TOI Exclusive | ‘Playing for India, mind becomes stronger than the body’: VVS Laxman recounts his epic Eden knock in 2001 | Cricket News – The Times of India

[ad_1] It’s been acclaimed as the knock of the century. No other innings evokes such fond memories and awe as VVS Laxman’s 281 at the Eden Gardens in 2001. The stylish Hyderabadi’s chutzpah and steely resolve allied beautifully in constructing a magnificent edifice that halted the bull run of Steve Waugh’s rampaging Aussies. Laxman vividly […]

India Women elect to bat against Australia in deciding T20I

[ad_1] India’s Smriti Mandhana in action. File. | Photo Credit: NIRMAL HARINDRAN India women’s team skipper Harmanpreet Kaur won the toss and opted to bat against Australia in the third T20 International in Adelaide on Saturday (February 21, 2026). India made one change to the side from the previous game, bringing in Shreyanka Patil in […]

Arundhati Reddy’s four-wicket haul shows how hard-working she is: Aavishkar Salvi

[ad_1] Arundhati Reddy during practice. Photo: X/@BCCIWOMEN. Pacer Arundhati Reddy’s four-wicket haul in India’s win in the first women’s T20I against Australia was a reflection of her preparedness, said bowling coach Aavishkar Salvi in Canberra on Wednesday (February 19, 2026). Arundhati claimed 4/22 to help India bowl Australia out for a mere 133 and win […]