File photo of Rohit Sharma in a nets session. (Instagram) India ODI captain Rohit Sharma posted an emotional Instagram Story to mark the completion of 18 years in international cricket. The right-hander made his India debut against Ireland on June 23 at Belfast.In the Instagram Story, Rohit wrote, “Forever grateful 23.06.07,” referring to the date…
Jasprit Bumrah (Photo by George Wood/Getty Images) Being a lone ranger can be a tough job, and Jasprit Bumrah may already be feeling the pinch. Across the world, and across formats, the Indian team has been overly dependent on the 30-year-old. This over-dependence has already led the paceman suffer two serious stress fractures, leading to…
File photo of ICC chairman Jay Shah. (Getty Images) ICC Chairman Jay Shah and BCCI celebrated International Olympic Day on June 23, commemorating cricket‘s return to the Olympics while promoting the ‘Let’s Move?’ campaign that encourages people to take steps towards a healthier lifestyle by inviting others to participate in physical activities.The Olympic Day marks…
Prasidh Krishna (Photo by George Wood/Getty Images) Indian fast bowler Prasidh Krishna faced a challenging outing in the first Test against England at Leeds, registering the most expensive economy rate for an Indian bowler who has bowled at least 20 overs in a single spell. Prasidh took three important wickets, removing Ollie Pope, Harry Brook,…
India’s Rishabh Pant (AP Photo/Scott Heppell) India’s first Test against England at Headingley is turning into an instant classic — packed with big runs, sharp banter, and Jasprit Bumrah’s record-breaking brilliance under cloudy skies. Day 2 saw India finish their imposing first innings at 471, anchored by Rishabh Pant’s sparkling seventh Test century. But the…
Sanjay Manjrekar, Shubman Gill and Virat Kohli Shubman Gill, India’s new Test captain, displayed intense emotions reminiscent of Virat Kohli‘s leadership style during Day 2 of the first Anderson-Tendulkar Trophy match against England at Headingley on June 22, 2025. The 24-year-old captain celebrated animatedly when Mohammed Siraj appeared to dismiss Joe Root, though the decision…
Sachin Tendulkar and Jasprit Bumrah TimesofIndia.com in Leeds: Ball in his right hand and sweater resting on his left, Jasprit Bumrah had his eyes locked on the giant screen, which was showing the replay of his fifth wicket. No bowler wants to miss the opportunity of seeing the ball crashing into the woodwork, and Bumrah…
Jasprit Bumrah (Pic credit: Sahil Malhotra/TimesofIndia.com) TimesofIndia.com in Leeds: Jasprit Bumrah delivered yet another masterclass in seam bowling, claiming a crucial five-wicket haul as India gained a slender edge on Day 3 of the first Test against England at Headingley. England were bowled out for 465 in reply to India’s 471, with Bumrah returning figures…
Mohammed Siraj (Getty Images) NEW DELHI: Tensions flared at Headingley on Sunday, June 22, as Indian pacer Mohammed Siraj and England’s Harry Brook were involved in a heated on-field exchange during the first Test. The incident unfolded in the 84th over, after Brook smashed two consecutive boundaries off Siraj, prompting the Indian bowler to respond…
Jasprit Bumrah (Getty Images) NEW DELHI: Jasprit Bumrah continues to redefine greatness in fast bowling. On Day 3 of the first Test against England at Headingley, the Indian pace spearhead became the first Asian bowler to take 150 wickets across SENA countries — South Africa, England, New Zealand, and Australia.Bumrah reached this milestone with a…
