Sunil Joshi addresses a press conference (PTI Photo/Kamal Kishore) NEW DELHI: Former India spinner Sunil Joshi is all set to become the new spin bowling coach at BCCI Centre of Excellence (CoE) in Bengaluru from October 1. The 55-year-old was keenly involved during the recently concluded Duleep Trophy and even travelled with the India A…
India vs Pakistan in Asia Cup 2025 (Photo by Francois Nel/Getty Images) The controversy over the missing handshakes in the high-voltage Asia Cup clash between India and Pakistan has escalated into a full-blown row, with the Pakistan Cricket Board (PCB) formally lodging a complaint with the International Cricket Council (ICC).PCB Chairman Mohsin Naqvi confirmed on…
New Zealand vs Bangladesh (Photo by Prakash Singh/Getty Images) New Zealand secured a convincing 100-run victory over Bangladesh in the Women’s World Cup match, thanks to outstanding fifties from Brooke Halliday and captain Sophie Devine, followed by a strong bowling performance.The White Ferns chose to bat first and posted 227 for nine, recovering from early…
Sai Sudharsan will have one final chance to cement his place in India’s Test side as the second match against West Indies starts tomorrow at the Arun Jaitley Stadium in Delhi. Batting at No. 3, a position of huge responsibility, Sai has shown glimpses of promise but needs to deliver consistent performances to secure his…
File photo – Roger Federer holds the trophy after defeating Andy Roddick in Wimbledon final in 2009. (AP Photo) Roger Federer leads the list of nominees announced Wednesday for the International Tennis Hall of Fame’s class of 2026. He was the first man to win 20 Grand Slam singles titles and ushered in an era…
Pakistan batter Asif Ali bids adieu to international cricket Pakistan’s middle-order batter Asif Ali announced his retirement from international cricket on Monday, bringing an end to a notable chapter of his career. The 33-year-old featured in 21 ODIs and 58 T20Is for Pakistan, often playing the role of a finisher. Known for his aggressive style,…
Padikkal’s 150 played a huge role in helping India A draw the game against Australia A (Image via X/Screengrab) The opening four-day unofficial Test between India A and Australia A ended in a draw at the Ekana Cricket Stadium after rain forced the final day’s play to be abandoned.Resuming on 403/4 on Day 4, India…
Brian Lara has a wake-up call for the West Indies team after they were beaten with ease by Team India in the first Test in Ahmedabad (Images via Getty Images, AP) Mumbai: The West Indies’ rapid slide in cricket came to the fore yet again when they recently suffered a crushing innings & 140-run defeat…
India’s Shivam Dube celebrates with captain Suryakumar Yadav after taking the wicket of Pakistan’s Sahibzada Farhan (Creimas/Asian Cricket Council via PTI Photo) Dubai: Few sporting occasions grip the imagination like an India–Pakistan final. Sunday’s clash — the first Asia Cup summit between the two sides in 41 years — is not just about bat and…
Sachin Tendulkar has commended the ISPL’s new national framework (Screengrabs via X) In a significant step for tennis-ball cricket, the Indian Street Premier League (ISPL) has rolled out a structured national framework aimed at enhancing grassroots development and creating a direct pathway for emerging talent across India. The initiative divides the country into eight administrative…
