Australia’s Steve Smith picks Rohit Sharma as opener for his World Test XI, says he is so… | Cricket News – Times of India

NEW DELHI: Australia’s batting maestro Steve Smith has picked Team India skipper Rohit Sharma as the opener in his World Test XI, praising the Indian captain for his aggressive style and ability to dominate bowlers. Speaking to Fox Cricket, Smith shared how Rohit’s attacking approach and adaptability make him a nightmare for bowlers.“He is so…

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‘Unfair at so many levels’: PCB gets lambasted for Fakhar Zaman omission from central contract | Cricket News – Times of India

Fakhar Zaman (Photo by Gareth Copley/Getty Images) NEW DELHI: The Pakistan Cricket Board (PCB) has come under fire from fans following the omission of star opener Fakhar Zaman from the 2024-25 list of centrally contracted players. Zaman, a key player in Pakistan’s white-ball setup, was notably left out despite regularly featuring in ODIs and T20Is…

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‘New Zealand played a prank’: Ahmed Shehzad trolls India after Test series defeat | Cricket News – Times of India

Ahmed Shehzad trolls India after Test series defeat NEW DELHI: Pakistan cricketer Ahmed Shehzad didn’t hold back as he hilariously trolled Team India following their shocking Test series defeat to New Zealand. On his YouTube channel, Shehzad remarked, “New Zealand have come to India and thrashed them as if they had the right to do…

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New Record! Yashasvi Jaiswal becomes the first Indian batter to… | Cricket News – Times of India

Yashasvi Jaiswal (PTI Photo) NEW DELHI: Indian batting sensation Yashasvi Jaiswal has etched his name in cricketing history, becoming the first Indian batter to hit 30 sixes in a calendar year in Test matches.Jaiswal, known for his elegant batting, demonstrated that his power-hitting acumen extends beyond the shortest format with this remarkable milestone.The landmark six…

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8 wickets for 1 run! Dramatic batting collapse in Perth | Cricket News – Times of India

(Cricket Australia Photo) NEW DELHI: In a jaw-dropping display of bowling, Tasmania pulled off a sensational performance against reigning champions Western Australia (WA) in the 10th match of Australia’s Domestic One-Day Cup 2024-25 at the WACA Ground in Perth on Friday. WA, who were steady at 52/2, crumbled in dramatic fashion, losing eight wickets for…

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Mohammed Shami rates Rohit Sharma as captain, says ‘woh acchi tarike se janta hai…’ | Cricket News – Times of India

Mohammed Shami of India celebrates with teammate Rohit Sharma (Photo by Robert Cianflone/Getty Images) NEW DELHI: Star Indian pacer Mohammed Shami recently heaped praise on Rohit Sharma‘s leadership, underscoring the captain’s ability to give players freedom and recognize their potential in different situations. Shami noted that Rohit’s extensive experience playing with his teammates allows him…

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Most expensive! Gambia’s Musa Jobarteh creates unwanted record with nightmare spell against Zimbabwe | Cricket News – Times of India

(Photo credit: ICC Africa) NEW DELHI: Gambia’s Musa Jobarteh on Wednesday landed on the wrong side of record books as he delivered the most expensive T20 spell ever against Zimbabwe in the ICC Men’s T20 World Cup Sub Regional Africa Qualifier Group B match in Nairobi.Jobarteh leaked a jaw-dropping 93 runs in his quota of…

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Gautam Gambhir drops hint on Shubman Gill’s availability for India vs New Zealand 2nd Test | Cricket News – Times of India

NEW DELHI: Star Indian batter Shubman Gill, who missed the first Test against New Zealand in Bengaluru due to neck stiffness, is likely to return for the second Test, starting on Thursday. Head coach Gautam Gambhir provided a positive update during a pre-match press conference, suggesting that the talented opener is in contention for a…

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