FORGOTTEN HISTORY: 28 | History Defined

Victorious Mumbai's Ranji Trophy hero, Mohit Avasthi, still looking for a job

MUMBAI: When the Mumbai Cricket Association (MCA) decided to match the BCCI's prize money (Rs 5cr) immediately after Mumbai won the Ranji Trophy, beating Vidarbha in the final at the Wankhede Stadium last week, Mumbai head coach Omkar Salvi had hailed the move saying that the handsome prize money (Rs…

The Times of India · Mar 18, 2024

IPL: A chance CSK contract 16 years ago, and how it all changed for Ravichandran Ashwin

CHENNAI: With a spring breeze blowing across MA Chidambaram Stadium, it was an evening to remember for Ravichandran Ashwin and all those who turned up on Saturday.

The Times of India · Mar 18, 2024

Ashwin has been an absolutely terrific cricketer: Sunil Gavaskar

NEW DELHI: Indian cricketing legends Sunil Gavaskar and Kris Srikkanth hailed Ravichandran Ashwin as an 'exceptionally outstanding cricketer', crediting his remarkable success to unwavering self-confidence and the backing he received from former BCCI president N Srinivasan.

The Times of India · Mar 17, 2024

'Without Virat Kohli, the Indian team cannot...'

The debate around the media report that the BCCI selectors might not consider Virat Kohli for the T20 World Cup in June this year has been one of the hottest in cricket corridors over the past week, and former selector and India opener Kris Srikkanth lambasted it as the work…

The Times of India · Mar 16, 2024

Will IPL 2024 second leg be held in the UAE?

MUMBAI: Is there a possibility of the second half of the IPL being held in Dubai, since dates could clash with the general elections?

The Times of India · Mar 16, 2024

Double, or triple Ranji Trophy fee to prevent pull-outs: Sunil Gavaskar

MUMBAI: The legendary Sunil Gavaskar has hailed the BCCI's decision to provide an additional incentive to India's players to play more Tests, but has recommended that the BCCI should make the players' fees for participating in the Ranji Trophy lucrative by making it "double, or triple", "in order to prevent…

The Times of India · Mar 16, 2024

Watch: Ishan 'Malinga' Kishan in action at Mumbai Indians' camp ahead of IPL 2024

Ishan Kishan hasn't had a particularly smooth ride of late as far as his cricket career is concerned, but the wicketkeeper-batsman looked in high spirits at the Mumbai Indians' camp ahead of the coming Indian Premier League (IPL) season.

The Times of India · Mar 15, 2024

Ranji Trophy: Mumbai players get Rs 5 crore bonus

MUMBAI: Moments after Mumbai clinched their 42nd Ranji Trophy title on Thursday, the Mumbai Cricket Association announced that Ajinkya Rahane Co will receive an additional Rs 5 crore, apart from the Rs 5 crore prize money awarded by the BCCI for winning the tournament.

The Times of India · Mar 15, 2024

'Hardik Pandya kya chaand se utar ke aaya hai? Why different rules for him?'

Former India fast bowler Praveen Kumar did not mince words when asked about his views on the controversy around Shreyas Iyer and Ishan Kishan, who have been removed from BCCI's list of contracted players for allegedly not making themselves available for selection in domestic cricket when fit and not on…

The Times of India · Mar 15, 2024

Watch: 'I am ready' - Delhi Capitals' cute delivery of Rishabh Pant's jersey

Ever since the BCCI officially declared Rishabh Pant fully fit to return to competitive cricket, the anticipation around the wicketkeeper-batsman's much-awaited comeback has soared.

The Times of India · Mar 13, 2024