Sunil Gavaskar believes Axar Patel's all-round skills and cricketing intelligence will make him one of India's greatest players.
India edged England by seven runs to reach the T20 World Cup final for the second successive time after Jacob Bethell's brilliant century went in vain.
Today, predictability has replaced volatility. When 200 becomes routine and chases follow a template, the element of surprise goes out the window and with it viewer engagement.
'The entire party is centred around one man and that is Arvind Kejriwal.' 'Till the time you are in Kejriwal's good books you are powerful. The day you are not with him, you are no one in the party.'
Sourav Ganguly urges Kolkata Knight Riders to promote Rinku Singh up the order as the team struggles for form in IPL 2026, with three matches yielding no wins.
Mumbai Indians' medical staff is currently assessing Rohit Sharma's condition. Meanwhile, England all-rounder Will Jacks is expected to join the squad soon.
Vaishnavi Adkar, following her recent success, has been selected for the Indian team participating in the Billie Jean King Cup Asia/Oceania Group I tie.
Whether he comes to power or not, both his admirers and opponents agree on one thing -- Vijay may well turn out to be the 'X factor'.
If Iyer is cleared for international duty, Mumbai will need to appoint a new captain for the Vijay Hazare Trophy knockouts, which begin on January 12.
Former England captain Michael Atherton believes India is the 'pre-eminent' white-ball team and has a strong chance of holding all three ICC limited-overs titles after their T20 World Cup win.
Suryakumar Yadav compares India's 2024 and 2026 T20 World Cup winning squads, highlighting the shift from experienced enthusiasm to youthful passion.
The 19th edition of the Indian Premier League gets underway in Bengaluru on Saturday, a touch lighter on overseas firepower but buoyed by a confirmation of its robust financial health this week.
A timely unbeaten 53 from vice-captain Rinku Singh and a fine spell from Varun Chakravarthy powered former champions Kolkata Knight Riders to their first win of IPL 2026.
An analysis of Gautam Gambhir's coaching style, highlighting his conviction, support for players, and success in white-ball cricket, while also addressing his polarising nature and the challenges he faces in longer formats.
India needs at least a draw against Wales to qualify for the FIH Women's Hockey World Cup Qualifiers semifinal, with their fate also depending on the Scotland vs. Uruguay match.
Former India captain Anil Kumble criticises Mumbai Indians' lack of intent in their defeat to Rajasthan Royals.
Kolkata Knight Riders captain Ajinkya Rahane responds to criticism regarding his strike rate in the IPL, suggesting that his detractors are motivated by jealousy and hidden agendas.
New Zealand captain Mitchell Santner says India will face pressure in front of their home crowd in the T20 World Cup final in Ahmedabad as the Kiwis look to upset the hosts.
Flagging concerns for Team India, former England captain Michael Atherton says the hosts are exceptional but not unbeatable ahead of the T20 World Cup semi-final against at Wankhede, on Thursday.
Cheteshwar Pujara shares tactical insights ahead of the T20 World Cup semi-final, outlining how India can dismiss England captain Harry Brook and counter key threats at Wankhede.
'Because in white-ball cricket, we've lost two out of the last three series in the one-day format. If it was an era, we wouldn't have lost two series.'
Suryakumar Yadav reveals a team superstition involving a hotel change before the T20 World Cup semi-final against England, which he believes contributed to India's victory. He also addresses the perceived jinx of playing at the Narendra Modi Stadium in Ahmedabad.
Sunil Gavaskar defends David Miller's decision not to take a single in the IPL match between Delhi Capitals and Gujarat Titans, while Kevin Pietersen praises Rashid Khan's performance.
Admiral Dinesh K Tripathi awarded Yudh Seva Medals to Vice Admiral A N Pramod and Vice Admiral Rahul Gokhale for their distinguished service during Operation Sindoor. The operation involved a strong naval response to security concerns, showcasing strategic planning and effective deployment of naval assets.
This is a franchise built on resilience and has often stumbled but risen with a vengeance, fiercer and hungrier. The question is: when will that happen, and why did it not start from their home ground?
India secured a spot in the FIH Women's World Cup Qualifiers final after a 1-0 victory over Italy, setting up a title clash with England.
Sunrisers Hyderabad's pace bowling coach Varun Aaron praised debutants Praful Hinge and Sakib Hussain after their outstanding performance against Rajasthan Royals in the IPL.
Following their T20 World Cup victory, the Indian cricket team, led by Suryakumar Yadav, is setting its sights on future tournaments, including the Olympics and the next T20 World Cup. Senior players like Hardik Pandya express their determination to continue India's dominance in the sport.
The Indian U17 women's team defeated Myanmar 2-0 in an international friendly match, with Pritika Barman scoring both goals. The match is part of India's preparation for the AFC U17 Women's Asian Cup.
Babar Azam snapped at a reporter during a post-match press conference after Peshawar Zalmi's win, expressing his frustration with constant comparisons to Virat Kohli and defending his ability to finish matches.
Kolkata Knight Riders captain Ajinkya Rahane was forced to leave the field during their IPL match against Mumbai Indians due to apparent cramps, with Rinku Singh taking over the captaincy.
Royal Challengers Bengaluru aim to leverage their powerful batting lineup against Lucknow Super Giants' disciplined bowling attack in their upcoming IPL match
IMAGES from the IPL match between Delhi Capitals and Gujarat Titans at the Arun Jaitley Stadium in Delhi on Wednesday
Shubman Gill and Shreyas Iyer who have often been overlooked in the T20 format, will captain Gujarat Titans and Punjab Kings respectively with both eager to make a statement.
Jos Buttler looks to reset mentally after T20 World Cup struggles, aiming for a strong IPL 2026 with Gujarat Titans while managing expectations and pressure.
Following their narrow seven-run defeat against India in the T20 World Cup semi-final, England captain Harry Brook hailed fast bowler Jasprit Bumrah as the 'best bowler of all time'.
Brendon McCullum will continue as England's head coach in all three formats, the England and Wales Cricket Board (ECB) said on Monday, despite the team's lacklustre performances and lingering questions about their dressing-room culture.
'Hardik Pandya is a good captain. But they have two T20 World Cup-winning captains playing under him now.'
Former India captain Rahul Dravid attributes the nation's recent cricketing success to the realisation of its immense potential, supported by strong infrastructure, talented players, and passionate fans.
Former India captain Rohit Sharma lauded the Indian men's and women's cricket teams for their recent World Cup victories, attributing their success to hard work and the momentum they have built. He expressed hope for continued success and acknowledged the contributions of those working behind the scenes.
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