NEW DELHI: KL Rahul has emerged as a vital contributor in the ongoing Test series against England, amassing 511 runs at an average of 63.88, including two centuries, making him the second-highest run-scorer in the series. His consistent performances at the top of the order have helped India navigate the transition following Rohit Sharma‘s retirement…
Diya Deshmukh (Image via X/@ChessbaseIndia) In a defining moment for Indian chess, 19-year-old Divya Deshmukh clinched the FIDE Women’s World Cup title with a composed and clinical win over Koneru Humpy in Batumi, Georgia. The result not only gave her the biggest title of her young career but also secured her final Grandmaster norm, making…
The Oval curator Lee Fortis had a heated exchange with Gautam Gambhir before the fifth Test between India and England. (TimesofIndia.com) TimesofIndia.com in London: The Oval curator Lee Fortis has presented his side of the story after getting into a heated and animated exchange with India head coach Gautam Gambhir on Tuesday. During the exchange,…
Chandrakant Pandit (Image credit: KKR) MUMBAI: The Kolkata Knight Riders have parted ways with their head coach Chandrakant Pandit and bowling coach Bharat Arun, TOI has reliably learnt. Arun was also the bowling coach of the India team from 2014-2021, barring a year when Anil Kumble was the head coach of Team India. According to…
Former England spinner Monty Panesar has slammed Ben Stokes for his on-field conduct during the fourth Test against India at Old Trafford, calling the England captain’s gesture “classless” after he tried to prematurely call a draw.The incident took place during the final session of the Test when Stokes approached Ravindra Jadeja for a handshake, indicating…
Image credit: Sahil Malhotra/TimesofIndia.com NEW DELHI: An exciting finale to the five-match Test series between India and England is set to unfold at The Oval, with the fifth and final Test beginning on Thursday. All eyes will be on the toss—yes, it could be a crucial moment given the recent history at the venue.The last…
Manchester: India’s Jasprit Bumrah warms up before the start of play on day three of the fourth test cricket match between India and England, at the Old Trafford Cricket Ground, in Manchester. (PTI Photo/R Senthilkumar) India’s batting coach Sitanshu Kotak indicated that pace bowler Jasprit Bumrah could potentially play in the decisive fifth Test against…
England’s Joe Root celebrates after scoring a century on the third day of the fourth cricket test match between England and India at Emirates Old Trafford, Manchester, England, Friday, July 25, 2025. (AP Photo/Jon Super) Jos Buttler, speaking on his YouTube channel For the Love of Cricket, mentioned that England batter Joe Root doesn’t have…
MANCHESTER, ENGLAND – JULY 27: England captain Ben Stokes speaks with India batsman Ravindra Jadeja after the match ends in a draw after day five of the 4th Test Match between England and India at Emirates Old Trafford on July 27, 2025 in Manchester, England. (Photo by Stu Forster/Getty Images) NEW DELHI: Former England fast…
Dhruv Jurel (Getty Images) NEW DELHI: India’s veteran batter Ajinkya Rahane praised young wicketkeeper Dhruv Jurel for taking on the wicketkeeping responsibilities during the fourth Test against England after vice-captain Rishabh Pant suffered an injury while batting. Pant fractured his toe on Day 1 of the fourth Test at Old Trafford Stadium in Manchester.Rahane, who…
