The Latest Breaking News from New Delhi

IPL, PSL set to clash; PCB seeks unsold cricketers from Jeddah auction

NEW DELHI: The Indian Premier League (IPL) and the Pakistan Super League (PSL) are set to clash for the first time, and the Pakistan Cricket Board (PCB) has been working to sign well-known foreign players who weren't selected for the Indian T20 extravaganza.

The Times of India · Jan 7, 2025

'Disgraceful act': Sam Konstas' mentor on Virat Kohli's shoulder bump

NEW DELHI: New South Wales coach Greg Shipperd didn't mince words while addressing the incident of the on-field confrontation between India star Virat Kohli and Aussie opener Sam Konstas during the Boxing Day Test in Melbourne.

The Times of India · Jan 7, 2025

EXCLUSIVE | 'Fit' Jasprit Bumrah would have done a Kapil Dev in SCG Test: Ex-cricketer

NEW DELHI: Hampered by a back spasm, Jasprit Bumrah must have been itching to take the field and rattle the Australian batters. He sat visibly frustrated in the dugout as Australia chased down 162 runs on a challenging pitch at the iconic Sydney Cricket Ground.

The Times of India · Jan 7, 2025

'Outswinger shown as an inswinger': 'Baffled' Shan Masood questions Hawk Eye technology

NEW DELHI: Pakistan captain Shan Masood feels that the Hawk Eye's ball-tracking did not present the right image, which is why he was dismissed in the second innings of the series' final Test match against South Africa.

The Times of India · Jan 7, 2025

Sunil Gavaskar on Virat Kohli: Crowd responses create extra pressure on team

NEW DELHI: Former cricketer Sunil Gavaskar shared his thoughts on the bumping incident between Australia’s young talent Sam Konstas and India’s star player Virat Kohli, calling it "simply not cricket."

The Times of India · Jan 7, 2025

Sunil Gavaskar backs India selectors to take a 'bold decision' for next WTC cycle

NEW DELHI: After the World Test Championship final aspirations were dashed in the Border-Gavaskar Trophy, cricket icon Sunil Gavaskar says it won't be a "surprise" if the Indian selectors make a "bold decision" in the forthcoming Test trip of England.

The Times of India · Jan 7, 2025

Rohit Sharma's Test career is not as glorious as that of Virat Kohli: Aakash Chopra

NEW DELHI: Former India cricketer Aakash Chopra has shared a critical assessment of Indian captain Rohit Sharma’s Test career, noting that it pales in comparison to Virat Kohli's illustrious record.

The Times of India · Jan 7, 2025

'Big questions about Rohit Sharma's future in Test cricket': Sunil Gavaskar

NEW DELHI: Legendary cricketer Sunil Gavaskar called India skipper Rohit Sharma's choice to "step aside" in the last Test of the Border-Gavaskar Trophy (BGT) a "brave decision," admitting that Rohit appeared "out of his depth" during the series.

The Times of India · Jan 7, 2025

BCCI vice-president slams Cricket Australia for ignoring Sunil Gavaskar, says 'trophy in their names but one was not invited'

NEW DELHI: BCCI Vice-President Rajeev Shukla expressed strong disapproval towards Cricket Australia for not including Sunil Gavaskar in the Border-Gavaskar Trophy presentation following the Sydney Test. Shukla emphasised that the esteemed trophy carries the names of both Sunil Gavaskar and Allan Border.

The Times of India · Jan 7, 2025

People forget what Rohit Sharma and Virat Kohli have achieved in the past: Yuvraj Singh

NEW DELHI: As India lost the Border-Gavaskar Trophy in Australia, stalwarts Rohit Sharma and Virat Kohli have come in for heavy criticism from critics and fans.

The Times of India · Jan 7, 2025