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Virat Kohli receives the medal from ICC chairman Jay Shah. (AP Photo) Former Pakistan wicketkeeper-batter Kamran Akmal has stirred controversy with his blunt remarks regarding the absence of a representative from host nation Pakistan during the prize distribution ceremony of the recently concluded ICC Champions Trophy. Akmal asserted that Pakistan did not “deserve” to have…

Syed Abid Ali (Getty Images) MUMBAI: Legendary batter Sunil Gavaskar paid rich tributes to former India allrounder Abid Ali, who passed away on Wednesday at the age of 83.Abid took 47 wickets with his medium pace in the 29 Test matches he played for India.Go Beyond The Boundary with our YouTube channel. SUBSCRIBE NOW!Famously, Abid…

Sanju Samson with MS Dhoni (Picture Courtesy: Facebook) NEW DELHI: As the Indian Premier League (IPL) 2025 approaches, Rajasthan Royals (RR) captain Sanju Samson has shared insights into his cherished bond with former Indian skipper MS Dhoni and expressed his excitement about RR’s young sensation, Vaibhav Suryavanshi. In a candid conversation on JioHotstar’s ‘SuperStar’ program,…

NEW DELHI: India’s star batter Shubman Gill has been named the ICC Men’s Player of the Month for February 2025, adding yet another accolade to his ever-growing list of achievements. Gill secured the prestigious honour after outshining Australia’s Steve Smith and New Zealand’s Glenn Phillips, thanks to his remarkable performances in One Day Internationals throughout…

Hardik Pandya with the trophy (Photo source: X) NEW DELHI: India all-rounder Hardik Pandya finally lifted the ICC Champions Trophy eight years after his valiant knock went in vain against Pakistan in the 2017 final. That night, a young Pandya smashed a blistering 76 off 43 balls, but India fell to a crushing 180-run defeat….

Sunil Chhetri (Photo: @chetrisunil11 on X) NEW DELHI: “SUNIL CHHETRI IS BACK,” announced the All India Football Federation (AIFF) on their official X (formerly Twitter) account almost a week ago. The all-caps post of Chhetri’s return included an Indian flag and a message: “The captain, leader, legend will return to the Indian national team for…

Indian athletes at Special Olympics World Winter Games (@Media_SAI on X) 2025 Special Olympics World Winter Games (Photo: @SpecialOlympics on X) Indian athletes at Special Olympics World Winter Games (@Media_SAI on X) 2025 Special Olympics World Winter Games (Photo: @SpecialOlympics on X) Indian athletes at Special Olympics World Winter Games (@Media_SAI on X) NEW DELHI:…

Rohit Sharma with the Champions Trophy (ICC Photo) India suffered a heartbreak at the last ODI World Cup in 2023, which slipped out of the hands of Rohit Sharma’s team at the last hurdle, as they lost the final to Australia after an unbeaten run to that point. And former Australia captain Ricky Ponting believes…

Yuzvendra Chahal and Mohammad Rizwan (Getty Images/AP) NEW DELHI: The Indian Premier League (IPL) has always been a stage for reinvention, and Yuzvendra Chahal is embracing that spirit wholeheartedly. As he gears up for the 2025 season with his new franchise, Punjab Kings (PBKS), the star leg-spinner is blending business with pleasure — keeping the…

India’s triumphant campaign in the ICC Champions Trophy exhibited a blend of seasoned expertise and emerging talent, culminating in their record third title. Under the astute leadership of Rohit Sharma, the team demonstrated remarkable consistency, remaining unbeaten throughout the tournament.In TOI’s performance report card of Team India’s 12 members pressed into action in the tournament,…