NCA feels more like a ‘Hospital’… players are fearful of going: Munaf Patel | Cricket News – The Times of India
[ad_1] Munaf Patel (Screengrab) Former India pacer and current Delhi Capitals bowling coach Munaf Patel has raised serious concerns about India’s cricketing ecosystem, calling for urgent reforms in the National Cricket Academy (NCA) and the domestic structure.Speaking on TOI Sports’ Bombay Sports Exchange Podcast, Munaf did not hold back in his assessment, suggesting that the […]
Wisden condemns India over ‘Orwellian’ governance and politicisation of cricket | Cricket News – The Times of India
[ad_1] Wisden condemns India over ‘Orwellian’ governance (Screengrab/x) The 2026 Wisden Cricketers’ Almanack, being published on Thursday, says that the game’s previous USP as a “refuge from realpolitik” has been poisoned by the growing politicisation of the sport under India’s “Orwellian” influence.The “Notes by the Editor” of the 163rd edition of the annual, targets India’s […]
Sanju Samson: Sanju Samson’s redemption arc! World Cup hero wins ICC Player of the Month | Cricket News – The Times of India
[ad_1] India’s Sanju Samson (AP Photo/Bikas Das) Sanju Samson has been crowned the ICC Men’s Player of the Month for March following his extraordinary performances during the knockout stages of the 2026 T20 World Cup. The honour marks the first time Samson has received the award, capping off a remarkable campaign that ended with India […]
‘At other end of Bumrah’: Sourav Ganguly’s strong call to selectors on Mohammed Shami | Cricket News – The Times of India
[ad_1] Jasprit Bumrah and Mohammed Shami. (AP Photo) Former India captain and ex-BCCI president Sourav Ganguly has thrown his weight behind Mohammed Shami, urging selectors to bring the experienced pacer back into India’s national setup. Speaking at an event in Kolkata ahead of Kolkata Knight Riders’ clash with Lucknow Super Giants, Ganguly made a strong […]
Why Shivam Dube had to travel by train after India’s T20 World Cup glory | Cricket News – The Times of India
[ad_1] Shivam Dube (Getty Images) NEW DELHI: After India won the 2026 T20 World Cup, most people would expect players to travel home on chartered flights. But all-rounder Shivam Dube had a very different journey back to Mumbai from Ahmedabad. With flights fully booked, he ended up travelling by train with his wife and a […]
Sunil Gavaskar hails Patel’s ‘unbelievable’ fielding at Wankhede: ‘Axar is filling Jadeja’s void well’ | Cricket News – The Times of India
[ad_1] NEW DELHI: India legend Sunil Gavaskar lavished praise on vice-captain Axar Patel for his breathtaking fielding display in India’s nerve-wracking T20 World Cup semifinal win over England at Mumbai’s Wankhede Stadium. Gavaskar even compared Axar’s impact in the field to that of Ravindra Jadeja, saying the all-rounder has stepped up to fill the void […]
Abhishek Sharma’s top spot under threat as Sahibzada Farhan’s twin tons shake ICC rankings | Cricket News – The Times of India
[ad_1] Abhishek Sharma and Sahibzada Farhan (Agency Image) Pakistan opener Sahibzada Farhan has edged closer to the summit of the ICC Men’s T20I batting rankings, tightening the race with India’s Abhishek Sharma after the latest weekly update released on Wednesday. T20I Batting Rankings Farhan climbed to second place following a historic outing at the ICC […]
‘Drop the ego’: Aiden Markram after South Africa thrash India in opening T20 World Cup Super 8 clash | Cricket News – The Times of India
[ad_1] India vs South Africa (AP Photo/Ajit Solanki) NEW DELHI: South Africa hammered India by 76 runs in their opening Super 8 match of the T20 World Cup, handing the hosts a reality check and exposing serious flaws in their batting at the Narendra Modi Stadium in Ahmedabad on Sunday. Chasing 188, India collapsed to […]
More lethal than Jasprit Bumrah? Ex-India captain makes big claim on Varun Chakravarthy | Cricket News – The Times of India
[ad_1] India’s Varun Chakravarthy (AP Photo) Former India captain Kris Srikkanth has backed Varun Chakravarthy as India’s most dangerous weapon at the moment, even suggesting that the mystery spinner is proving more lethal than Jasprit Bumrah in the ongoing T20 World Cup 2026. Srikkanth also expressed surprise that Varun is not receiving the recognition he […]