India’s Shubman Gill reacts after playing a shot during the third T20 cricket match between India and South Africa in Dharamshala, India, Sunday, Dec. 14, 2025. (AP Photo/Ashwini Bhatia) Mumbai: India’s ODI and Test captain Shubman Gill missed Punjab’s round-five Vijay Hazare Trophy match against Sikkim in Jaipur on Saturday due to “travel issues”, as…
South Africa’s Rassie van der Dussen (AP/PTI) South Africa’s dependable white-ball batter, Rassie van der Dussen, has announced his retirement from international cricket, bringing an end to a career that earned him a place among the Proteas’ most reliable performers. The 35-year-old shared the news via social media, expressing gratitude and pride for his time…
India’s Sai Sudharsan plays a shot during the fifth day of the second Test cricket match between India and South Africa, at ACA Stadium in Guwahati. (PTI Photo)(PTI11_26_2025_000125B) Mumbai: India’s Test batter Sai Sudharshan has fractured his rib and is currently undergoing rehabilitation at the BCCI’s Centre of Excellence (CoE), TOI has learnt. The left-hander,…
Delhi government is expected to roll out a Pink Saheli card as the New Year 2026 has begun. The smart card will be mandatory for women availing free rides on Delhi Transport Corporation (DTC) buses. The formalities for its implementation are close to completion.As the card can be rolled out anytime after January 14, it…
Jitesh Sharma’s lucky escape against South Africa (Screengrabs) NEW DELHI: In the second T20I match of the five-match series between India and South Africa, wicketkeeper-batter Jitesh Sharma experienced an unusual moment at the Maharaja Yadavindra Singh International Cricket Stadium in New Chandigarh on Thursday.Jitesh Sharma, who currently serves as India’s primary wicketkeeper-batter in T20Is after…
Veteran banker Uday Kotak on Wednesday said the rupee’s fall past the 90-per-dollar mark reflects persistent selling by foreign portfolio investors (FPIs) and private equity funds routing money through the FDI channel, even as domestic investors continue to buy into the market, ET reported. His comments came as the currency extended its eight-month decline against…
Ruturaj Gaikwad (PTI Photo/Kunal Patil) NEW DELHI: India’s second ODI against South Africa in Raipur turned into a memorable afternoon for Ruturaj Gaikwad, who finally converted his promise into a commanding maiden international century. Walking in after India lost both openers early, Gaikwad anchored the innings with remarkable poise, crafting a superb 105 off 83…
Kerala government on Sunday strongly condemned reports that some private school managements imposed restrictions on Christmas celebrations and refunded money collected from students for the event.The government also warned that schools would not be allowed to be turned into “communal laboratories”.Such actions are unheard of in a state like Kerala, which has a high level…
NEW DELHI: In the Stick to Cricket podcast, former England captain Michael Vaughan recently said: “Pound for pound, they (New Zealand) might be the best team.”Vaughan is right.Since the inception of the ODI World Cup in 1975, New Zealand have reached the semi-finals nine times and finished runners-up twice. In the T20 format, the BlackCaps…
NEW DELHI: Diesel sales jumped to six-month high in Nov as the cut in GST (goods and services tax) rates boosted festive season demand, leading to increased industrial and commercial activities, industry data showed on Monday.Diesel consumption, an indicator of economic activities, rose 4.7% to 8.5 million tonnes during the month, posting the highest gain…
