L-R: Simon Doull, Brett Lee and Shoaib Akhtar (Pic credit: ILT20) The International League T20 (ILT20) Season 5 was officially launched with a glittering event in Dubai, with fast-bowling legends Brett Lee and Shoaib Akhtar among the star attractions on an evening celebrating the league’s rapid rise and growing influence across the Gulf region.The event…
East Zone’s captain Ishan Kishan, right, and Mohammed Shami pose with the trophy after winning the Duleep Trophy 2026-27. (PTI Photo) CHENNAI: Mohammed Shami has not played for India since March 2025 and his last Test appearance came more than three years ago, but the veteran pacer insists his motivation has not dipped. At 36,…
Imran Tahir breaks T20 world record Imran Tahir turned back the clock in the Caribbean Premier League, producing a sensational five-wicket haul to create history and help Guyana Amazon Warriors register their seventh win in eight matches of the season. The 47-year-old leg-spinner returned figures of 5/17 against Saint Lucia Kings at Providence, becoming the…
Mohammad Rizwan and Imam-ul-Haq (PTI Photo) Mohammad Rizwan and Imam-ul-Haq, who were among seven players sent back to Pakistan by the Pakistan Cricket Board (PCB) following the team’s heavy defeat against England at Lord’s, have now been summoned by the National Cyber Crime Investigation Agency (NCCIA) over information obtained from their mobile phones, according to…
NEW DELHI: Rohit Sharma has refused to look too far ahead when it comes to the 2027 ODI World Cup, insisting that October 2027 is still a long way away as speculation continues over whether the veteran batter will feature in the next edition of the global showpiece.Asked about his chances of playing the World…
East Zone ended a 13-year wait for the Duleep Trophy title after dominating South Zone throughout the five-day final in Chennai. The match ended in a draw on Thursday, but East won the trophy on the basis of a 372-run first-innings lead.East had taken control of the final after scoring 708 in their first innings.East…
ENG vs PAK Live: England will resume Day 2 of the third Test against Pakistan at Edgbaston in a commanding position, holding a 23-run first-innings lead at 156/4 after a dramatic opening day that saw 14 wickets fall. Pakistan were bowled out for just 133 in 33.5 overs. Josh Tongue spearheaded England’s attack with 4/42,…
New Zealand’s Mitchell Santner (left) celebrates Virat Kohli’s wicket on the third day of the second test match between India and New Zealand at the Maharashtra Cricket Association Stadium in Pune. (PTI File Photo) New Zealand white-ball captain Mitchell Santner has declined a Big Bash League contract from Adelaide Strikers so he can remain available…
Harshit Rana and Yash Thakur (Agency Image) NEW DELHI: India fast bowler Harshit Rana has been ruled out of the upcoming T20I series against Afghanistan and the 2026 Asian Games after suffering another injury setback, with Vidarbha pacer Yash Thakur named as his replacement in both squads.As TimesofIndia.com had earlier reported, Rana had been progressing…
Pratika Rawal replaces Jemimah (Image: IANS) Top-order batter Pratika Rawal has been included in India’s women’s cricket squad for the 2026 Asian Games in Aichi-Nagoya, Japan, as a replacement for injured Jemimah Rodrigues.Jemimah continues to recover from a hamstring injury she suffered while playing for Southern Brave in The Hundred on August 3. The injury…