How Bangladesh followed Virat Kohli’s template to humble Australia in Darwin
Bangladesh players pose for a team photo as they celebrate after defeating Australia on day four of the first cricket test in Darwin, Australia, Sunday, Aug. 16, 2026. (James Ross/AAP Image via AP) NEW DELHI: It was fitting that Mominul Haque hit the winning runs for Bangladesh’s nine-wicket win over Australia in Darwin. The diminutive…
Fatima Sana to lead as Pakistan name Women’s Asia Cup and Asian Games squads
Pakistan captain Fatima Sana (Pic credit: ICC) Pakistan Cricket Board (PCB) has announced its 15-member squads for the Women’s Asia Cup and Asian Games, with Fatima Sana returning as captain after missing the recent Sri Lanka T20I series while playing in The Hundred, according to the ICC.She will lead both teams. Asia Cup Squad and…
Steve Smith admits Australia were ‘outplayed’ after historic Bangladesh defeat
Bangladesh produced a historic performance in Darwin, defeating Australia by nine wickets in the first Test to secure their first-ever Test victory on Australian soil. The defeat brought Australia’s long run of consistency under scrutiny, but Steve Smith was quick to acknowledge Bangladesh’s superior performance while insisting that one poor Test does not change Australia’s…
The ninety minutes! Moving day comes early in gloomy Galle
Sri Lanka’s captain Dhananjaya de Silva takes a catch to dismiss India’s Dhruv Jurel during the second day of the first Test cricket match between Sri Lanka and India in Galle, Sri Lanka, Sunday, Aug. 16, 2026. (AP Photo/Eranga Jayawardena) TimesofIndia.com in Galle: The build-up to the second day of the Test focused on how…
Devdutt Padikkal after career-best 167 in Galle Test
Devdutt Padikkal said his maiden Test century against Sri Lanka was the result of two years of hard work and preparation, after the left-hander scored a career-best 167 in the first Test at Galle.Resuming from an overnight score of 131, Padikkal batted for 230 balls and hit 15 fours and a six to help India…
India 460/9 at stumps on Day 2 as Devdutt Padikkal’s 167 headlines rain-hit Test in Galle
Ravindra Jadeja, Devdutt Padikkal Devdutt Padikkal’s magnificent 167 remained the highlight as India finished Day 2 of the first Test against Sri Lanka at 460/9 in Galle. Despite losing seven wickets for 172 runs during a truncated day, India retained a commanding position after Sri Lanka’s bowlers fought back strongly in the final two sessions.Heavy…
India, China share points in their Women’s Hockey World Cup 2026 opener
India and China shared spoils with a 2-2 draw in their FIH Women’s Hockey World Cup 2026 Group-D opener at the Wagener Stadium in Amstelveen, Netherlands on Sunday. For the Indian team, clad in its away white kit, Navneet Kaur and Deepika scored goals, with the latter coming from a Penalty Corner. Meanwhile, Zhang Ying…
Adam Gilchrist singles out Australia’s bright spot in shambolic Bangladesh defeat
Former Australia cricketer and television commentator Adam Gilchrist (Photo by Gareth Copley/Getty Images) Cameron Green’s fighting century may have come in a losing cause, but it gave Australia something positive to take away from their heavy Test defeat to Bangladesh in Darwin on Sunday.The all-rounder scored 104 from 201 balls as Australia recovered from a…
Hockey World Cup: India looks to break 32-year jinx against England in crucial Pool D clash
India will face its toughest challenge in the FIH Men’s Hockey World Cup pool stage when it takes on World No.3 England on Monday. The 32-year wait for a World Cup win over its European rival adds an extra edge to the crucial Pool D clash. India began its campaign with a 3-1 win over…
Devdutt Padikkal falls for 167, joins Rahul Dravid and Cheteshwar Pujara in Sri Lanka record list
India’s Devdutt Padikkal (ANI Photo) Devdutt Padikkal’s sensational innings came to an end in the opening Test against Sri Lanka as the India batter was dismissed for a magnificent 167 off 230 balls in Galle. Padikkal, who had struck his maiden Test century on Day 1, continued his remarkable run on the rain-affected second day…
