
January 07, 2020 05:06 IST
From the fun tennis-ball mohalla matches involving friends and elder brother Taiyyab, to the more high-profile under-14 affairs, Abdul Samad was steadfast in his obsession. He hit the second century of the Ranji season which took his team to an innings win.
Tue, Jan 07, 2020
December 25, 2019 05:19 IST
The Kotla is where Dhawan has played all his cricket, transforming into India's premier opener across formats. As a junior cricketer, he would change buses and jostle for space in cramped auto-rickshaws to travel from his home in West Delhi to play here.
Wed, Dec 25, 2019
December 20, 2019 04:47 IST
He began his international career with a bang, during the three-match T20 series against West Indies in August.
Fri, Dec 20, 2019
December 19, 2019 03:50 IST
After ploughing away in the domestic circuit for six seasons, Umar, too, seems to have finally cracked the code.
Thu, Dec 19, 2019
December 18, 2019 04:21 IST
Watching the star wicket-keeper batsman’s exploits from the sidelines was Dav Whatmore, the usually fastidious Kerala coach, who hailed his knock as ‘courageous and out of his comfort zone’.
Wed, Dec 18, 2019
December 17, 2019 05:20 IST
What made this compelling was that he was struck for consecutive boundaries off his two deliveries by Ravi Ashwin, which brought down the task to an achievable five off four deliveries. But Gowtham hardly flinched.
Tue, Dec 17, 2019
December 13, 2019 05:05 IST
Mavi finished with a match-haul of 6/83. But his stiff back prevented him from bowling more than eight overs in the second innings.
Fri, Dec 13, 2019
December 12, 2019 05:00 IST
But more than transition, Railways appeared to be in a state of perpetual flux. Sometime back, the selection panel decided to go in for a major overhaul - slacking seniors were shown the door making way for a bevy of fresh faces from the U-23 squad.
Thu, Dec 12, 2019
December 11, 2019 05:03 IST
Opener makes 92 not out in hosts’ 175 in first innings, Mavi 3-9 burst ensures Railways don’t pull away.
Wed, Dec 11, 2019
December 10, 2019 03:43 IST
Dinesh's dazzling stroke-play — especially his cover drives — lit up the afternoon session.
Tue, Dec 10, 2019
December 09, 2019 04:25 IST
There weren't enough talented players who were coming through the ranks for Railways because youngsters no longer consider joining the Indian Railways as a lucrative employment option.
Mon, Dec 09, 2019
December 08, 2019 05:57 IST
Chandigarh, a union territory with a rich heritage of being home to some of the country’s greatest cricketers and a hub supplying players to Haryana and Punjab, will make a giant stride when it makes its Ranji Trophy debut this season. Along with the Union Territory Cricket Association, a number of players across teams too will embrace new beginnings.
Sun, Dec 08, 2019
December 07, 2019 05:44 IST
At Friday’s power-hitting bacchanalia in Hyderabad, Virat Kohli makes a risk-free, easy-on-the-eye 50-ball 94* as India beat West Indies by 6 wickets.
Sat, Dec 07, 2019
December 06, 2019 04:52 IST
Fit-again Bhuvneshwar is back in the India team, but is some way away from regaining his position as one of India’s premier all-format bowlers.
Fri, Dec 06, 2019
November 21, 2019 04:12 IST
Taufel admits his years in the international arena have taught him a fundamental lesson: the grim acceptance that umpires are human, far-from-perfect creatures and prone to mistakes.
Thu, Nov 21, 2019
November 20, 2019 00:39 IST
Harbhajan Singh reckoned it's the facilities that are on offer for fans in stadiums that ultimately attract crowds — a view that is also shared by National Cricket Academy chief Rahul Dravid.
Wed, Nov 20, 2019
November 12, 2019 01:05 IST
Given a weak hand, Rohit shuffled his cards with intelligence and inventiveness to fashion a series win.
Tue, Nov 12, 2019
November 07, 2019 05:45 IST
With less than a year to go for the World T20 in Australia, Indian team’s auditions continue; rain forecast adds a layer of unpredictability in Rajkot.
Thu, Nov 07, 2019
November 06, 2019 02:01 IST
Shikhar Dhawan’s struggle in the Powerplay and his failure to convert starts is hurting India’s top-order.
Wed, Nov 06, 2019
November 05, 2019 05:35 IST
Top BCCI official says he needs to play domestic cricket; Jharkhand secretary says, ‘I don’t have any information’
Tue, Nov 05, 2019
November 04, 2019 04:30 IST
Rahim, who walked in at No. 4, was involved in two crucial partnerships — a 60-run stand with Soumya Sarkar, followed by an unbeaten 40-run stand with captain Mahmudullah that sealed Bangladesh's chase with three deliveries to spare.
Mon, Nov 04, 2019
November 04, 2019 04:25 IST
By evening, however, visibility improved. At 6pm, an hour before the match, AQI levels dropped to touch 280 mark.
Mon, Nov 04, 2019
November 03, 2019 00:48 IST
Kohli’s absence, in theory, should give opposition hope; but Rohit leading in T20 can’t be an encouraging sight for any rival captain
Sun, Nov 03, 2019
November 02, 2019 04:30 IST
The National Capital has been in the grip of a severe pollution crisis since last week, with the air quality index breaching the ‘severe’ mark of 400 to touch 484 Friday.
Sat, Nov 02, 2019
November 02, 2019 01:01 IST
With an eye on the T20 World Cup, India want to get out of their comfort zone — chasing — and start actively setting targets
Sat, Nov 02, 2019


