Kane Williamson of Middlesex CCC during a training session. (Photo by Ryan Pierse/Getty Images) Kane Williamson has once again turned down a central contract with New Zealand Cricket (NZC), raising fresh questions about the former captain’s long-term international future. As a result, he is likely to miss New Zealand’s two-Test tour of Zimbabwe in late…
Gujarat Titans’ captain Shubman Gill (AP Photo) TimesofIndia.com in Mullanpur: On Friday, when he leads the Gujarat Titans (GT) against Mumbai Indians (MI) in the Eliminator at the New PCA Stadium in Mullanpur, it will be the first time Shubman Gill will be playing at his home venue after becoming India’s Test captain.Would he get…
Portugal’s Joanna Child, aged 64, made history by becoming the second oldest T20I cricket debutant during a recent three-match series against Norway, falling behind only Gibraltar’s Sally Barton who debuted at 66 years and 334 days old. Child surpassed previous record holders Andrew Brownlee of Falkland Islands and Cayman’s Mally Moore.Child’s performance in the series…
Bangladesh’s Mahmudullah (PTI Photo) Bangladesh’s veteran cricketer Mahmudullah has announced his retirement from international cricket, bringing an end to an illustrious career spanning over 17 years. The 39-year-old made the announcement on his social media platforms on Wednesday, expressing gratitude to his teammates, coaches, family and fans who supported him throughout his journey. “I have…
Virat Kohli (L) celebrates his century and the winning runs during India vs Pakistan in the ICC Champions Trophy. (PTI) TimesofIndia.com in Dubai: Another ODI run-chase, another hundred, another win and the story continues…When the helmet came off and the bat was pointed towards the stands, Virat Kohli was not just celebrating his 51st ODI…
ICC Champions Trophy 2025 (AP Photo) NEW DELHI: Former Pakistan Cricket Board (PCB) official Wasim Bari has expressed his delight at the return of a major international cricketing event to Pakistan through the ICC Champions Trophy. After the tragic militant attack on the Sri Lankan team in 2009, Pakistan was unable to host international cricket…
Rohit Sharma (BCCI Photo) NEW DELHI: India captain Rohit Sharma has confirmed his participation in Mumbai’s upcoming Ranji Trophy match against Jammu and Kashmir, set to begin on January 23 at the MCA-BKC Ground. Speaking at a press conference at the BCCI Headquarters, Rohit addressed the balancing act required for international stars navigating a packed…
Kevin Pietersen (Photo by Dan Mullan/Getty Images) NEW DELHI: Former England skipper Kevin Pietersen has stirred a discussion about the scheduling of England’s Test matches, urging cricket authorities to prioritise domestic cricket summers to nurture the sport’s future. Pietersen took to X to state: “I think it’s only fair to ALWAYS have a summer of…
MS Dhoni (Photo by Stu Forster/Getty Images) NEW DELHI: Former Indian skipper MS Dhoni recently opened up about his life after retirement, expressing satisfaction with his decision to step away from international cricket. Speaking on the Eurogrip Tyres YouTube channel, Dhoni stated, “I thought I will get more time, but sadly, I haven’t got much…
Steve Smith reached a remarkable milestone in the third Test against India at The Gabba, Brisbane. He became the batter with the most Test centuries against India, equalling Joe Root’s record of ten centuries.Smith also became the sixth-highest run-scorer in Australian Test cricket history, surpassing Mark Waugh’s total runs.Smith’s impressive return to form saw him…