Naomi Osaka (Photos by AP) Naomi Osaka had planned to create a final Labubu plush toy resembling herself for the U.S. Open. Her semifinal loss prevented this plan from becoming reality.“Oh, don’t make me cry, man,” the four-time Grand Slam champion said during her press conference early Friday morning after her 6-7 (4), 7-6 (3), … Read more
Lee Fortis and Gautam Gambhir (Getty Images) While most pitch curators are fiercely protective of the main square on a cricket ground, Lee Fortis, the chief curator at The Oval, takes that passion to a nearly sacred level.A week can often change perceptions in both cricket and life. Just days after his heated exchange with … Read more
Chris Woakes greets Washington Sundar after the end of the match on day five of the 5th Test (Photo by Gareth Copley/Getty Images) India’s thrilling six-run win over England at The Oval triggered celebrations across the cricketing world, but few tributes captured the essence of the moment like Washington Sundar’s. The all-rounder, who played a … Read more
Mohammed Siraj celebrates with the ball and a stump after day five of the Fifth Test (Photo by Stu Forster/Getty Images) TimesofIndia.com in London: Mohammed Siraj delivered when it mattered the most. With England needing six runs and Gus Atkinson standing tall at one end, the 31-year-old fast bowler produced a searing yorker that crashed … Read more
Harry Brook plays a shot during day four of the Fifth Test vs India at The Oval (Photo by Gareth Copley/Getty Images) Harry Brook’s fearless approach on Day 4 of the fifth Test at The Oval had shades of Rishabh Pant, and it didn’t go unnoticed. Former India head coach and commentator Ravi Shastri drew … Read more
India batsman Yashasvi Jaiswal and England captain chat. (Photo by Stu Forster/Getty Images) Tensions flared at The Oval as India went to lunch on Day 3 at 189 for 3, with Yashasvi Jaiswal unbeaten on 85 and captain Shubman Gill newly at the crease. But the biggest moment of the session wasn’t just the runs … Read more
Ben Duckett of England plays a scoop shot for six (Photo by Gareth Copley/Getty Images) Former Indian coach Ravi Shastri criticised India’s bowling performance during the second day of the final Test against England at The Oval, as England dominated the proceedings reaching 109/1 at lunch. After India managed to add only 20 runs to … Read more
Former Indian cricketer Sunil Gavaskar(Photo by Gareth Copley/Getty Images) During the mid-innings break on Day 1 of the fifth Test between India and England, a fun fan interaction brought out some fascinating picks from two Indian greats. When asked which player from the current Indian and English squads he would love to have had in … Read more
Shubman Gill (Pic credit: Sahil Malhotra/TimesofIndia.com) TimesofIndia.com in London: On the eve of the high-stakes fifth and final Test at The Oval, India captain Shubman Gill broke his silence on the controversy involving head coach Gautam Gambhir and The Oval’s chief curator Lee Fortis, calling the incident “surprising” and questioning the curator’s conduct.Go Beyond The … Read more
Ben Stokes speaks with Ravindra Jadeja (Photo by Stu Forster/Getty Images) Former India cricketer Mohammad Kaif strongly criticised Ben Stokes for his behaviour during the final day of the Manchester Test, saying the England captain lost respect after his heated exchange with Ravindra Jadeja. The incident took place when Jadeja and Washington Sundar were nearing … Read more