Abhishek Sharma (Image: BCCI) New Delhi: Continuing his love for explosive hitting, Abhishek Sharma on Friday rewrote T20I records in India’s first Test against Ireland in Belfast, becoming the first regular member batsman in five half-centuries to score runs in 20 balls or less.The left-handed opener reached his latest fifty in just 19 deliveries, adding…
India-born left-arm pacer Jai Moondra made a memorable start to his international career when he became the second Irish player to take a wicket on the first ball of his T20I career.Mudra made his batting debut in India’s second innings in the first international match against India in Belfast on Friday. His victim was Sanju…
Prasidh Krishna, India (ANI Photo) Prasidh Krishna Ireland’s midfield order made a memorable return to the Indian T20I scene in the first T20I match at Civil Service Cricket Club on Friday.The fast bowler conceded 27 runs in the fourth over, becoming the most expensive bowler for an Indian against Ireland in T20I cricket. The tough…
Birthday boy Shivam Dube celebrates with Prasidh Krishna after taking a wicket. (Image source: BCCI) New Delhi: Shivam Dubey He turned 33 on Friday and in India’s first T20I against Ireland in Belfast, he celebrated his birthday with a rare and memorable achievement – becoming the fourth Indian bowler to take a T20I wicket on…
New Delhi: Jammu and Kashmir Cricket Association (JKCA) president Javid Ahmed Kitab has been suspended with immediate effect, with the association’s Apex Council unanimously passing a resolution in support of the move.The decision was finalized on June 25 and passed by an 8-0 majority vote. According to the notification, the resolution has been circulated among…
While India teenage batsman Vaibhav Sooryavanshi had to wait for his international debut, Ireland handed India-born left-arm pacer Jai Moondra his maiden T20I in the series opener at Belfast Civil Service Cricket Club on Friday.India captain Shreyas Iyer won the toss and elected to bat first. India fielded three specialist fast bowlers, one all-rounder and…
Shreyas Iyer has started his career as India’s T20I captain and he has already created a record. He was the leading man in most T20 matches when he bowed out in the first T20I against Ireland in Belfast on Friday before making his debut as captain for India in that event.When he bows out against…
David Lee, head of NBA investments. (Image source: NBA Rising Stars Invitational Tournament) SingaporeTimesofIndia.com: Conversations around NBA The 2026 Rising Stars Invitational, held at the OCBC Arena in Singapore, is player-centric, and rightfully so. Who can make this leap? Who could be the next Victor Wembanyama?However, in the lobby of the iconic Marina Bay Sands…
Vaibhav Sooryavanshi (PTI Photo) New Delhi: The wait for Vaibhav Sooryavanshi’s historic India debut will continue as newly appointed captain Shreyas Iyer confirmed that the 15-year-old batting prodigy is not in the starting XI for Friday’s T20I opener against Ireland in Belfast.Soriyavanshi was widely tipped to make his international debut after his stunning rise in…
England’s Ben Stokes wins appeal (Getty Images) Ben Stokes Marking his return to the England Test team in spectacular fashion, he put in a tireless bowling performance against New Zealand while joining one of the most exclusive clubs in the history of Test cricket.The England all-rounder became the second player in the history of the…
Pakistan player Mohammad Amir (second from left) celebrates with his teammates after being sent off (file photo) former pakistan fast bowler Muhammad Amir After gaining British citizenship, he started a new phase of his career as a domestic player joining Notts Outlaws for the remainder of the T20 Blast 2026 season.Aamir recently obtained a British…
Shreyas Iyer and Gautam Gambhir (screenshot) Shreyas Iyer After being appointed as the captain for the upcoming series against Ireland, he is all set to usher in a new era for the Indian T20I team. The appointment marks a major turnaround for the middle-order batsman, who missed out on India’s T20 World Cup squad but…
Indian shooters at the ISSF Junior World Championships in Germany. (Image source: NRAI) New Delhi: India topped the medal table at the 2026 ISSF Junior World Championships in Sur, Germany, and ended its run with a bang with 24 medals, including 7 gold, 8 silver and 9 bronze, underlining its growing dominance in world shooting.The…
Representative image (AP photo) A historic heatwave sweeping France has thrown this weekend’s Diamond League meeting in Paris into uncertainty, with police authorities calling for the prestigious athletics event to be canceled, citing increasing pressure on emergency services and worsening weather conditions.The Paris police department announced on Friday that it had asked organizers to cancel…
Serena Williams of the United States holds the ball during practice before the Wimbledon tennis championships, Wednesday, June 24, 2026, in London. (AP Photo) Serena Williams returns to Wimbledon in the first round against Australian Maya Joint, who is less than half her age, as the 44-year-old prepares for her first singles match in nearly…
India’s Tilak Varma (AP/PTI Photo) ( Tilak Varma may have earned one of the biggest promotions of his career, but the former India batsman Mohammad Kaif The youngster is reminded that there are no guarantees in the appointment of vice-captain in the current Indian squad.The 23-year-old left-hander was recently appointed as India’s new T20I vice-captain…
The Rise of Vaibhav Sooryavanshi indian cricket Progress has been rapid and the 15-year-old is now on the verge of another milestone. He is expected to make his debut in the first T20I against Ireland in Belfast on Friday, which will make him India’s youngest international cricketer.If selected, Sooryavanshi will be 15 years and 91…
England vs New Zealand, third Test live scores: Missed recap, catches and losses plague England A difficult day could have looked very different if several of England’s key moments had passed. Shortly after lunch, Shoaib Bashir hit Devon Conway as the batsman posted 71 as New Zealand posted 157 for no loss. England chose not…
South Africa head coach Hugo Bros (right) celebrates with a player. (AP Photo) South Africa etched their names on fifa world cup They defeated the South Korean team with a score of 1-0 and entered the knockout stage for the first time, making history. At the age of 74 years and 75 days, head coach…
India vs Ireland Live Score: India, led by skipper Shreyas Iyer, begins a new chapter in T20I cricket when they face an injured Ireland in the first match of the two-match series at Stormont Civil Service Cricket Ground on Friday. While the defending T20 World Cup champions have started the tournament with a commanding win,…
Marcus Stonis (Image: X) Marcus Stoinis produced a stunning display of power-hitting in the 17th over, smashing five sixes off Washington Freedom player Ian Holland to decisively swing the match in favor of the Seattle Orcas in the MLC 2026 match at the Oakland Coliseum.The Australian all-rounder got off to a slow start, scoring just…
Vinicius Junior (AP Photo) The game has not yet reached the first hydration break. Brazil have already enjoyed the gift of early goals. In the 22nd minute, opener Vinicius scored the second goal for Brazil after breaking past Scottish defender Jack Hendry. The Scotsman looked crestfallen but ready to press on. Vinicius celebrated with his…
India’s top masters Pravin Thipsay, SL Narayanan, Abhimanyu Puranik, Srinath Narayanan, SP Sethuraman and Shyam Sundar M (designed by TimesofIndia.com) New Delhi: Getting an official rating from FIDE, the main governing body of chess, has never been an easy task. Players must compete in FIDE-rated tournaments, which are organized under strict regulations and often require…
New Delhi: India’s first T20I against Ireland at Stormont Civil Service Cricket Ground on Friday may be affected by the weather, with rain expected during the day in Belfast. The match marks the beginning of a new era for captain Shreyas Iyer, while 15-year-old batting star Vaibhav Sooryavanshi will also make his much-awaited international debut….
Vaibhav Sooryavanshi is about to create history. If India make his debut in the first T20I against Ireland in Belfast on Friday, the 15-year-old will become the youngest player to represent India in international cricket, surpassing Sachin Tendulkar’s long-standing record.If Sooryavanshi plays, he will be 15 years and 91 days old. Tendulkar made his international…
Vaibhav Sooryavanshi (PTI Photo) Vaibhav Sooryavanshi is set to make his senior men’s international debut at just 15 years old, former India spinner Ravichandran Ashwin Believes the teenage sensation should simply enjoy the experience of representing his country.Soriyavanshi has taken the cricketing world by storm with a series of record-breaking performances. Despite his young age,…
The Netherlands secured top spot in Group F with a comfortable 3-1 victory over Tunisia on Thursday and will face Morocco in the last 32. fifa world cup.Ronald Koeman’s side are ahead of Japan, who were held to a draw by Sweden earlier in the day. The result means the Netherlands advance as top of…
IND A and SL A: India A will resume the second day of the first unofficial Test against Sri Lanka A at the Galle International Stadium with a score of 333/4. The visitors dominated the first day, powered by Sai Sudharsan’s superb century, and will look to build a huge total in the first innings…
Vaibhav Sooryavanshi (BCCI Photo) New Delhi: All eyes will be on 15-year-old Vaibhav Sooryavanshi when India take on Ireland in the first of the two-match T20I series in Belfast on Friday.The teenage batting sensation has become one of the biggest talking points in world cricket and fans are eagerly awaiting whether he will make his…
Ecuador shocked the world of football by defeating four-time champion Germany 2-1 to advance to the knockout rounds of the World Cup (AP Photo) A record-breaking crowd witnessed a historic World Cup heist as a gritty Ecuador side beat four-time champions Germany 2-1 at MetLife Stadium on Friday to advance to the knockout stages in…