Hardik Pandya. File | Photo Credit: PTI India’s star all-rounder Hardik Pandya is likely to make a comeback for India against South Africa in the upcoming T20I series starting from December 9. Pandya is set to play for his domestic side Baroda first in the ongoing Syed Mushtaq Ali Trophy (SMAT) against Punjab on December … Read more
The Tamil Nadu under-23 team clinched the BCCI Men’s State-A one-dayers trophy, beating Uttar Pradesh by 56 runs in the final, at Wankhede Stadium in Mumbai on Monday. S. Mohamed Ali led the way for TN with a fine all-round performance, scoring 57 (67b, 3×4, 4×6) and then taking a five-for (10-1-46-5). CHENNAI: Batting first, TN made 297, riding on half-centuries from opener S.R. Athish, Mohamed Ali … Read more
Kohli silenced his detractors with a majestic hundred in the series opener. | Photo Credit: R.V. MOORTHY What constitutes the ideal preparation for India duty? Is it putting in the hard yards in the domestic circuit, or perhaps rigorous nets sessions? In the opinion of Virat Kohli, his vast experience, fitness and ‘feel-good’ factor should … Read more
In pursuit of dream goal: Abhimanyu reckoned that he will keep working hard till he plays in the national set-up. | Photo Credit: K.V.S. Giri The calls for Abhimanyu Easwaran’s inclusion in the national setup, especially in Tests, have always been loud, and India’s drubbing at home against South Africa amplified them further. The domestic stalwart, however, … Read more
Singular focus: Mhatre ‘is not into social media’ and ‘only thinks about cricket’, says his childhood coach Prashant. | Photo Credit: UPCA There is a compelling contradiction to the latest teen prodigy from Mumbai — Ayush Mhatre. He has taken to the demands of modern-day cricket like a duck to water but eschews the influence … Read more
Powerpacked: Rajkumar, who made his Tamil Nadu debut at 32, scored an unbeaten 93 against Uttarakhand. | Photo Credit: VIJAY SONEJI R. Rajkumar not only got to make his Tamil Nadu debut at 32 in the ongoing Syed Mushtaq Ali Trophy, but also hammered an unbeaten 93 (43b, 6×4, 8×6) in only his third match … Read more
South African batsman Marco Jansen seen during the first ODI against India in Ranchi on November 30, 2025. | Photo Credit: R.V. Moorthy Marco Jansen’s rapid evolution as a genuine fast-bowling all-rounder has given South Africa a rare two-in-one asset at a time when world cricket is short on pacers who can influence matches with … Read more
Virat Kohli seen during the first ODI against South Africa in Ranchi on November 30, 2025 | Photo Credit: R.V. Moorthy Most sportsmen past their prime are happy to stay at home with their family and dog, but Virat Kohli at 37 still behaves like a spring chicken on the field, diving and running, like … Read more
Virat Kohli seen during the first ODI against South Africa in Ranchi on November 30, 2025 | Photo Credit: R.V. Moorthy Most sportsmen past their prime are happy to stay at home with their family and dog, but Virat Kohli at 37 still behaves like a spring chicken on the field, diving and running, like … Read more
Virat Kohli during the net practice session ahead of the first ODI cricket match against South Africa at the JSCA stadium in Ranchi on November 30, 2025 | Photo Credit: R.V. Moorthy What constitutes the ideal preparation for India duty? Is it putting in the hard yards in the domestic circuit, or perhaps rigorous nets … Read more