Hardik Pandya powers India to 101-run rout, South Africa bowled out for lowest T20I score ever | Cricket News

[ad_1] Cuttack: India’s Hardik Pandya celebrates with Jitesh Sharma (PTI Photo/Shailendra Bhojak) India opened their T20 World Cup 2026 preparations with a resounding 101-run victory in the first T20I against South Africa at the Barabati Stadium, powered by Hardik Pandya’s strong all-round display and a disciplined bowling performance. The win puts India 1-0 ahead in […]

Nikhil Chaudhary turns ‘Australian’ for IPL 2026 auction hours after being listed as Indian; here’s what happened

[ad_1] Hours after being listed as an uncapped Indian in the final list of players for the Indian Premier League (IPL) 2026 auction, Nikhil Chaudhary’s country of residence turned into ‘Australia’ following a uproar in the media and among the fans. Despite playing most of his cricket in Australia, especially in the Big Bash League […]

Smriti Mandhana resumes national duties, named in India squad for Sri Lanka T20Is

[ad_1] Smriti Mandhana has resumed national duties after being named in India Women’s 15-member squad for the home T20I series against Sri Lanka. She recently went through a difficult phase after calling off her wedding with music composer Palash Muchhal. Just a day after announcing the separation, the left-handed Mandhana returned to training. Her brother, […]

Is IPL too long? Pakistan’s Wasim Akram takes dig at Indian league, says ‘kids grow up, but the league keeps running’

[ad_1] Wasim Akram took a subtle dig at the Indian Premier League (IPL) over the duration of the world’s richest franchise tournament. The Pakistan legend’s remarks came during a promotional event of Pakistan Super League (PSL) at Lord’s Cricket Ground in the United Kingdom. Akram mocks that kids would grow up, but the Indian league […]

IPL 2026: Complete list of the most expensive players in every auction | Cricket News

[ad_1] Indian Premier League Trophy (Photo by Pankaj Nangia/Getty Images) The IPL 2026 auction is only a few days away and the buzz is already strong. A total of 1355 players registered and 350 have been shortlisted for the event in Abu Dhabi on 16 December. With only 77 slots available, including 31 for overseas […]

Hardik Pandya lashes out at paps over girlfriend Mahieka Sharma’s photos during Mumbai restaurant visit: Cheap sensationalism

[ad_1] Hardik Pandya has hit out at a section of paparazzi after photographs and videos of his girlfriend Mahieka surfaced online, urging media personnel to respect personal boundaries. The India all-rounder expressed disappointment over what he described as an invasion of privacy after images of Mahieka leaving a Mumbai restaurant went viral. The cricketer shared […]

IPL 2026 Auction: Complete list of capped, uncapped players, base price, bidding date and time, and more

[ad_1] The IPL 2026 Player Auction list is now final, with 350 cricketers set to go under the hammer in Abu Dhabi on 16 December. Out of 1,390 registrations, only 350 were shortlisted. The list includes 240 Indian players and 110 overseas names. The pool boasts a strong depth, comprising 224 uncapped Indian players and […]

India vs South Africa live-streaming 1st T20I preview, predicted playing XIs and Cuttack conditions

[ad_1] A second home Test series whitewash for India in as many years reopened old wounds and sparked fresh concerns about the direction of the red-ball side under head coach Gautam Gambhir. South Africa’s 2-0 win, fashioned with discipline under Temba Bavuma, left India searching for answers and revived long-standing questions about their long-term planning. […]

‘For me, calm isn’t silence’: Smriti Mandhana’s latest social media post goes viral after wedding with Palash Muchhal called off | Cricket News

[ad_1] Smriti Mandhana calls off wedding with Palash Muchhal India women’s cricket team vice-captain Smriti Mandhana has announced the cancellation of her wedding with Bollywood composer Palash Muchhal. She has requested privacy while dealing with this personal matter.Following her announcement, Mandhana shared a video on Instagram featuring herself in a mobile phone advertisement. Her caption […]