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India vs South Africa: Shubman Gill’s neck injury likely from bad sleep, not workload, says bowling coach Morne Morkel

India’s bowling coach Morne Morkel refused to blame workload for Shubman Gill’s neck injury, which now looks certain to sideline the captain for the remainder of the first Test against South Africa at Eden Gardens. Gill suffered a neck strain on Day 2 of the ongoing Test in Kolkata. The incident occurred during India’s first […]

‘Muskuraiye, aap Lucknow mein hain’: Sanjiv Goenka welcomes Mohammed Shami to LSG ahead of IPL 2026 | Cricket News

Mohammed Shami and Sanjiv Goenka (X) Veteran India pacer Mohammed Shami is set for a fresh chapter in his IPL career after being traded to the Lucknow Super Giants ahead of the IPL 2026 auction. The move comes after Sunrisers Hyderabad agreed to release him at his existing fee of Rs 10 crore. Shami had […]

Shivam Dube has ensured India don’t feel Hardik Pandya’s absence: Abhishek Nayar

Former India cricketer and coach Abhishek Nayar has praised Shivam Dube for filling in the shoes of Hardik Pandya in the ongoing T20I series against Australia. Pandya has been out of action after suffering a left quadriceps injury ahead of the Asia Cup 2025 final against Pakistan. However, in his absence Dube has stepped up […]

‘World Cup experiments on’: Morne Morkel explains why India are rotating Arshdeep Singh | Cricket News

Arshdeep Singh (Photo by Simon Sturzaker/Getty Images) Arshdeep Singh’s return to India’s T20I playing eleven in Hobart was nothing short of emphatic. The left-arm seamer made a statement the moment he took the new ball. On a surface that offered just enough bounce and carry, Arshdeep delivered a spell that tilted the contest India’s way […]

Jay Shah’s mother and daughter spend time with Harmanpreet Kaur and Smriti Mandhana after World Cup win | Cricket News

ICC Chair Jay Shah and his family with Harmanpreet Kaur and Smriti Mandhana. (X Photo) NEW DELHI: In one of the most heartwarming moments following India’s historic ICC Women’s World Cup triumph, ICC Chairman and former BCCI secretary Jay Shah‘s mother and daughter were seen spending time with captain Harmanpreet Kaur and vice-captain Smriti Mandhana […]

Rishabh Pant shows sharp return; spinners lead India ‘A’ fightback after South Africa ‘A’ start strong | Cricket News

India A captain Rishabh Pant (PTI Photo/Shailendra Bhojak) BENGALURU: A strong-at-times breeze, moisture in the air and on the pitch and a green surface prompted India ‘A’ skipper Rishabh Pant to opt to bowl in their four-day match against South Africa ‘A’ on Thursday, but the obvious didn’t happen. Rather than the pacers exploiting what […]

Suryakumar Yadav’s extended poor run will create internal scrutiny: Abhishek Nayar

Former India cricketer Abhishek Nayar has said that Suryakumar Yadav’s extended poor form will attract massive scrutiny if he isn’t able to lead the team to a series victory in Australia. India are about to take on Australia in a five-match series beginning on Wednesday, October 29 at Manuka Oval in Canberra. Ahead of the […]

Women’s World Cup, SA vs AUS: India await semis rivals as South Africa aim for T20 WC heroics repeat

The stage is set, and the stakes are sky-high as the Women’s World Cup heads into its final league clash. While the semi-finalists are already decided, Saturday’s showdown at Holkar Stadium in Indore promises fireworks. South Africa and Australia lock horns not just for pride, but to claim the coveted top spot—while India, having secured […]

India secure semi-final spot in Women’s ODI World Cup with dominant win over New Zealand

India Women clinched a commanding 53-run victory (DLS method) against New Zealand in Navi Mumbai on Thursday, securing the fourth semi-final spot in the Women’s ODI World Cup. The victory ended India’s run of three consecutive losses, showcasing their batting prowess and strategic depth. Smriti Mandhana (109) and Pratika Rawal (122) delivered remarkable centuries, while […]

After Sarfaraz Khan’s shock omission, Irfan Pathan urges fans to trust selectors

Former India all-rounder Irfan Pathan has appealed to fans to have faith in the decisions made by the Board of Control for Cricket in India (BCCI) selectors and the team management, even when they appear controversial or surprising. His statement comes in the wake of Sarfaraz Khan’s exclusion from the India A squad for the […]