As India are gearing up to face Zimbabwe in a do-or-die Super Eights clash in the ICC Men's T20 World Cup 2026, former cricketer Aakash Chopra urged the team management to promote skipper Suryakumar Yadav up the order to break the left-handers' pattern in the batting order and effectively counter the off-spin threat posed by his opposite number Sikandar Raza.
Aakash Chopra questions India's Playing XI and Axar Patel's omission after their 76-run loss to South Africa in the ICC Men's T20 World Cup, raising concerns over strategy and clarity.
Cheteshwar Pujara praises Mohammed Shami's performance in the IPL, highlighting it as the beginning of his 'road to redemption'.
India face New Zealand in the T20 World Cup final in Ahmedabad as Suryakumar Yadav's side aim to become the first team to successfully defend the title.
After a defeat to South Africa, India bounced back with a dominant performance against Zimbabwe, posting their highest T20 World Cup total and securing a crucial victory to keep their campaign alive.
One marvelled at the freedom with which the Nepal batters played. They trusted their strokes, ran hard between the wickets, and refused to be overawed.
Former Indian cricketer Harbhajan Singh conducted a specialised training camp for emerging off-spinners at the BCCI Centre of Excellence in Bengaluru, providing technical and tactical insights to help prepare them for top-tier cricket.
Gujarat Titans captain Shubman Gill has criticised the Impact Player rule in the IPL, joining other Indian cricketers in expressing concerns that it diminishes the skill aspect of the game.
Former Indian leg-spinner Laxman Sivaramakrishnan has retired from the BCCI commentary panel, citing a lack of opportunities and expressing dissatisfaction with his role.
The Netherlands cricket team is excited to play against India in their final T20 World Cup league fixture at the world's largest cricket stadium in Ahmedabad.
Batting great Virat Kohli hailed the Indian team after they thumped New Zealand by 96 runs to become the first team to successfully defend the T20 World Cup title.
Kapil backs India in T20s, stresses focus on Test cricket
Mumbai and Kolkata Knight Riders' batter Angkrish Raghuvanshi says he judges his performances with how his team fares while he keeps working on multiplying his skills as a top order-batter and wicketkeeper.
Sara Arjun, who sported a Mumbai Indians jersey, attended the match with her parents actor Raj Arjun and Kathak dancer Sanya Arjun.
Rajat Patidar's aggressive innings helped Royal Challengers Bengaluru reach a total of 201 for 8 against Rajasthan Royals in their IPL match, after a shaky start.
Saurabh Netravalkar emphasizes the importance of a strong defensive strategy for the USA against India in the T20 World Cup, highlighting the team's experience and the significance of playing at Wankhede Stadium.
A fan's heartfelt open letter praising 'The Wall' went viral on social media after former India captain Rahul Dravid received the BCCI Lifetime Achievement Award on Sunday.
Australia's leading pace bowlers, including Pat Cummins, Mitchell Starc, and Josh Hazlewood, are set to miss the start of IPL 2026.
Fans are so confident of India retaining the ICC World T20 title that that they would like March 8 (the day of the final) to be added to the list of special days in March as 'Indian cricket's double-triumph day'.
The Indian women's cricket team, buoyed by their recent success, is focused on achieving consistent performance and dominating world cricket, with a particular emphasis on the upcoming T20 World Cup.
'Thanking each and every one of you for all the prayers and wishes... Let the celebrations begin. Jai Hind.'
As India's U-19 boys prepare for the upcoming ICC Men's U19 Cricket World Cup 2026 with a focus on fearless cricket.
Cricket legends Harbhajan Singh, Venkatesh Prasad, Zaheer Khan, and Sourav Ganguly reminisced about India's historic 2001 Test victory against Australia at Eden Gardens.
In this new series on modern marriages, Payal* tells Divya Nair how she coped with the unexpected challenges that followed her impulsive marriage to her best friend.
Bangladesh Cricket Board maintain they were willing to play the T20 World Cup in India but were overruled by the government, forcing their exit from the tournament.
Lucknow Super Giants defeated Kolkata Knight Riders by three wickets in an Indian Premier League match here on Thursday. Opting to bowl, LSG restricted KKR to 181 for four.
India's bowling coach, Morne Morkel, addresses the team's inconsistent performance leading up to the T20 World Cup semifinal against England, emphasising the importance of winning the next two games. He also discusses England's strengths and the potential impact of weather conditions on the match.
Former Pakistani pacer Aaqib Javed has drawn criticism for comparing Indian fast bowler Jasprit Bumrah to Pakistani spinner Usman Tariq, despite their vastly different experience and achievements.
Head coach Gautam Gambhir dedicated India's T20 World Cup victory to Rahul Dravid and V V S Laxman.
Mumbai Indians aim to leverage their home advantage against Royal Challengers Bengaluru after a mixed start to their IPL campaign. Key batting performances and bowling partnerships will be crucial for both teams.
Pakistan captain Salman Ali Agha is non-committal about shaking hands with India before their T20 World Cup match, emphasizing the spirit of the game.
Indian cricketer Axar Patel has criticised the Impact Player rule in the IPL, joining Rohit Sharma and Hardik Pandya in expressing concerns about its impact on the development of all-rounders.
Smriti Mandhana's growing influence goes beyond cricket as the India star features in a Class 5 textbook, inspiring young students while continuing to shine globally with major titles and awards.
Former Pakistan pacer Mohammad Amir faces trolling after his prediction that India wouldn't reach the T20 World Cup semi-finals proved wrong, despite his concerns about a controversial dismissal and India's overall performance.
Mumbai Indians will be looking to bounce back from their recent defeat when they face a confident Rajasthan Royals side in their upcoming IPL match. The Royals will be aiming to continue their winning streak.
Pat Cummins says he is back bowling in the nets and hopes to return midway through IPL 2026, with SRH naming Ishan Kishan as stand-in captain.
Filming has commenced on 'Dada', the biographical movie about Indian cricket legend Sourav Ganguly, with Rajkummar Rao in the lead role and Vikramaditya Motwane directing.
The Pakistan Cricket Board chairman Mohsin Naqvi has stated that the board will take action against players who withdraw from PSL at the last minute to join IPL.
Authorities have implemented heightened security measures at the Narendra Modi Stadium in Ahmedabad for the India-New Zealand T20 World Cup final, including increased police presence, anti-drone systems, and holding areas to prevent stampedes.
A look back at the thrilling encounters between India and New Zealand in ICC tournament knockout stages, highlighting key moments and memorable performances.
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