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‘Don’t give up, stay ready’: KL Rahul’s message to young cricketers | Cricket News

NEW DELHI: Ahead of the second ODI against New Zealand on Wednesday, India wicketkeeper-batter KL Rahul struck a powerful, reflective note while interacting with budding cricketers during the Men in Blue’s training session in Vadodara. In a video shared by the BCCI, Rahul’s words underlined patience, perseverance and readiness — themes that have shaped his […]

Healthy and rested Rick Bowness ready for next challenge as Blue Jackets head coach

COLUMBUS, Ohio (AP) — Rick Bowness was enjoying time on his boat in Florida when he received a call from Don Waddell on Monday afternoon. Bowness thought the call from the Columbus Blue Jackets president of hockey operations and general manager was about a player Bowness once coached. It turned out to be something else […]

India to revise ODI batting template after T20 World Cup: Batting coach

India batting coach Sitanshu Kotak said the team would need to revise its ODI batting template after the T20 World Cup in March, especially in light of the new rule that brings in a second ball after the 34th over. As per the change in playing conditions bowling teams have to pick any one of […]

‘It’s a format that we enjoy playing’: New Zealand’s Henry Nicholls hopeful of putting better challenge against India in 2nd ODI | Cricket News

Henry Nicholls (PTI Photo) NEW DELHI: Ahead of the second ODI against India on Wednesday, New Zealand batter Henry Nicholls spoke about how important this series is for his team as they start preparing for the ICC ODI World Cup 2027.Speaking at the pre-match press conference, Nicholls said that ODI cricket is now played less […]

Vijay Hazare Trophy: Prabhsimran Singh’s Punjab crush Venkatesh Iyer’s Madhya Pradesh by 183 runs; storm into semi-finals | Cricket News

Punjab’s Prabhsimran Singh plays a shot during the 3rd quarterfinal match of the Vijay Hazare Trophy 2025-26 between Madhya Pradesh and Punjab, at the BCCI Centre of Excellence ground, in Bengaluru. (PTI Photo) NEW DELHI: Punjab booked a place in the semifinals of the Vijay Hazare Trophy with a 183-run win over Madhya Pradesh in […]

IND vs NZ, 2nd ODI: Predicted XI: Will Gautam Gambhir hand Ayush Badoni ODI debut?

India’s four-wicket win in the series opener against New Zealand has put them in a strong position, but the second ODI in Rajkot is set to test Gautam Gambhir’s selection instincts. With Washington Sundar ruled out after suffering acute discomfort in his left lower rib area, India are forced into at least one change, opening […]

India Open badminton tournament: Lakshya Sen makes winning start; Treesa Jolly-Gayatri Gopichand pair also shines | Badminton News

Lakshya Sen (PTI Photo/Salman Ali) NEW DELHI: India’s ace shuttler Lakshya Sen began his India Open Super 750 campaign on a strong note on Tuesday. He moved into the second round with a comfortable straight-game win over fellow Indian Ayush Shetty. The match was played at the Indira Gandhi Indoor Stadium in New Delhi.Lakshya, the […]

IND vs NZ, 2nd ODI: India batting coach Sitanshu Kotak backs Ayush Badoni’s selection

India batting coach Sitanshu Kotak explained the reasoning behind Ayush Badoni’s selection for the remaining two ODIs against New Zealand. Badoni received his maiden ODI call-up after Washington Sundar was ruled out of the rest of the series with an injury, having reported acute discomfort in his left lower rib area while bowling during the […]

Alyssa Healy announces Australia retirement, proud Mitchell Starc reacts

Mitchell Starc reacted with pride after Alyssa Healy announced her decision to retire from international cricket, bringing down the curtain on an illustrious Australia career. Healy, who was appointed Meg Lanning’s full-time successor as captain in late 2023, confirmed she will miss the T20I leg of Australia’s upcoming series against India as the team begins […]

ICC dismisses Bangladesh’s security concerns in India for T20 World Cup amid Mustafizur Rahman’s exit from IPL: Report

The International Cricket Council (ICC) reportedly dismissed as false the claim by Bangladesh sports advisor Asif Nazrul that it recognised Dhaka’s security concerns about travelling to India for the T20 World Cup. Bangladesh has been hesitant to tour India for the tournament starting on February 7 and has requested that its matches be shifted to […]