Joe Burns captained Italy to their first-ever T20 World Cup, which will be played in India and Sri Lanka in 2026. (Image: X/Fancode) Former Australia Test cricketer Joe Burns has made history by leading Italy to their first-ever T20 World Cup qualification for 2026. Burns, who switched allegiance to Italy in 2024 following his brother…
Virat Kohli and Shubman Gill Cricket has a way of connecting moments across time. On Friday at Lord’s, Shubman Gill was dismissed for 16, caught by the wicketkeeper. A soft edge off Chris Woakes did the trick. It was a clever setup from England, knowing Gill tends to bat outside his crease. The moment felt…
India’s Jasprit Bumrah, celebrates with teammates (AP Photo/Richard Pelham) Jasprit Bumrah produced another world-class spell at Lord’s on Friday, helping India bowl England out for 387 on Day 2 of the third Test. But even after picking up his 15th five-wicket haul in Test cricket and surpassing a major record held by Kapil Dev, the…
Virat Kohli and Ravi Shastri at Wimbledon (Images via X) Wimbledon 2025 has been a thrilling affair so far, attracting top names from the world of sport. After David Beckham and Maria Sharapova graced the Royal Box on Day 1, the star-studded guest list has only grown richer in the days that followed. With the…
MS Dhoni and Gautam Gambhir NEW DELHI: Former India all-rounder Irfan Pathan has showered praise on Team India’s head coach Gautam Gambhir for his unwavering support for players and his ability to stand by them, no matter the circumstances. According to Pathan, Gambhir’s loyalty and commitment towards the cricketers he believes in is what sets…
Carlos Alcaraz and Jannik Sinner (Images via Getty Images) Carlos Alcaraz and Jannik Sinner will face off in a blockbuster Wimbledon final on Sunday after both pulled off thrilling wins in their respective semi-finals in dominant fashion. Defending champion Alcaraz reached his third consecutive final at the All England Club with a hard-fought 6-4, 5-7,…
Joe Root and Ben Stokes (AFP Photo) TimesofIndia.com in London: The Dukes ball has come under heavy scrutiny from players and media alike throughout the Anderson-Tendulkar Trophy. The debate resurfaced during the third Test at Lord’s when Shubman Gill was repeatedly seen approaching the umpire to have the ball checked. The umpires were frequently seen…
Italy have qualified for the ICC Men’s T20 World Cup 2026 (Image via X/@SunRisers) The final day of the ICC Men’s T20 World Cup Europe Qualifiers was full of drama, with all four teams still in the race to qualify. In the end, both Netherlands and Italy booked their tickets for the 2026 T20 World…
NEW DELHI: Apart from Jasprit Bumrah’s fiery spell, Joe Root’s century, and Brydon Carse’s gritty fightback, Day 2 of the third Test at Lord’s had an unusual recurring subplot — Team India’s repeated attempts to get the ball changed. Shubman Gill, clearly annoyed, was seen multiple times approaching the umpires, pointing at the ball and…
NEW DELHI: On Day 2 of the third Test at Lord’s, Joe Root produced a moment of brilliance to dismiss Karun Nair and etch his name further into cricketing history. Positioned at first slip, Root took a sharp one-handed catch diving to his right after Nair edged a short-of-a-length delivery from Ben Stokes. It was…