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Nigel Farage and Jeremy Corbyn call on England to boycott Champions Trophy clash with Afghanistan

England are due to face Afghanistan at the Champions Trophy in Pakistan in February

The Independent UK · Jan 6, 2025

Politicians urge ECB to boycott England’s Champions Trophy game with Afghanistan

Female participation in sport has effectively been outlawed in Afghanistan since the Taliban returned to power in 2021.

The Independent UK · Jan 6, 2025

Hard to argue that India-Australia isn't the biggest rivalry in world cricket: Ponting

NEW DELHI: The Border-Gavaskar Trophy series between India and Australia drew unprecedented attendance, leading former Australia captain Ricky Ponting to assert that the rivalry is arguably the biggest in world cricket.

The Times of India · Jan 6, 2025

'Taking it a little bit too far': Brad Hogg criticises Australian coach over remarks on India's 'intimidation' of Sam Konstas

NEW DELHI: Former Australia cricketer Brad Hogg has expressed his disapproval of Australia head coach Andrew McDonald's comments on Team India's alleged "intimidating" behavior towards rookie opener Sam Konstas during the Sydney Test of the Border-Gavaskar Trophy.

The Times of India · Jan 6, 2025

West Indies team arrives in Pakistan for first Test series in 18 years

NEW DELHI: Monday marked the arrival of the West Indies cricket team in Islamabad for their first Test series in Pakistan in eighteen years.

The Times of India · Jan 6, 2025

Childhood coach tells Rohit Sharma how to prepare for Test cricket

NEW DELHI: Following his poor performance against Australia in the Border-Gavaskar Trophy, India skipper Rohit Sharma's childhood coach Dinesh Lad has recommended that the opening batsman play a few domestic matches to get ready for Test cricket.

The Times of India · Jan 6, 2025

'Everything was fine till Rahul Dravid. What happened suddenly?': Harbhajan Singh questions India's struggles

Former India cricketer Harbhajan Singh has raised concerns about the Indian cricket team's sudden decline in red-ball and ODI formats following their T20 World Cup triumph in Barbados under Rohit Sharma's captaincy.

The Times of India · Jan 6, 2025

'Selectors must decide now': Aakash Chopra analyses Virat Kohli's prolonged 'poor' run in Test cricket

NEW DELHI: Former India cricketer Aakash Chopra has provided an in-depth analysis of Virat Kohli's Test performances over the last five years, painting a sobering picture of the decline in his once-dominant form in the longest format.

The Times of India · Jan 6, 2025

Whether Virat Kohli or Rohit Sharma, selection should be based on performance: Harbhajan Singh

NEW DELHI: Due to their lack of runs during the five-Test Border-Gavaskar Trophy, Indian mainstays Virat Kohli and Rohit Sharma came under fire from former cricketer Harbhajan Singh.

The Times of India · Jan 6, 2025

Belts, pendants, and prestige: ILT20 redefines cricket trophies

In a league of T20 leagues, with one vying for the best spot in the calendar with another, one tussling with another to attract the best players, small little details matter. A robust team structure and ownership does. The level of competition does too. The weather plays a big role.…

The Times of India · Jan 6, 2025