Ajinkya Rahane was ready to bite the bullet and he did it: Shreyas Iyer after Muimbai's SMAT triumph MUMBAI: It was a rebirth of Ajinkya Rahane that few saw coming. The Times of India · Dec 17, 2024
Shreyas Iyer: The captain who turns every challenge into gold NEW DELHI: Trophies and Shreyas Iyer have gone hand in hand throughout 2024, marking a remarkable year for the star batter and captain. The trend began with Kolkata Knight Riders (KKR), where he led the team to their third Indian Premier League (IPL) title since 2014. KKR had previously won… The Times of India · Dec 16, 2024
'We can't babysit anyone, right?': Shreyas Iyer on Prithvi Shaw NEW DELHI: Shreyas Iyer believes that Prithvi Shaw, despite his rapid descent from a promising talent, can still achieve greatness if he improves his approach to training and preparation. Shaw's performance in the Syed Mushtaq Ali Trophy, where Mumbai emerged victorious under Iyer's leadership, showed glimpses of his ability, though… The Times of India · Dec 16, 2024
Syed Mushtaq Ali Trophy: Spotlight on Rahane and Patidar in final BENGALURU: After 134 matches spread across 12 venues in a span of 21 days, it all boils down to two teams in the final of the Syed Mushtaq Ali Trophy on Sunday. If red-hot Mumbai have their eyes on their second domestic T20 title, Madhya Pradesh are keen to taste… The Times of India · Dec 15, 2024
Syed Mushtaq Ali Trophy: Mumbai ride on Ajinkya Rahane's knock to enter final BENGALURU: Mumbai have been at their dominant best with their batters calling the shots in the Syed Mushtaq Ali Trophy. The lone blemish in their campaign has been the loss to Kerala in the league phase. On Friday, Ajinkya Rahane (98, 56b, 11x4, 5x6) continued his imperious form to help… The Times of India · Dec 14, 2024
Watch: Hardik Pandya's 'go easy' plea to security amid fans' breach earns roaring applause NEW DELHI: In a heartwarming gesture, star India all-rounder Hardik Pandya was on Friday seen urging the security personnel to go easy on pitch-invading fans during the Syed Mushtaq Ali Trophy semi-final clash in Bengaluru. The Times of India · Dec 13, 2024
Ajinkya Rahane smokes jaw-dropping 56-ball 98, his new IPL franchise KKR says ... NEW DELHI: Veteran Ajinkya Rahane blazed his way to a stunning 56-ball 98, powering Mumbai to Syed Mushtaq Ali final in Bengaluru on Friday. The Times of India · Dec 13, 2024
Ajinkya Rahane powers Mumbai to Mushtaq Ali Trophy semis; Delhi oust UP to enter last four NEW DELHI: Ajinkya Rahane's powerful half-century guided Mumbai to a remarkable six-wicket win against Vidarbha, securing their place in the Syed Mushtaq Ali Trophy semi-finals on Wednesday. The Times of India · Dec 11, 2024
From 'Awesome Adelaide' to 36 all out: How India have fared at the venue NEW DELHI: With an astounding victory in the first Test against Australia in Perth, the Indian cricket team is on a high. But now that's in the past and the second Test is set to get underway at the Adelaide Oval from December 6. The Times of India · Dec 5, 2024
IPL Auction 2025: Is Ajinkya Rahane in line to captain KKR next? MUMBAI: In a remarkable turn in his T20 cricket career, Mumbai's Ranji Trophy captain Ajinkya Rahane has emerged as a leading contender to captain the Kolkata Knight Riders in IPL 2025, TOI has learnt. The Times of India · Dec 2, 2024
IPL Auction 2025: Full squads analysed - how each team strategised to build the perfect combination All Indian Premier League (IPL) teams have finalised their squads for the 2025 season after going through the retentions and the auction. Each team has signed their minimum 18 players and maximum of 25 from the Rs 120 crore that was available to them. The Times of India · Nov 29, 2024
KKR squad, IPL 2025: Kolkata Knight Riders final team and projected XI with full list of players and price tags after IPL mega auction Reigning champions Kolkata Knight Riders (KKR) focused on retaining the core of their successful squad. They achieved this by re-signing key players, including a marquee acquisition of Venkatesh Iyer for Rs 23.75 crore. The Times of India · Nov 26, 2024
Recounting India's Border Gavaskar Trophy triumph on 2020-21 Australia tour After scripting a historic first ever Test series victory on Australian soil in 2018-19, India pulled off an encore Down Under in 2020-21 to retain the Border Gavaskar Trophy, which was clinched by the visitors with the Gabba heist in Brisbane to breach the Aussie fortress. The Times of India · Nov 20, 2024
Time for Virat Kohli to reclaim his aura Virat Kohli is back where it all began. It was in Perth in 2012 that the world woke up to the feisty batting legend. Now, older less prolific, he is back in Perth as India look to set the tone in Australia. Can Kohli script one final masterpiece in the… The Times of India · Nov 19, 2024
The Times of India · Nov 18, 2024 India vs Australia 1st Test, Perth weather report: Will rain impact the IND vs AUS 1st match? NEW DELHI: India are set to take on Australia in the opening Test of the five-match Border-Gavaskar Trophy series in Perth, starting November 22. The Indian team has already secured back-to-back series wins in Australia, first under Virat Kohli's leadership in 2018-19, followed by Ajinkya Rahane’s captaincy in 2020-21.
The Times of India · Nov 17, 2024 Border-Gavaskar Trophy: Pat Cummins on thwarting Rohit Sharma-led India's historic hat-trick bid NEW DELHI: Pat Cummins' Australia are set to challenge India's quest for a historic third consecutive Border-Gavaskar Trophy series win on Australian soil, this time facing a new Indian captain eager to make history.
The Times of India · Nov 12, 2024 EXCLUSIVE | 'Hum Rohit Sharma ki kaptaani mein... ': Former chief selector makes bold prediction NEW DELHI: Team India clinched back-to-back Border-Gavaskar Trophy victories in Australia — first under Virat Kohli’s captaincy in 2018-19 and then under Ajinkya Rahane in 2020-21. Now, with Rohit Sharma leading the side, India are aiming for an unprecedented third straight series win on Australian soil.
The Times of India · Nov 5, 2024 Cheteshwar Pujara, Ajinkya Rahane have no place in India's approach of belting the ball in Tests: Sunil Gavaskar NEW DELHI: Following India's 0-3 series defeat against New Zealand, discussions emerged regarding Indian batsmen's difficulties against spin bowling. Cricket legend Sunil Gavaskar expressed strong criticism of India's batting approach that resulted in a disappointing series loss. This marked a historic moment as New Zealand achieved the first-ever Test series…
The Times of India · Nov 4, 2024 Fans miss Cheteshwar Pujara, Ajinkya Rahane after India's horror Test series at home against New Zealand India's abject surrender against New Zealand saw them losing 0-3 in a three-Test series at home for the first time as the famed batting line-up led by Rohit Sharma and Virat Kohli fell like a pack of cards on a turning Wankhede Stadium pitch in the third Test.
The Times of India · Nov 4, 2024 EXCLUSIVE | 'Virat Kohli and Rohit Sharma should retire if... ,' says former India seamer NEW DELHI: Team India is feeling the pressure after losing the Test series to New Zealand. It's the first time they have been whitewashed at home in a three-Test series and the poor show by batters has come under scrutiny. Both Rohit Sharma and Virat Kohli were a big disappointment…
The Times of India · Oct 24, 2024 India's turnaround in Melbourne during 2020-21 BGT: Virat Kohli was 'jumping up from the couch', Ravi Shastri called it 'biggest' in Test cricket NEW DELHI: In one of the greatest turnarounds in Test cricket history, India overcame adversity to clinch a memorable 2-1 series win against Australia during the 2020-21 tour.
The Times of India · Oct 18, 2024 Ranji Trophy: 17-year-old Ayush Mhatre slams ton to put Mumbai on top in Maharashtra derby MUMBAI: Over the years, Mumbai, thanks to rapid urbanization, has spread far and wide. Accordingly, the city’s tremendous cricket talent too is growing bigger and bigger.
The Times of India · Oct 15, 2024 India vs New Zealand: Memorable Test knocks in India NEW DELHI: India-New Zealand Test cricket encounters have produced several memorable knocks in India, showcasing the batting prowess of both teams.
The Times of India · Oct 12, 2024 Ranji Trophy Day 2: Mumbai 63-1 at lunch in reply to Baroda's 290 They lost Prithvi Shaw's (7 off 27 balls) early in the piece, but with 17-year-old opener Ayush Mhatre batting confidently on 38 (56b, 5x4), Mumbai reached 63 for one at lunch, after folding up Baroda for 290 to round off a successful morning for them on Day Two of their…
The Times of India · Oct 6, 2024 Irani Cup: A triumph that was well worth the wait for Mumbai Kotian's hundred helps domestic giants clinch 15th Irani Cup, their first in 27 years