ICC Champions Trophy 2025 (AP Photo) NEW DELHI: As the latest edition of the ICC Champions Trophy approaches, we take an in-depth look at the eight captains leading their respective teams in this prestigious tournament. These skippers carry the hopes and aspirations of their nations, aiming to guide their sides to glory in the highly … Read more
Australian cricket team (AP Photo) Australia, South Africa, England form the Group of Death as Afghanistan eye more upsets. TOI analyses Group BAUSTRALIAStrengths: No other team has a better record in global events — six 50-over World Cups, one T20 World Cup and two Champions Trophies make them the most fearsome white ball unit. An … Read more
Kevin Pietersen (Photo by Dan Mullan/Getty Images) Former England cricketer Kevin Pietersen has taken aim at a ‘leading’ UK journalist for defending England’s lack of practice during their tour of India. Pietersen, who has been vocal about England’s struggles, lashed out on social media after the journalist cited injuries and a tight schedule as reasons … Read more
Last Updated:February 13, 2025, 08:05 IST England captain Jos Buttler has defended his team’s training schedule after Ravi Shastri’s criticism, emphasising their efforts despite losing 0-3 in ODIs and 1-4 in T20Is against India. England lost seven of their eight matches on the India tour. (BCCI Photo) England captain Jos Buttler on Wednesday defended his … Read more
England must hit back quickly to keep their ODI series against India alive, and their second clash will be live on talkSPORT 2. Following a 4-1 loss in the recent T20 series, Brendon McCullum’s first one-day international in charge of England also ended in defeat. 3 The tour of India hasn’t gone to plan so … Read more
Last Updated:February 07, 2025, 11:14 IST The ECB confirmed England will play Afghanistan in the 2025 ICC Men’s Champions Trophy despite boycott calls. England and Afghanistan are to clash on February 26 in Lahore. (PTI Photo) The England and Wales Cricket Board (ECB) has confirmed that England’s men’s team will play their scheduled ICC Men’s … Read more
Last Updated:February 05, 2025, 14:46 IST India’s ODI series against England is crucial for Rohit Sharma and Virat Kohli to regain form before the Champions Trophy. Rohit Sharma (left) and Virat Kohli (PTI Photo) Form and fitness of seasoned stars is under the scanner as India enter the final phase of their Champions Trophy preparations … Read more
Last Updated:December 16, 2024, 18:22 IST The tourists were 18-2 after openers Ben Duckett and Zak Crawley were both removed in the six overs bowled before stumps on day three in Hamilton. Matt Henry celebrates after taking the wicket of Zak Crawley in the third Test. (Image: AFP) England made a wretched start to their … Read more