R Ashwin and Ravindra Jadeja (AFP Photo) Off-spinner’s retirement marks end of famed ‘spin twins’ but allrounder says no one is irreplaceableMELBOURNE: In one sudden move, a citadel lies in ruins. The Ravindra Jadeja-Ravichandran Ashwin combine, one of the game’s greatest ever spin-bowling pairs, has met an untidy end with Ashwin’s abrupt retirement.If the end

Rohit Sharma receiving medical attention in the nets (TOI Photo) MELBOURNE: Rohit Sharma was hit on his left knee while facing throwdown specialist Daya during India’s second training session at the Melbourne Cricket Ground on Sunday. Rohit did continue for a bit but decided to receive attention from the team physio. The Indian captain removed

UAE vs Kuwait (ILT20 Photo) NEW DELHI: UAE emerged victorious by just two runs in a nail-biting contest against Kuwait to claim their maiden ILT20 Gulf Cricket Championship title at the Dubai International Cricket Stadium on Saturday. The closely contested final kept the fans on edge until the very last over as UAE defended 153

NEW DELHI: Mohammed Shami showcased his batting prowess during a practice session, surprising fans with a display of powerful hitting. Shami grabbed attention as he fearlessly smashed deliveries with powerful shots during the nets, doing so without the protection of a helmet or pads.Shami took to social media to share the video of his batting

MELBOURNE: “You see that blue stand over there, they are the most notorious lot. Expect a lot of noise and distraction coming from there,” says the lone security guard manning the boundary rope on a day where only public tours of the Melbourne Cricket Ground were happening.He was pointing towards the six blocks of seating

Vaibhav Suryavanshi. (AP Photo) NEW DELHI: Indian batting sensation Vaibhav Suryavanshi is on a record-breaking streak. After making history last month as the youngest-ever player to be sold at the IPL auction, where he was bought by Rajasthan Royals for Rs 1.1 crore, Suryavanshi has now become the youngest-ever Indian player to feature in a

Prithvi Shaw. (Photo by Philip Brown/Getty Images) NEW DELHI: Mumbai batter Prithvi Shaw has been left out of the squad for the first three rounds of the upcoming Vijay Hazare Trophy, with selectors citing concerns over his fitness and discipline. An anonymous official from the Mumbai Cricket Association (MCA) criticized Shaw’s recent performances and attitude,

NEW DELHI: Aston Villa defeated Manchester City 2-1 on Saturday to add more pressure on City’s manager Pep Guardiola, whose team has now lost nine of their last 12 matches.Villa took an early lead with a goal by Jhon Duran. Morgan Rogers then extended Villa’s lead in the 65th minute. Phil Foden scored a late

NEW DELHI: Former Indian cricketer and chief selector Chetan Sharma has expressed support for Virat Kohli amid his current form challenges, predicting that Kohli will conclude the series against Australia with a total of three centuries. The final Test of the Border-Gavaskar Trophy is set to commence in Melbourne on December 26. Despite scoring a

Sameer Rizvi (Photo credit: BCCI Domestic) NEW DELHI: Delhi Capitals‘ new recruit Sameer Rizvi pulled off a mad show on Saturday, smashing a jaw-dropping 97-ball 201 not out in an Under-23 State A Trophy match. The UP captain was at his unbelievable best, smoking the Tripura bowlers to all corners of the park. With the