Brendan Taylor played his first ODI match against Sri Lanka in 2004 (Photo by Phil Walter/Getty Images) Veteran Zimbabwe batter Brendan Taylor has added another milestone to his decorated career, becoming the player with the longest ODI career among all batters to have debuted in the 21st century. Taylor, 39, marked his return to one-day…
File photo of India ODI captain Rohit Sharma. Mumbai: India’s ODI captain Rohit Sharma will report to the BCCI‘s Centre of Excellence (CoE) in Bengaluru on September 13 for fitness assessment tests, TOI has learnt.“Yes, Rohit will be at the BCCI’s CoE from September 13 for fitness tests. He will be based here for two-three…
India’s bowler Mohammed Shami (PTI Photo/Arun Sharma) India pacer Mohammed Shami has once again found his personal life under the spotlight. Shami married Hasin Jahan in 2014, but the couple began living separately four years later. Over the years, Jahan has publicly accused Shami and his family of both mental and physical harassment. Earlier this…
Rohit Sharma of India (Photo by Francois Nel/Getty Images) Former India cricketer Manoj Tiwary has made a striking claim about the introduction of the Bronco Test in Indian cricket, suggesting it could be aimed at keeping Rohit Sharma out of the team. The new fitness benchmark, implemented under India’s strength and conditioning coach Adrian Le…
File Pic: Lucknow Super Giants’ pacer Prince Yadav with captain Rishabh Pant. (PTI Photo) NEW DELHI: Every bowler – spinner or pacer – remembers his first wicket. For Delhi quick Prince Yadav, the answer comes instantly: Travis Head. The Lucknow Super Giants pacer marked his maiden IPL scalp with a searing yorker that shattered the…
PANAJI: FIFA, the governing body for world football, and the Asian Football Confederation (AFC), has reiterated that the “current elected executive committee of the All India Football Federation (AIFF) is entitled to complete its full term from 2022 to 2026.”The letter signed by Elkhan Mammadov, FIFA’s chief member associations officer and Vahid Kardany, deputy general…
Al-Nassr will kick-off their league campaign tomorrow vs Al-Taawoun on Friday (AP Photo/Chan Long Hei) Cristiano Ronaldo has issued a passionate message to supporters on the eve of Al-Nassr’s Saudi Pro League opener, calling for their backing as the team looks to improve on last season’s third-place finish. The league began on Thursday, but Al-Nassr,…
Rohit Sharma will be back in action for India in ODIs in October (Photo by Francois Nel/Getty Images) Rohit Sharma, India’s ODI captain, has never been one to shy away from a challenge with the bat. Asked which bowler he would most like to hit for six, the 37-year-old responded with trademark confidence. “Honestly, everyone!…
The Champions League group phase draw concluded on Thursday (AP Photo/Laurent Cipriani) Paris Saint-Germain’s defense of their Champions League crown will begin with a demanding schedule after Thursday’s draw in Monaco placed them alongside Bayern Munich and Barcelona. The French champions, who lifted the trophy for the first time last season, will also face Tottenham,…
