Shubman Gill takes 60 fewer innings than Sachin Tendulkar to become the fastest Indian to eight ODI hundreds | Cricket News – The Times of India

Shubman Gill celebrates his century during the ICC Champions Trophy match between India and Bangladesh. (PTI Photo) NEW DELHI: In-form Shubman Gill etched his name into the record books with a composed, unbeaten 101 as India began their ICC Champions Trophy campaign with a six-wicket victory over Bangladesh on Thursday. Gill’s knock anchored India’s chase…

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‘Kaise pagal log hai …’: Basit Ali questions Pakistan’s decision to open with Babar Azam | Cricket News – The Times of India

Pakistan’s Babar Azam reacts as he walks off the field after his dismissal. (AP Photo) NEW DELHI: Former Pakistan cricketer Basit Ali has strongly criticised the team’s approach in the recently concluded tri-nation series, particularly questioning the decision to have Babar Azam open the innings. His comments came after Pakistan’s five-wicket loss to New Zealand…

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Dipa Karmakar Exclusive Interview: ‘I used to cry during practice; taking painkillers every day was not easy’ | More sports News – The Times of India

Dipa Karmakar (Instagram Photo) NEW DELHI: “You may trod me in the very dirt / But still, like dust, I’ll rise,” wrote American poet Maya Angelou in her timeless work Still I Rise. Doesn’t it look as if Dipa Karmakar, undoubtedly the brightest name in Indian gymnastics, is the protagonist in Angelou’s verses? From battling…

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‘Just another day in the office’: Rohit Sharma emphasises enjoying the game after match-winning knock | Cricket News – The Times of India

Rohit Sharma plays a shot during the 2nd ODI against England. (ANI Photo) NEW DELHI: After playing a match-winning knock of 119 against England in the second ODI at the Barabati Stadium, India captain Rohit Sharma opened up about his philosophy as an international cricketer. On Sunday, riding on Rohit’s 32nd ODI hundred, India chased…

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Opener Rohit Sharma surpasses Sachin Tendulkar in all-time run-getters list | Cricket News – The Times of India

Rohit Sharma and Sachin Tendulkar (PTI Photo) NEW DELHI: Team India skipper and batting maestro Rohit Sharma displayed his batting acumen in the second ODI against England at Cuttack on Sunday. His scintillating century not only guided India to a four-wicket victory but also etched his name alongside cricketing legends.With his dominant knock of 119…

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‘I made many attempts, failed but never lost hope’: Sachin Tendulkar | Cricket News – The Times of India

NEW DELHI: Cricket legend Sachin Tendulkar reflected on Thursday about the memorable 2011 World Cup victory, expressing his desire to experience it once more. Tendulkar, along with his wife Anjali and daughter Sara, visited President Droupadi Murmu at Rashtrapati Bhavan in Delhi. The 51-year-old shared his thoughts during the occasion.At the Rashtrapati Bhavan Vimarsh Shrinkhala…

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Mind will start ‘playing tricks’: Ravichandran Ashwin concerned about Sanju Samson’s dismissals | Cricket News – The Times of India

NEW DELHI: The lack of form of Sanju Samson has alarmed former India spinner Ravichandran Ashwin, who claims that if he does not find a way out of his current rut, his mind may begin “playing tricks” with him. Samson, 30, had a miserable series against England’s quick pace and short balls and will be…

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‘No. 1 favourite cricketer’: Aamir Khan shares his admiration for Sachin Tendulkar – Watch | Cricket News – The Times of India

NEW DELHI: As India crushed England by 150 runs to win the T20I series 4-1, there were a handful of celebrities watching the match at the iconic Wankhede Stadium in Mumbai on Sunday.Apart from Indian film superstar Amitabh Bachchan and his son Abhishek Bachchan, there was also superstar Aamir Khan who was present at the…

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Sachin Tendulkar urges young Indian cricketers not to get ‘distracted’ – Watch | Cricket News – The Times of India

NEW DELHI: Legendary Indian cricketer Sachin Tendulkar urged the younger players not to be distracted by disruptions during Saturday’s Board of Control for Cricket in India (BCCI) Awards 2025 in Mumbai.Tendulkar was presented with the Col. CK Nayudu Lifetime Achievement Award. In addition to the remarkable achievement of reaching 100 hundreds, the Master Blaster continues…

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