In the sweltering heat of Rajgir, Craig Fulton’s men were looking to bury the ghosts of a disappointing FIH Pro League campaign and secure a spot in the World Cup at the Asia Cup 2025. However, for the continent’s top-ranked team, now regularly going shoulder-to-shoulder with the big boys of world hockey, its journey to…
R Ashwin lauded Nitish Rana for his restraint after the clash with Digvesh Rathi (Images via X/Screengrabs) Former India spinner Ravichandran Ashwin has commended Nitish Rana for the way he handled himself after an on-field altercation with Digvesh Rathi during the Delhi Premier League Eliminator. The contest between West Delhi Lions and South Delhi Superstarz…
TOI has learnt that Shukla is a serious contender for the post given his vast experience as a cricket administrator (Images via Getty Images & X) Mumbai: With the Board of Control for Cricket in India (BCCI) Annual General Meeting (AGM) due shortly, the board has got into a huddle to identify a new set…
A 15-0 demolition of Kazakhstan notwithstanding, the Indian men would be aware that the real challenge to their dreams of winning the hockey Asia Cup and qualifying for the World Cup begins on Wednesday. India will take on defending champion Korea in its first Super 4s match, and regardless of the difference in current world…
The Board of Control for Cricket in India (BCCI) has invited bids for the Indian cricket team’s title sponsorship after Dream11’s withdrawal due to the government’s ban on real money gaming. The board has explicitly banned companies involved in real money gaming and cryptocurrency from participating in the bidding process, which comes after Dream11’s recent…
India will kick off their Asia Cup campaign with a match against UAE on September 10 (Photo by Surjeet Yadav/Getty Images) With the buildup and excitement for Asia Cup 2025 growing, and just a week to go for the tournament opener, fans now have the chance to secure their seats for the tournament, with ticket…
Pakistan batter Asif Ali bids adieu to international cricket Pakistan’s middle-order batter Asif Ali announced his retirement from international cricket on Monday, bringing an end to a notable chapter of his career. The 33-year-old featured in 21 ODIs and 58 T20Is for Pakistan, often playing the role of a finisher. Known for his aggressive style,…
S Sreesanth and Rahul Dravid (Image-X) The long shadow of a decade-old case involving former India fast bowler S Sreesanth has once again reached the Supreme Court, pulling the Rajasthan Royals into the spotlight. Back in 2012, Sreesanth was ruled out of the IPL season after suffering a knee injury during a practice match in…
Pat Cummins of Australia (Photo by Maya Thompson/Getty Images) Australia’s cricket captain Pat Cummins will miss the upcoming white-ball series against New Zealand and India due to lumbar bone stress in his lower back, discovered during a recent scan. The injury setback compromises his Ashes preparations, forcing him to skip the three ODIs starting October…
