo/Manish Swarup) India’s pace spearhead Jasprit Bumrah lashed out…
Oman cricket team (Getty Images) NEW DELHI: Nepal and Oman have officially booked their spots in the 2026 T20 World Cup, set to be held in India and Sri Lanka, following their performances in the Asia-EAP Qualifier ahead of their Super Six clash in Al Amerat.A third team from the tournament will also earn qualification…
Mumbai batter Siddhesh Lad scored a feisty 116 vs Jammu and Kashmir Srinagar:Siddhesh Lad was bowled off a no-ball early in his innings, but it didn’t waver his focus. The 33-year-old tightened his defence and hardly played a loose shot thereafter to bring up his 11th First-Class century, playing a crucial role in Mumbai ending…
NEW DELHI: India’s star batter Virat Kohli’s future with Royal Challengers Bengaluru (RCB) has been the subject of speculation after reports suggested he declined a commercial contract with the franchise. However, former India cricketer Mohammad Kaif has clarified that Kohli remains fully committed to RCB and will continue his association with the team, despite not…
Ishan Kishan (Image credit: X) NEW DELHI: Jharkhand captain Ishan Kishan played a commanding innings to rescue his team from a precarious position, scoring a statement century as the visitors reached 307 for six against Tamil Nadu on day one of the Ranji Trophy season on Wednesday. Kishan, who has lost his place in the…
Pakistan’s Shaheen Shah Afridi, left, and teammates congratulate each others after winning the first test cricket match against South Africa, in Lahore, Pakistan, Wednesday, Oct. 15, 2025. (AP Photo/K.M. Chaudary) Pakistan secured a decisive 93-run victory against world test cricket champion South Africa in the first Test on Wednesday, ending South Africa’s impressive 10-match winning…
