Ajinkya Rahane‘s career will always leave Indian cricket wondering what might have been.On paper, his numbers are respectable rather than extraordinary: an average of 38.46 across 85 Tests, 5,077 runs, twelve hundreds, twenty-six fifties. For most cricketers that would count as an outstanding career. For Rahane it somehow feels short of the mark. The figures…
A view of Mangaluru International Airport Mangaluru: Taxi and maxi-cab drivers from Dakshina Kannada and Udupi districts will stage a protest at Kavoor Junction in Mangaluru on Aug 4 (Wednesday) against the recent increase in charges at Mangaluru International Airport (MIA).Addressing reporters Saturday, Dakshina Kannada Taxi Men’s and Maxi Cab Association president Anand K alleged…
Following Ben Stokes’ retirement from international cricket, England have turned to a familiar face to lead their Test side once again. While there had been widespread speculation that Harry Brook could take over the captaincy, the England and Wales Cricket Board (ECB) has instead entrusted the role to Joe Root, who is set to begin…
Bengaluru: A woman has alleged that she was harassed by a quick commerce delivery agent who repeatedly asked to enter her home, according to a video clip that has gone viral on social media. However, she has not filed a police complaint. The video does not mention the place, date or time of the alleged…
THE JOY OF FINDING YOUR TRIBE: Poetry with Zac, a vibrant Bengaluru-based community, discusses English poetry over snacks and Sulaimani tea On a balmy evening in Koramangala, a cocker spaniel named Zac circles between poetry lovers debating poets as diverse as Sylvia Plath and Mary Oliver, over snacks and Sulaimani tea. Across Bengaluru, similar gatherings…
Alzarri Joseph and Daren Sammy (Agency Image) West Indies fast bowler Alzarri Joseph has responded to head coach Daren Sammy’s comments regarding his absence from the ongoing home Test series against Pakistan, insisting that the public narrative surrounding his decision lacked important context.When Cricket West Indies announced the squad for the two-match series, the board…
BENGALURU: Despite paying the fare and penalty to secure a berth on Rajdhani Express, a 40-year-old passenger without a confirmed ticket was forced to pay an additional amount for food, water and bed linen.The incident happened when Onkar S Gondahalli, a resident of Maharashtra, wanted to travel from Nagpur to Bengaluru on Hazrat Nizamuddin-KSR Bengaluru…
Bengaluru: An attempt to deposit money in an ICICI Bank cash deposit machine in west Bengaluru took a serious turn after six counterfeit Rs 500 notes were found, prompting the bank to file a case against the depositor.The incident took place at the bank’s branch on 80-Foot Road in Chandra Layout on May 6 but…
Sanju Samson and Rishabh Pant NEW DELHI: With more than a year left for the 2027 ODI World Cup, former India spinner Ravichandran Ashwin has shared the players he believes should be in the squad for the tournament.Speaking on ESPNcricinfo’s YouTube channel, Ashwin divided the players into three categories – ‘Yes’, ‘Maybe’ and ‘No’ –…
Vaibhav Sooryavanshi (ANI Photo) The East Zone selectors have defended their decision to appoint 15-year-old Vaibhav Sooryavanshi as vice-captain for the upcoming Duleep Trophy, describing the move as part of a long-term leadership plan rather than an indication of the team’s pecking order.While Ishan Kishan‘s appointment as captain was widely expected, the decision to hand…
