Jitesh Sharma, who has emerged as India's preferred wicketkeeper-batter in T20 format with less than two months left for the World Cup, has played down his 'competition' with Sanju Samson in the squad, saying it only brings out his "A-game" to the fore, strengthening the side.
The board will coordinate with all teams to determine how soon players-especially overseas stars-can regroup for what could be a fast-tracked finish to the tournament.
Delhi Capitals are still in the race for the play-off along with Mumbai Indians and Lucknow Super Giants.
India have been served well by Shreyas Iyer in ODIs at No. 4 but with the Mumbai batter unavailable due to injury, the team management entrusted Gaikwad with the job to build the innings and he did it with aplomb, hitting his maiden century in the second ODI against South Africa on Wednesday.
Former Royal Challengers Bengaluru captain Anil Kumble believes fans may have already seen the last of M S Dhoni behind the stumps, hinting that the Chennai Super Kings icon may not don the gloves in IPL 2026.
Ignored by the national selectors for T20 set-up, Yashasvi Jaiswal sent another stern reminder to the Ajit Agarkar-led selection committee with a blistering 48-ball century as defending champions Mumbai crushed Haryana by four wickets in a high-scoring Syed Mushtaq Ali Trophy Super League B match, in Ambi, Pune, on Sunday.
As India gear up for the T20 World Cup at home, the selectors have backed a squad built on impact, and versatility.
Abhishek a match-winner, an important wicket for us: Aiden Markram
At 37, the numbers behind his all-format dominance reveal not just longevity but an unmatched hunger for excellence.
A Test series win in England, Australia, New Zealand and South Africa ranks as a "bigger" achievement than an IPL title, said India's new captain Shubman Gill on Thursday.
Rinku smashed 17 fours and six sixes during his stay in the middle. He was batting on 98 at stumps on the third evening and faced a total of 247 balls across two days.
The 34-year-old was training in Brisbane as a part of Australia's preparations for the World Test Championship final against South Africa next month and being monitored by Cricket Australia's medical team.
Australia linking cricket with politics against spirit of game: Afghan chief selector Asadullah
Speaking on popular web series, Breakfast with Champions, the 34-year-old spinner recalled how how he once followed the CSK team bus, only to later find himself facing the legendary Dhoni in the nets.
Virat Kohli said nothing is more satisfying than excelling in Test cricket.
The lack of runs from captain Suryakumar Yadav and his deputy Shubman Gill remains a talking point.
A calf injury forced Josh Hazlewood to miss being part of Australia's World Test Championship win two years ago and the fast bowler is keen to avoid a second such heartbreak.
Brief stints in county cricket have given Sai Sudharsan immense confidence ahead of his maiden Test tour of England and convinced him that "basics" are the most important part of batting.
A look at the best catches of the match.
Friday's IPL game on as of now, we are reviewing the situation: Dhumal
This season, Rohit has scored 158 runs in seven innings at an average of 26.33, with a strike rate of 154.90, with a fifty to his name.
Shami has dismissed a batter four times off the first ball of an innings in the IPL, the most by a bowler
Those who bowl at 150 kph are kings, but I am also working on slower balls, yorkers: Umran Malik
As GT prepares for the playoffs, the team will be hoping that players like Rutherford can continue their form and help fill the void left by Buttler's departure.
However, minutes after filing this report, news of ceasefire violations in Srinagar have been reported.
The Chennai-born cricketer has 185 wickets in 217 matches at an average of 29.92, conceding runs at an economy of 7.18.
Kohli, who has been with RCB since the tournament's inception has been facing a lean patch.
'Australia is his favourite hunting ground, and now he is making his comeback after the IPL. I am really looking forward to seeing him bat in those three ODIs, and hopefully, out of those three, he gets at least two centuries for India.'
Having bid adieu to his stellar Test career a content man, Indian Test batting great Cheteshwar Pujara wouldn't mind a coaching stint or a role at the BCCI's Centre of Excellence in the next stage of his cricketing journey.
Mumbai off to flourishing start in SMAT, beat Railways by 7 wickets
Dhumal believes 'Ro-Ko' is here to stay in the 50-over format and also appreciated Hitman Rohit's batting masterclass in the recently concluded three-match ODI series against Australia, during which he was awarded the Player of the Series.
Suryakumar Yadav revealed that as captain Rohit Sharma was known to make everyone comfortable around him in the team.
Punjab Kings hat-trick hero Yuzvendra Chahal revealed that he relied on his instincts and tweaked his line after observing that the pacers' slower balls were gripping the surface during their IPL clash against Chennai Super Kings, in Chennai on Wednesday.
SKY has rewritten franchise history by becoming the first player from the team to notch up three Indian Premier League (IPL) seasons with 500 or more runs
Statistically, Khaleel Ahmed ranks among the finest bowlers in the IPL since 2019, his first full-fledged season. With a wicket every 16.5 balls, he is as good as Jasprit Bumrah and bowlers with the best strike rates.
The Mumbai batter was India's top run-getter and the second-highest overall in the Champions Trophy 2025, scoring 243 runs in five matches at an average of 48.60, including two fifties and a top score of 79, playing a crucial role in India's second straight white-ball title.
Former England all-rounder Moeen Ali sees shades of Virat Kohli in Shubman Gill's aggressive on-field demeanour, but feels the India batter's approach during the Lord's Test may have triggered a stronger response from the hosts.
Gujarat Titans scored a resounding 38-run victory over Sunrisers Hyderabad, in Ahmedabad on Friday, to move a step closer to the Indian Premier League play-offs.
Karun Nair captured the hearts of cricket romantics even though his side -- Delhi Capitals -- lost to Mumbai Indians in a humdinger in IPL 2025 at the Arun Jaitley Stadium in Delhi on Sunday, April 13, 2025.
The IPL 2025 season was thrown into turmoil on Thursday night after the Punjab Kings vs Delhi Capitals match was abruptly halted
