Marcus Rashford poses with an F.C. Barcelona jersey during his presentation as a new signing in Barcelona (AP Photo/Joan Monfort) Marcus Rashford has been handed a fresh opportunity to revive his career, joining Barcelona on a season-long loan from Manchester United, the Spanish club confirmed on Wednesday. Once considered one of Europe’s most promising forwards,…
Divya Deshmukh is the first-ever Indian woman to advance to a FIDE Women’s World Cup Final (Image via X/@ChessbaseIndia) International Master (IM) Divya Deshmukh scripted history on Wednesday by storming into the final of the FIDE Women’s World Chess Cup, defeating former world champion Zhongyi Tan of China. With this win, Divya also became the…
Divya Deshmukh (Sahil Malhotra/TimesofIndia.com) TimesofIndia.com in Manchester: On a day when India’s batters showed grit against England’s disciplined attack, Sai Sudharsan credited India’s Test captain Shubman Gill for his calm guidance that helped him craft a vital 61 off 151 balls on Day 1 of the fourth Test at Old Trafford.“After first game, Shubi (Shubman…
Ayush Mhatre scores a century in the 2nd innings of the 2nd Youth Test vs England (Image via X/@CricCrazyJohns) On a day when opener Vaibhav Suryavanshi was dismissed for a golden duck, India U19 captain Ayush Mhatre produced a magnificent counterattack, scoring a sensational century in the second Youth Test against England U19 at the…
India’s Rishabh Pant plays a shot during the fourth cricket test match between England and India at Emirates Old Trafford (AP Photo/Jon Super) Team India wicket-keeper batter Rishabh Pant has etched his name in cricketing history by becoming the first visiting wicketkeeper to score 1,000 Test runs in England. The milestone came during Day 1…
Sai Sudharsan hits out during Day One of the 4th Test at Emirates Old Trafford (Photo by Gareth Copley/Getty Images) Several questions were raised when No 3 batter Karun Nair was replaced by Sai Sudharsan in the playing XI for the crucial 4th Test at Manchester in Old Trafford Cricket Ground. Former India cricketer Mohammad…
England’s Liam Dawson, center, celebrates with teammates (AP Photo/Jon Super) Liam Dawson’s fairytale return to Test cricket has become one of the most talked-about moments of the ongoing India vs England series. After a staggering 2,928 days away from the longest format, spanning 102 Test matches, Dawson made a sensational comeback and struck almost immediately…
Anshul Kamboj gets Test debut (PTI Photo) The last 48 hours have been nothing short of a whirlwind for Anshul Kamboj, India’s newest Test cricketer. The 24-year-old seamer from Haryana made his much-anticipated debut in the fourth Test against England at Old Trafford, Manchester, becoming India’s 318th Test player. Receiving his cap from former India…
Ben Stokes celebrates after dismissing Karun Nair of India during day two of 3rd Test at Lord’s (Photo by Gareth Copley/Getty Images) As India take on England in the 4th Test of the five-match series, injuries to key players like Nitish Kumar Reddy and Akash Deep have forced the visitors to make changes to their…
KL Rahul bats on Day 1 of the fourth Test between India and England at Old Trafford in Manchester. (AP) KL Rahul continues to leave his mark in overseas Test cricket. On Day 1 of the fourth Test at Old Trafford, the stylish right-hander entered an exclusive club by completing 1000 Test runs in England….
