Indian cricket team

Why Pratika Rawal didn’t get a World Cup medal despite being one of India’s top performers – Explained | Cricket News

Smriti Mandhana brings teammate Pratika Rawal on a wheelchair during the presentation ceremony (PTI Photo/Kunal Patil) Pratika Rawal may not have played the final stages of the Women’s World Cup 2025, but her contribution to India’s historic triumph remains unforgettable. The 25-year-old batter finished as the team’s second-highest run-scorer despite missing the knockout games, yet […]

Gautam Gambhir, Shubman Gill hoist Tricolor as Team India celebrate Independence Day in Galle before IND vs SL Tests

India’s Test team marked the country’s 80th Independence Day in Galle on Saturday, with members of the squad taking part in a flag-hoisting ceremony ahead of the first Test against Sri Lanka. India captain Shubman Gill hoisted the Tricolour in the presence of head coach Gautam Gambhir and the rest of Gill’s teammates. The ceremony […]

IND vs ENG 1st ODI: Axar Patel’s all-round feat puts him in elite list alongside Sachin Tendulkar; check details

India all-rounder Axar Patel was on top of his game during the first ODI against England at Birmingham’s Edgbaston on Tuesday. Patel registered figures of 4/62 from 9.5 overs to help India dismiss England for 258. He then performed brilliantly with the bat under pressure after the likes of Rohit Sharma (11) and Virat Kohli […]

‘I have not made or authorised any such statement’: Suryakumar Yadav breaks silence on viral fake quote | Cricket News

Suryakumar Yadav (PTI Photo) NEW DELHI: Former India T20I captain Suryakumar Yadav has strongly dismissed a fake statement circulating on social media, urging fans not to fall for misinformation while reiterating his unwavering support for the Indian team despite losing the T20I captaincy.Suryakumar, who led India to the T20 World Cup title before being replaced […]

‘Vaibhav will do very well, but…’: Dinesh Karthik settles Sanju Samson vs Sooryavanshi debate | Cricket News

India’s Sanju Samson (ANI Photo) Former India wicketkeeper Dinesh Karthik has thrown his support behind Sanju Samson despite the opener’s poor run of form, insisting the experienced batter deserves more backing even as calls for teenage sensation Vaibhav Sooryavanshi continue to grow.Samson’s struggles continued in the opening T20I against England at Chester-le-Street, where he fell […]

After five humbling defeats, Shubman Gill and co. to ditch raging turners at home

India’s captain Shubman Gill, (left), and head coach Gautam Gambhir during a training session. (PTI) NEW DELHI: In the past 18 months, India’s home fortress in Test cricket has not only been breached but ransacked with utter defiance by New Zealand and South Africa’s spinners. India were handed a 0-3 whitewash by New Zealand 2024 […]

Team India head coach Gautam Gambhir offers prayers at Salasar Balaji Temple

Churu (Rajasthan) [India], April 15 (ANI): Indian men’s cricket team head coach Gautam Gambhir offered prayers at the Salasar Balaji temple in Churu, Rajasthan, on Wednesday. Gambhir offered his prayers and wished for the prosperity of the nation. The family of temple priests facilitated the worship ceremony for Lord Balaji and also extended a warm […]

Suryakumar Yadav’s India captaincy not certain despite T20 WC win; Gautam Gambhir eyes contract extension, says report

India T20I skipper Suryakumar Yadav recently led the Men in Blue to their third T20 World Cup title, but that might not be enough for him to remain as India captain with the 2028 T20 World Cup and the Los Angeles Olympics looming. Despite having led India to the T20 World Cup title, his form […]

Who next after Suryakumar Yadav? IPL 2026 should be an audition for next T20I captain | Cricket News

Indian skipper Suryakumar Yadav during the ICC Men’s T20 World Cup 2026. (ANI Photo) NEW DELHI: With back-to-back T20 World Cup titles in the bag, India have emerged as a powerhouse in cricket’s shortest format. The talent waiting in the wings is also immense. In two years, the Indian cricket team will be gearing up […]

‘Are you serious?’: Ex-selector Sandeep Patil recalls Sachin Tendulkar’s reaction after BCCI discussed his replacement

Legendary Indian cricketer Sachin Tendulkar is undoubtedly one of the best batsmen the world has ever produced. Despite being one of the best, he still has had his fair share of ups and downs, with issues ranging from injuries to inconsistency. Towards the end of his career, he struggled for consistency. From eight Tests against […]