Former India off-spinner Ravichandran Ashwin believes the future of Test cricket depends on making first-class cricket appealing enough for young players to pursue. Speaking at the Cricinfo Honours Awards 2026, Ashwin argued that the challenge of preserving red-ball cricket extends far beyond India and is an issue faced by the global game.His comments come at…
NEW DELHI: Reserve Bank of India Governor Sanjay Malhotra on Friday said the central bank is considering a proposal to introduce polymer currency notes in India, though the idea remains at a preliminary stage and no final decision has been taken yet.Addressing the media after the Monetary Policy Committee (MPC) meeting, Malhotra said, “Polymer note…
Vedang Raina may be one of the most talked-about young actors in Bollywood today, but the actor admits that a career in films was never guaranteed. Before landing his breakthrough role in Zoya Akhtar’s ‘The Archies’, he had already begun preparing for a very different future.Having made his debut with ‘The Archies’ and followed it…
MUMBAI: Former India captain Rohit Sharma is likely to report to the BCCI’s Centre of Excellence (CoE) in Bengaluru on June 8 for a fitness assessment ahead of the upcoming three-match ODI series against Afghanistan. Rohit injured his hamstring during the IPL and was picked for the ODIs, subject to fitness clearance.“Yes, Rohit is supposed…
India is projected to surpass China in terms of its share of global GDP measured in purchasing power parity (PPP) by around 2060, as China’s contribution to the world economy is expected to stabilise and decline in the second half of the century, PTI reported citing a report by researchers associated with the World Inequality…
The curtain has finally fallen on ‘Dhurandhar 2: The Revenge’s record-breaking theatrical run. Day 78 added a final Rs 0.07 crore across 174 shows, taking the Ranveer Singh-led espionage epic’s domestic net to Rs 1149.02 crore, falling short of the Rs 1150 crore milestone by just Rs 0.98 crore. With a worldwide gross of Rs…
India’s head coach Gautam Gambhir (PTI Photo) TimesofIndia.com in Mullanpur: For the better part of a year, every conversation around India’s Test team has begun with the same word: transition. In head coach Gautam Gambhir‘s pre-match press conference ahead of the Afghanistan Test, transition remained the buzzword.The retirements of legends and injuries to key bowlers…
The Toyota Innova Crysta has received an update for 2026. While the mechanical package remains untouched, Toyota has refreshed the exterior and has added new features to the cabin. So, what exactly has changed in the updated Innova Crysta compared to the older model? Here’s a detailed look. Toyota Innova Crysta new vs old: What’s…
Aamir Khan is set to marry his longtime girlfriend Gauri Spratt on July 5 in what will be his third marriage. Gauri, a fashion professional and mother of a six-year-old son, has been associated with Aamir Khan Films. The two reconnected after knowing each other for 25 years. Aamir Khan‘s upcoming third marriage is no…
Few players could have imagined a better return to Test cricket than the one Ollie Robinson produced on the opening day at Lord’s. Playing his first Test since February 2024, Robinson tore through New Zealand’s top order and left the visitors struggling at 61-6 by stumps on Day 1. The fast bowler needed only one…
