HISTORICAL FACTS: 2 - The Untold Story

'Feel sorry for Gautam Gambhir': Ex-India cricketer after India's shocking Test series loss to New Zealand

NEW DELHI: Former Indian cricketer Atul Wassan commented on India's head coach Gautam Gambhir following India's surprising Test series loss to New Zealand. The New Zealand team won the second Test in Pune by 113 runs on Saturday, securing a 2-0 lead in the three-match series. This loss marks India's…

The Times of India · Oct 27, 2024

'Less emphasis on ... ': Ex-cricketer to Team India batters on handling spin

NEW DELHI: Mitchell Santner's brilliant bowling display powered New Zealand to a historic 113-run victory over India in the second Test on Saturday, clinching their first-ever Test series win on Indian soil.

The Times of India · Oct 27, 2024

New Zealand Cricket's Historic Week: First-ever Test series win in India and maiden Women's T20 World Cup triumph

NEW DELHI: In an extraordinary week of cricket, New Zealand achieved unprecedented success on the global stage, rewriting history with two landmark victories. Within a span of seven days, the Black Caps secured their first-ever Test series win in India, while the White Ferns claimed their maiden ICC Women's T20…

The Times of India · Oct 27, 2024

'Yeh Indian team nahi IPL XI hai' - says ex-Pakistan batsman

Impressed with India's dominating T20I win on Sunday, former Pakistan batsman Basit Ali also wondered what happened to the Bangladesh team that registered a historic Test series win in Pakistan before travelling to India.

The Times of India · Oct 7, 2024

'Pakistan dosti-yaari group ka naya head Gary Kirsten'

Pakistan's next assignment is the Test series at home against England, but as per claims made by country's former batsman Basit Ali, the Pakistan Cricket Board (PCB) is working overtime to ensure the team does well in ICC Champions Trophy that the country is set to host in February-March next…

The Times of India · Sep 25, 2024

'No need for different...', says India skipper Rohit Sharma ahead of first Bangladesh Test

NEW DELHI: India's captain Rohit Sharma stated on Tuesday that there is no need for a new strategy in the upcoming series against Bangladesh. This comes despite Bangladesh's recent 2-0 Test series victory over Pakistan and the inclusion of fast bowler Nahid Rana, who can bowl at speeds of 150…

The Times of India · Sep 17, 2024

Rohit Sharma comes up with a surprise during India's practice session

Captain Rohit Sharma will be back to lead the team for the two-match home Test series against Bangladesh, having made his last appearance for India in the ODI leg of the Sri Lanka tour in early August.

The Times of India · Sep 16, 2024

Virat Kohli slogs it out, Jasprit Bumrah goes full throttle in India's practice session

NEW DELHI: Indian cricket team members, including Virat Kohli and Jasprit Bumrah, began their preparations for a two-Test series against Bangladesh on Friday. The first Test is scheduled to begin on September 19 at the MA Chidambaram Stadium.

The Times of India · Sep 13, 2024

Team India huddles up in Chennai for the Test series against Bangladesh

Team India has resumed preparations for the upcoming two-Test series against Bangladesh after a month-long break. The squad, led by Rohit Sharma, began practice under the guidance of new coach Gautam Gambhir at the MA Chidambaram Stadium in Chennai on Friday.

The Times of India · Sep 13, 2024

'The kind of cricket Bangladesh has played...': Shubman Gill expecting an intriguing contest

NEW DELHI: Shubman Gill, one of India's top-order batsmen, thinks the forthcoming Test series against Bangladesh would be a fascinating and engaging match. India and Bangladesh will play their first Test in Chennai on September 19 and their second Test in Kanpur beginning on September 27.

The Times of India · Sep 9, 2024