Monday, May 11
In an era where T20 leagues dominate ambition and injuries dictate careers, India’s seasoned swing bowler Bhuvneshwar Kumar in an exclusive interview with the TimesofIndia.com opens up with rare clarity about swing bowling’s future, why workload management is misunderstood, how young pacers should think, and why Test cricket will soon become a conscious career choice.
India's Test captain Shubman Gill is set to join the team in Guwahati for the second Test against South Africa, commencing November 22. Despite a neck injury sustained during the Kolkata Test, Gill's condition has improved, and the BCCI medical team has cleared his travel.
The recent trade of Ravindra Jadeja from Chennai Super Kings to Rajasthan Royals has stirred the pot in the IPL. Experts such as Anil Kumble and Saba Karim have expressed concerns that CSK is entering a period of significant reinvention, highlighting the urgent need to enhance their batting and bowling capabilities.
India 'A' secured a spot in the ACC Men’s Asia Cup Rising Stars 2025 semifinals with a six-wicket win over Oman. Chasing 136, Harsh Dubey's unbeaten 53 guided them home after a shaky start. Earlier, Oman were restricted to 135/7 despite Hammad Mirza's quickfire 32 and Wasim Ali's 54.
Young prodigy Vaibhav Sooryavanshi experienced a rare setback, scoring just 12 against Oman in the Rising Stars Asia Cup. This follows his explosive 144 against UAE and a solid 45 against Pakistan. The 14-year-old, who also holds an IPL record for a rapid century, was dismissed attempting a big hit. His brief innings included two boundaries.
Paris Saint-Germain and Kylian Mbappe are locked in a legal battle exceeding €700 million. Mbappe claims PSG owes him over €260 million for unpaid wages and damages, alleging unfair dismissal and moral harassment. PSG counters with a €440 million claim, citing Mbappe's "loss of opportunity" and breaches of good faith.
The historic Ashes cricket rivalry between Australia and England ignites again, continuing a tradition born from a satirical 1882 obituary. This five-match series promises thrilling encounters, building on legendary moments like the "Bodyline" series and Shane Warne's "Ball of the Century." Australia currently hold the urn, seeking to extend their dominance.
Despite facing hardship when his father's choreography business faltered during the pandemic, forcing him to help sell vegetables, 18-year-old Ashutosh Mahida's cricketing dream has taken flight. The young fast bowler has now debuted for the India A Under-19 team in a triangular series, a significant step towards his aspiration of playing for India.
