Hardik Pandya wins hearts with promise kept, rewards Wankhede groundstaff | Cricket News – The Times of India

Hardik Pandya wins hearts with promise kept, rewards Wankhede groundstaff | Cricket News – The Times of India

Hardik Pandya with MCA groundsmen NEW DELHI: Team India all-rounder and Mumbai Indians Hardik Pandya once again showed that his impact goes beyond cricket, winning hearts with a thoughtful gesture off the field. During his preparation for the T20 World Cup, Pandya spent long nights training at Mumbai’s Wankhede Stadium, often practising till almost midnight….

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Watch: MS Dhoni, Ruturaj Gaikwad blast bowlers; video goes viral ahead of IPL 2026 | Cricket News – The Times of India

Watch: MS Dhoni, Ruturaj Gaikwad blast bowlers; video goes viral ahead of IPL 2026 | Cricket News – The Times of India

Ruturaj Gaikwad and Ruturaj Gaikwad (Screengrabs) NEW DELHI: Chennai Super Kings have begun early preparations for the upcoming Indian Premier League 2026 season, focusing on fitness and helping new players settle into the squad. The early training camp is aimed at building momentum as the team looks to bounce back after missing the playoffs in…

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Rescue act against Pakistan, idolising Shubman Gill, Sourav Ganguly’s influence: The Vedant Trivedi story | Cricket News – The Times of India

Rescue act against Pakistan, idolising Shubman Gill, Sourav Ganguly’s influence: The Vedant Trivedi story | Cricket News – The Times of India

Vedant Trivedi (Special arrangements) NEW DELHI: 47/0 was the scoreline. Three balls later, it became 47/3. A sense of unease crept in as India looked to have lost the early momentum against Pakistan during their crucial U19 World Cup 2026 match on Sunday. Against the same opponent, India had already conceded the plot recently, in…

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‘He’s scared of Yuvraj’s scolding’: The tough-love mentorship behind Abhishek Sharma’s rise | Cricket News – The Times of India

‘He’s scared of Yuvraj’s scolding’: The tough-love mentorship behind Abhishek Sharma’s rise | Cricket News – The Times of India

Abhishek Sharma (AP Photo) NEW DELHI: As Abhishek Sharma gears up to play his first international match at home when India face South Africa in the second T20I in Mullanpur on Thursday, those who shaped his journey insist that his rapid rise is anything but a surprise. Behind the six-hitting power and effortless elegance sits…

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‘Will have a beer tonight’: England coach blames ‘too much training’ for Ashes defeat | Cricket News – The Times of India

‘Will have a beer tonight’: England coach blames ‘too much training’ for Ashes defeat | Cricket News – The Times of India

England coach Brendon McCullum during an England nets session at Perth Stadium on November 19, 2025 in Perth, Australia. (Photo/Getty Images) England head coach Brendon McCullum said his team “trained too much” in the build-up to their heavy defeat in the second Ashes Test in Brisbane on Sunday. England’s preparation for the series has been…

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‘Bowling 150 kph is an art’: Umran Malik hopeful about making Team India return | Cricket News – The Times of India

‘Bowling 150 kph is an art’: Umran Malik hopeful about making Team India return | Cricket News – The Times of India

Umran Malik (Photo by Hannah Peters/Getty Images) After recovering from injury, fast bowler Umran Malik is eager to return to the Indian cricket team. He relies on his natural ability to bowl at speeds exceeding 150 kmph, along with newly developed skills like slower deliveries and improved yorkers.Malik has been absent from the Indian team…

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