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Poor facilities and drainage issues plague Day 1 of Afghanistan vs New Zealand only Test in Greater Noida

NEW DELHI: The opening day of the historic one-off Test between Afghanistan and New Zealand in Greater Noida was abandoned without a ball being bowled due to poor ground conditions at the Shaheed Vijay Singh Pathik Sports Complex.

The Times of India · Sep 9, 2024

KL Rahul vs Sarfaraz Khan: Team India management to prefer experience over flamboyance, fearlessness

NEW DELHI: Sarfaraz Khan's impressive performances in the home series against England showcased his fearless approach, but KL Rahul's experience gives him an edge for the final spot in India's playing XI for the season-opening Test series against Bangladesh starting September 19 in Chennai.

The Times of India · Sep 9, 2024

EXPLAINED - No Shreyas Iyer, no Mohammed Shami: The story behind their exclusion from first Test vs Bangladesh

NEW DELHI: Rishabh Pant has been named in India's 16-man squad for the first Test against Bangladesh, marking his return to the Test side after nearly 20 months. Virat Kohli, who had missed the earlier home series against England due to the birth of his second child, and Jasprit Bumrah,…

The Times of India · Sep 9, 2024

New NCA to be inaugurated by September end

MUMBAI: The Board of Control for Cricket in India's (BCCI) new state-of-the-art National Cricket Academy (NCA) on the outskirts of Bengaluru will be inaugurated during the Board's 93rd Annual General Meeting (AGM) at the end of Sept in Bengaluru, TOI has learnt.

The Times of India · Sep 5, 2024

Team India's 'safety' not sure, former Pakistan star advises hybrid Champions Trophy

The question mark over India travelling to Pakistan for the upcoming ICC Champions Trophy continues to be a topic of debate. While the former Pakistan wicketkeeper-batsman Rashid Latif lately said there is "fifty percent confirmation" that India will come to Pakistan, the country's ex-spinner Danish Kaneria has flagged safety concerns…

The Times of India · Aug 31, 2024

'Fifty percent confirmed India is coming to Pakistan for Champions Trophy' - says Rashid Latif

The Champions Trophy is set to make a comeback to the International Cricket Council's (ICC) calendar after a gap of seven years, and Pakistan will host the event from February 19 to March 9 next year. However, India's participation in the tournament remains a question mark, owing to the tense…

The Times of India · Aug 29, 2024

EXCLUSIVE | 'When a team like Australia can tour Pakistan, why not India?' Former Pakistan cricketer questions BCCI

NEW DELHI: It's been quite some time since fans last witnessed a bilateral cricket series between India and Pakistan. The last such instance was 2012-13. The two teams have only faced each other in multi-nation tournaments since then, like the Asia Cup and ICC events. The absence of regular India-Pakistan…

The Times of India · Aug 29, 2024

Virat Kohli's heartfelt message to Jay Shah

Virat Kohli has congratulated Jay Shah on his election as the new Chairman of the International Cricket Council (ICC). On Tuesday, Shah, currently the BCCI Secretary, was elected unopposed and will replace Greg Barclay from December 1. He will serve a three-year term as the youngest-ever ICC Chairman. Shah is…

The Times of India · Aug 28, 2024

Familiar faces in India's squad for Women's T20 World Cup

MUMBAI: The BCCI on Tuesday announced the 15-member Indian squad for the Women’s T20 World Cup 2024, scheduled to be held from October 3 in the UAE, after it was moved out of Bangladesh recently due to a violent student protest and change of regime there.

The Times of India · Aug 28, 2024

Jay Shah elected ICC chief unopposed, emphasises on gobalisation of cricket

MUMBAI/NEW DELHI: Indian cricket board’s incumbent secretary Jay Shah on Tuesday became the youngest independent chairman of the International Cricket Council (ICC). Shah, 35, was elected unopposed after current chairman Greg Barclay refused to seek a third term.

The Times of India · Aug 28, 2024