Yash Thakur: I keep faith in Gambhir’s advice, and that is still helping me

Yash Thakur: I keep faith in Gambhir’s advice, and that is still helping me

Over the past few months, pacer Yash Thakur has had a steep learning curve, shuttling between different levels of cricket while also spending a considerable amount of time warming the bench. Since the Indian Premier League (IPL) this year, where he played all of two matches in Punjab Kings’ run to the final, Thakur has played in the…

The Hundred franchise Oval Invincibles renamed to MI London after Reliance-Surrey deal

The Hundred franchise Oval Invincibles renamed to MI London after Reliance-Surrey deal

Indian multinational conglomerate Reliance Industries and Surrey County Cricket Club on Wednesday announced their partnership in The Hundred and expectedly renamed the Oval Invincibles franchise to MI London. While the announcement was a formality, it did take a while for both parties to announce it. The majority of the agreements were announced in July. “This…

Virat Kohli’s long-awaited Vijay Hazare comeback raises big question: Will fans be allowed in Bengaluru? | Cricket News

Virat Kohli’s long-awaited Vijay Hazare comeback raises big question: Will fans be allowed in Bengaluru? | Cricket News

Virat Kohli (PTI Photo/Kunal Patil) BENGALURU: The Vijay Hazare Trophy will mark Virat Kohli’s return to the white-ball domestic competition after a 15-year hiatus. It will also mark his return to Bengaluru after the tragic stampede outside the M Chinnaswamy Stadium during Royal Challengers Bengaluru’s maiden Indian Premier League title triumph in June this year….

‘Without Virat Kohli, cricket is nothing’: Another hero’s performance from India No. 18 shakes up the internet | Cricket News

‘Without Virat Kohli, cricket is nothing’: Another hero’s performance from India No. 18 shakes up the internet | Cricket News

India’s Virat Kohli (PTI Photo/Kunal Patil) Virat Kohli achieved his 53rd ODI century against South Africa, marking his second consecutive ton of the series. His performance included a controlled 93-ball 102 with seven fours and two sixes, following his previous innings of 135 runs in 120 balls at Ranchi.“Virat Kohli ko 100 ka nasha hi…

SMAT 2025-26: Experienced core group fails to step up for Tamil Nadu

SMAT 2025-26: Experienced core group fails to step up for Tamil Nadu

Debatable selection calls, batting and bowling woes, and sloppy fielding have theoretically cost Tamil Nadu a knockout berth in the ongoing Syed Mushtaq Ali Trophy. Having lost three of its four matches so far, it’s a big slump for a team that won back-to-back titles in the 2020-21 and 2021-22 seasons. The experienced core group…

Jagadeesan named Tamil Nadu stand-in captain after Varun’s India T20I selection

Jagadeesan named Tamil Nadu stand-in captain after Varun’s India T20I selection

The Tamil Nadu Cricket Association (TNCA) on Wednesday announced that the State Senior Selection Committee has made N. Jagadeesan the captain of the Syed Mushtaq Ali Trophy (SMAT) squad. TN, playing its matches in Ahmedabad, will have B. Sai Sudharsan as the vice-captain. Regular skipper Varun Chakaravarthy’s inclusion in the India T20I squad for the…

Ruben Amorim backs Leny Yoro to bounce back after demoralising Crystal Palace outing

Ruben Amorim backs Leny Yoro to bounce back after demoralising Crystal Palace outing

Ruben Amorim has ordered Manchester United centre-half Leny Yoro to improve his body language after he looked visibly upset at giving away a penalty at Crystal Palace on Sunday. The young defender was adjudged to have fouled Palace striker Jean-Philippe Mateta in the first half, the France striker subsequently putting the home side ahead from…

Wild card Arjun Rathi caused an upset, reaching the pre-quarterfinals at M15 Gwalior

Wild card Arjun Rathi caused an upset, reaching the pre-quarterfinals at M15 Gwalior

On the second day of the $15,000 International Men’s Tournament, sponsored by Round Glass and under the auspices of the Gwalior Chambal Tennis Association and the Sports and Youth Welfare Department, the remaining singles and doubles matches of the first round were played. On the second day of the competition, wild card entry Arjun Rathi…