India captain Shubman Gill (L) and Jasprit Bumrah (R) speak during a nets session in England. (AP/PTI) India’s decision to rest pace spearhead Jasprit Bumrah for the second Test against England at Edgbaston has sparked controversy, with head coach Gautam Gambhir facing criticism from cricket experts. India, who trail 0-1 in the series, had a…
Vaibhav Suryavanshi hit nine sixes during his career-best knock for India U-19 vs England U-19 in third Youth ODI. (Image: X) India U-19’s Vaibhav Suryavanshi delivered a remarkable batting performance, scoring 86 runs off just 31 balls including nine sixes and six fours, leading his team to a four-wicket victory over England U-19 in the…
England’s Chris Woakes, without cap, celebrates with teammates after the dismissal of India’s KL Rahul. (AP Photo) Extensive planning on view as Woakes & Co. ditch the full outswinging delivery, opt for hard lengths & tighter linesBIRMINGHAM: It came as no surprise when England captain Ben Stokes opted to field after winning the toss. The…
Steve Smith has been cleared to play in the second Test against West Indies, marking a significant boost to Australia’s top order as they aim to seal a series win in Grenada starting Thursday.Smith missed the first Test in Barbados due to a dislocated finger sustained during last month’s World Test Championship final. He rejoined…
India’s captain Shubman Gill, left, and batting partner Ravindra Jadeja leave the field at the end of play on day one. (AP Photo) As India closed Day 1 of the second Test at 310 for 5, the talking point wasn’t just Shubman Gill’s masterclass with the bat, but also the noticeably shortened boundaries at Edgbaston…
India’s captain Shubman Gill celebrates after scoring a century. (AP Photo) Shubman Gill scripted history on Wednesday, becoming just the ninth visiting captain – and the second Indian – to score centuries in both the first and second Tests of a series in England, joining the exalted company of Don Bradman, Garfield Sobers, and Graeme…
Milap Mewada replaces Dinesh Mongia as Goa coach PANAJI: The Goa Cricket Association (GCA) has confirmed the appointment of Milap Mewada as the head coach for the 2025-26 season.Goa won the Plate division – meant for lower-ranked teams – last season with Dinesh Mongia as coach, but the former international is understood to have ruled…
Mohammed Shami and Hasin Jahan NEW DELHI: Mohammed Shami’s estranged wife Hasin Jahan has once again levelled serious allegations against the Indian cricketer, claiming he has refused to provide basic financial support for her and their daughter, and has tried to ruin her life. Jahan, who married Shami in 2014, shared her personal ordeal, stating…
BIRMINGHAM, ENGLAND – JUNE 30: Jasprit Bumrah of India during a net session at Edgbaston on June 30, 2025 in Birmingham, England. (Photo by Gareth Copley/Getty Images) Former India cricketer Irfan Pathan has slammed Jasprit Bumrah for not playing in the second Test against England at Edgbaston.“If you are selected in the Indian team, you…
NEW DELHI: Rishabh Pant’s ultra-aggressive style has often drawn both admiration and criticism, and on Day 1 of the second Test at Edgbaston, it backfired spectacularly. India were beginning to settle into a strong position, but Pant, who had just started looking comfortable, threw away his wicket in a moment of misjudged bravado.The dismissal came…
