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NEW DELHI: Veteran opener David Warner has secured his position in Australia’s Test squad for the first match against Pakistan, despite recent queries regarding his Test form. The 37-year-old, known for his outstanding white-ball performance at the World Cup, has faced criticism for scoring just one century since early 2020 and maintaining an average of […]

VISAKHAPATNAM: Amidst the echoes of Rinku Singh‘s “aggressive and fearless” approach, former India cricketer S Sreesanth believes that the 26-year-old’s attitude towards the game is reminiscent of Muhammad Ali, the iconic sports figure of the 20th century .Speaking to IANS, the former right-arm pace bowler reflected on India’s loss to Australia in the ICC Men’s […]

NEW DELHI: In a commendation of Australian skipper Pat Cummins‘ leadership, former cricketer Ian Chappell has labelled him the “most inspirational player” and extolled his cricketing acumen. Writing for ESPNCricinfo, Chappell emphasised Cummins’ pivotal role in Australia’s recent triumphs, including the ICC World Test Championship, Ashes retention, and the sixth ICC Cricket World Cup title.“Cummins […]

There is a bright chance for middle-order batsman Rinku Singh to secure a place in the Indian squad for the T20 World Cup next year; however, former India fast bowler Ashish Nehra feels that Rinku faces fierce competition for the finisher’s role in the playing eleven.In the ongoing T20I series against Australia, Rinku has been […]

NEW DELHI: The 12-member selection committee for the Major Dhyan Chand Khel Ratna, Arjuna, and Dronacharya awards will be chaired by retired Supreme Court judge Justice AM Khanwilkar, as announced by the sports ministry on Sunday.Comprising six distinguished sports personalities, the committee includes the iconic former India hockey captain Dhanraj Pillay, Olympic boxer Akhil Kumar, […]

NEW DELHI: Pakistan’s pace spearhead Shaheen Shah Afridi extended well-wishes to David Warner as the left-handed opener gears up for his final Test series.However, Afridi subtly injected a competitive edge, expressing the hope that Warner doesn’t enjoy a favourable conclusion to his red-ball career against the Pakistani team.While Warner has showcased exceptional form in white-ball […]

NEW DELHI: Former India cricketer-turned-commentator has come up with a big statement, suggesting that Chennai Super Kings (CSK) might consider Rishabh Pant as a potential successor to MS Dhoni in IPL 2025 in the event of the former Indian captain’s retirement.Despite Pant’s ongoing recovery, he is anticipated to captain the Delhi Capitals in the 2024 […]

NEW DELHI: Shreyas Iyer notched up a half-century, while fast bowlers Mukesh Kumar and Arshdeep Singh collectively secured five wickets, propelling the home team to a gripping six-run victory over Australia in the fifth and final Twenty20 International at the M.Chinnaswamy Stadium in Bengaluru. This win thwarted Australia’s hopes of securing a consolation win on […]

NEW DELHI: The Indian pair of Ashwini Ponnappa and Tanisha Crasto fought valiantly before succumbing to the third-seeded Japanese duo Rin Iwanaga and Kie Nakanishi in a thrilling three-game women’s doubles final at the Syed Modi International Super 300 badminton tournament in Lucknow on Sunday.The World No. 32 Indian pair, having secured victories at the […]

NEW DELHI: In a rain-affected group A league match of the Vijay Hazare Trophy in Bengaluru on Sunday, the underdog team Tripura secured a well-deserved 53-run victory over the formidable Mumbai.Despite this loss, Mumbai remains firmly positioned for a quarter-final berth, leading the group with 20 points from six games and one match left to […]

KOCHI: Sanju Samson welcomed his selection to the Indian ODI squad for the South Africa series with a breezy unbeaten 35 to steer Kerala to a six-wicket win over Pondicherry and keep his team’s knockout qualification prospects alive in the Vijay Hazare one-day tournament at Alur Cricket Stadium on Sunday.Kerala and Mumbai are on 20 […]

LIVE NOW THE TIMES OF INDIA | Dec 03, 2023, 18:57:08 IST AUS vs IND 5th T20 Live Updates: Australia won the toss and opted to bowl in the fifth and final T20I against India on Sunday. Australia made just one change, bringing back pacer Nathan Ellis for all-rounder Chris Green. On the other hand, […]

NEW DELHI: India has decided to pursue the bid for the 2029 World Athletics Championships after abandoning its initial plan to host the prestigious tournament in 2027. A high-ranking official from the Athletics Federation of India (AFI) revealed this shift in strategy on Sunday.The AFI had initially contemplated vying for the hosting rights of the […]

NEW DELHI: With the T20I series against Australia in the pocket, skipper Suryakumar Yadav and other players tickled their funny bones while engaging in a hilarious session where they are supposed to give only wrong answers.Ahead of the fifth and final T20I, Suryakumar along with Arshdeep Singh, Prasidh Krishna and Washington Sundar responded to some […]

LIVE NOW THE TIMES OF INDIA | Dec 03, 2023, 15:56:40 IST AUS vs IND 5th T20 Live Updates: The ever-milling modern-day sport does not allow extended celebrations and India, in the immediate aftermath of their T20I series triumph, will have to hit game-mode and treat the fifth match against Australia on Sunday as a […]