LSG mentor Zaheer Khan inspecting the pitch (PTI Photo) NEW DELHI: The absence of any discernible ‘home advantage’ has become a talking point in the early stages of the Indian Premier League (IPL) season. Barely two weeks in, there is growing discontent among franchises over local curators not preparing pitches according to the host team’s … Read more
MUMBAI: The BCCI (Board of Control for Cricket in India) has decided to introduce demerit points for poor player behaviour, slow over-rates and practically all the transgressions in IPL-2025, along the lines of the demerit points system which the ICC has implemented in international cricket since Sept 2016.The decision was taken during a meeting, where … Read more
KKR cricketers during a training session at Eden Gardens. (PTI Photo) NEW DELHI: Kolkata Knight Riders‘ home match against Lucknow Super Giants, scheduled for April 6 at Eden Gardens, faces the likelihood of rescheduling as local police have declined security clearance due to Ram Navami festivities. The situation stems from BJP leader Suvendu Adhikari‘s announcement … Read more
Hardik Pandya (PTI Photo) TimesofIndia.com in Dubai: Nearly an hour after putting in the hard yards, Arshdeep Singh put his hoodie on and sipped a hot beverage while strolling around the change room at the ICC Academy in Dubai. He had had an extensive warm-up, participated in the fielding drill and bowled full tilt for … Read more
All-rounder Hardik Pandya with the Indian flag and Saqlain Musthaq (Agency Photos) Former Pakistan spinner Saqlain Mushtaq made scathing remarks on the issue of India refusing to travel to Pakistan for the Champions Trophy, saying that India should be taught a “sabak” (lesson) for its “attitude”, while also citing a recent personal experience.Pakistan are the … Read more
Rohit Sharma and Virat Kohli (BCCI Photo) NEW DELHI: The anticipation for the ICC Champions Trophy 2025 reached new heights as the Board of Control for Cricket in India (BCCI) unveiled the headshots of Team India’s star players in their official tournament jerseys. The images, shared on BCCI’s social media handles, showcased key players such … Read more
Jasprit Bumrah (Getty Images) NEW DELHI: The BCCI secretary Devajit Saikia has expressed confidence in India’s chances at the ICC Champions Trophy despite Jasprit Bumrah‘s absence from the team.The selection committee led by Ajit Agarkar has named Harshit Rana as Bumrah’s replacement. Mohammad Shami will lead the pace attack alongside Arshdeep Singh and Hardik Pandya.Go … Read more
Virat Kohli and Shubman Gill (BCCI Photo) NEW DELHI: Team India, led by Rohit Sharma, will sport a new jersey in the upcoming three-match ODI series against England, starting Thursday at the Vidarbha Cricket Association Stadium in Nagpur. The BCCI unveiled the new 50-over format jersey on their official social media platform, X, sharing pictures … Read more
Rohit Sharma and Virat Kohli (AFP Photo) NEW DELHI: In a high-intensity net session ahead of the first ODI against England, Indian captain Rohit Sharma and batting stalwart Virat Kohli showcased their formidable array of strokes, signaling intent for the upcoming three-match series, starting on Thursday in Nagpur.The Board of Control for Cricket in India … Read more
NEW DELHI: Rohit Sharma is known for his lighthearted and easygoing nature, and one of the amusing traits associated with him is his habit of forgetting things. Over the years, his teammates and close friends have often shared funny stories about how he tends to be forgetful.Go Beyond The Boundary with our YouTube channel. SUBSCRIBE … Read more