India’s spin great Ravichandran Ashwin has raised concerns over the growing influence of “fan armies” on social media, suggesting that some of these narratives may not be entirely organic. The veteran off-spinner described the trend as a “disease”, linking it to the rise of an intense, superstar-driven culture in Indian cricket.Ashwin’s remarks echo similar concerns […]
Shubman Gill and Smriti Mandhana were honoured with the top individual honours at the Naman Awards 2026 in New Delhi. On Sunday, March 15, Gill received the prestigious Polly Umrigar Award for the Best International Cricketer in men’s cricket, while Mandhana was named the BCCI’s Best International Cricketer in women’s cricket. For Gill, it was […]
The eighth edition of the Times of India Sports Awards (TOISA) will be held in Lucknow on March 21, 2026, celebrating the achievements and inspiring journeys of India’s finest athletes across multiple disciplines. The ceremony will honour performances delivered between January 1 and December 31, 2025, recognising standout displays at major international tournaments and world […]
Suryakumar Yadav (AP Photo) RAIPUR: Over the last few months, India’s T20I skipper Suryakumar Yadav has often talked about how well he was batting in the nets, and that it was “just a matter of a few innings” before he got going again. On the field, though, the numbers told a different story. The 35-year-old […]
Virat Kohli and Anushka Sharma (Photo by Pankaj Nangia/Getty Images) Harshit Rana recently shared a light moment that perfectly captures Virat Kohli’s playful side, taking fans back to the celebrations after India’s 2025 Champions Trophy triumph. Recalling the scenes inside the dressing room after the final, Rana said he was part of the squad but […]
Shubman Gill’s dismissal off a Kyle Jamieson delivery in the third ODI against New Zealand on Sunday in Indore became a huge talking point, something that the young aspiring cricketers can benefit from. Playing against a Kyle Jamieson delivery that was pitched just outside off, Gill went for the forward block only to see his […]
Gautam Gambhir and Rohit Sharma (Getty Images) Former India cricketer Manoj Tiwary has openly criticised the decision to remove Rohit Sharma as India’s ODI captain, suggesting that head coach Gautam Gambhir may have played a role in influencing the move. Tiwary, who has had a long-standing rivalry with Gambhir, feels the selectors and management disrespected […]
Shubman Gill (PTI Photo/Ravi Choudhary) NEW DELHI: India captain Shubman Gill admitted that his team failed to seize control in the crucial middle overs during their seven-wicket loss to New Zealand in the second ODI at the Niranjan Shah Stadium in Rajkot on Wednesday. Gill felt that the inability to pick up wickets during that […]
India Vs New Zealand 2nd ODI 2026 LIVE: The Rohit Sharma-Virat Kohli caravan has reached Rajkot where India would be aiming to seal the ODI series against New Zealand in the second game of the three-match series on Wednesday. India have already lost Rishabh Pant due to injury before the start of the series. To […]
Henry Nicholls (PTI Photo) NEW DELHI: Ahead of the second ODI against India on Wednesday, New Zealand batter Henry Nicholls spoke about how important this series is for his team as they start preparing for the ICC ODI World Cup 2027.Speaking at the pre-match press conference, Nicholls said that ODI cricket is now played less […]
