'He has helped him a lot... Also MS Dhoni's actions speak louder than words - he backs everyone.'
After his forgettable 2021 T20 World Cup in the UAE, Varun Chakravarthy spent three years on the sidelines.
Ahead of the Indian Premier League (IPL) 2025 campaign opener, New Zealand's accomplished batter Kane Williamson has predicted big things for two young talented batters: Kiwi star Rachin Ravindra and India's T20I specialist Abhishek Sharma.
All eyes will be on Captain Shubman Gill and Coach Gautam Gambhir to lead the Indian Test team into a bold new era.
'Pant can give that differential variable that they are looking for in the batting order.'
Ayush Mhatre's dazzling start to his IPL journey continued in his first home game for Chennai Super Kings at the MA Chidambaram Stadium on Friday.
Sanju was excluded from Kerala's squad after he informed the Kerala Cricket Association of his unavailability for the preparatory camp before the tournament.
The youngsters in the side couldn't have got a better mentor than 'King' Kohli himself to guide them with his words of wisdom.
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.
Vidarbha won their third Ranji Trophy title after the final against Kerala finished in a draw in Nagpur on Sunday.
'You cannot come and play for Kerala whenever you feel like.'
Mumbai Indians, the five-time IPL champions, have a robust scouting system that unearths hidden gems from across the country.
Sanju Samson will miss Kerala's Ranji Trophy match against Madhya Pradesh, beginning on January 23, as he has been included in India's squad for the five-match T20I series against England. Samson may also miss the final Group C match against Bihar if he is not released from India's squad.
In all, Axar has led in 24 matches across all formats, winning 12, losing 10 and two matches ended in a draw.
Karun Nair created a new world record for the most runs in List A cricket without being dismissed while guiding Vidarbha to an eight-wicket victory over Uttar Pradesh.
Samson could lose out as he decided to skip the Vijay Hazare Trophy.
His 22nd century in first-class cricket comes on the back of his omission from the India's ODI squad for the England series and the Champions Trophy.
The Ranji Trophy resumes on Thursday, promising a star-studded spectacle as Rohit Sharma and Rishabh Pant headline a host of big names returning to action.
The Vidarbha batter boasts an incredible average of 752 in the Vijay Hazare Trophy, with five centuries from seven games.
Civil society led by Anna Hazare on Monday hit back at the government over the charge that it was undermining Parliament and Constitution and asked why an "honest" man like Prime Minister Manmohan Singh is "scared" of being investigated by the Lokpal.
It is understood that Yashasvi Jaiswal has a bright chance of making it to the ODI squad. His inclusion would ensure a left-handed batter in the top four.
Varun Chakravarthy, who has quickly become one of India's most consistent bowlers in T20Is, further cemented his reputation with a brilliant 3-23 in the first T20I in Kolkata.
Pacer Siddharth Kaul on Thursday announced his retirement from Indian cricket, saying he is open to playing in county cricket or in overseas leagues.
Saurashtra batting stalwart Sheldon Jackson retires from first-class cricket after 15-year career
IPL franchise Royal Challengers Bengaluru on Thursday named Rajat Patidar as its captain for the upcoming season starting March 21.
Shami has been steadily rebuilding his form through domestic cricket. Making his Ranji Trophy return last November, he guided Bengal to a season-opening victory with a match haul of seven wickets.
'Never understood how he was dropped after a triple century.'
Delhi Capitals have never won the IPL despite featuring top talent over the years. Under Axar Patel's leadership, they will hope IPL 2025 finally ends their title drought.
Vidarbha batting mainstay Karun Nair put the ball in the selectors' court regarding a strong case for his India call-up after his ninth century of the season
'When you are scoring runs and taking wickets, everyone is standing with you.' 'But the real test is to realise who is with you during your tough times.'
In 23 First Class matches, Sangwan has 77 wickets at an average of 19.9. With three five wicket hauls against his name, his best figures if 6 for 33 came against Mumbai.
Virat Kohli has expressed his full support for Rajat Patidar as the new captain of the Royal Challengers Bangalore (RCB), praising Patidar's consistency and discipline.
'His file has been closed. I have got no idea why they did that.'
Vidarbha took a commanding 297-run lead against Tamil Nadu on Day 4 of their Ranji Trophy quarter-final on Monday.
I was really surprised when he wasn't flown out even halfway through the series, two Test matches in.'
After a stellar performance in domestic cricket, premier batter Karun Nair is confident of reclaiming his India cap.
At stumps, Nair was still at the crease with Harsh Dubey (19 not out) for company.
India pacer Mohammed Shami has been ruled out of the last two Tests against Australia as he is yet to regain full fitness, the BCCI said on Monday.
'He had a terrific World Cup back in India (2023) where he played beautifully in the middle-order and I actually felt then that he'd almost cemented that spot and made that his own.'
Union minister and a key member of the Lokpal bill drafting committee Kapil Sibal on Thursday said that Team Hazare's version of the legislation was unacceptable, as some of its provisions were against the basic tenets of the Constitution.
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