Sachin Tendulkar and Anil Kumble. (Photo by Simon Cross/Getty Images) NEW DELHI: There have been several funny run-outs in cricket history, where miscommunication, bizarre events, or pure bad luck led to some unforgettable moments. These run-outs show that even in a professional sport, moments of confusion and misjudgment can lead to hilarious results.During India’s tour…
Sanju Samson. (BCCI Photo) NEW DELHI: Out-of-form Sanju Samson roared back to form in emphatic fashion, slamming his maiden T20I century against Bangladesh in the third and final game in Hyderabad on Saturday.In the process, Samson, who got to his hundred in 40 balls, also surpassed skipper Suryakumar Yadav, who did it in 45 balls,…
Sanju Samson (X Photo – BCCI) India captain Suryakumar Yadav elected to bat first in the series decider against Bangladesh on Saturday.Sanju Samson gave India a blazing start alongside skipper Suryakumar after the early dismissal of opener Abhishek Sharma for just 4 runs. Both Samson and Suryakumar have maintained strike rates exceeding 200, forming an…
India on Saturday raised “serious concerns” with Bangladesh over the attack on a Puja mandap in Tantibazar, Dhaka, as well as the theft of a crown gifted by Prime Minister Narendra Modi at the revered Jeshoreshwari Kali temple at Satkhira, stating that there has been “a systematic pattern of desecration and damage to temples and…
NEW DELHI: Rashtriya Swayamsevak Sangh (RSS) chief Mohan Bhagwat, during the Dussehra event in Nagpur on Saturday, voiced strong criticism against anti-Hindu and anti-minority forces operating in Bangladesh. He said, “What happened in our neighbouring Bangladesh? It might have some immediate reasons but those who are concerned will discuss it. But, due to that chaos,…
India’s Harshit Rana, Ravi Bishnoi, Riyan Parag, Sanju Samson and others during a practice session. (PTI Photo) NEW DELHI: India’s youthful and energetic cricket squad is set to face Bangladesh in the final T20I of the three-match series on Saturday at the Rajiv Gandhi International Stadium in Hyderabad. With the series already secured through two…
FINAL STRETCH: India cricketers listen to head coach Gautam Gambhir during a training session in Hyderabad. (TOI Photo) India in no mood to take foot off pedal as they seek 3-0 verdict in final T20I against BangladeshHYDERABAD: With the series already in the bag, India look to complete a 3-0 rout when they take on…
The Armed Forces (Special Powers) Act (Afspa) has been extended in four districts of Assam for another six months, citing potential threats to internal law and order following “recent disturbances” in neighboring Bangladesh.According to a notification issued on Tuesday, the districts of Tinsukia, Dibrugarh, Charaideo, and Sivasagar will remain designated as “disturbed areas” under Afspa.The…
NEW DELHI Indian all-rounder Hardik Pandya played a key role in India’s victory in the first T20I against Bangladesh in Gwalior. Pandya remained unbeaten, scoring 39 runs off 16 balls. He also bowled his quota of four overs, returning figures of 1/26.Former India fast bowler RP Singh, however, advised not to judge Pandya’s form based…
DHAKA: Amid concerns over security during Durga Puja, 40 eminent citizens of Bangladesh have urged the govt to take steps to ensure the Hindu community can celebrate its biggest festival peacefully. This year, Durga Puja is likely to be celebrated at 32,460 mandaps across Bangladesh.“We want to believe that the govt will take measures as…
