Team India head coach Gautam Gambhir (left) in an intense discussion with captain Shubman Gill ahead of the first ODI against England. (Photo Courtesy: Tanuj Lakhina) TimesofIndia. com in Birmingham: It has been a challenging three weeks for the Indian team in the United Kingdom. First came a 2-0 loss to Ireland, followed by a…
Rohit Sharma and Virat Kohli (Image credit: Agencies) Star batters Virat Kohli and Rohit Sharma have another milestone in sight as India begin the three-match ODI series against England on Tuesday. While both veterans remain key to India’s hopes after disappointing T20I series defeats to Ireland and England, they are also closing in on becoming…
Brendon McCullum (AFP Photo) Brendon McCullum has apologised to England fans after being removed as the team’s Test coach, admitting the side did not deliver the results expected under his leadership. The former New Zealand captain will continue as England’s white-ball coach but was sacked from the Test role he had held since 2022. Speaking…
Jayden Lennox (AFP Photo) New Zealand bounced back in the five-match ODI series with a five-wicket win over West Indies in the second match on Monday. Left-arm spinner Jayden Lennox starred with the ball, taking 5 for 19 as the visitors bowled out West Indies for just 138 before chasing down the target with 104…
Virat Kohli and Shubman Gill (PTI Photo) India captain Shubman Gill has thrown his weight behind the future of One-day Internationals, insisting the 50-over format should remain untouched while suggesting the return of triangular or quadrangular series to make bilateral cricket more engaging.Speaking on the eve of the first ODI against England at Edgbaston, Gill…
India’s Rohit Sharma and Virat Kohli (PTI Photo) New Delhi: Opener Ben Duckett believes England will not hesitate to test India’s senior batters with the short ball if they feel it is the right tactic, even though the visitors know the challenge will be very different from the one they encountered during their 4-0 T20I…
RCB head coach Andy Flower (ANI Photo) Royal Challengers Bengaluru batting coach and mentor Dinesh Karthik believes Andy Flower would be an outstanding candidate to succeed Brendon McCullum as England’s Test head coach but feels the Zimbabwean is unlikely to leave the IPL franchise because of his existing commitments.England are searching for a new Test…
Virat Kohli, Shubman Gill, and Rohit Sharma NEW DELHI: India ODI captain Shubman Gill has thrown his weight behind Virat Kohli and Rohit Sharma, insisting the veteran duo continue to be central to India’s plans as the team builds towards the 2027 ODI World Cup.Addressing speculation around the future of the two senior batters ahead…
Jos Buttler and Joe Root of England (Getty Images) England have promoted Jacob Bethell to open the batting alongside Ben Duckett for the first ODI against India at Edgbaston on Tuesday, while experienced wicketkeeper-batter Jos Buttler is set to celebrate a major career milestone with his 200th appearance in the format.The move sees Bethell entrusted…
Kranti Gaud (Getty Images) India fast bowler Kranti Gaud said earning a place on the iconic Lord’s honours board had been her personal target from the very start of the one-off Women’s Test, after her match-winning performance guided India to a historic 270-run victory over England.Gaud was the standout performer with the ball, claiming 5/37…