Mumbai: For the first time in his career, Shardul Thakur, captaining Mumbai in the Ranji Trophy this season, is set for a ‘homecoming’ of sorts in the Indian Premier League (IPL).TOI has learnt that the 34-year-old pace bowling allrounder, who has played 13 Tests, 47 ODIs and 25 T20Is for India and taken 131 international…
CSK’s MS Dhoni leaves the field after the IPL 2025 cricket match between Rajasthan Royals and Chennai Super Kings at the Arun Jaitley Stadium, in New Delhi. (PTI Photo/Manvender Vashist Lav) NEW DELHI: In the past few weeks, videos of MS Dhoni riding his bikes and vintage cars around Ranchi have been circulating on social…
Venkatesh Iyer, Mohammed Shami & Deepak Chahar (Getty Images) The IPL 2026 retention deadline is just around the corner, with teams set to announce their lists by 15 November. As franchises prepare for the upcoming mini auction next month, intense discussions are underway over who stays and who goes. Teams are weighing purse balance, player…
Shane Watson (Pic credit: KKR) NEW DELHI: Kolkata Knight Riders (KKR) on Thursday announced the appointment of former Australian all-rounder Shane Watson as their assistant coach ahead of the IPL 2026 season, adding a wealth of international experience to their backroom staff.Go Beyond The Boundary with our YouTube channel. SUBSCRIBE NOW!Watson, one of the most…
India captain Shubman Gill (ANI Photo) NEW DELHI: India captain Shubman Gill admitted that the choice between a spinner and an extra seamer remains a “conflict” ahead of the first Test against South Africa at Eden Gardens, starting Friday. While revealing that the playing XI is “almost finalised,” Gill chose not to disclose the exact…
Mohammed Shami and Shubman Gill NEW DELHI: India captain Shubman Gill has admitted that leaving out Mohammed Shami from the squad for the upcoming Test series against South Africa was a “tough call,” acknowledging the veteran pacer’s class and recent form in domestic cricket. Gill’s remarks came during the pre-match press conference in Kolkata on…
Levon Aronian, who won the FIDE World Junior Championship in 2002, is taking part in the FIDE World Cup 2025 in Goa. (Image by Special Arrangement) NEW DELHI: In the long and storied history of the Chess World Cup, only two players have managed to lift the trophy twice. India’s very own five-time World Champion…
India vs South Africa (X) The stage is set at the historic Eden Gardens, Kolkata, as Test cricket returns to the venue after six years with India facing South Africa in the opening match of the 2025 series. Fans can breathe easy — the weather forecast promises clear skies and perfect playing conditions throughout the…
South Africa chief coach Shukri Conrad, left, talks with captain Temba Bavuma. (AP Photo) KOLKATA: South Africa coach Shukri Conrad says the twoTest series against India, starting at the Eden Gardens on Friday, can be compared to the World Test Championship (WTC) final in magnitude.Go Beyond The Boundary with our YouTube channel. SUBSCRIBE NOW!“I don’t…
Ishan Kishan of Sunrisers Hyderabad (Photo by Pankaj Nangia/Getty Images) Ishan Kishan’s IPL 2025 campaign started with a bang but fizzled out as the season progressed. The left-hander, who began the year with a stunning century against Rajasthan Royals, couldn’t quite maintain that momentum for Sunrisers Hyderabad. Across 14 matches, Kishan scored 354 runs at…
