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India captain Shubman Gill won the toss and opted to field first against West Indies in the second ODI in Guwahati. India have made one change, with Auqib Nabi making his ODI debut in place of Nitish Kumar Reddy.Gill said the Barsapara pitch has “a bit more grass” and looks “a little bit patchy”, adding … Read more

Virat Kohli and Sachin Tendulkar (AP Photo) Ravichandran Ashwin has spent years sharing the dressing room with both Sachin Tendulkar and Virat Kohli, but when asked to settle the never-ending debate over who is the better batsman, the former India spinner has a clear answer.For Ashwin, Tendulkar remains ahead of Kohli, and his reasoning goes … Read more

India vs West Indies Live Score, 2nd ODI: The India-West Indies ODI series shifts from Thiruvananthapuram to Guwahati for the second match, with both teams carrying different priorities into the contest. India, having won the opening ODI, can seal the series at the Barsapara Stadium, while West Indies need victory to keep the three-match series … Read more

Shoaib Akhtar-Mohsin Naqvi Former Pakistan fast bowler Shoaib Akhtar could soon move from being one of the Pakistan Cricket Board’s most vocal critics to having a role in shaping its cricketing decisions.Akhtar is reportedly in line for a major position within the PCB as chairman Mohsin Naqvi looks to restructure the board’s cricket think tank … Read more

NEW DELHI: India are set to lock horns with New Zealand in a crucial away two-Test series starting November 15 and the think-tank has already commenced planning for the assignment. TimesofIndia.com has learnt that the team management, including all members of the selection committee, was in a huddle before the 2nd ODI against the West … Read more

Delhi Capitals’ Abhishek Porel Abishek Porel has been included in Bengal’s senior men’s squad for practice matches against Assam at the ACA Stadium in Guwahati, marking his return to the state side after his arrest in a case involving allegations of rape and other sexual offences.The Cricket Association of Bengal (CAB) announced the squad on … Read more

Virat Kohli and Shubman Gill Virat Kohli has dismissed the rumours circulating on social media about unrest within the Indian dressing room, insisting that the atmosphere under captain Shubman Gill remains “warm and healthy”.Kohli made the comments after producing a match-winning 139 not out in India’s emphatic eight-wicket victory over West Indies in the first … Read more

India’s Virat Kohli celebrates his century during the 1st ODI against West Indies. (ANI Photo) Virat Kohli’s latest ODI masterclass has once again brought the possibility of him reaching 100 international centuries into focus, with former India teammate Ajinkya Rahane backing the veteran batter to achieve the landmark if he sets his mind to it.Kohli … Read more

ILT20 Season 5 Player Auction will be held on October 1. (ILT20 Photo) Babar Azam, Phil Salt, Wanindu Hasaranga, Rahmanullah Gurbaz, Liam Livingstone, Faf du Plessis and Alzarri Joseph are among the leading names in the player pool for the DP World ILT20 Season 5 auction, which will be held in Dubai on October 1.More … Read more

File photo of Mohit Sharma. (Image: X/CSK) NEW DELHI: Former India bowler Mohit Sharma is set to join the Zaheer Khan-led Chennai Super Kings (CSK) support staff as the bowling coach starting next season.The development was confirmed by CSK CEO Kasi Viswanathan. “Mohit will join CSK as our new bowling coach. His name was recommended … Read more

Quinton de kock and Temba Bavuma Temba Bavuma and Quinton de Kock were involved in a heated exchange during South Africa’s second ODI against Australia at the Wanderers, after a review call sparked a disagreement between the two Proteas players.The incident took place during the fourth delivery of the 48th over. Lizaad Williams trapped Xavier … Read more

Rohit Sharma and Virat Kohli (AFP Photo) NEW DELHI: Rohit Sharma has opened up on his long-standing bond with Virat Kohli, describing a relationship built on camaraderie, mutual respect and a shared commitment to the Indian cause, while insisting that little has changed between the two despite their evolving roles.Rohit Sharma, speaking to JioStar ahead … Read more

India’s Kuldeep Yadav (ANI Photo) Thiruvananthapuram: West Indies were comfortably placed at 107 for no loss when Kuldeep Yadav was brought into the attack in the 16th over. Fourteen balls into his spell, West Indies opener John Campbell top-edged a tossed-up delivery to short fine leg, giving India the breakthrough they needed.Virat Kohli and Shubman … Read more

Nagoya: Ground staff cover the pitch due to rain (PTI Photo) India’s men’s cricket team advanced to the semi-finals of the 2026 Asian Games without taking the field after persistent rain forced their quarter-final against Afghanistan to be abandoned in Nisshin, Japan.With dark clouds and steady rain keeping the covers firmly in place and conditions … Read more

IND vs AFG Live Score:  India’s men’s cricket team advanced to the semi-finals of the 2026 Asian Games without taking the field after persistent rain forced their quarter-final against Afghanistan to be abandoned in Nisshin, Japan. With dark clouds and steady rain keeping the covers firmly in place and conditions showing no signs of improving, the … Read more

The 30-ball ton was, oddly, the least surprising part of what Abhishek Sharma did at the Arun Jaitley Stadium. It isn’t even his fastest hundred. What’s odd about the innings is what it says about the number sitting next to that extraordinary strike rate: his average.Somewhere in Abhishek Sharma’s memory, though, there’s a faster century … Read more

Shubman Gill and Virat Kohli (PTI Photo) India captain Shubman Gill believes the best way to get the most out of Virat Kohli is to simply let the star batter be himself.Kohli smashed an unbeaten 139 off 88 balls as India beat West Indies by eight wickets in the first ODI at the Greenfield International … Read more

Virat Kohli’s century against West Indies on Sunday was not just another hundred. It came with a string of milestones and records as the India star continued to show his ability to score quickly even at this stage of his career.Kohli hit 139 not out off 88 balls in India’s eight-wicket win in Thiruvananthapuram. His … Read more

Shubman Gill (BCCI Photo) NEW DELHI: Shubman Gill added another milestone to his ODI career on Sunday as the India captain hit his 10th century in the format. Gill reached the three-figure mark against the West Indies in Thiruvananthapuram.Gill completed his century with a boundary off Jayden Seales. He drove the full delivery through the … Read more

Virat Kohli and Shubman Gill (BCCI Photo) THIRUVANANTHAPURAM: Virat Kohli brought up his record 55th ODI century with an emphatic six, marching past 15,000 runs in this format. India captain Shubman Gill also looked imperious, as he reached his 10th ODI hundred by unfurling his signature cuts and drives. Between them, India cantered to an … Read more

NEW DELHI: Virat Kohli reached another major ODI milestone on Sunday, but the star batter made it clear that records and numbers have never been his main focus.Kohli became only the second batter after Sachin Tendulkar to complete 15,000 ODI runs. He also hit his record-extending 55th ODI century as India beat West Indies by … Read more

NEW DELHI: The Thiruvananthapuram crowd got exactly what it had been waiting for. Virat Kohli put on another special show, smashing his 55th ODI century as India chased West Indies’ 295/7.Kohli reached his hundred in just 74 balls and made the chase look comfortable with a superb attacking knock. Kohli takes charge West Indies had … Read more

NEW DELHI: Virat Kohli added another major milestone to his remarkable ODI career on Sunday. The India star became only the second batter after Sachin Tendulkar to score 15,000 runs in One-day Internationals.Kohli reached the landmark during India’s chase in the first ODI against the West Indies in Thiruvananthapuram. He completed 15,000 runs with a … Read more

South Africa vs Australia Live Score, 2nd ODI: Australia return to the Wanderers knowing there is little margin for error when they take on South Africa in the second ODI of the three-match series on September 27. The hosts lead 1-0 following their 67-run victory in Durban and can clinch the series with another win, … Read more

ENG VS SL LIVE SCORE: England have won the toss and elected to bat first. The hosts have made three changes to their playing XI from the previous game, with Jordan Cox replacing the injured Jos Buttler, while Liam Dawson and Sonny Baker have come in for Rehan Ahmed and Josh Tongue. Sri Lanka, meanwhile, … Read more