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Ashes 2025: Freed from captaincy, Joe Root ready to end century dry spell Down Under

Joe Root believes he is better equipped than ever to conquer Australia and finally end his long-standing century drought when England travels Down Under for the 2025 Ashes. Speaking to Sky Sports at a celebrity padel event in Sheffield, the 34-year-old expressed confidence in his form and mindset ahead of what promises to be another […]

IND vs WI, 2nd Test: Unbeaten Yashasvi Jaiswal’s 173 leads India to 318/2 at stumps on Day 1 | Cricket News

Yashasvi Jaiswal (PTI Photo) NEW DELHI: Yashasvi Jaiswal remained unbeaten at 173 as India reached 318-2 on day one of the second Test against West Indies at Delhi’s Arun Jaitley Stadium.India chose to bat first, aiming to complete a clean sweep in the two-match series. ‘They pull our players away’: Brian Lara explains West Indies […]

Ravindra Jadeja misses R Ashwin; spin legend gives witty reply – ‘Jitna faayda hai …’ | Cricket News

Ravindra Jadeja and Ravichandran Ashwin (ANI Photo) NEW DELHI: Former India spin legend Ravichandran Ashwin was a notable absence during India’s dominant innings-and-140-run win over the West Indies in the first Test at the Narendra Modi Stadium, Ahmedabad. It was the first home Test without the ace spinner since 2010, as Team India fielded a […]

IND vs WI: India confident Sudharsan can crack the Test code despite modest returns

India’s cricket management remains confident that Sai Sudharsan can establish himself in the Test side despite modest returns in the longer format so far. The young southpaw, who made his debut in England earlier this year, has struggled to find consistency, particularly while batting at No. 3. His performances in England yielded just a single […]

‘Playing at home without Ashwin feels different’: Jadeja on India’s dominance, fitness, and future stars | Cricket News

Ravindra Jadeja (AP Photo) NEW DELHI: India’s formidable home dominance in Test cricket, built on the extraordinary duo of Ravindra Jadeja and Ravichandran Ashwin, came into sharp focus on Saturday as the senior all-rounder led India to a crushing innings-and-140-run victory over the West Indies in Ahmedabad. Jadeja starred with a scintillating 104 not out […]

‘You are putting pressure on me’: Ravindra Jadeja laughs off record chase despite nearing Kapil Dev’s milestone | Cricket News

Ravindra Jadeja celebrates with captain Shubman Gill after taking the wicket of West Indies’ Brandon King. (PTI Photo) NEW DELHI: All-rounder Ravindra Jadeja continued to shine as India dominated West Indies in the first Test at Ahmedabad, scoring an unbeaten century and taking four wickets in the second innings to earn the ‘Player of the […]

KL Rahul: The monk who has now found his Ferrari in Test cricket | Cricket News

India’s KL Rahul celebrates after scoring a century on the second day of the first Test. (AP Photo) TimesofIndia.com in Ahmedabad: Team management changed, seasons varied and conditions became different but the KL Rahul situation remained the same. Potential met opportunities but never translated into consistent success. Amid the frustrating wait to see potential meeting […]

The loneliness of being Arshdeep Singh: Why Team India’s ‘chill guy’ is fighting a gruesome battle | Cricket News

Arshdeep Singh of India (Photo by Michael Steele/Getty Images) Dubai:Arshdeep Singh is a menace on social media these days. The 26-year-old is busy making vlogs, hyping his teammates’ performances, creating reels with them, giving fans glimpses of his personal life, and most importantly, taking care of his loved ones — his family. Arshdeep has been […]

Alastair Cook suggests a change to new ball rule in Test cricket

London [UK], September 2 (ANI): Former England captain Alastair Cook suggested a new rule in Test cricket, that is to make the second new ball available at any point, but use it till 160 overs. Cook, who played 161 Tests for England and scored 12,472 runs for the Three Lions at an average of 45.35, […]

Cheteshwar Pujara shares message from PM Narendra Modi on India retirement: Your legacy goes beyond mere numbers

Cheteshwar Pujara shared a message from Prime Minister Narendra Modi after announcing his retirement from all forms of cricket on August 24. Modi lauded Pujara for his remarkable contributions to Indian cricket, emphasising his ability to uphold the values of Test cricket in an era dominated by shorter formats. He praised Pujara’s temperament, focus, and […]