Exclusive: Rishabh Pant is biggest match-winner for India, and is yet to hit his prime, says Mohammad Kaif | Cricket News – Times of India

NEW DELHI: Rishabh Pant marked his much-awaited return to the Test arena with a swashbuckling hundred against Bangladesh in the Chennai Test.After a stroke-filled 39 in the first innings, the dynamic wicketkeeper-batsman smashed 109 in the team’s second essay and also featured in a 167-run partnership with Shubman Gill, setting the ground for India’s eventual…

Read More

When Ishan Kishan’s double century sparked Virat Kohli’s bhangra celebration | Cricket News – Times of India

NEW DELHI: Ishan Kishan etched his name in cricket history during the third ODI against Bangladesh in December 2022. The young wicketkeeper-batsman unleashed a breathtaking assault, amassing an unbeaten 210 runs off a mere 131 deliveries. His innings was studded with 24 fours and 10 sixes propelling India to an imposing total of 409/8.Ishan’s monumental…

Read More

Ahead of Bangladesh Tests, Ishan Kishan dazzles with 86-ball ton on red-ball return. Watch | Cricket News – Times of India

NEW DELHI: Swashbuckling keeper-batter Ishan Kishan fired a sizzling 86-ball century against Madhya Pradesh in the ongoing Buchi Babu tournament in Thirunelveli on Friday. Leading Jharkhand from the front, the skipper was at his brutal best on Day 2, firing the opposition bowlers to all corners of the park as his side ended the day…

Read More

‘Rohit Sharma and Virat Kohli should not be….’: Jay Shah on their Duleep Trophy absence | Cricket News – Times of India

NEW DELHI: BCCI Secretary Jay Shah recently addressed speculation regarding the potential participation of senior Indian cricketers Rohit Sharma and Virat Kohli in the upcoming Duleep Trophy. Shah clarified that the board does not deem it necessary for the seasoned duo to participate in the domestic tournament.While acknowledging the significance of the Duleep Trophy as…

Read More

‘Wo thoda fashion me lag gaya’: On Ishan Kishan’s ouster from Team India, ex-Pakistan cricketer says he has… | Cricket News – Times of India

NEW DELHI: Since leaving the tour of South Africa midway last year, wicketkeeper-batter Ishan Kishan hasn’t been able to make his way back in the Indian set-up across formats. The 26-year-old earlier this year was ignored from the BCCI central contract list and with the likes of Rishabh Pant, Sanju Samson and other emerging keeper-batters,…

Read More

On T20 World Cup snub, IPL title winner Shreyas Iyer says, ‘lack of communication and some decisions didn’t go in my favour’ | Cricket News – Times of India

NEW DELHI: Team India middle order batter Shreyas Iyer on Friday expressed his disappointment over lack of communication and certain unfavorable decisions that followed the ODI World Cup last year, stating that his bat will do the talking going forward. During the ODI World Cup in 2023, Iyer showcased his batting prowess, securing the third…

Read More

‘Having SRK, Salman, Aamir in one film won’t guarantee a hit’: Sehwag calls for Mumbai Indians to release big names | Cricket News – Times of India

The TOI Sports Desk excels in a myriad of roles that capture the essence of live sporting events and deliver compelling content to readers worldwide. From running live blogs for India and non-India cricket matches to global spectacles featuring Indian talents, like the Chess World Cup final featuring Praggnanandhaa and the Badminton World Championships semifinal…

Read More