Two four-day matches between India-A and Australia-A, starting on Tuesday at the Ekana Cricket Stadium here, promise to be more than just second-string contests — they could shape the Test futures of several players on both sides. India has potential batting vacancies with home series against West Indies and South Africa later this year, while … Read more
The series against Australia-A presents a huge opportunity for Abhimanyu Easwaran. | Photo Credit: File photo: SANDEEP SAXENA Representing India-A in the upcoming series against Australia-A is a crucial step for players eyeing a spot in the senior national team, head coach Hrishikesh Kanitkar said on Monday. The Shreyas Iyer-led side will take on Australia-A … Read more
In form: Gurjapneet took 10 wickets for South Zone in the Duleep Trophy. | Photo Credit: K. MURALI KUMAR Gurjapneet Singh has had an eventful time over the last year. He made his First Class debut, bagged his first IPL contract (Chennai Super Kings) and got selected for his maiden Duleep Trophy. Now, the 26-year-old … Read more
Aman, the third-seeded freestyler will look to earn his maiden Worlds medal in the competitive weight class. | Photo Credit: FILE PHOTO: RITU RAJ KONWAR Paris Olympics bronze medallist Aman Sehrawat (57kg) and Worlds bronze medallist Antim Panghal (women’s 53kg) will attract the maximum attention among the Indian wrestlers at the World wrestling championships, starting … Read more
Kuldeep has an excellent record against Pakistan in white-ball cricket. | Photo Credit: REUTERS For the best wrist-spinners, creating an illusion of spin when there is precious little is an essential part of their beguiling craft. They manage to do so by combining the nuances of drift, flight, dip with subtle changes in the point … Read more
Indian captain Harmanpreet Kaur, Radha Yadav and (L) Smriti Mandhana during the opening ODI. | Photo Credit: SHIV KUMAR PUSHPAKAR Until she decided to dance down the track against Megan Schutt, it had nearly been a perfect day for Harleen Deol. She had begun cautiously, shifted gears at the right time with some fine shots, … Read more
The Central Zone squad presents a happy picture after regaining the Duleep Trophy. | Photo Credit: K. MURALI KUMAR Central Zone overcame a few hiccups to defeat South Zone by six wickets on the final day of their Duleep Trophy summit clash here on Monday. Needing 65 runs to lay claim to the title, Central … Read more
The PCB demanded immediate removal of match referee Andy Pycroft from the Asia Cup alleging violation of the code of conduct by him during the game against India in Dubai. | Photo Credit: Getty Images The Pakistan Cricket Board (PCB) on Monday (September 15, 2025) demanded immediate removal of match referee Andy Pycroft from the … Read more
File photo of Mohammed Siraj. | Photo Credit: Getty Images India pacer Mohammed Siraj of India was on Monday (September 15, 2025) named ICC Player of the Month for August following his heroic effort in the fifth and final Test against England. Orla Prendergast of Ireland too was named player of the month alongside Siraj. … Read more
Captain Suryakumar Yadav leaves the field after India’s win over Pakistan at the Asia Cup T20 match in Dubai on September 14, 2025. | Photo Credit: AP What happens when one of the world’s most politically charged and intense sporting contests is played under the cloud of lingering hostility? Sunday’s India-Pakistan Asia Cup cricket match … Read more
Pakistan have lodged a protest with the Asian Cricket Council over the Indian players’ refusal to shake hands with them following their Asia Cup game in Dubai. | Photo Credit: AFP Pakistan have lodged a protest with the Asian Cricket Council over the Indian players’ refusal to shake hands with them following their Asia Cup … Read more
India’s captain Harmanpreet Kaur, front, and Australia’s Beth Mooney after the latter’s team won the first ODI cricket match of a series between India Women and Australia Women, in New Chandigarh on September 14, 2025. | Photo Credit: PTI India captain Harmanpreet Kaur said her side was 20-30 runs short of what would have been … Read more
Anupam Goswami, Business Head of Mashal Sports and chairman of the Pro Kabaddi League, says the primary focus should be to pitch the sport for the 2030 Commonwealth Games, which India might be hosting. | Photo Credit: K.R. DEEPAK Kabaddi is considered one of the ancient sports in India, with a few historians even suggesting … Read more
The two A teams will engage in the three-match 50-overs series at Kanpur’s Green Park Stadium a few days after the conclusion of their two four-day unofficial Tests in Lucknow. File | Photo Credit: Altaf Qadri Opener Abhishek Sharma and left-arm pacer Arshdeep Singh were on Sunday (September 14, 2025) named in the India A … Read more
To the fore again: Kuldeep’s bag of tricks proved too much for the Pakistan batters. | Photo Credit: AP A nervy evening at the Dubai International Cricket Stadium turned into a night of celebration for India as Suryakumar Yadav’s team maintained its stranglehold over Pakistan. In a Group-A battle of the arch-rivals at the Asia … Read more
Ankit Sharma led South Zone’s fightback along with Andre Siddarth on the fourth day of the Duleep Trophy final against Central Zone. | Photo Credit: K. MURALI KUMAR K Ankit Sharma (99, 168b, 13×4, 1×6) and Andre Siddarth (84 n.o., 190b, 7×4) nearly scripted an incredible comeback for South Zone, but a spate of late … Read more
India players celebrate the wicket of Pakistan’s Sahibzada Farhan, caught out by Hardik Pandya off the bowling of Kuldeep Yadav. | Photo Credit: Reuters Kuldeep Yadav (3/18) and Axar Patel (2/18) helped India restrict Pakistan for a paltry 127 for 9 in their Group A tie of the Asia Cup on Sunday (September 14, 2025). … Read more
Sanjeev, right. | Photo Credit: Special Arrangement Local player Sanjeev Kumar came up with a five-under 65 in the third and final round to register his maiden victory in the PGTI Nexgen golf tournament at the Lucknow Golf Club on Thursday. After being three shots off the lead overnight, Sanjeev capitalised on his knowledge of … Read more
Australia’s Annabel Sutherland bowls a delivery during the first ODI cricket match between India Women and Australia Women, in New Chandigarh, on September 14, 2025. | Photo Credit: PTI India posted a competitive 281 for seven against Australia in the first Women’s ODI in Mullanpur on Sunday (September 14, 2025). India were well-served by half-centuries … Read more
The 17th edition of the Asia Cup 2025, scheduled from September 9 to September 28, has begun with a thrilling start. In the tournament opener, Afghanistan delivered a dominant performance, securing a 94-run victory over Hong Kong. This year’s edition features eight participating teams, divided into two groups, promising a series of exciting clashes throughout … Read more
India and Pakistan are meeting in a T20 International after more than 15 months and a lot has changed in the interim. | Photo Credit: Vijay Soneji India and Pakistan are meeting in a T20 International after more than 15 months and a lot has changed in the interim. India under Suryakumar Yadav has become … Read more
India’s captain Suryakumar Yadav (C) and Shubman Gill (R) gesture during a practice session at the International Cricket Council (ICC) Academy in Dubai on September 13, 2025. | Photo Credit: AFP The 17th edition of the Asia Cup 2025, scheduled from September 9 (Tuesday) to September 28 (Sunday), has begun with a thrilling start. In … Read more
Exactly 44 hours and 29 after he started out, Viswabharath Allamsetti crossed the finish line at Chamonix, France, joining the ranks of those who had endured the Ultra-Trail du Mont-Blanc (UTMB). For most trail runners, UTMB is not just another ultramarathon; it is a rite of passage, one that demands years of preparation and patience … Read more
India batter Shubman Gill trains on Saturday ahead of the match against Pakistan in the Asia Cup. | Photo Credit: AFP On the eve of India’s Asia Cup clash against Pakistan at the Dubai International Cricket Stadium on Sunday, assistant coach Ryan ten Doeschate admitted that the team was uncertain about the fate of the … Read more
Litton Das of Bangladesh bats during the Asia Cup match in Abu Dhabi, United Arab Emirates. | Photo Credit: Getty Images Sri Lanka skipper Charith Asalanka won the toss and opted to field in their Asia Cup match against Bangladesh in Abu Dhabi on Saturday (September 13, 2025). Asalanka said that all-rounder Wanindu Hasaranga is … Read more
Special occasion: Harmanpreet is all set to be the third Indian woman to play 150 ODIs. | Photo Credit: SHIV KUMAR PUSHPAKAR Harmanpreet Kaur sees the three-match ODI series against Australia, starting here on Sunday, as an excellent opportunity ahead of the biggest event in women’s cricket, the World Cup. “We are happy that we … Read more
Saim Ayub | Photo Credit: AFP Pakistan opener Saim Ayub exudes an air of confidence while wielding his willow. Leaning back in his chair after a mixed display against Oman that saw him dismissed for a duck and claim two wickets, he embodied that quality even in his exchange with the media as he looked … Read more
India will be hoping for a good start from rookie opener Pratika. | Photo Credit: SHIV KUMAR PUSHPAKAR Not far away from those famed green paddy fields of Punjab, here in the village of Mullanpur is the lush green outfield of the PCA Stadium. Yet another spanking new Indian cricket ground is making its international … Read more
Gary Stead | Photo Credit: Special Arrangement Andhra Cricket Association (ACA) has appointed Gary Stead as the head coach of the senior men’s team for the 2025-26 season. Stead was previously New Zealand’s head coach from 2018 until June of this year, spanning 268 matches across all three formats. “The passion for cricket here is … Read more
Harbhajan’s candidature may indicate a possible larger role in the BCCI administration for him. | Photo Credit: FILE PHOTO: R.V. MOORTHY Harbhajan Singh, the former India off-spinner, is set to attend the Board of Control for Cricket in India (BCCI) Annual General Meeting (AGM) for the first time, while former India captain and former BCCI … Read more