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India vs England: Mohammed Siraj's meteoric career comes full circle with first Test at home

HYDERABAD: Less than a decade ago, Mohammed Siraj was just another boy in tattered shoes on Hyderabad's streets, playing tennis ball cricket. Playing at the Rajiv Gandhi Cricket Stadium a few km from home was a dream that could not be realised. Or so it seemed at the time.

The Times of India · Jan 25, 2024

England cricket debutant Shoaib Bashir another pointless victim of India’s power game

Comment: England powerless to prevent 20-year-old's farcical paperwork chase

Evening Standard · Jan 24, 2024

Hayley Matthews crowned ICC Women's T20I Cricketer of the Year

NEW DELHI: West Indies captain Hayley Matthews won the prestigious ICC Women's T20I Cricketer of the Year award on Wednesday, making her only the second female cricketer from the Caribbean to achieve this honour. The previous recipient from the region was former captain Stafanie Taylor in 2015.

The Times of India · Jan 24, 2024

Suryakumar Yadav named ICC T20I Player of the Year for 2023

NEW DELHI: Indian cricketer Suryakumar Yadav has clinched the prestigious ICC T20I Player of the Year award for the second consecutive year in a testament to his outstanding performances and consistent contributions.

The Times of India · Jan 24, 2024

'The doors are not closed...': Rohit Sharma on experienced players' future in India Test setup

NEW DELHI: India's captain Rohit Sharma hinted at a significant shift in the team's approach, suggesting that the Test careers of veterans Cheteshwar Pujara and Ajinkya Rahane might not see a revival.

The Times of India · Jan 24, 2024

Shah Khawar appointed interim chairman of Pakistan Cricket Board

NEW DELHI: Shah Khawar, an advocate of Pakistan's Supreme Court, has been appointed as the interim chairman of the Pakistan Cricket Board (PCB). Khawar, who also serves as the election commissioner of the PCB, will play a key role in overseeing the upcoming elections for the permanent chairman, scheduled to…

The Times of India · Jan 24, 2024

1st Test Preview: India's unassailable home dominance faces a unique test against England

NEW DELHI: In Test cricket history, few narratives have been as compelling as India's unassailable dominance on home soil over the last 12 years. However, this unyielding stronghold faces a unique test as Rohit Sharma's formidable side takes on England in the first match of a much-anticipated five-Test series starting…

The Times of India · Jan 24, 2024

Smith joins Cummins in calling for new Australia Day

Steve Smith has become the second high-profile cricketer in two days to push the case for a change of date for Australia Day.

AAP · Jan 24, 2024

Covid-19 strikes Australian team ahead of second Test against West Indies

NEW DELHI: Australia's cricket team has been hit by Covid-19 ahead of the second Test against the West Indies, with all-rounder Cameron Green and coach Andrew McDonald testing positive on Wednesday.

The Times of India · Jan 24, 2024

BCCI Awards: When Sunil Gavaskar got musical as Jemimah Rodrigues strummed the guitar

The BCCI held its first awards ceremony since the Covid-19 pandemic shut down the world in 2020; and besides the top Indian cricketers being honoured, batting legend Sunil Gavaskar enthralled the guests as he showed his musical side.

The Times of India · Jan 24, 2024