The eight players who featured in India's World Cup triumph in 2024 will aim to repeat their magic from two years ago.
'India never began well, and that's one of the main reasons they weren't able to chase these big scores,'
Harmanpreet Kaur acknowledges India's batting struggles in the ODI series against Australia after consecutive defeats. Australia's Alyssa Healy praises young players Voll and Litchfield for their outstanding performance.
Bavuma "puts his money" on struggling Rabada to deliver something special ahead of T20WC semifinal
Namibia captain Gerhard Erasmus admitted that his team struggled against Varun Chakravarthy's spin, a skill they rarely encounter in associate cricket, leading to their defeat against India.
Smriti Mandhana credits Jemimah Rodrigues' aggressive batting for helping her find rhythm in India's T20I series-clinching victory against Australia. India won the third T20I by 17 runs, securing their first T20I series win Down Under since 2016.
Rohit Sharma took to the nets to fine-tune his batting ahead of the three-match series against New Zealand, starting on Sunday, January 11.
Injury-hit Australia are considering including veteran Steve Smith to strengthen their batting line-up for the crucial T20 World Cup Group B match against Sri Lanka. Australia needs to win to secure a spot in the Super Eights after a defeat to Zimbabwe.
While the first India vs New Zealand ODI will be played at Vadodara, the second match will get underway at Rajkot. The teams will face off for the final ODI of the series at Indore.
As India's U-19 boys prepare for the upcoming ICC Men's U19 Cricket World Cup 2026 with a focus on fearless cricket.
While the white-ball trophy cabinet kept getting heavier, Team India's fortunes in Test cricket swung wildly between hope and despair in 2025.
Ravichandran Ashwin criticises India's team combination and batting order after their 76-run defeat to South Africa in the ICC Men's T20 World Cup, questioning Rinku Singh's No.8 slot and Axar Patel's omission.
Virat Kohli and Anushka Sharma visited Premanand Maharaj's Keli Kunj Ashram in Vrindavan, engaging in prayer and reflection.
Cricket magnifies the joy in the City of Joy. And with the stadium illuminated in World Cup colours, it seems to have lit up the soul of Kolkata.
Indian skipper Suryakumar Yadav once again avoided the customary handshake with his Pakistan counterpart Salman Ali Agha during the toss, in the T20 World Cup match in Colombo on Sunday.
BCCI secretary Jay Shah confirmed that Rohit will captain India in the ICC Champions Trophy scheduled to be held in Pakistan and the WTC Final which will be played at Lord's in June 2025.
The pace at which Priyanka's Ercell fights off her enemies and secures her family into a bunker, you would forget you are in a Hollywood thriller, notes Divya Nair.
The West Indies and South Africa, both undefeated, will battle in a Super 8 match of the T20 World Cup. The West Indies' powerful batting will be tested by South Africa's balanced bowling attack. The result could significantly impact India's chances of reaching the semi-finals.
As India prepares for its upcoming five Test series against England, the selection committee faces a crucial decision regarding the team's leadership. Who should be the next India captain in red ball cricket?
If Pakistan execute their game plan and play good cricket, they can beat any team, including India in the Asia Cup, captain Salman Agha said.
Abhishek Sharma returned to form in the Super 8 match against Zimbabwe on Thursday, and dedicated the half-century to his team.
An article about Sanju Samson's journey to success in the T20 World Cup, highlighting the influence of his father's advice and his commitment to his roots.
Pakistan, after a defeat against India, face Namibia in a must-win match to qualify for the Super 8s. Their fragile batting and Shaheen Afridi's form are key concerns, while Namibia aims to play spoiler.
HIL GC beat Shrachi Bengal Tigers 6-3 in a high-scoring men's HIL clash
Ayush Badoni rose to prominence with his performances for Lucknow Super Giants in the IPL where he played under the mentorship of current India head coach Gautam Gambhir.
Opener Abhishek Sharma's explosive unbeaten 68 off 20 balls set up a comprehensive eight-wicket victory against New Zealand.in the third match in Guwahati
The first three matches were low-scoring affairs, but the fourth T20I was a run-fest, with both India and Sri Lanka registering their highest-ever totals in the format.
Kishan's statement knock, Surya's welcome fifty give India 2-0 lead
Australian captain Mitchell Marsh expressed disappointment over the team's early exit from the T20 World Cup, citing missed opportunities and underperformance in key matches. Despite a final win against Oman, Marsh acknowledged the team's failure to deliver when it mattered most.
Suryakumar Yadav discusses his successful partnership with head coach Gautam Gambhir, highlighting their shared understanding and mutual respect, which has led to significant success for the Indian T20 team.
Thomas Rew smashed an unbeaten half-century as England outclassed India by 20 runs in the rain hit Under-19 World Cup warm-up fixture.
Australia will aim to salvage pride against Oman in their final T20 World Cup match after a disappointing campaign marked by injuries and poor form.
Ashalata -- who has earned over 100 international caps and captained the national side on multiple occasions -- said the (senior) team has made steady progress but is still short of world-class standards.
India vs Pakistan, T20 World Cup: Abhishek Sharma falls for another duck in tournament
England and Sri Lanka prepare for a crucial Super Eight match in the T20 World Cup, with spin bowling expected to play a key role. England aims to replicate their recent series win in Sri Lanka, while the hosts seek to capitalize on home advantage.
Pakistan captain Salman Agha expressed confidence in his team's spinners after their victory over Namibia in the T20 World Cup, highlighting Sahibzada Farhan's century and Usman Tariq's bowling.
Virat Kohli's stroke-filled 91-ball 93 set up India's win in the series opener against New Zealand.
Mayank Agarwal stroked a fluent century to lead Karnataka's fightback after Auqib Nabi's three-wicket haul had put Jammu and Kashmir in control, on Day 3 of the Ranji Trophy final.
Former Pakistan batter Mohammad Yousuf sparked controversy by using a derogatory term to insult India captain Suryakumar Yadav during a live TV discussion.
'We just want them to go out there and do their magic'
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