Sarfaraz Khan (Agency Photo) MUMBAI: Having played with modern-day legends Virat Kohli at Royal Challengers Bengaluru and Rohit Sharma for India, Sarfaraz Khan is now excited about the opportunity to play with the legendary MS Dhoni for the Chennai Super Kings (CSK) in IPL 2026. “My dream was to play with the legends of this…
It has traditionally been one of the most keenly awaited fixtures in the domestic cricket calendar. Old-timers still reminisce about the fierce rivalry between Mumbai (erstwhile Bombay) and Delhi in the Ranji Trophy. When the marquee clash returns on Thursday after a three-year gap, it is likely to be one of the most subdued encounters…
A wounded Karnataka will take on Punjab in an all-important Ranji Trophy final round Elite Group-B fixture at the IS Bindra PCA Stadium from Thursday. Last week’s chastening 217-run defeat to Madhya Pradesh (MP) has landed Karnataka (21 points) in a four-way battle for the two knock-out berths with Maharashtra (24), MP (22) and Saurashtra…
Delhi’s Ayush Doseja plays a shot during the first day of the Ranji Trophy 2025-26 cricket match between Delhi and Himachal Pradesh, at the Arun Jaitley Stadium, in New Delhi. (PTI Photo) MUMBAI: Ayush Doseja is living a dream season. Playing in his maiden season in the Ranji Trophy, the 23-year-old Delhi batter is the…
T20 World Cup-winning captain Rohit Sharma reckons all-rounder Hardik Pandya and left-arm seamer Arshdeep Singh will hold the key to India’s prospects in the upcoming edition of the tournament. Defending champion India will enter the T20 showpiece as one of the overwhelming favourites due to its massive depth and quality. Rohit highlighted Arshdeep’s effectiveness with…
Haryana will have to overcome a murky home record and table-topper Bengal in its final Elite Group C match at the Chaudhary Bansi Lal Stadium in Lahli, starting Thursday, to beat Uttarakhand and Services for a knockouts spot in the Ranji Trophy 2025-26. The Ankit Kumar-led side is currently second with 24 points, with Uttarakhand…
Match Preview for Nottingham Forest v Ferencvaros Nottingham Forest have not had a seamless run through the league phase but they have done enough to secure at least a playoff spot in the Europa League. Mathematically, a top-eight finish is still possible but it would take a freakish set to results for Sean Dyche’s men…
The highs of the 2024-25 season now feel like a distant memory for Kerala’s Ranji Trophy team. After a stunning run last time out, which culminated in a first-ever runners-up finish in India’s premier red-ball tournament, Kerala has flattered to deceive this season. With just eight points from six games, a winless Kerala currently sits…
Match Preview for Aston Villa v Salzburg Aston Villa can afford to make changes for tomorrow night’s Europa League clash with Salzburg having already secured their place in the round of 16 without the need to compete in the playoffs next month. Unai Emery’s men have mirrored their impressive Premier League form in Europe’s second…
The Netherlands secured its maiden ICC Women’s T20 World Cup on Wednesday after beating the USA by 21 runs via DLS Method in the Global Qualifiers, taking place in Kirtipur, Nepal. Chasing 130, the Dutch were cruising at 90 for two in 12 overs when a rain interruption prevented further play; they were eventually declared…
