File photo of Babar Azam. TimesofIndia.com in Kandy: A four-year-old post by former South Africa batter Herschelle Gibbs, who worked with Babar Azam at Karachi Kings in the Pakistan Super League (PSL), is doing the rounds on social media. Gibbs had urged Babar to add a couple of attacking shots to his game to improve…
Abhishek Sharma and Tilak Varma (PTI Photo) NEW DELHI: India’s crushing defeat to South Africa in the Super Eight opener of the ICC Men’s T20 World Cup has triggered serious questions about the underperforming batting unit, with assistant coach Ryan ten Doeschate admitting that changes — including the possible inclusion of Sanju Samson — are…
Shoaib Akhtar slams Hardik Pandya, Shivam Dube NEW DELHI: Former Pakistan fast bowler Shoaib Akhtar slammed India’s bowling attack after their heavy 76-run loss to South Africa in the T20 World Cup Super 8 match. He said the defeat exposed how fragile India’s bowling unit is, especially against strong batting line-ups like the Proteas.Akhtar was…
India’s Axar Patel celebrates with teammates (AP Photo/Manish Swarup) Criticism continues to mount over India’s decision to bench vice-captain Axar Patel for the T20 World Cup 2026 Super 8 clash against South Africa national cricket team at the Narendra Modi Stadium on Sunday.The team management, led by head coach Gautam Gambhir and captain Suryakumar Yadav,…
South Africa players celebrate the wicket of India’s Washington Sundar during the T20 World Cup cricket match in Ahmedabad. (AP) TimesofIndia.com in Ahmedabad: “We’ve watched other games and it was nice to just have both left-handers, with the ball spinning away. It gives some sort of option where if it’s not turning it can go…
NEW DELHI: The Indian men’s cricket team arrived in Chennai on Monday ahead of their second Super 8s clash of the ICC Men’s T20 World Cup 2026 against Zimbabwe, to be played on February 26 at the MA Chidambaram Stadium.Go Beyond The Boundary with our YouTube channel. SUBSCRIBE NOW!Led by Suryakumar Yadav, India are looking…
NEW DELHI: For Lungi Ngidi, the key moment in his growth as a T20 bowler did not arrive on the international stage but during a formative stint in the IPL nets.Go Beyond The Boundary with our YouTube channel. SUBSCRIBE NOW!The 2018 season with Chennai Super Kings offered him limited game time, yet it proved pivotal….
NEW DELHI: As Jammu and Kashmir prepare for their maiden Ranji Trophy final against Karnataka in Hubbali, fast-bowling spearhead Auqib Nabi remains the calmest presence in a dressing room filled with nerves. The pacer from Sheeri village in Baramulla has been the driving force behind J&K’s dream run this season.When J&K step onto the field…
West Indies vs Zimbabwe (AP Photo) NEW DELHI: West Indies delivered a crushing performance to beat Zimbabwe by 107 runs in their T20 World Cup Super Eights match in Mumbai, starting their campaign in dominant fashion. With this win, West Indies have overtaken South Africa to go top of the Group 1 points table in…
Mohammad Amir makes fresh Abhishek Sharma admission NEW DELHI: India suffered a big setback in the T20 World Cup 2026 Super 8 stage after losing badly to South Africa. Even though India had gone through the group stage without losing, the heavy 76-run defeat has made their path to the semi-finals much tougher. One major…