Afghanistan’s Mohammad Saleem, left, looks heavenwards, after taking five wickets. (AP Photo) TimesofIndia.com in Mullanpur: Three years ago, when Rana Naved-ul-Hasan arrived at Afghanistan’s high-performance centre in Kabul as bowling coach, one young fast bowler immediately grabbed his attention. Mohammad Saleem Safi, a lanky pacer from Baghlan province, was bowling with genuine pace and troubling…

India’s Rohit Sharma and Virat Kohli (ANI Photo) Amid growing speculation over the ODI futures of Rohit Sharma and Virat Kohli, former India batter Mohammed Kaif has thrown his weight behind the veteran duo, insisting their experience will be crucial if India are to challenge for the 2027 ODI World Cup in South Africa, Zimbabwe…

Abishek Porel (PTI Photo) The Calcutta High Court has directed police to arrest Delhi Capitals cricketer Abishek Porel in connection with a rape case and seize his electronic devices to prevent the alleged circulation of sensitive material related to the complainant. According to a report from The Indian Express, the court also asked police to…

Jannik Sinner reacts during the men’s singles match against Miomir Kecmanovic. (AP Photo) LONDON: There was little of the authority that has come to define Jannik Sinner these last couple of seasons. The defending champion sprayed 52 unforced errors over three hours and 32 minutes, yet when his Wimbledon title defence threatened to unravel, he…