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Umpire down in pain (Screengrab) NEW DELHI: An unusual and worrying moment unfolded during the fifth T20I between India and South Africa when on-field umpire Rohan Pandit was struck by a powerful shot from Sanju Samson, forcing a brief pause in play. The incident occurred in the ninth over of India’s innings and left players…

Ahmedabad: India’s Sanju Samson plays (PTI Photo/Shashank Parade) NEW DELHI: With just 50 days to go for the ICC Men’s T20 World Cup in India and Sri Lanka, Team India’s numbers no longer scream dominance, even if recent results offer some comfort.As defending champions, India began their post 2024 title run in ruthless fashion, winning…

India U19 vs Sri Lanka U19, Asia Cup Semi Final Live Score: India faced Sri Lanka in the first semifinal of the ACC Men’s U19 Asia Cup 2025 clash at the ICC Academy Ground in Dubai on Friday. The final is scheduled to be played on Sunday at the ICC Academy Ground in Dubai. Vihaan…

Sanju Samson, Shubman Gill NEW DELHI: India vice-captain Shubman Gill was not included in India’s playing XI for the fifth and final T20I against South Africa in Ahmedabad on Friday.Indian captain Suryakumar Yadav confirmed at the toss that Gill was unavailable due to a “niggle”. Sanju Samson was selected in place of Gill. Curious case!…

Shubman Gill reached the venue on Thursday with the Indian team ahead of the fifth and concluding T20I against South Africa, though his participation remains in doubt due to a toe injury. Go Beyond The Boundary with our YouTube channel. SUBSCRIBE NOW!The Indian vice-captain sustained the blow during a net session prior to the fourth…

Dasun Shanaka (AFP Photo) NEW DELHI: Sri Lanka on Friday appointed Dasun Shanaka as captain of their preliminary 25-member squad for the upcoming T20 World Cup, bringing an end to Charith Asalanka’s stint as leader. The decision was confirmed by Pramodaya Wickramasingha, who has returned as chairman of selectors. He explained that Asalanka’s recent struggles…

Lionel Messi and Kuldeep Yadav (Image credit: Instagram) NEW DELHI: Indian spinner Kuldeep Yadav had a memorable moment when he received an autographed jersey from Argentine football legend Lionel Messi during the latter’s visit to the national capital as part of his ‘GOAT India Tour 2025’. Adidas India shared images of the interaction on its…

John Campbell of the West Indies bats during day two of the Third Test (Getty Images) Brandon King and John Campbell produced a composed and confident opening stand to guide the West Indies to 110 without loss at stumps on day two of the third Test, after New Zealand declared their first innings at a…

Travis Head has now struck centuries in four consecutive Tests at his home ground, following knocks of 140 against India last year and 119 and 175 against the West Indies. (Getty Images) NEW DELHI: Danger man Travis Head smashed his fourth century in as many Tests at the Adelaide Oval on Friday as Australia surged…

Yashasvi Jaiswal and Rohit Sharma (ANI Photo) AHMEDABAD: Former India captain Rohit Sharma, India’s T20 captain Suryakumar Yadav, opener Yashasvi Jaiswal and allrounder Shivam Dube have not been named by the Mumbai Cricket Association in Mumbai’s squad for the upcoming Vijay Hazare Trophy. However, this doesn’t mean that all these India stars will miss the…