KOLKATA: Mahendra Singh Dhoni’s influence on Jharkhand cricket has never needed an official designation. Even after stepping away from the domestic cricket long ago, the former India captain continues to leave his imprint quietly, helping shape a young generation that is now beginning to make its presence felt at the highest domestic level across formats.East…
Saim Ayub and Virender Sehwag (Image credit: Agencies) Former England captain Nasser Hussain has slammed Pakistan’s decision to bring Saim Ayub into the Test team straight from the Caribbean Premier League (CPL), saying the young batter “shouldn’t be here”.Ayub’s return to the Pakistan Test team ended in a nightmare as he was dismissed for a…
India’s Mohammed Siraj (PTI Photo) Mohammed Siraj believes a two-month break from competitive cricket was behind the loss of pace and rhythm that affected him during India’s recent Test tour of Sri Lanka.The India pacer, however, feels his stint in the Duleep Trophy has helped him rediscover the rhythm he needs before another international season…
Koneru Humpy wins Man of The Match award (GCL Photo) BENGALURU: Defending champions APL Pipers bounced back to beat Alaskan Knights 11-6 in their second match of the day and move to the top of the standings after Day 6 of the Global Chess League in Bengaluru on Thursday.The Pipers’ victory came after they had…
Mohammed Shami (PTI Photo) Sourav Ganguly has rejected the suggestion that Mohammed Shami is being overlooked by India’s selectors, saying the veteran pacer has already achieved plenty and remains “an absolute champion”.Shami has not played for India since the Champions Trophy 2025, where he was an important part of the side that won the title….
Annu Rani (Image credit: X) Annu Rani (Image credit: X) Annu Rani (Image credit: X) Annu Rani (Image credit: X) Annu Rani (Image credit: X) NEW DELHI: Hangzhou Asian Games gold medallist Annu Rani has lost her place in India’s Aichi-Nagoya Asian Games squad after failing to achieve the qualification standard in women’s javelin throw,…
Elon Musk and Magnus Carlsen BENGALURU: Elon Musk picked a fight with chess earlier this week. The world’s richest man declared on X that chess will one day be “fully solved”, the way checkers was cracked by computers back in 2007, with his logic being that most legal moves are so obviously bad that AI…
Kuldeep Yadav and Gautam Gambhir (Image credit: AFP) Kuldeep Yadav remains part of India’s Test squad but has often struggled to find a place in the playing XI. The left-arm wrist-spinner, however, reminded everyone of his capabilities on Thursday (September 10), claiming 10 wickets for 120 runs as Yorkshire completed a huge County Championship victory…
Jasprit Bumrah and Harshit Rana (Image credit: Agencies) NEW DELHI: The T20I team had its first practice session at the Ferozeshah Kotla on Thursday afternoon ahead of the three-match series against Afghanistan starting on Sunday.After months of rehab at the Centre of Excellence (CoE), Jasprit Bumrah and Nitish Kumar Reddy were declared fit to join…
Sunil Gavaskar has sounded a warning over the relentless demands being placed on Indian cricketers, calling for a rethink of the packed international calendar and greater emphasis on the domestic game.The former India captain has cautioned against sending players from one series or tournament to another without giving them adequate time to recover. His comments,…
