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‘Destiny has got me to come and play with him’: Sanju Samson opens up on leaving Rajasthan Royals for CSK | Cricket News

India’s Sanju Samson (Photo credit: AP /PTI) Sanju Samson has expressed his delight about joining Chennai Super Kings (CSK) and getting the opportunity to play alongside MS Dhoni in IPL 2026. The wicketkeeper-batter has been traded from Rajasthan Royals to the five-time IPL champions for Rs 18 Crore.Samson opened up about his long-standing admiration for […]

India all out for 0, Bangladesh won by wide: How Super Over drama unfolded at Asia Cup Rising Stars semi-final | Cricket News

Bangladesh A beat India A (Screengrab) In one of the most chaotic and unforgettable finishes in recent age-group cricket, Bangladesh A edged India A in a dramatic Super Over after both sides finished on 194/6 in their 20 overs in the Asia Cup Rising Stars semifinal in Doha. What followed was a Super Over that […]

‘Someone who gives that freedom’: Rishabh Pant reveals ‘real goal’ ahead of his first India captaincy assignment | Cricket News

Rishabh Pant (AP Photo/Anupam Nath) Rishabh Pant will lead India’s Test team in the second match against South Africa in Guwahati, following Shubman Gill‘s unavailability. The team currently trails 0-1 in the series against Temba Bavuma’s side.Pant, who will make his Test captaincy debut at the same venue where he started his one-day career, addressed […]

Rising Stars Asia Cup: Vaibhav Suryavanshi turns up the heat with 45 off 28 against Pakistan Shaheens | Cricket News

Vaibhav Suryavanshi (File photo/GettyImages) Teenage batting sensation Vaibhav Suryavanshi put the Pakistan Shaheens’ bowling attack under pressure on Sunday, scoring 45 off 28 balls in the Rising Stars Asia Cup match in Doha.He made 45 off 28 balls, a short innings but one that kept the bowlers guessing. Four boundaries, three sixes, strike rate over […]

‘Virat Kohli and Yash Dayal in same poster, what a shame’: RCB face backlash for controversial retention ahead of IPL 2026 | Cricket News

Yash Dayal of Royal Challengers Bengaluru celebrates with teammate Virat Kohli (Photo by Pankaj Nangia/Getty Images) Royal Challengers Bengaluru (RCB) are facing criticism for their decision to retain fast-bowler Yash Dayal for IPL 2026. The franchise has kept him on their roster despite pending abuse allegations against him.RCB released six players before Saturday’s deadline but […]

IND vs SA: Why is Kagiso Rabada not playing 1st Test at Eden Gardens in Kolkata? | Cricket News

South Africa’s Kagiso Rabad (AP Photo/K.M. Chaudary) South African captain Temba Bavuma chose to bat first against India in the opening Test at Eden Gardens, Kolkata on Friday. The visitors faced a setback as their key pace bowler Kagiso Rabada was sidelined with a rib injury.The South African team, current world Test champions, entered the […]

Ravindra Jadeja to leave CSK? Report says IPL side close to swap with RR’s Sanju Samson

In a move that is likely to shake up the Indian Premier League (IPL), Ravindra Jadeja is reportedly on his way out of the Chennai Super Kings (CSK). According to a report by Cricbuzz, the five-time IPL champions are in advanced talks with Rajasthan Royals (RR) to swap ‘sir’ Jadeja for RR captain and star […]

T20I Tri-series: Zimbabwe set to miss key player for Pakistan challenge; replacement called in | Cricket News

Zimbabwe’s squad for the upcoming T20I tri-series in Pakistan has been announced, with seamer Blessing Muzarabani sidelined due to a back injury.Newman Nyamhuri has been called up as Muzarabani’s replacement for the series beginning November 17.The tri-series, which includes Sri Lanka, represents an important preparation opportunity for Zimbabwe ahead of next year’s ICC Men’s T20 […]

Richa Ghosh awarded 1 lakh per run scored in Women’s World Cup final; Sourav Ganguly backs her as future India captain | Cricket News

India’s Richa Ghosh (PTI Photo/Kunal Patil) Bengal’s first World Cup-winning cricketer Richa Ghosh received multiple honors at Eden Gardens on Saturday. The ceremony brought together cricket legends Sourav Ganguly, Jhulan Goswami, and Chief Minister Mamata Banerjee.The 22-year-old wicketkeeper-batter from Siliguri received the Banga Bhushan award and was appointed Deputy Superintendent of Police. The West Bengal […]

Ranji Trophy: Emotional Musheer Khan slams hundred for Mumbai hours after losing uncle | Cricket News

MUMBAI: Saturday morning began on a tough note for Musheer Khan. As he was preparing to leave for the MCA ground in BKC to take part in Mumbai’s Ranji Trophy match against Himachal, the 20-year-old allrounder learnt that he had lost his ‘mamu,’ maternal uncle, with whom he developed a great affinity while growing up.It’s […]