England comfortably beaten in first ODI as poor India tour continues England’s total of 248 was chased down with more than ten overs to spare Evening Standard · Feb 6, 2025
India ease home in opening ODI after below-par England look short of ideas The hosts won the first match of the series by four wickets in Nagpur as England’s bowlers were unable to defend a measly innings of 248 all out The Guardian - UK · Feb 6, 2025
England lose again in India as mediocre batting proves costly India won the first ODI by four wickets after cruising to victory in the T20 series The Independent UK · Feb 6, 2025
1st ODI: Will Rohit Sharma, Team India set tone for Champions Trophy? NAGPUR: Exactly 15 winters ago, on a crisp Nagpur morning, a young man stood on the threshold of his biggest dream. February 6, 2010, was meant to be the day Rohit Sharma slipped into the hallowed Indian whites for the first time. At 24, brimming with nervous energy and promise,… The Times of India · Feb 6, 2025
BCCI reveals Team India's new tri-coloured themed jersey NEW DELHI: Team India, led by Rohit Sharma, will sport a new jersey in the upcoming three-match ODI series against England, starting Thursday at the Vidarbha Cricket Association Stadium in Nagpur. The BCCI unveiled the new 50-over format jersey on their official social media platform, X, sharing pictures of the… The Times of India · Feb 6, 2025
Rohit Sharma, Virat Kohli sweat it out in nets ahead of England ODI series - Watch NEW DELHI: In a high-intensity net session ahead of the first ODI against England, Indian captain Rohit Sharma and batting stalwart Virat Kohli showcased their formidable array of strokes, signaling intent for the upcoming three-match series, starting on Thursday in Nagpur. The Times of India · Feb 5, 2025
Last dance or new dawn? Rohit Sharma-Virat Kohli's fight for ODI supremacy NAGPUR: Under the twilight sky of Birmingham in 2013, two young men revelled in the sheer joy of triumph. One, an exuberant 24-year-old, swayed to the beats of the viral sensation 'Gangnam Style'. The other, just a year older, clung to the Champions Trophy like a child unwilling to part… The Times of India · Feb 5, 2025
BCCI to Rohit Sharma: Spell out future plans after Champions Trophy Board, selectors seek clarity for smooth captaincy transition The Times of India · Feb 5, 2025
No toxic competition between Yashasvi, Abhishek and me - says Shubman Gill The performance of India's young top-order batters has made competition for places stiffer, but Shubman Gill believes that hasn't led to any toxicity among the contenders. The Times of India · Feb 4, 2025
'One match and one day doesn't define us': Shubman Gill defends Team India on BGT series loss NEW DELHI: India's vice-captain Shubman Gill on Tuesday defended Team India following their Border-Gavaskar Trophy (BGT) series loss, stating that one match or one bad single day does not define the team’s capabilities. The Times of India · Feb 4, 2025
Yuvraj Singh was the one to believe in me: Abhishek Sharma NEW DELHI: India's newest power-hitter, Abhishek Sharma, has learned early on that self-belief and fearlessness are crucial to increasing the likelihood of a favorable outcome in a sport as unpredictable as T20 cricket, where a batter is destined for more failures than successes. The Times of India · Feb 3, 2025
Watch: Virat Kohli, Rohit Sharma, Rishabh Pant arrive in Nagpur ahead of first ODI against England NEW DELHI: Ahead of the opening ODI against England, Indian cricketers Rohit Sharma, Virat Kohli, Rishabh Pant, Shreyas Iyer, Yashasvi Jaiswal, Shubman Gill, and others landed at Nagpur airport on Sunday night. The Times of India · Feb 3, 2025
I had the belief that on my day, I will play an innings like this: Abhishek Sharma NEW DELHI: India batter Abhishek Sharma attributed his remarkable century to his extensive pre-match preparations, which included reenacting match scenarios at the nets. Sharma has always had the conviction to play an extraordinary innings like the 54-ball 135 he made against England in Mumbai on Sunday. The Times of India · Feb 3, 2025
Astrologer Greenstone Lobo weighs in on Shubman Gill's captaincy future Astrologer Greenstone Lobo has predicted a good period for young cricketer Shubman Gill, who has been recently appointed vice-captain of the Indian team for the upcoming ICC Champions Trophy. But the most important question is whether Gill can emerge as a successful captain and an effective leader for India in… The Times of India · Jan 31, 2025
The Times of India · Jan 31, 2025 It's important for me to watch a lot of cricket because I learn a lot from watching: Sherfane Rutherford Exactly seven years ago, on January 30 2018, Shubman Gill was hitting an unbeaten century for India Under-19 in a massive victory against Pakistan Under-19 in the semifinals of the World Cup. An India vs Pakistan match attracts viewers from all over, but there was something different about one man…
The Times of India · Jan 30, 2025 'This is fantastic': Irfan Pathan hails Rohit Sharma, Virat Kohli's return to domestic cricket NEW DELHI: Former India all-rounder Irfan Pathan on Thursday praised Rohit Sharma and Virat Kohli for their return to domestic cricket, calling it a fantastic move.
The Times of India · Jan 28, 2025 Only players know if 'their hearts were in it': Sunil Gavaskar on Test stars making Ranji Trophy comeback The last round of the Ranji Trophy saw India's top international stars returning to the elite domestic first-class competition after a long gap; but most of them, barring Ravindra Jadeja and Shubman Gill, didn't finish on a satisfying note, which made former India captain Sunil Gavaskar unhappy.
The Times of India · Jan 28, 2025 Who will be the next Virat Kohli and Rohit Sharma for India Two of India's most iconic cricketers, Rohit Sharma and Virat Kohli, are in the twilight of their celebrated careers and will soon walk into the sunset of their lives as active cricketers, having already exited T20 internationals. But who are the two players among the young crop who come closest…
The Times of India · Jan 26, 2025 Ahead of Ranji comeback, Virat Kohli returns to training with former India batting coach Sanjay Bangar MUMBAI: Ahead of his long-awaited Ranji Trophy comeback after more than 12 years, star bat Virat Kohli, currently struggling for form, resumed his training when he had a special nets session under the guidance of former India allrounder Sanjay Bangar at a ground in Bandra in the city.
The Times of India · Jan 26, 2025 'Too much pressure on myself': Shubman Gill admits 'red-ball batting is a concern' after Ranji Trophy ton NEW DELHI: India batter Shubman Gill reflected on his recent struggles in red-ball cricket following his composed second-innings century for Punjab against Karnataka in the Ranji Trophy. While his 102-run effort showcased his undeniable talent, it came in a heavy defeat as Karnataka triumphed by an innings and 207 runs.
The Times of India · Jan 25, 2025 Shubman Gill finds back form with ton in Ranji game vs Karnataka NEW DELHI: Star India batter Shubman Gill was back among runs on Saturday as he struck a resilient century in the Karnataka vs Punjab Ranji Trophy game at the M Chinnaswamy Stadium in Bangalore.
The Times of India · Jan 25, 2025 Ravichandran Ashwin advocates for 'pressure parameters' in BCCI selection process NEW DELHI: Former India cricketer Ravichandran Ashwin has voiced his support for Ajit Agarkar, the chairman of the BCCI's selection committee, amidst ongoing debates about India's Champions Trophy squad. The exclusion of players like Sanju Samson, Karun Nair, and Ruturaj Gaikwad has sparked discussions and criticism, despite India's wealth of…
The Times of India · Jan 25, 2025 'He has 55-56 average ...': Harbhajan Singh questions Sanju Samson's exclusion from India squad for Champions Trophy NEW DELHI: The omission of wicketkeeper-batter Sanju Samson from India's ICC Champions Trophy squad has raised eyebrows, with former cricketer Harbhajan Singh expressing his surprise over the decision.
The Times of India · Jan 23, 2025 Ranji Trophy: Shubman Gill flops; Karnataka bowl out Punjab For 55, lead by 144 runs BENGALURU: A nicely watered wicket, cold air, disciplined bowling and callous shot selection collided to ensure Punjab crashed to a lowly 55 at the M Chinnaswamy Stadium here on Thursday. Their opposition Karnataka, on the brink of an early exit, had more than one positive on the first day of…
The Times of India · Jan 23, 2025 Ranji Trophy: How Rohit, Jadeja, Pant and others performed on Day 1 Ranji Trophy's 2024-25 season resumed in the new year on Thursday and marked the return of some of Indian cricket's iconic names to the country's elite first-class competition.