NEW DELHI: Organisers shifted the Syed Mushtaq Ali Trophy match between Baroda and Gujarat to the Rajiv Gandhi International Stadium on Thursday after large crowds gathered to watch Hardik Pandya, raising security concerns at the Gymkhana ground.Baroda won the match by eight wickets. The decision to shift the venue was taken because of unexpected crowd…
Mitchell Starc (Getty Images) NEW DELHI: Australian fast bowler Mitchell Starc etched his name in cricket history on Thursday, becoming the most prolific left-arm fast bowler in Test cricket. The Australian spearhead eclipsed Pakistan legend Wasim Akram’s tally of 414 wickets when he dismissed England’s Harry Brook at the Gabba on Day 1 of the…
Virat Kohli raised his bat and acknowledged the roaring crowd. (PTI Photo) NEW DELHI: A Virat Kohli century turning into a losing cause has been among the rarest sights in modern cricket. But Raipur witnessed that rarity on Wednesday as India suffered a four-wicket defeat to South Africa despite Kohli’s 93-ball 102 — his second…
Virat Kohli celebrates his century in Raipur. (Pic credit: BCCI) NEW DELHI: Virat Kohli’s extraordinary form reached new heights on Wednesday, yet his second successive century was not enough to prevent South Africa from scripting a series-levelling chase of 359 in Raipur. Despite Kohli’s majestic 102 — his 53rd ODI hundred — India suffered a…
Rohit Sharma. (Image: Agencies) MUMBAI: Even though he has retired from T20Is, former India captain Rohit Sharma wants to play for Mumbai in the knockouts of the Syed Mushtaq Ali Trophy, a domestic T20 tournament, TOI has learnt.Currently playing for India in the ongoing three match ODI series against South Africa, the 38-year-old could play…
AUS vs ENG Live Score, 2nd Ashes Test Day 1: England’s challenge in the day-night second Ashes Test at Brisbane’s Gabba is as much about history as it is about form. Trailing 1-0 after collapsing dramatically in Perth, Ben Stokes’ side cannot afford another defeat if they are to harbour any realistic hope of regaining…
Rohit Sharma and Rishabh Pant (Image credit: X) NEW DELHI: A light and endearing moment took place during the second ODI in Raipur when wicketkeeper-batter Rishabh Pant spotted an eyelash on Rohit Sharma’s face just before South Africa began their chase. Though not part of the playing XI, Pant walked up to Rohit near the…
Harbhajan Singh interacts with the media. (Image source: ILT20) TimesofIndia.com in Dubai: Legendary India off-spinner Harbhajan Singh has lauded the Emirates Cricket Board (ECB) and ILT20 for giving opportunities to players from Kuwait and Saudi Arabia in the fourth edition of the tournament, and has also picked Abu Dhabi Knight Riders as favourites to lift…
India vs South Africa (AP Photo/Rafiq Maqbool) NEW DELHI: South Africa secured a four-wicket victory in the second ODI against India, despite outstanding centuries from Virat Kohli and Ruturaj Gaikwad. The visitors successfully chased down a target of 359 runs.The South African chase was led by Aiden Markram’s brilliant 110, supported by Dewald Brevis’s explosive…
Jonathan Trott during a practice session. TimesofIndia.com in Dubai: Jonathan Trott on Thursday will have his notebook out to take notes when his team, Gulf Giants, start their campaign against MI Emirates at the Dubai International Stadium. But on the same day, he will have one eye on his iPad watching the drama unfold at…