Cardiff: India batting coach Sitanshu Kotak has dismissed criticism of Rohit Sharma’s form, insisting that the former India captain is neither under pressure nor enduring a slump despite his failure to come good in the second ODI against England here. Rohit, who now plays only the ODI format, managed 26 off 47 balls on Thursday…
Our Sports Desk Hyderabad: The Telangana Cricket Association (TCA) has demanded the immediate disclosure of the audited accounts and all financial and administrative records relating to the TG20 League, invoking Rule 37(2) of the Supreme Court-approved Constitutions of the Hyderabad Cricket Association (HCA) and the BCCI. In an official press statement issued on Friday, the…
Cardiff: India captain Shubman Gill blamed his side’s middle-order collapse after England chased down a modest 234 with four wickets in hand in the second ODI here on Thursday to level the three-match series 1-1. Joe Root anchored the chase with a patient 99 not out as England chased down the target in 44.1 overs….
Cardiff: Joe Root dug deep into his reservoir of experience for an unbeaten 99 off 133 balls, anchoring England’s series levelling four-wicket win over India in the second ODI here on Thursday. The series decider will be played at Lord’s on Sunday and could well be Rohit Sharma’s final game in India colours. Rohit looked…
An earlier article by TG20 Chairman Agam Rao, carried in these columns, gave many readers and stakeholders the impression that he was staking a solo claim over the success of the inaugural TG20 league. The article drew strong reactions from several individuals who played a significant role in making the tournament a grand success and…
Online Sports Desk Holders Argentina beat England 2-1 to reach the World Cup final, where they will face Spain after coming from behind to snatch victory with a stoppage-time goal from substitute Lautaro Martínez in a highly-charged encounter. Lionel Messi again proved the talisman for Argentina as he provided the pass for Enzo Fernández to…
Our Sports Desk Hyderabad: Alleging that justice continues to remain elusive despite repeatedly approaching the Hyderabad Cricket Association (HCA) and various government authorities, a group of parents of aspiring women cricketers has sought urgent intervention to ensure a fair, transparent and merit-based selection process for Hyderabad Women’s Cricket teams for the 2026-27 season. In what…
Online Sports Desk Spain stunned tournament favourites France 2-0 to reach the World Cup final on Tuesday, producing a tactical masterpiece to shatter Les Bleus’ dreams of winning the title for the third time. A first-half penalty from Mikel Oyarzabal and a 58th-minute Pedro Porro goal sealed an utterly clinical victory for the European champions…
Birmingham: India skipper Shubman Gill was delighted to see middle-order batters rising above pressure to ace a tricky chase, and said such efforts make him more confident as the leader of the side. India were 160 for four in the chase of 259, but Washington Sundar (52) and Axar Patel (57) stitched an unbroken stand…
Birmingham: (Jul 14) Shubman Gill continued his love affair with the Edgbaston cricket ground as the Indian captain’s graceful 80 lay the foundation for a walk-in-the-park six-wicket victory over England in the first ODI here on Tuesday. India now, has taken a 1-0 lead in the three-match series. Axar Patel, much panned for his recent…
