India are clear favourites going into today’s big-ticket clash against Pakistan, who are in danger of getting knocked outDUBAI: Eight months after India pipped Pakistan in a thrilling, low-scoring group match of the T20 World Cup on a difficult pitch in New York, cricket’s most storied but, of late more of over-hyped rivalry will present … Read more
Time to make up for past heartbreaksDUBAI: At your hotel, the waiter, hailing from Bangladesh, requests you for a match ticket. Another request comes in the moment you hop into the cab, as the driver also happens to be from Bangladesh.The outfield at the state-of-the-art Dubai International Cricket Stadium looks even more lush green, while … Read more
Mohammed Shami (ANI Photo) NEW DELHI: Former India pacer Laxmipathy Balaji has backed Mohammed Shami to lead India’s pace attack with distinction at the ICC Champions Trophy, set to begin on February 19 in Karachi. With India set to play all their matches in Dubai, Balaji believes Shami’s experience and skill will be crucial to … Read more
Pat Cummins and Josh Hazelwood The upcoming ICC event will see quite a few big names missing in action, leaving their teams depleted & fans disappointed. The most affected team seems to be Australia, although some others too will need to redraw their plansEven before a ball has been bowled in the 2025 ICC Champions … Read more
Virat Kohli is 89 runs short of becoming the third batter in history to score 14,000 ODI runs. (Getty Images) NEW DELHI: Team India will be hoping for a series clean-sweep of England as well as a big knock from Virat Kohli’s currently silent bat when the two teams play the third and final ODI … Read more
Jofra Archer reacts as Shreyas Iyer and Shubman Gill celebrate scoring runs during the first one day international cricket match between India and England at Vidarbha Stadium in Nagpur | Image: AP Photo Star batter Virat Kohli is “good to go” in the second ODI against England, India batting coach Sitanshu Kotak confirmed on Saturday … Read more
Last Updated:February 08, 2025, 14:04 IST India faces selection dilemmas with Virat Kohli’s potential return and Rohit Sharma’s form ahead of the second ODI against England in Cuttack. India have a 1-0 lead in the three-match series. (BCCI Photo) The barren run of skipper Rohit Sharma and the selection conundrum that Virat Kohli’s possible return … Read more
Jasprit Bumrah (Photo by Saeed Khan/AFP via Getty Images) TimesofIndia.com in Gqeberha: As modern cricket calendars become increasingly congested, with international series and T20 leagues coming thick and fast, the conversation around bowlers’ workload management has never been more relevant. Much of it, from an Indian cricket perspective, has focused on Jasprit Bumrah.During the tour … Read more
Jasprit Bumrah. (AP Photo) Jasprit Bumrah, Joe Root, Harry Brook, and Kamindu Mendis are nominated for the ICC Test Cricketer of the Year award. This prestigious award recognises outstanding achievements in Test cricket throughout the year.Bumrah, India’s leading fast bowler, has had an exceptional year in Test cricket. He has taken an impressive 71 wickets … Read more
Indian players walks off the field after losing the fourth Test against Australia at the Melbourne Cricket Ground. (AP Photo) NEW DELHI: India’s chances of qualifying for the World Test Championship final for the third consecutive time suffered a major blow as they lost the Boxing Day Test against Australia by 184 runs at the … Read more