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IND vs ENG Test: ‘Trying to wrap our heads around it,’ says Morne Morkel as seamers drop pace | Cricket News

Morne Morkel (Image credit – Sahil Malhotra/TimesofIndia.com) TimesofIndia.com in Manchester: India bowling coach Morne Morkel expressed concern as he admitted that his bowlers lacked bite and energy on Day 3 of the fourth Test at Old Trafford, highlighting a worrying drop in pace from the team’s quicks. “We are trying to wrap our heads around […]

ENG vs IND, 4th Test: Wheels come off for India in Manchester as Joe Root rewrites records

England scored 319 runs on Day 3 of the fourth Test in Manchester in what could prove to be a series-defining batting display against India. Having laid a solid foundation on Thursday through openers Ben Duckett and Zak Crawley, England set out to bat big – and their milestone man Joe Root led from the […]

F1 World Champion Jacques Villeneuve believes Lando Norris Norris, who is eight points behind championship leader and teammate Oscar Piastri, has built a bit of momentum with wins in the last two races.

F1 World Champion Jacques Villeneuve believes Lando Norris, who is eight points behind championship leader and teammate Oscar Piastri, has built a bit of momentum with wins in the last two races. | Photo Credit: Getty Images This weekend’s Belgian Grand Prix will be the first time in 20 years Red Bull Racing will not […]

‘Rishabh Pant is milking that injury, he exaggerated it’ – Ex-England cricketer makes bold claim on India vice-captain

Former England cricketer David Lloyd accused Rishabh Pant of ‘milking’ his injury during the ongoing fourth Test at Old Trafford in Manchester. The Indian vice-captain suffered a toe fracture after being hit by a delivery from Chris Woakes on the first day of the Test match. Although it was reported that Pant suffered a fracture […]

Shaheen Shah Afridi returns to Pakistan squad vs West Indies; no space still for Babar Azam | Cricket News

Hasan Nawaz has been handed his maiden ODI call-up (Photo by Dave Rowland/Getty Images) Shaheen Shah Afridi has been named in both the ODI and T20I squads for Pakistan’s upcoming white-ball tour of the West Indies, marking his return to the shortest format. Meanwhile, 22-year-old Hasan Nawaz has received his maiden ODI call-up after impressing […]

‘From a small-town girl to wearing India’s jersey with pride’: India batter Veda Krishnamurthy announces retirement | Cricket News

Veda Krishnamurthy in action for India during the ICC Women’s T20 Cricket World Cup in 2020 in Perth, Australia (Photo by Paul Kane/Getty Images) India batter Veda Krishnamurthy has announced her retirement from international cricket, bringing the curtains down on a career that spanned over a decade. The 32-year-old, however, indicated she is not walking […]

After India job axing, Abhishek Nayar appointed UP Warriorz head coach for WPL 2026

Months after being relieved of his duties as the assistant coach of the Indian men’s cricket team, Abhishek Nayar has been appointed head coach of the Women’s Premier League side, UP Warriorz. The former India all-rounder replaces Jon Lewis, who parted ways with the franchise after a three-year stint at the helm. Nayar served briefly […]

FIDE Women’s World Cup to have an Indian winner for first time

In a first for Indian chess, the FIDE Women’s World Cup will have a winner from the country with Koneru Humpy and Divya Deshmukh set to fight it out in what could be anybody’s game in the grand finale in Batumi on July 26, 2025. | Photo Credit: PTI In a first for Indian chess, the […]

IND vs ENG | ‘India bit hard done by the weather gods’: Sanjay Manjrekar on Old Trafford’s changing conditions | Cricket News

India’s captain Shubman Gill (2nd R), Mohammed Siraj, Jasprit Bumrah and KL Rahul on day two of the fourth Test. (PTI Photo) NEW DELHI: Former India batter Sanjay Manjrekar has voiced frustration over the timing of a dramatic shift in weather and pitch conditions that appeared to tilt Day 2 of the fourth Test at […]

Rishabh Pant hobbles to the middle, and soars into history

Rishabh Pant often keeps fans on the edge of their seats, eagerly anticipating the fireworks his batting can unleash. On Day 2 of India’s fourth Test against England, he made everyone rise to their feet in applause. In a remarkable display of courage, character, and grit, Pant walked out to bat at Old Trafford despite […]