WTC Final: Temba Bavuma harboured dreams of playing at Lord’s as youngster; to lead Proteas against Australia | Cricket News

South Africa’s Temba Bavuma (AP/PTI) South Africa Test captain Temba Bavuma, the first Black cricketer to lead his country in Test cricket, shared his journey from playing cricket in the streets of Langa to leading his team at Lord’s in the upcoming ICC World Test Championship final against Australia on June 11. South Africa last…

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IND A vs ENG Lions Live Score, 2nd Unofficial Test: KL Rahul’s classy hundred steers India A to strong position vs England Lions

India A vs England Lions Live Score, 2nd Unofficial Test: KL Rahul marked his return to first-class cricket with a masterful 116 as India A posted 319 for 7 on a rain-interrupted Day 1 against England Lions. Facing a challenging attack led by England veteran Chris Woakes, Rahul displayed textbook technique, crisp strokeplay, and composure…

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TOI Exclusive: ‘Winning means more than stats and milestones’ – Sai Sudharsan ready for his biggest test in England | Cricket News

Ahead of the Tests against England, Sai Sudharsan tells TOI that more than averages & personal goals, for him it’s about ‘improving as a batter across formats’ & contributing to the team’s cause…It’s been a crazy last few days for Sai Sudharsan. The 23-year-old left-hander was brilliant for Gujarat Titans in the IPL, but his…

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TOI Exclusive: Junior wrestlers handed ban in fake birth-certificate scam; MCD admits lapse | More sports News

Representative image (ANI Photo) Nearly 30 suspended after probe shows 100 false documents issued from identical addresses, revealing coach-MCD official nexusNEW DELHI: In a major age-fraud case, the Wrestling Federation of India (WFI) announced a ban on nearly 30 junior wrestlers after they were found to have procured and submitted fake birth certificates, predominantly obtained…

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Smiles, shades and a new era: Team India arrives in England for five-match series; first Test begins on June 20 | Cricket News

Rishabh Pant, Jasprit Bumrah and new captain Shubman Gill (Video grabs) Team India touched down in England on Saturday, kicking off preparations for the five-match Test series that marks the beginning of the 2025–27 ICC World Test Championship (WTC) cycle. This series also signals the start of a new era for Indian cricket, following the…

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1st T20I: Jos Buttler’s blistering 96 and Liam Dawson’s comeback shine against West Indies; England win by 21 runs | Cricket News

Jos Buttler of England bats watched by West Indies wicketkeeper Shai Hope. (Photo by Gareth Copley/Getty Images) Jos Buttler made a stunning return to T20 cricket on Friday, smashing a commanding 96 off just 59 balls to guide England to a 21-run victory over the West Indies in the first of a three-match series at…

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Norway Chess: D Gukesh falters in final round; Magnus Carlsen clinches 7th title | Chess News

Magnus Carlsen and D Gukesh (Pic courtesy: Norway Chess) Magnus Carlsen secured his record-extending seventh Norway Chess title in Stavanger after Indian Grandmaster D Gukesh lost to Fabiano Caruana in a dramatic final-round encounter. Carlsen, the defending champion, finished with 16 points, edging out Caruana (15.5) and Gukesh (14.5) in the closely fought event.Gukesh, who…

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French Open 2025: Jannik Sinner defeats Novak Djokovic to reach first Roland Garros final against Carlos Alcaraz | Tennis News

Jannik Sinner beat Novak Djokovic in straight sets to move into the French Open final in Paris. (AP) Jannik Sinner defeated Novak Djokovic in straight sets 6-4, 7-5, 7-6 (7/3) at the French Open semi-finals on Friday, setting up a final clash with defending champion Carlos Alcaraz, who advanced when Lorenzo Musetti retired due to…

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‘Where is Rohit Sharma?’: Rishabh Pant jokes in response at airport; Indian team departs for England | Cricket News

Rohit Sharma (left) and Rishabh Pant. Team India’s vice-captain Rishabh Pant at the Mumbai airport on Friday said that he will miss former India captain Rohit Sharma in the upcoming five-match Test series, starting from June 20.This will be India’s first bilateral Test series since both Rohit Sharma and Virat Kohli announced their retirement from…

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