Rohan Kanhai

The West Indies cricket team will be wearing black armbands during the second ODI against India as a mark of respect for the 1960s great Basil Butcher, who died on Monday. He was 86.

There is something about Guyanese batsmen and their relationship with India. Rohan Kanhai, Clive Lloyd, Shivnarine Chanderpaul, Ramnaresh Sarwan all dazzled against India, especially in India. Among the current crop, Shimron Hetmyer is a star in the making. Sherfane Rutherford is an aspirant to get into that league.

It was on June 21, 1975, when West Indies won the first edition of the Cricket World Cup. The Clive Lloyd-side won the World Cup after defeating Australia in the final.

Students at the recently concluded Hiking Championship at St Stephen’s College were seen cheering for the participants, who decided to climb the Easwaran Bharatan Memorial Climbing wall near the college’s gymnasium.

India being bowled out for 36 runs against Australia and losing the first Test by eight wickets was an "unmitigated disaster", said former India captain Bishan Singh Bedi, and gave all credit to the home bowlers. At the same time, he pointed out that the Indians did not throw away their wickets, and that they were out to unplayable balls in the absence of a "tight defence".

Eras end. On Wednesday, the passing of Everton Weekes felt that way. He was 95, the last of the famed three Ws of the West Indies that cricket lovers of a certain vintage knew as well as their alphabets.

Legendary pacer Wes Hall reminisces about his cricket career, including a memorable Test match at Eden Gardens in 1958-59 where Rohan Kanhai scored a double hundred against West Indies.

It’s one thing that brings the entire nation together. Yes, I am talking about the passion for cricket. Even actor Naseeruddin Shah couldn’t resist the temptation to anchor ESPN’s latest interactive and innovative cricket game show ‘Super Selector’.

Guyana's Prime Minister Brigadier (Ret'd) Mark Phillips will embark on his visit to India on February 6 and is scheduled to hold a meeting with President Droupadi Murmu at the Rashtrapati Bhawan on the second day of his visit.

Overlooked by Indian selectors, Ramnath Parkar, who was an attacking batsman and a brilliant fielder, scored 4455 runs in 85 first-class matches.

Reggae legend Bob Marley’s son Rohan, on a recent trip to the capital, said he was in India to ‘reach his true self’

During his visit to Guyana, India's Prime Minister Narendra Modi emphasized the strong ties between India and Guyana, highlighting their shared culture, cuisine, and passion for cricket. He acknowledged the contributions of Guyanese cricket legends and the enthusiastic support the Indian cricket team received during the recent T20 World Cup held in the region.

Former Indian captain Sunil Gavaskar has voiced strong criticism of the West Indies bowling unit. Following India's decisive innings and 140-run victory in Ahmedabad, Gavaskar questioned the quality of the West Indies attack. He contrasted the current team with past legendary West Indian players, highlighting a perceived decline in batting talent. The second Test is set for New Delhi.

LONDON: The ever dependable Rahul Dravid denies he is defensive but says he enjoys batting for long periods and "frustrating people" by his technique. "I wouldn't say I'm defensive but I think sometimes the situation demands that I put down a solid foundation for the stroke-makers to follow," the Observer quoted Dravid as saying on Sunday.

West Indian greats Lance Gibbs and Clive Lloyd were presented with commemorative caps to mark their formal induction into the ICC Cricket Hall of Fame.

Zak Crawley's 267 in the third Test against Pakistan at Southampton on Saturday saw the England batsman rewrite the record books.

TOI takes a look at some of the top PIO cricketers.

There is something about the Eden Gardens that continues to inspire generations of cricketers to seek their own paradise at this 150-year-old historic arena.

A 39-year-old sanitation worker was run over by an unknown vehicle near Kanhai Chowk while he was cycling back in the early hours of Wednesday. Indra Kumar, whose family said he was employed by MCG as a sanitation worker, succumbed to his injuries at a private hospital in the city.

Batting legend Sunil Gavaskar on Wednesday said the current Indian team under Virat Kohli was "fulfilling my dreams". "What Kohli and his boys have done is amazing. Such a run of Test wins is amazing. They are fulfilling my dreams," said the Little Master.