US President Donald Trump on Monday proposed the Vatican as a possible venue for peace talks between Russia and Ukraine, saying it would give the negotiations added significance. Speaking after a phone call with Russian President Vladimir Putin, Trump said, “It would be great” if the two sides could meet in such a symbolic and…
NEW DELHI: After consultations with the government, security agencies, and all key stakeholders, the Board of Control for Cricket in India (BCCI) has decided to resume the remainder of the Indian Premier League (IPL) 2025 from May 17. All matches will be played across six designated venues.The season will restart at the M. Chinnaswamy Stadium…
Pakistan topped the table in the Women’s World Cup Qualifiers for the 50-over tournament in India this year. (Image: ICC) Pakistan Cricket Board (PCB) Chairman Mohsin Naqvi announced on Saturday that their women’s team will play their ICC ODI World Cup matches at a neutral venue instead of traveling to India later this year, following…
ICC chief Jay Shah with former IOC President Thomas Bach. The International Cricket Council (ICC) has welcomed the announcement of Fairgrounds in Pomona, Southern California, as the venue for cricket at the Olympic Games Los Angeles 2028 (LA28).The cricket competition at LA28 will feature six teams each in the men’s and women’s competitions, marking the…
MI and KKR players after the match at Wankhede. (Pic credit: IPL) NEW DELHI: Mumbai Indians created history on Monday by becoming the first team in IPL history to register 10 wins against an opponent at a single venue, as they thrashed Kolkata Knight Riders by eight wickets at Wankhede Stadium. With this victory, MI…
Gujarat Titans captain Shubman Gill (PTI Photo) NEW DELHI: Gujarat Titans (GT) captain Shubman Gill etched his name in the record books during the Indian Premier League (IPL) 2025 clash against Mumbai Indians at the Narendra Modi Stadium in Ahmedabad on Saturday. The stylish right-hander became the second-fastest batter to score 1000 IPL runs at…
Glenn McGrath (TOI Photo) CHENNAI: Legendary Australia fast bowler Glenn McGrath has backed Jasprit Bumrah to make a strong comeback from his back injury, saying that the premier India pacer has to be “smart” about it as he is no longer young. Bumrah missed the Champions Trophy with a lower-back issue and is likely to…
Gautam Gambhir, Rohit Sharma and Virat Kohli (PTI Photo) NEW DELHI: India’s advantage of playing all their matches in Dubai became a hot topic of debate the moment they kicked off their Champions Trophy campaign. Many questioned whether Team India had an unfair edge, as they played all their games — including the group stage,…
NEW DELHI: India pace spearhead Mohammed Shami acknowledged that it has benefited India to play all of their Champions Trophy matches at the same location in Dubai.India defeated Australia by four wickets in the semi-finals on Tuesday in Dubai with Shami taking 3-48.Later, India’s coach Gautam Gambhir took aim at those who claimed it was…
Australia and South Africa cricketers. The Australian cricket team has already departed for Dubai, while South Africa are set to leave late Saturday night or early Sunday morning, ahead of the Champions Trophy semifinals. However, uncertainty looms over whether their matches will actually be held there.Dubai is scheduled to host the first semifinal on Tuesday,…