India’s Jasprit Bumrah (PTI Photo) India’s Jasprit Bumrah (PTI Photo) India’s Jasprit Bumrah (PTI Photo) India’s Jasprit Bumrah (PTI Photo) India’s Jasprit Bumrah (PTI Photo) With India preparing for the crucial fourth Test against England in Manchester, the big question remains: Will Jasprit Bumrah feature in the playing XI? The ace pacer, who has been…
Ben Stokes of England celebrates (Photo by Clive Mason/Getty Images) Roland Butcher, the first Black cricketer to play for England 45 years ago, believes racism remains deeply rooted in cricket and British society despite progress over the decades. Currently promoting his autobiography ‘Breaking Barriers: Barbados to England and Back’, the 71-year-old former batter shared his…
Udit Raj; Shubhanshu Shukla NEW DELHI: Congress leader Udit Raj on Tuesday suggested that a Dalit astronaut should have been picked for the Axiom-4 mission, instead of Group Captain Shubhanshu Shukla.Also Read: Group captain Shubhanshu Shukla’s mother recites Sundarkand; prays for crew’s safe return“When Rakesh Sharma was sent earlier, the SC, ST, OBC people were…
England’s captain Ben Stokes celebrates the dismissal of India’s Jasprit Bumrah. (AP Photo) In a heart-stopping finish at Lord’s, England captain Ben Stokes summoned every ounce of his resolve to lead his team to a dramatic 22-run win over India in the third Test on Monday, giving the hosts a 2-1 lead in the five-match…
US President Donald Trump on Monday threatened “severe tariffs” against Russia if Vladimir Putin does not agree to a ceasefire with Ukraine in the next 50 days. “We’re going to be doing secondary tariffs. If we don’t have a deal in 50 days, it’s very simple. And they’ll be at 100 percent, and that’s the…
The US Embassy in India on Saturday warned that visa holders found violating American laws or immigration rules would face deportation, reinforcing a recent wave of stricter immigration enforcement measures under the Donald Trump administration. “US visa screening does not stop after a visa is issued,” the embassy said in a statement posted on social…
NEW DELHI: The ministry of external affairs (MEA) on Thursday condemned remarks made by Punjab chief minister Bhagwant Mann regarding Prime Minister Narendra Modi’s recent five-nation tour, calling them “irresponsible and regrettable.” Without directly naming Mann, the MEA disassociated the central government from the statements, which it said undermined India’s ties with friendly nations from…
NEW DELHI: Following remarks by Union minister Kiren Rijiju backing the Dalai Lama’s announcement about his succession, including the statement that China will have no role in it, India on Friday said it had taken no position on what was an issue concerning faith and religion.Interestingly, the Chinese foreign ministry, after cautioning India at a…
De Villiers stressed that unless Bumrah is nursing a serious injury, he must feature in the remaining matches. Former South Africa captain AB de Villiers has raised eyebrows over India’s decision to reportedly restrict Jasprit Bumrah to just three Tests in the ongoing five-match series against England. Calling Test cricket the “ultimate form of the…
TimesofIndia.com in Leeds: India’s new era in Test cricket under Shubman Gill began with a five-wicket defeat to England at Headingley on Tuesday, and the spotlight has quickly shifted to the workload management of their premier fast bowler Jasprit Bumrah.Score: India vs England, 1st TestEngland pulled off a record chase of 371 to win the…