The Times of India

In a dramatic turn of events during the Women's Under-19 cricket clash, Jharkhand encountered a major setback due to a scoring mishap against Uttarakhand. Allegations have surfaced from the Jharkhand Cricket Association suggesting that a run was erroneously left off, altering their results from a draw to a narrow loss.

As he prepares for the Test series versus New Zealand, Devdutt Padikkal reflects on his journey in cricket. He stresses the need for adaptability in adverse weather conditions and the value of video analysis in refining his technique. Discussions with seasoned players have played a crucial role in his development. Despite facing health challenges, he is focused on capitalizing on the opportunities that lie ahead.

Harry Kane made history at the 2026 Ballon dOr ceremony, becoming the first Englishman in 25 years to win footballs most prestigious individual honour. The Bayern Munich striker also claimed the Gerd Mller Trophy, completing a historic double after scoring 73 goals for club and country. His extraordinary campaign marks a defining moment in his career and English football history.

Lamine Yamal made history at the 2026 Ballon dOr ceremony in London, winning the Kopa Trophy for a third consecutive year. The 19-year-old Barcelona forward became the first player to achieve the feat since the awards introduction in 2018. His latest triumph follows an impressive season with Barcelona and Spain, further cementing his status among footballs brightest young talents.

Hussey, who joined CSK as batting coach in 2018 after playing six seasons for the franchise, will not continue in the role from IPL 2027.

Mumbai Indians are looking to return to the Womens Premier League title race after missing the playoffs last season. In an exclusive interview with TimesofIndia.com, new head coach Luke Williams discusses his plans for the two-time champions and why he does not intend to overhaul the team.Williams talks about Harmanpreet Kaur continuing as captain, the teams priorities ahead of the October 28 WPL auction, and how Mumbai plan to strengthen their squad while retaining its core. He also explains hi

India will play a two-match Test series against New Zealand after the ongoing T20I and ODI series. The first Test is scheduled to begin at the Basin Reserve in Wellington on November 18.

At 39, Messi still remains in contention for football's biggest individual honour after his performances at the World Cup. While the focus is increasingly shifting towards a potential Yamal-Mbapp rivalry, Harry Kane's remarkable goalscoring form could delay the start of a new era by another year.

Aiden Markram is optimistic about South Africa's chances of reaching the ICC World Test Championship final again. They recently equalized the series against Australia with a solid performance in Gqeberha. As the pivotal third Test approaches at Newlands, both sides aim for dominance, although South Africa will be without fast bowler Anrich Nortje due to an injury. Meanwhile, Australia plans to adjust its batting lineup following their recent struggles.

Batty, who has played nine Tests, 10 ODIs and one T20I for England, is currently the head coach of Surrey in the County Championship.

New Zealand all-rounder Michael Bracewell addresses the teams plans to bounce back against India in the third T20I, the fine margins in the series, Mitchell Santners bowling, Wellingtons windy conditions and the challenge of facing India.

India bowling coach Morne Morkel addresses the challenges of bowling in windy conditions, Indias bowling execution, Ishan Kishans fitness update and the teams preparations ahead of the third T20I against New Zealand.

Bhuvneshwar Kumar's comeback has not gone as planned. The 36-year-old conceded 49 runs in the first T20I against New Zealand and 50 in the second, taking just one wicket across the two matches. His economy rate of 12.37 has been the highest among India's bowlers in the series.

With less than a month remaining for the World Championship match in Geneva, D Gukesh faces a confident Javokhir Sindarov, who tore through the Candidates Tournament in Cyprus. While Gukesh has struggled to rediscover his peak form, the world's top grandmasters believe the unique format of match play could change the dynamics. From psychological pressure and opening preparation to experience and momentum, the 14-game duel promises a real battle of minds.

Devdutt Padikkal fell one run short of a double century during the first unofficial Test match. He was dismissed for 199 runs after an appealed catch decision by the umpire. Padikkal's innings helped India A recover from an early collapse in their second innings. India A had been bowled out for 113 runs in their first innings. His contribution was significant despite the disappointing nature of his dismissal.

Shadab Khan led a remarkable comeback for Pakistan against England by scoring an unbeaten 113 runs. Together with Haris Rauf, they built a record-breaking partnership for the last wicket in ODI history. Earlier, England posted a total of 241 runs, with Ben Duckett scoring 105 runs. Pakistan struggled initially but managed to chase down the target after being at 154-9.

Labuschagne has been afforded more chances than most, but Australian cricket has a history of punishing batters whose judgement deserts them against South Africa.

Since 1989, Sam Acho's family has been dedicated to providing free medical care to underserved populations in Nigeria. In June 2017, they established the Living Hope Medical Center, significantly funded by Acho's NFL award nominations, which raised $100,000. This funding facilitated a shift from temporary medical missions to a permanent facility, ensuring consistent healthcare access throughout the year.

Shadab Khan, who came in at number eight, did the unthinkable, stitching together an unbeaten 89-run partnership for the last wicket with Rauf to take Pakistan home in the fourth ODI of the tri-series, which also features Sri Lanka.

The Mumbai Indians are currently in talks to secure an assistant coach for the new season, considering notable candidates like Aaron Finch and other former Indian cricketers. Pollard, freshly appointed as head coach, is playing a crucial role in the selection process. T Dilip is the frontrunner for the fielding coach position, pending any last-minute changes.