It is not news that Eddie Howe is meticulous. One step further is probably fair. Eddie Howe is the chief obsessive in a city filled with them. Holding onto a 1-0 lead in the Carabao Cup final and 45 minutes away from breaking a 56-year trophy-less hoodoo, Howe did not turn to words alone for…
Karun Nair (Photo Credit: X) NEW DELHI: Veteran batter Karun Nair is brimming with confidence as he gears up for the upcoming IPL season after a phenomenal run in domestic cricket. The experienced right-hander, who has been a crucial player for Vidarbha, is determined to replicate his sensational form and help his team secure their…
India head coach Gautam Gambhir is on the cusp of leading the side to Champions Trophy glory in his first ICC title final. TimesofIndia.com in Dubai: India head coach Gautam Gambhir is in your face, never shies away from speaking his mind over selections and decisions, hardly dodges a question during media interactions and always…
MI Cape Town (Sportzpics Photo) When Afghanistan stalwart Rashid Khan lifted the IPL 2022 trophy following the Gujarat Titans‘ (GT) stunning triumph in their maiden IPL season, he must have certainly experienced a wave of jubilation. Well, why wouldn’t he, having won his first-ever trophy while representing a team? While individual accolades had come his…
South Africa have been on the upswing in the last year, reaching the T20 World Cup and WTC Final. NEW DELHI: The heartbreak of losing a thrilling 2024 T20 World Cup final against India in Barbados must still linger for South Africa. They were on the cusp of securing their maiden ICC T20 World Cup…
NEW DELHI: Ahead of the start of the ICC 2025 Champions Trophy, Suresh Raina reminisced about India’s 2013 title-winning campaign in England, highlighting a crucial ‘masterstroke’ that played a key role in their success.Under MS Dhoni’s leadership, India remained unbeaten throughout the tournament, defeating England in a rain-affected final. Raina credited Dhoni’s tactical brilliance and…
NEW DELHI: The Indian Street Premier League (ISPL) concluded its second season with Majhi Mumbai securing the championship by defeating Srinagar Ke Veer in a thrilling three-wicket victory at the packed Dadoji Kondadev Stadium on Saturday.The final match kept spectators on the edge of their seats with momentum shifts throughout, until Mumbai, last season’s runners-up,…
The second season of the Indian Street Premier League (ISPL) has finally reached its business end, with the top four teams from the league stages gearing up for the knockouts. The action kicks off with the first qualifier between table toppers Majhi Mumbai and second-placed Falcon Risers Hyderabad at the Dadoji Kondadev Stadium on Wednesday.Srinagar…
David Warner (ILT20 Photo) Dubai Capitals‘ star opener David Warner expressed his team’s determination to lift the ILT20 trophy ahead of their final clash against Desert Vipers. Reflecting on their journey, Warner said, “Everyone’s excited from the background staff to the GMR owners and the players performing on field. We got so close last year,…
Nisarg Naik is one of the youngest scouts in India, and probably amongst the most talented in the country. With the eyes of a hawk, he had made a huge prediction two years ago, rather bold, about a 17-year-old Niki Prasad. “I know that you are going to lead in the next World Cup and…