India’s Washington Sundar plays a shot on the final day of the fourth Test. (AP Photo) NEW DELHI: India’s young all-rounder Washington Sundar said his maiden Test hundred “felt special,” especially because it came after a clear, stirring message from head coach Gautam Gambhir on the final morning of the drawn fourth Test against England:…
Zak Crawley and Joe Root console Mohammed Siraj after India lose Lord’s Test. (Getty Images) In a striking assessment of the ongoing India-England Test series, former England captains Nasser Hussain and Michael Atherton have likened the drama and intensity of the five-match contest to the legendary 2005 Ashes. With England leading 2-1 and two Tests…
India’s Ravindra Jadeja plays a shot on day one of the second cricket test match between England and India at Edgbaston in Birmingham, England, Wednesday, July 2, 2025. (AP Photo/Scott Heppell) TimesofIndia.com in Birmingham: When Ravindra Jadeja walked out to bat in the first innings of the Edgbaston Test, India were in a delicate situation…
India’s head coach Gautam Gambhir (@BCCI via PTI Photo)(PTI06_08_2025_000305B) As India gears up for the crucial second Test against England at Edgbaston, changes in the playing XI seem certain after the defeat in the series opener. One major talking point is the workload management of Jasprit Bumrah, who may be rested for this match. Besides…
The race for the vacant No. 3 spot is heating up, and the returning Karun Nair could most likely take the spot in the opening game against England in Leeds, which begins on June 20. But ahead of the big game, that could mark his return to the India XI after eight years, Nair was…
Ravindra Jadeja and MS Dhoni NEW DELHI: One of India’s most crucial all-rounders in recent times, Ravindra Jadeja, has revealed that the two most influential figures in his cricketing journey share not just a first name, but also hail from the same state — Bihar.In a candid conversation on the podcast ‘Kutti Stories with Ash’,…
Ravindra Jadeja (Photo by Cameron Spencer/Getty Images) NEW DELHI: In a historic milestone for Indian cricket, Ravindra Jadeja has etched his name deeper into the sport’s legacy by maintaining the longest-ever reign as the No. 1 all-rounder in Test cricket history for 1,151 days. The star spinner and dependable lower-order batter continues to stand tall…
NEW DELHI: Virat Kohli and Rohit Sharma performed an impromptu “Dandiya” dance while gripping the stumps shortly after India won the Champions Trophy. Gautam Gambhir, the head coach, hugged his wards as he moved around the field with a rare broad smile.After such a glorious night, those scenes were not out of the ordinary. ‘Not…
Last Updated:February 15, 2025, 14:15 IST The trio of Rohit Sharma, Virat Kohli and Ravindra Jadeja is in their late 30s and it’s quite possible that they are playing in their final ICC event together. (From left) Virat Kohli, Rohit Sharma and Ravindra Jadeja (PTI/BCCI) Rohit Sharma, Virat Kohli and Ravindra Jadeja, the three stalwarts…
NEW DELHI: Senior all-rounder Ravindra Jadeja stated on Sunday that Rohit Sharma‘s Indian teammates were unfazed by the harsh criticism coming from all sides since they knew their captain was only a knock away from returning to his best. In a spectacular response to his detractors, the 37-year-old Indian captain smashed his 32nd ODI century,…
