Koneru Humpy (Image credit: FIDE) Koneru Humpy scripted history by becoming the first Indian woman to reach the semifinals of the FIDE Women’s Chess World Cup. A composed draw in the second game of her quarterfinal clash against China’s IM Song Yuxin was enough to seal her spot in the final four.Despite a few minor…
Nitish Kumar Reddy (Getty Images) TimesofIndia.com in Manchester: In a massive blow to the Indian cricket team, Nitish Kumar Reddy has been ruled out of the ongoing Test series vs England. It is understood that the all-rounder travelled with the team to Manchester but didn’t take part in the optional training session at Old Trafford…
“First and foremost, it’s always ‘we’re representing Australia, we’re here to win the series’ and culturally, that’s how we want to go about it,” said Marsh in his capacity as T20I captain. Australian cricket captain Mitchell Marsh has confirmed he will play solely as a batsman across all formats due to recurring back problems, as…
NEW DELHI: In a delightful blend of cricket and football, members of the Indian men’s cricket team met players and staff from Premier League giants Manchester United in Manchester on Sunday. The crossover event, held ahead of the fourth Test against England, saw stars from both teams enjoy a fun-filled session involving football and cricket.Players…
The England and Wales Cricket Board (ECB) has secured the hosting rights for the ICC World Test Championship (WTC) Finals in 2027, 2029, and 2031. The decision was confirmed at the ICC Annual Conference held in Singapore, with the ECB being recognised for its strong track record in successfully hosting recent global finals.Among the key…
Sanju Samson of India (Photo by Darren Stewart/Gallo Images/Getty Images) Indian cricketer Sanju Samson marked a significant milestone in his career by completing 10 years in international cricket on July 19, 2025. The 30-year-old wicketkeeper-batter commemorated the occasion with a social media post reflecting on his journey since his debut against Zimbabwe in 2015. “Today…
Shahid Afridi and Yuvraj Singh NEW DELHI: “Public ke saamne yeh dikhate ho ki hum nahi khelenge, aur saath mein ghumoge and shopping karoge, yeh unfair hai [You show the public that you won’t play each other, but behind the scenes you travel together and go shopping — that’s unfair],” former Pakistan pacer Abdur Rauf…
India’s KL Rahul (PTI Photo/R Senthilkumar) Indian opener KL Rahul stands on the brink of achieving 9,000 international runs as he approaches the fourth Test against England at Manchester on July 23, 2025. The 31-year-old batsman needs just 60 more runs to reach this milestone, having accumulated 8,940 runs across all formats in 218 matches…
NEW DELHI: Former India selector Jatin Paranjape has revealed that Rohit Sharma was battling a hamstring injury during the ICC Champions Trophy earlier this year. Despite the setback, Rohit led India to a memorable title triumph, guiding the team to a four-wicket win over New Zealand in the final.Rohit, who had already retired from T20Is…
Jasprit Bumrah and Mohammed Siraj (AP Photo) India may trail the five-match series 1-2 against England after a tense 22-run loss at Lord’s, but former India spinner Murali Kartik is mighty impressed with the fiery passion and discipline of the Indian bowling unit. Speaking on Cricbuzz, Kartik applauded the way the bowlers stood up under…
