India bowling coach Morne Morkel backs Wankhede and Motera curators amid pitch debate, says preparing 200-plus surfaces late in season is challenging.
Tilak Varma says he is ready to play a cautious, anchoring role alongside Suryakumar Yadav in the T20 World Cup if the situation demands, and confirms Jasprit Bumrah's fitness for the upcoming match against Namibia.
Kyle Verreynne revealed his emotions almost got the better of him before he hit the winning runs to end South Africa's wait for a global trophy.
BCCI Secretary Devajit Saikia dismissed reports of a rift between Virat Kohli and Gautam Gambhir, saying the duo share a cordial relationship.
Batting great Sunil Gavaskar hailed Sanju Samson after his match-winning knock powered India to a five-wicket victory in the must-win match against West Indies in the T20 World Cup.
Sam Curran says England are aiming for a 'perfect game' against India in their T20 World Cup semifinal clash, highlighting the familiarity between the two teams and the importance of adaptability in diverse conditions.
The indefatigable duo of Rishabh Pant and Mohammed Siraj is expected to be the big talking point on Saturday when the selectors pick a 15-member Indian ODI squad for a three-match series against New Zealand starting January 11 in Vadodara.
A review of the key contributions from each player in India's victorious T20 World Cup campaign, highlighting individual brilliance and teamwork.
Canada, making their second appearance at the tournament, are in Group D alongside South Africa, New Zealand, Afghanistan, and the United Arab Emirates.
Afghanistan skipper Rashid Khan welcomes the expansion of the T20 World Cup, highlighting the opportunities it creates for players from more countries to showcase their talent.
Virat Kohli has now amassed 1,091 runs in 300-plus successful chases in ODIs, averaging 121.22 with a strike rate of 125.25, including seven hundreds and two fifties.
India face The Netherlands in their final T20 World Cup league match in batting-friendly conditions at the Narendra Modi stadium?
West Indies captain Shai Hope took responsibility for his slow batting in their T20 World Cup match against India, which led to their elimination from the mega-event.
Sri Lanka suffered a big blow as their star all-rounder Wanindu Hasaranga was ruled out of the T20 World Cup with a hamstring injury suffered in the opening match against Ireland.
The tussle between Harry Brook and Jasprit Bumrah will shape the outcome of India's T20 World Cup semi-final clash against England, batting legend Sunil Gavaskar has predicted.
Pakistan cricketers may be overlooked by IPL-linked franchises in The Hundred auction, a report claims, raising fresh questions over fairness and politics in global T20 leagues.
The pitch used for the India vs South Africa first Test at Eden Gardens in Kolkata in November has received a "satisfactory" rating from International Cricket Council.
South African bowler Lungi Ngidi attributes his T20 bowling evolution to his time in the Indian Premier League (IPL), where he honed his slower ball variations.
The Board of Control for Cricket in India (BCCI) vice-president Rajeev Shukla said that head coach Gautam Gambhir has a firm grip on the team and is popular among the players.
Skipper Vaibhav Sooryavanshi hammered a 24-ball 68, a blazing knock that included 10 sixes, as India U-19 recorded an eight-wicket win via DLS method to take an unassailable 2-0 lead against South Africa.
Menon to officiate in his fourth T20WC, Padmanabhan to make his debut
The 14-year-old became the youngest U-19 captain to score a century in Youth One-Day cricket.
Quinton de Kock advises his South African teammates to rely on their strengths and instincts when facing Indian spinner Varun Chakravarthy in their upcoming T20 match, acknowledging Chakravarthy's skill and the pressure of the game.
Debutants Afghanistan will aim to continue their impressive rise in white-ball cricket, while South Africa will once again attempt to shed the 'chokers' tag when the two sides kick-off their Champions Trophy campaign in Karachi on Friday.
Virat Kohli hits the nets in Vadodara on Thursday as he geared up for the upcoming three-match ODI series against New Zealand.
India captain Suryakumar Yadav on Wednesday climbed five places to seventh in the ICC men's T20I rankings
'Shubman Gill returned to training on Monday as Punjab prepare to face Goa in the Vijay Hazare Trophy at the KL Saini Stadium.
The India vs Pakistan match in the ICC Men's T20 World Cup 2026 on JioHotstar achieved record-breaking digital reach and consumption, surpassing previous records for ICC events.
The Proteas will now face the Group A runners-up in the semifinals, with India and New Zealand set to battle for Group A placings in Dubai on Sunday.
South Africa unveils T20 World Cup 2026 squad; Markram named captain
Samson tried to whip Donovan Ferreira down the ground but the ball hit umpire Rohan Pandit on the shin and he required medical assistance before he was able to continue.
Aiden Markram hopes South Africa's ICC World Test Championship Final win over Australia has silenced any doubters and consigned their 'chokers' tag to history.
Tilak Varma posted some pictures and videos on his social media, showcasing his rehab process as he prepares to make a return to Team India ahead of the all-important T20 World Cup.
Quinton de Kock seems to have found another gear since his return to cricket and the South African attributed the new-found freedom in his batting to a mind without any 'baggage'.
This is the most open T20 World Cup in history. The traditional powers are compromised. The new powers have gained strength, observes Faisal Shariff.
Former India bowling coach Paras Mhambrey praises India's dominant run in the ongoing T20 World Cup, highlighting squad depth and the importance of peaking at the right time.
Abhishek, Hardik help India pulverise Zimbabwe by 72 runs; stay in semis race
Ravi Shastri believes India too will "take off" in next month's T20 World Cup if their explosive opener Abhishek Sharma fires, while Kevin Pietersen hailed the lefthander as a "proper star".
The eight players who featured in India's World Cup triumph in 2024 will aim to repeat their magic from two years ago.
The tears flowed freely for the South African players as they realised the trophy they had fought so hard for was once again out of reach.
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