India captain Rohit Sharma during Day 2 of the first Test against New Zealand in Bengaluru. (AFP Photo) NEW DELHI: One thing that Team India needed the most after getting bowled out for just 46 runs against New Zealand were quick wickets.In their first innings, India were bundled out for just 46 runs – their…
India were bundled out for their third lowest total in Tests and lowest total in Tests at home. (PTI Photo) NEW DELHI: It was an overcast morning, the pitch had been under covers for a couple of days due to rain but India captain Rohit Sharma chose to bat first in what was a brave…
Sarfaraz Khan (PTI photo) NEW DELHI: The Indian team suffered an embarrassing collapse on Thursday as Rohit Sharma and Co. were bundled out for their lowest Test total ever at home on the second day of the rain-marred Test against New Zealand in Bengaluru.After the opening day was washed out due to rain, India surprisingly…
KL Rahul and Shubman Gill. (Pic Credit – X) NEW DELHI: Former India captain Anil Kumble has voiced his opinion on who should open for India in Australia in the upcoming Border-Gavaskar Trophy if Rohit Sharma is unavailable for the first Test in Perth.The former India head coach believes that KL Rahul is the ideal…
Rohit Sharma during a training session in Bengaluru. (PTI Photo) NEW DELHI: India spin legend Anil Kumble praised captain Rohit Sharma for his leadership in the game’s longest format, highlighting the ‘Hitman’s’ ability to handle the team’s youth and be “proactive” with his resources.Speaking on Jio Cinema, Kumble praised Rohit for his tactical mastery, citing…
Virat Kohli (PTI Photo/Screengrab) NEW DELHI: Indian cricketing stalwart Virat Kohli has set social media abuzz with his remarkable fielding efforts in the buildup to the highly anticipated first Test between India and New Zealand.A recent video shows Kohli engaged in high-intensity slip-catching drills alongside KL Rahul on Monday, with the duo working hard to…
NEW DELHI: Even after an impressive debut Test series vs England earlier this year, Sarfaraz Khan has had to wait for a chance in the XI. India played KL Rahul in the two Tests vs Bangladesh and Sarfaraz was released to play Irani Cup for Mumbai. The middle-order batter hit a double hundred for Mumbai…
NEW DELHI: Former Indian cricketer Aakash Chopra has suggested that Lucknow Super Giants (LSG) should prioritize retaining KL Rahul and Nicholas Pooran ahead of the IPL 2025 mega auction. Speaking on his YouTube channel, Chopra emphasized that Rahul, who scored 520 runs in IPL 2024, should be the team’s first choice for retention.“The first is…
Mohammed Shami. (Photo by Ryan Pierse/Getty Images) Premier pacer develops ‘swollen knees’ in rehab; BCCI fears he could be out for weeks moreKANPUR: In a concerning development for Team India, Mohammed Shami‘s chances of making a quick comeback has taken a hit. TOI has learnt that Shami has developed “swollen knees” while undergoing rehab at…
NEW DELHI: India, fresh off a dominating 280-run win over Bangladesh in the first of the two-match Test series, are now gearing up for the second match in Kanpur. This victory has solidified their top position in the World Test Championship (WTC) standings. T Dilip, India’s fielding coach, reviewed the top catches from the first…
