Australia’s Mitchell Starc (AP Photo) As Mitchell Starc tore through the West Indies with a career-best 6 for 9 in his 100th Test, former Australian captain Ricky Ponting reflected on the moment he first knew Starc was destined for greatness – a fiery spell to Sachin Tendulkar in just his third Test.Starc’s stunning performance in…
The India section at the Lord’s museum. (TOI Photo) LONDON: During the third Test between England and India last week, Jasprit Bumrah’s bowling shoes and KL Rahul’s shirt were placed in a distinct corner of the iconic Lord’s museum, home to memorabilia which traces the evolution of the game.“It’s history in action,” says Neil Robinson,…
India captain Shubman Gill speaks with coach Gautam Gambhir during a net session. (Getty Images) NEW DELHI: With India trailing 1-2 in the five-match Anderson-Tendulkar Trophy, veteran batter Ajinkya Rahane has issued a stirring call to the team management ahead of the crucial fourth Test in Manchester: “You’re going to win a Test match or…
Mohammed Siraj reacts as KL Rahul drops Jamie Smith at slip. NEW DELHI: A young and transitioning Indian Test team arrived in England with cautious optimism for a competitive five-match series. But three Tests in, they trail 1-2 – and while the contest is still alive, India’s biggest opponent has been itself, particularly in the…
File Pic: Felix Baumgartner of Austria (AP Photo) Austrian daredevil Felix Baumgartner, immortalised for his breathtaking 2012 skydive from the stratosphere, tragically died Thursday in a paragliding crash in Porto Sant’Elpidio, Italy. He was 56.Baumgartner, famously known as “Fearless Felix,” made history on October 14, 2012, when he became the first human to break the…
Aditi Chauhan (AIFF Photo) Aditi Chauhan, the first Indian woman to play professional football in Europe, has announced her retirement after a 17-year career at age 32.The former Indian national team goalkeeper aims to focus on developing better opportunities for future generations in football.“Thank you, football — for shaping me, testing me, and carrying me…
A general view of the Old Trafford Football Stadium – home of Manchester United in Manchester. (TimesofIndia.com) TimesofIndia.com in Manchester: There is no need for asking directions these days thanks to the numerous navigation apps but the traditionalist in me loves the personal touch, the adventure of following an individual’s unique way of drawing you…
Ayush Mhatre celebrates his birthday at Lord’s (Image via BCCI/Screengrab) Days after the Indian team fell to England in the 3rd Test of the five-match Test series at Lord’s, the U19 players got a chance to tour the iconic venue. The U19 squad, currently on tour in England, took in all the glory of the…
Karun Nair and Sai Sudharsan (Getty Images | BCCI X) Former Indian wicketkeeper-batter Deep Dasgupta has suggested replacing Karun Nair with B Sai Sudharsan for the final two Test matches against England, as Nair has struggled to establish himself at number three position in the ongoing Anderson-Tendulkar Trophy series.Nair, who returned to the Test team…
Italy booked their maiden berth in a T20 World Cup, coming via the European Qualifiers. (Image: Instagram) NEW DELHI: Forza Italia! Forza Italia! The chants still reverberate in the ears of Thomas Draca after Italy secured a historic qualification for the 2026 ICC Men’s T20 World Cup. Italy booked their place in the mega event,…