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Cameron Green (Getty Images) NEW DELHI: Australia’s disastrous group-stage exit from the T20 World Cup 2026 has triggered sharp criticism from former great Glenn McGrath, who openly questioned the selectors’ decision to back Cameron Green over veteran batter Steve Smith.Go Beyond The Boundary with our YouTube channel. SUBSCRIBE NOW!Green, picked for his all-round abilities, endured…

NEW DELHI: Jammu and Kashmir scripted a landmark moment in their cricket history by reaching the Ranji Trophy final for the first time in 67 years on Wednesday. J&K defeated two-time champions Bengal by six wickets in the semifinal at the BCA Ground in Kalyan. Go Beyond The Boundary with our YouTube channel. SUBSCRIBE NOW!Chasing…

Joji Varghese with Sanju Samson NEW DELHI: In 2017, Joji Varghese packed his luggage, left Thiruvananthapuram forever, and flew to Canada. He had obtained a Canadian PR — a challenging but necessary step to secure a bright future for his children. His wife had been working as a nurse in Italy, but language barriers made…

Pakistan cricket team (AP Photo) As the afternoon flight to Chennai from Colombo was about to take off, there were a lot of Pakistan fans waiting in the queue. Two flights — one to Lahore and the other to Karachi — were scheduled around the same time and you could over-hear their conversations. It was…

Team Australia (Pic credit: ICC) Australia’s shock group-stage exit from the T20 World Cup has sparked widespread outrage, with critics tearing into their bowling depth and branding the campaign “shambolic,” while former spinner Brad Hogg delivered the most damning verdict: “We probably deserve what we’ve got at this stage.” Go Beyond The Boundary with our…

South Africa cricket team (AP) TimesofIndia.com in New Delhi: It was just past 3:15 PM (local time) here at the Arun Jaitley Stadium on Tuesday when the cover on the pitch finally came off, and the curator customarily began the ritual of heavy rolling. South Africa’s preparations for their final Group D match had already…

Pakistan cricket team (AP/PTI) Pakistan’s T20 World Cup campaign has reached a critical juncture. A win against Namibia in their final league fixture on Wednesday is non-negotiable if Salman Agha’s men are to keep their Super 8 hopes alive. Anything less, and their tournament ends prematurely.The pressure has mounted quickly. After bold claims that this…

Sourav Ganguly and Imran Khan (Agency Image) Former India captain Sourav Ganguly has called for former Pakistan skipper Imran Khan to be treated with dignity and proper care, amid growing concern over the latter’s health in prison.Ganguly’s remarks follow a joint appeal by 14 former international captains from five Test-playing nations urging the Pakistan government…

Imran Khan (Image credit: AFP) NEW DELHI: Indian greats Sunil Gavaskar and Kapil Dev are among 14 former international captains who have expressed “deep concern” over the reported decline in the health of jailed cricketer-turned-politician Imran Khan. In a joint appeal, they have called on the Pakistan government to ensure he is provided adequate medical…

Pakistan cricket team (Agency Image) TimesofIndia.com in Colombo: A day after their humiliating 61-run loss against India, the Pakistan cricket team looked in good spirits ahead of their clash against Namibia at the Sinhalese Sports Club (SSC) Ground in Colombo.It was a light session for the men in green after having two intense sessions before…