Nitish Rana and Digvesh Rathi (X) Former India spinner Ravichandran Ashwin commented on the incident, noting that people seemed irritated by Rathi showing personality as a bowler. However, Ashwin praised Rana for the way he handled questions from the media after the match. Speaking on his YouTube channel ‘Ash Ki Baat’, Ashwin said, “I just…
Hasan Nawaz of Pakistan dismissed by Noor Ahmad of Afghanistan (Photo by Francois Nel/Getty Images) Ibrahim Zadran and Sediqullah Atal continued their rich form with successive half-centuries to lead Afghanistan to an 18-run victory over Pakistan in the T20 tri-series on Tuesday. The spin trio of captain Rashid Khan, Mohammad Nabi and left-arm spinner Noor…
Ravichandran Ashwin (PTI Photo/R Senthilkumar) Ravichandran Ashwin could soon make history as the first high-profile Indian cricketer to feature in the Big Bash League. If all goes to plan, the 38-year-old off-spinner may turn out in Australia’s premier T20 competition as early as this season. Cricket Australia CEO Todd Greenberg has already opened talks with…
Team India (Photo by Michael Steele/Getty Images) NEW DELHI: Heading into the Asia Cup 2025, the defending champions India will still start as favourites. Their record in the continental tournament, too, boosts their credentials, having won it a record eight times. Yet the biggest question is: Are India undercooked? Will adapting to T20I conditions in…
A one-minute silence was observed at the Sharjah Cricket Stadium before the start of the Pakistan-Afghanistan Tri-Series match (Image credit: Emirates Cricket Board) NEW DELHI: A one-minute silence was observed at the Sharjah Cricket Stadium before the start of the Pakistan-Afghanistan Tri-Series match, in memory of the victims of the devastating earthquake in Afghanistan and…
The uncertainty surrounding Indian football is expected to end with the Supreme Court directing the All India Football Federation (AIFF) to take necessary measures for start of the season and issue tenders inviting bids for new commercial partners (Images via X) Panaji: The uncertainty surrounding Indian football is expected to end with the Supreme Court…
South Africa produced a clinical performance to crush England by seven wickets in the opening one-day international at Headingley on Tuesday. (PTI Photo) NEW DELHI: South Africa produced a clinical performance to crush England by seven wickets in the opening one-day international at Headingley on Tuesday. The contest was effectively decided inside the first half…
The likes of Rahul Dravid’s son Samit Dravid, Prasidh Krishna and Ajinkya Rahane will feature in the Dr (Capt) K Thimmappiah Memorial tournament (Images via X, Getty Images) The Karnataka State Cricket Association (KSCA) will kick off its new season with the Dr (Capt) K Thimmappiah Memorial tournament from Thursday, featuring some of the state’s…
5-year-old Aarini Lahoty poses with the trophies she’s won (TOI Photo) Aarini Lahoty, just five years old, has created history by becoming the youngest girl globally to earn FIDE ratings in all three formats – classical, rapid and blitz chess. The Delhi youngster now holds ratings of 1553 (classical), 1550 (rapid) and 1498 (blitz), making…
R Ashwin lauded Nitish Rana for his restraint after the clash with Digvesh Rathi (Images via X/Screengrabs) Former India spinner Ravichandran Ashwin has commended Nitish Rana for the way he handled himself after an on-field altercation with Digvesh Rathi during the Delhi Premier League Eliminator. The contest between West Delhi Lions and South Delhi Superstarz…
