Jasprit Bumrah surpasses Kapil Dev (Agency Photos) Jasprit Bumrah achieved a new milestone during the first Test against West Indies in Ahmedabad on Thursday. The Indian fast bowler became the fastest to reach 50 Test wickets at home, accomplishing this feat in just 1,747 deliveries.This record surpassed Mohammed Shami, who needed 2,267 balls to achieve…
Bangladesh vs Pakistan (Photo by Sameera Peiris/Getty Images) The ICC Women’s World Cup 2025 was marred by controversy on Thursday after former Pakistan captain and commentator Sana Mir came under heavy criticism for an on-air remark referring to “Azad Kashmir”. The incident occurred during Pakistan’s opening clash against Bangladesh, when Mir, while describing batter Natalia’s…
Rishabh Pant (Video grab) NEW DELHI: India wicketkeeper-batter Rishabh Pant gave fans a hearty dose of laughter on Thursday, sharing a hilarious video of himself attempting golf while sidelined with injury, just as Team India began their two-match Test series against the West Indies at the Narendra Modi Stadium in Ahmedabad.Go Beyond The Boundary with…
Bangladesh’s Rubya Haider, right, and Sobhana Mostary celebrate their win. (AP/PTI Photo) NEW DELHI: Bangladesh produced a commanding performance to hand Pakistan a crushing seven-wicket defeat in their ICC Women’s World Cup 2025 opener on Thursday. A composed half-century from Rubya Haider, combined with her match-winning partnership with skipper Nigar Sultana, powered the visitors to…
India’s Mohammed Siraj, left, and Yashasvi Jaiswal celebrates the dismissal of West Indies’ Brandon King. (AP Photo) NEW DELHI: Star India pacer Mohammed Siraj once again underlined his growing stature in Test cricket with a devastating spell that left the West Indies reeling on the opening day of the first Test on Thursday. Siraj’s four-wicket…
Rabeya Khan of Bangladesh celebrates with team mates after taking the wicket of Sidra Nawaz of Pakistan. (Getty Images) NEW DELHI: The Women’s World Cup 2025 was rocked by controversy on Thursday after former Pakistan captain Sana Mir, part of the commentary panel, sparked outrage with an on-air remark referencing “Azad Kashmir.” The comment, made…
Nashra Sandhu (Video grab) NEW DELHI: Pakistan batter Nashra Sandhu became just the second player in Women’s World Cup history to be dismissed hit wicket, in a bizarre turn of events during their opening match against Bangladesh on Thursday. The first instance occurred 52 years ago when Lynette Smith, playing for International XI Women, fell…
JJ Smit’s stellar show confirms Namibia’s qualification for T20 World Cup 2026. (ANI Photo) Namibia sealed their place in a fourth consecutive T20 World Cup after a dominant 63-run win over Tanzania in the African qualifier at Harare Sports Club on Thursday. All-rounder JJ Smit was the star of the show, striking an unbeaten 61…
India took firm control of the opening day, thanks to a brilliant bowling display led by Mohammed Siraj and Jasprit Bumrah followed by a composed half-century from KL Rahul. (Image credit: Agencies) NEW DELHI: India took firm control of the opening day of the first Test against West Indies on Thursday, thanks to a brilliant…
TimesofIndia.com in Ahmedabad: India lost another toss, made short work of the West Indies batting order, Mohammed Siraj and Jasprit Bumrah were amongst the wickets but all that was of little significance in Ahmedabad on Thursday. Shubman Gill walked out wearing the captain’s blazer for the first time on home soil and carried the A4…
