India opener Rohit Sharma bettered Pakistan's Shahid Afridi's record for maximum sixes (352) by a batter in the history of One-Day Internationals in the first ODI against South Africa, in Ranchi, on Sunday.
Rashid Khan considers stepping back from Test cricket after medical warnings over his back injury, with the Afghanistan star prioritising fitness and ODI longevity.
Cheteshwar Pujara expresses surprise at Rishabh Pant's inability to replicate his Test cricket success in the IPL, suggesting a need for greater clarity in his approach to T20 batting. Pujara also addresses Hardik Pandya's captaincy and defends Suryakumar Yadav's form.
K L Rahul expresses satisfaction at breaking the perception of being a Test specialist.
'They discuss with Gautam the ODI format, the matches that we have and our plans for South Africa.'
Former England cricketer Kevin Pietersen has urged the South African team management to get Heinrich Klaasen out of international cricket retirement in their bid to lift the ICC Cricket World Cup 2027 title on home soil.
Rohit Sharma has returned to the No. 1 spot in the latest ICC ODI batting rankings ahead of the upcoming three-match ODI series against South Africa.
Krunal Pandya calls RCB's 2025 title win deeply emotional
Former India captain Sourav Ganguly supports the BCCI's decision to host Test matches in new venues like Guwahati and Ranchi, alongside traditional centres.
Former Afghanistan cricketer Shapoor Zadran is in intensive care in a New Delhi hospital, battling a rare and life-threatening disease called Hemophagocytic Lymphohistiocytosis (HLH).
A clinical India outclassed Sri Lanka by nine wickets in the rain-hit opening ODI of the women's tri-nation series in Colombo, on Sunday.
A record-extending 52nd ODI century by Virat Kohli and a rapid 57 from Rohit Sharma paved the way for India's victory in the series-opener in Ranchi.
India will tour Zimbabwe for a three-match T20I series in July, marking their first assignment since winning the T20 World Cup. The matches are scheduled for July 23, 25, and 26 at the Harare Sports Club.
Border, who led Australian men to their first-ever World Cup title in 1987, said he has rarely seen a player so young hit the ball with such power, calling the 15-year-old "a great talent" with the ability to score all around the ground.
Indian all-rounder Deepti Sharma attributes her return to form, including an unbeaten 36 and a five-wicket haul against South Africa, to renewed self-belief and strategic bowling adjustments, easing selection concerns ahead of the T20 World Cup.
The 26 year old rued the dropped catches, which ultimately cost India the match and the series.
Arshdeep Singh -- statement spells against SA shows need to give pacer consistent ODI outings
India's Sanju Samson has been named the ICC Men's Player of the Month for March following his outstanding performance in the T20 World Cup.
Dreams are not fragile; they are powerful. So dream big, write your script like Praful Hinge did, and when the moment arrives go for the kill and dominate.
Guwahati will host the India vs Australia Test match in February, while traditional venues like Mumbai and Kolkata have not been given any games in the 2026-27 Border-Gavaskar Trophy.
Indian all-rounder Washington Sundar discusses the challenges and blessings of playing all formats of cricket, his fitness regime, and his goals for the future, including the ODI World Cup.
Punjab Kings pacer Xavier Bartlett has praised teammate Arshdeep Singh's influence, highlighting his experience in adapting to Indian conditions in the ongoing IPL. Bartlett also spoke about the Impact Player rule and his ambition to play Test cricket for Australia.
Shreyas Iyer receives clearance to join Team India for home ODIs against New Zealand
Jasprit Bumrah is also only the second Indian to reach the landmark of 100 wickets in T20Is.
Daryl Mitchell scored an unbeaten 131 from 117 balls to lead New Zealand to a seven-wicket win over India in the second One-Day International on Wednesday.
Washington Sundar has been ruled out of the ODI series against New Zealand after suffering a rib injury in the series opener in Vadodara.
Virat Kohli moved up to No. 4 in the latest ICC rankings with a match-winning hundred against South Africa in the first ODI at Ranchi boosting his ascend.
Indian cricketers Virat Kohli and Shreyas Iyer are on the brink of something special in their respective ODI careers.
'India never began well, and that's one of the main reasons they weren't able to chase these big scores,'
Legendary batter Sunil Gavaskar on Sunday hailed Virat Kohli as the greatest one-day cricketer of all time, saying the Indian icon's world-record tally of centuries underline his unmatched stature in the format.
India's new ODI vice-captain Shreyas Iyer might be forced to remain out of action for minimum three weeks
Batting stalwart Virat Kohli has laughed off jokes about his IPL side Royal Challengers Bengaluru fielding five overseas players in the ongoing IPL season.
Sanju Samson and Abhishek Sharma's explosive batting performances propelled India to a record-breaking total against New Zealand in the T20 World Cup final
'The game a couple of days ago was very, very close. So it was good to get here today. And, you know, beautiful practice wicket. So hopefully another cracking game tomorrow.'
Shubman Gill and Smriti Mandhana were named the Best International Cricketers at the BCCI Naman Awards 2026, recognising their outstanding performances in the 2024-2025 season.
Daryl Mitchell becomes only the second player from New Zealand to hold the top the ICC ranking for ODI batters.
The Bangladesh Cricket Board's chairman of selectors, Habibul Bashar, expresses his desire for veteran all-rounder Shakib Al Hasan to return to the national team and play until at least the 2027 ODI World Cup.
'The will to work and commitment to put in work is as high as it has ever been.'
IMAGES from the first ODI played between India and New Zealand in Vadodara on Sunday
Rohit Sharma followed up his knock of 73 in the second ODI in Adelaide with a match-winning unbeaten 121 in Sydney to be named the Player of the Series.
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