Across three seasons of UAE’s International League T20 (ILT20), the Desert Vipers have carved out a reputation as one of the tournament’s most exciting and consistently high-performing sides. With two runner-up finishes in the three seasons, head coach James Foster believes the franchise has built a strong identity rooted in aggressive cricket, a tight culture…
Sachin Tendulkar and Virat Kohli (BCCI Photo) NEW DELHI: India suffered a 30-run defeat in the first Test against South Africa at the Eden Garden in Kolkata, exposing their struggles against quality spin. Chasing a modest target of 124, the Indian batting lineup folded for just 93 runs. The contest wrapped up within two sessions…
Jasprit Bumrah and KL Rahul (AP Photos) India batter KL Rahul has shared insights about facing Jasprit Bumrah in cricket nets and his successful IPL record against the pacer. When informed about his impressive IPL statistics against Bumrah, Rahul responded with humour, expressing concern about potential consequences in future practice sessions. ‘Control your temptations’: Jasprit…
Pakistan’s Babar Azam reacts after his fifty runs during the second one day international cricket match between Pakistan and Sri Lanka, in Rawalpindi, Pakistan, Friday, Nov. 14, 2025. (AP Photo) Pakistan batter Babar Azam was fined on Tuesday by the International Cricket Council (ICC) for breaching the ICC code of conduct during the third match…
MUMBAI: A couple of months after winning their maiden ODI World Cup title at the venue by beating South Africa in the final by 52 runs on Nov 3, India’s top women cricketers are likely to return to the DY Patil Stadium in Navi Mumbai for the fourth season of the Women’s Premier League.TOI has…
Guwahati’s Barsapara Stadium is gearing up for an exciting Test match, with its red soil pitch poised to provide superb bounce and carry. The Indian team management is advocating for spin-friendly conditions against South Africa, and the expertise of BCCI head curator Ashish Bhowmick promises a pitch that delivers. NEW DELHI: As the Test series…
Naseem Shah (AP Photo/Anjum Naveed) Sri Lanka have included leg-spinner Vijayakanth Viyaskanth in their T20I squad for the upcoming tri-series with Pakistan and Zimbabwe, starting Tuesday.Viyaskanth is currently in Doha playing for Lanka ‘A’ in the ACC Men’s Asia Cup Rising Stars 2025. He will travel directly from Qatar to Pakistan to join the national…
Former Pakistan captain Ramiz Raja lauded Babar Azam for his resilience against relentless criticism. Raja revealed Babar confided his struggles with personal attacks. Raja advised patience and focus on performance, expressing relief at Babar’s recent century against Sri Lanka. He urged Babar to disregard strike rate debates and focus on batting longer, highlighting his elegant…
India vs South Africa (PTI Photo/Swapan Mahapatra) During Monday’s optional practice session at Eden Gardens, Indian batters Sai Sudharsan and Dhruv Jurel adopted an unconventional approach by wearing only one pad while facing spin bowlers.As reported by news agency PTI, the nearly three-hour session revealed a strategic method behind this unusual practice technique. Left-handed Sudharsan…
After their triumphant performance at the Asian Championship, India’s archery team found themselves in dire straits in Dhaka. A sudden flight cancellation, fueled by escalating unrest in the city, left them stranded in an inadequate shelter for the night, void of security. The turmoil resulted in missed flights and unexpected expenses, casting a shadow over…
