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ICC just tweaked rules for men’s cricket. Stop clock rule in Test, new DRS protocols now in place

While some of the new rules are already in effect for the 2025–27 World Test Championship cycle, those relating to white-ball cricket will take effect 2 July.

Karun Nair in hot seat after flat comeback in 1st England Test, ex-coach insists he deserves the chance

Nair’s failure to pile up runs in the 2 innings has social media critics questioning his selection in the playing XI. This was his first Test match in 8 years.

How dropped catches, lower order collapse undid India’s campaign against England in 1st test

New Delhi: Ben Duckett’s 149 led England to a famous win as they defeated India by 5 wickets in the first Test match to...

Pataudi Trophy renamed Anderson-Tendulkar, unveiled in England for Test series

The Pataudi family legacy will continue with a medal for the winning captain of each England-India Test series.

When India last toured England, Rohit Sharma was top scorer—‘no more an accidental Test opener’

In ‘The Rise of the Hitman’, R Kaushik traces Rohit Sharma’s journey from Borivali to Bridgetown, through the eyes of friends, coaches, and teammates.

Kapil’s captaincy, Kumble’s test century & Kohli’s flourish. India’s Test campaigns in England over the yrs

Going by sheer numbers, England has the upper hand as it has won 51 of the total 136 Tests played between the two sides. India has won 35, while the remaining 50 ended in draws.

Markram, Proteas’ new hero who broke the jinx & brought home glory after decades of heartbreak

Markram, Proteas’ new hero who broke the jinx & brought home glory after decades of heartbreak

WTC final win came on a sunny day for Rainbow Nation. It’s a new chapter for South Africa cricket

The Proteas claimed an emphatic 5-wicket win over Australia in ICC World Test Championship Final at Lord's. The win couldn't have been sweeter after being written off by critics.

What prompted MCC to outlaw ‘bunny hop’ catches & what its new rule says

New guidelines on boundary line catches are designed to end confusion & prevent fielders from using multiple touches of the ball while being airborne outside the boundary.

Like father, like son: After cricket, Azhar’s son enters politics, named Telangana Congress general secy

Mohammad Asaduddin’s appointment comes after Jubilee Hills MLA Maganti Gopinath died of a heart attack, sparking speculation he may contest bypoll for Congress.

On Camera

Rakesh Sharma to Shubhanshu Shukla—India’s space programme is entering a bold new era

Learnings from Axiom-4 will help improve India’s own human spaceflight. Its impact will go beyond policy rooms and launch pads to classrooms and public discussions.

Crude oil prices to freight rates: How Iran’s chokehold on Strait of Hormuz impacts India

Iran’s parliament has approved potential closure of Strait of Hormuz in response to US strikes on Iranian nuclear sites, but country’s top security body is yet to take final call.

Parag Jain, seasoned intelligence officer with key role in Op Sindoor, is new R&AW chief

A 1989-batch IPS officer of Punjab cadre, Jain has previously worked in Canada & Sri Lanka. He was one of the key officers in J&K amid abrogation of Article 370 in 2019.

New York, New Comrade. Mayor Mamdani and his India-style socialism

Zohran Mamdani’s faith, support for Gaza, dislike of Modi and Netanyahu are reasons why many in India are unhappy to see his rise rather than celebrate it as another ‘Indian’ conquest.