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In the buildup to the electrifying India versus Pakistan T20 World Cup showdown, Kuldeep Yadav's longtime coach Kapil Dev Pandey has thrown his weight behind the Men in Blue. From Kanpur, where he...
The latest ICC Men's Test Rankings, post-annual update, paint a new picture at the top: India vaults into third, displacing England to fourth place. This realignment highlights the impact of the...
In the electric atmosphere of Bengaluru, Krunal Pandya stole the show with a blistering finish against Gujarat Titans in IPL 2026. The RCB all-rounder, speaking exclusively after securing victory,...
Dhruv Jurel's match-winning unbeaten 81 in Rajasthan Royals' triumph over RCB has sparked calls for his national team debut. The IPL 2026 encounter in New Delhi saw the young keeper-batter showcase...
Forget the 90s legend for a moment—meet the new Mohammad Azharuddin, a wicketkeeper-batsman who's turned 31 without a single cap for India. Hailing from Kerala, his story is one of passion,...
Time waits for no one, but hard work can turn the tide. Ishan Kishan embodies this philosophy, transforming from a forgotten figure in Indian cricket to a T20 World Cup hero and IPL captain. Ousted...
In a candid panel talk at the BCCI Awards in New Delhi, India captain Suryakumar Yadav dissected the blueprint that delivered the T20 World Cup 2026 trophy: sticking to a trusted core and resisting...
India’s new head coach Gautam Gambhir pulled no punches in explaining Sanju Samson’s surprise return to the playing XI during the T20 World Cup 2026. The move, he clarified, was driven by a hunger...
In a proud moment for Kerala cricket, the state government will roll out the red carpet for Sanju Samson on March 16, recognizing his heroic contributions to India's T20 World Cup 2026 title win. The...
The T20 World Cup 2026 final in Ahmedabad promises fireworks as India seeks to bury past demons against New Zealand and claim a record third title. In recent years, Team India has been to four ICC...
The T20 World Cup 2026 semifinal draw is complete after India's commanding five-wicket defeat of West Indies. Fans are buzzing about the marquee matchups ahead. South Africa earned the top seed for...
The T20 World Cup 2026 Super 8 stage intensifies with India's crucial encounter against West Indies at Eden Gardens on Sunday. A win catapults either team into the semifinals, but persistent rain in...
Team India's preparations for the high-stakes Super-8 match against West Indies receive a boost with finisher Rinku Singh slated to link up in Kolkata this Saturday. BCCI Secretary Devjit Saikia...
Excitement builds in the T20 World Cup 2026 as semifinals qualifiers take shape. India's clinical dismissal of Zimbabwe by 72 runs has paved South Africa's way into the last four, while England...
In a do-or-die battle for semi-final spots, India faces Zimbabwe in the T20 World Cup 2026 Super 8 at Chennai's iconic MA Chidambaram Stadium. Following a humiliating 76-run loss to South Africa,...
Team India's T20 World Cup journey hit a major snag as dynamic batter Rinku Singh headed back to his hometown in Uttar Pradesh from Chennai on Tuesday. The reason? A heartbreaking health emergency...
Excitement builds as T20 World Cup 2026 Super 8 stage is set. Eight powerhouses—India, South Africa, West Indies, Zimbabwe, Sri Lanka, New Zealand, England, Pakistan—battle for glory. Grouped...
Excitement builds as the T20 World Cup 2026 Super 8 lineup is locked in. Qualifying teams include India, South Africa, Zimbabwe, West Indies from Group 1, and Sri Lanka, England, New Zealand,...
Team India asserted total control in the T20 World Cup 2026, demolishing Namibia by 93 runs to claim the top spot in Group A. The clinical performance at Arun Jaitley Stadium showcased batting...
In a dramatic turn during India's preparations for the T20 World Cup match against Namibia, star batsman Ishan Kishan was left writhing in pain after copping a sharp yorker from pace ace Jasprit...
In a boost for Team India, explosive opener Abhishek Sharma has been released from the hospital following a stomach bug that sidelined him earlier this week. Admitted on Monday, his availability for...
The Indian cricket team's preparations for the T20 World Cup 2026 have hit a snag with Harshit Rana nursing a knee injury from the warm-up game against South Africa. Spotting him clutch his knee and...
Cricket fever grips the subcontinent as the ICC Men's T20 World Cup 2026 begins February 7 across India and Sri Lanka. In a major announcement, ICC has revealed its elite commentary lineup, featuring...
With T20 World Cup 2026 just days away, starting February 7, all eyes are on Washington Sundar's injury recovery. The Indian selectors show no haste in naming a replacement, as the all-rounder...
In a morale-boosting update from Bengaluru, Rishabh Pant has revealed that his recovery from a nagging side strain is progressing smoothly at the BCCI's Centre of Excellence. The Indian cricket...
Ruturaj Gaikwad stands as a beacon of reliability in Indian cricket, yet his national team appearances remain sporadic. Hailing from Pune, this right-handed opener's story is one of grit and...
In a run-fest at Raipur's Shaheed Veer Narayan Singh Stadium, Ishan Kishan starred with a ferocious 76 off 34 deliveries—smashing 11 fours and 4 sixes—to guide India to a commanding 7-wicket triumph...
Nagpur buzzed with cricket anticipation as Congress heavyweight Shashi Tharoor linked up with Gautam Gambhir, the man at the helm of India's cricket resurgence. Just before the Black Caps arrived for...
Tensions in international cricket escalate as Pakistan openly backs Bangladesh's boycott of T20 World Cup 2026 games in India. According to reports, PCB sent a letter to ICC endorsing BCB's security...
The stage is set in Nagpur for India versus New Zealand, kicking off a high-stakes five-match T20I series on Wednesday. After the ODI setback, all eyes are on whether the Men in Blue can rediscover...
The Indian cricket fraternity is buzzing with anticipation as the five-match T20I series against New Zealand gets underway from January 21. Fresh from a 2-1 ODI series loss, Rohit Sharma's successors...
Former Indian all-rounder Irfan Pathan has applauded Shubman Gill's recent resurgence in form, particularly highlighting the young batter's composed approach. Pathan advises Gill to remain committed...
Young Indian cricketer Shafali Verma attributes her sensational World Cup final performance to an inspiring encounter with batting legend Sachin Tendulkar. Verma delivered a match-winning innings of...
Young Indian cricketer Shafali Verma has revealed the profound impact of cricket legend Sachin Tendulkar's presence before her game-changing performance in the ICC Women's Cricket World Cup final....
New India head coach Gautam Gambhir has lauded Suryakumar Yadav's leadership, stating that the captain's free-spirited nature perfectly aligns with the ethos of T20 cricket. Gambhir emphasized his...
India has officially punched its ticket to the Women's Cricket World Cup semifinals, thanks to a commanding 53-run victory over New Zealand via the DLS method. The crucial win was orchestrated by...
Yashasvi Jaiswal's impressive innings of 175 against the West Indies was cut short on Day 2 of the second Test due to a critical miscommunication with captain Shubman Gill. The young opener, poised...
Team India's star batsman, Yashasvi Jaiswal, is making headlines not only for his impressive batting but also for his personal life. Currently playing in a two-match Test series against the West...
Mayank Agarwal, who has played 21 Test matches for India, has scored his first century in England. The right-handed batsman, who last played for India three years ago, decided to play in England....
Former Pakistan Cricket Board (PCB) chairman Ramiz Raja has ignited controversy with accusations against ICC match referee Andy Pycroft, alleging favoritism towards the Indian Cricket team. The...
Former Pakistani cricketer Shoaib Akhtar, known for his candid assessments, has criticized the Pakistan cricket team's strategic blunder in a recent match. Akhtar, while analyzing the Asia Cup 2025...
India's selection of its Asia Cup 2025 squad brought a surprising omission: Shreyas Iyer. In a recent iQOOO podcast, Iyer shared his feelings about being left out. "It is only frustrating when you...
Shubman Gill has been appointed as the vice-captain of the T20 team before the Asia Cup, but will his bat speak in Dubai? Although he was the highest run-scorer for India in the previous Asia Cup,...
Former Indian all-rounder Irfan Pathan has sparked significant discussion after making critical remarks about MS Dhoni, leading to widespread circulation of his comments. Pathan's statements alluded...
The Asia Cup is set to begin on September 9th. But, what's the secret behind Team India's 'HAT'? How can 'HAT' be a winning guarantee in the Asia Cup, which will be played between 8 teams? First,...
Indian Test captain and T20 vice-captain Shubman Gill has arrived at the BCCI Center of Excellence (CoE) in Bengaluru for preparations and fitness tests ahead of the 2025 Asia Cup. Along with Gill,...
The India squad for the Asia Cup 2025 is about to be announced. However, before the official announcement, discussions and predictions are circulating among cricket experts. One such prediction comes...
The announcement of the Indian team for the Asia Cup 2025 could be made on Tuesday. There is considerable confusion this time regarding which 15 players will be selected for the team, even the...
With the Asia Cup 2025 set to begin in the UAE on September 9th, the Indian team announcement is expected on August 19th or 20th. There's speculation about the availability of India's T20I captain,...
Mumbai Cricket Association (MCA) President Ajinkya Naik has revealed that Rohit Sharma played a crucial role in persuading Yashasvi Jaiswal to remain with Mumbai in the domestic circuit. Initially,...
During the third day of the fifth Test between England and India at the Kia Oval in London, an interesting incident occurred involving Ravindra Jadeja and a spectator. While batting, Jadeja noticed a...
Indian cricketer Ishan Kishan is currently showcasing impressive form in England, participating in the County Cricket Championship Division 1. Representing Nottinghamshire, Kishan has delivered...
Jasprit Bumrah delivered a compelling display of fast bowling at Headingley, securing a well-deserved five-wicket haul. This performance not only gave India a crucial advantage in the first innings...
Shubman Gill is set to take on the crucial No. 4 batting position for India in the upcoming Test series against England, marking a significant shift in the team's lineup. This follows Virat Kohli's...
The inaugural Test match between England and India is scheduled to begin on June 20, Friday, at Headingley, Leeds. The Indian team is undergoing a period of transition, placing significant...
With the upcoming five-match Test series drawing near, discussions have sparked regarding Shubman Gill's appointment as India's Test captain. Given Jasprit Bumrah's previous leadership during the...
Former Indian cricketer Saba Karim has shared his insights on the upcoming Qualifier 2 clash between Mumbai Indians (MI) and Punjab Kings (PBKS) in the IPL. He believes MI holds a favorable position...
Former Indian cricketer Saba Karim shared his insights on the upcoming IPL Qualifier 2 clash between Mumbai Indians (MI) and Punjab Kings (PBKS). Karim believes MI holds a favorable position due to...
Extensive security measures are in place for the upcoming One Day International (ODI) cricket match between India and South Africa, scheduled for November 30th at the JSCA Stadium in Ranchi. Police...
Prasiddha Krishna, the fast-bowling prodigy captivating the cricket world, has laid bare his grand vision: conquering the World Cup and etching his name in Indian cricket history. In an exclusive...
Cricket fans are buzzing with anticipation ahead of the third ODI between India and New Zealand, a match that will crown the series champion. Tied 1-1, this showdown packs statistical intrigue that...
Mohammad Kaif, the 2002 NatWest Series hero, has made headlines by advocating for Ravindra Jadeja and Axar Patel as India's optimal spin bowling combination. In an in-depth analysis on a popular...
KL Rahul produced a captain's knock, slamming his eighth ODI hundred to propel India to 284 for eight in the second One Day International against New Zealand here today. The 32-year-old's polished...
In the annals of Indian cricket, few names evoke as much respect as Rahul Dravid. Nicknamed 'The Wall' for his impenetrable defense, Dravid's career was a masterclass in consistency. Over 16 years,...