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‘For Harleen, its always team first, herself second’: UPW coach Nayar hails batter after win over MI

Navi Mumbai (Maharashtra) [India], January 16 (ANI): Following his side’s win over defending champions Mumbai Indians (MI), UP Warriorz head coach Abhishek Nayar hailed Indian batter Harleen Deol’s “team first” approach and his team’s culture. After being retired out for a 36-ball 47 in the last match, Harleen, who had endured a tough start to […]

From Whispered Advice to Silverware: The MS Dhoni touch behind Jharkhand’s fairytale SMAT triumph | Cricket News

Jharkhand captain Ishan Kishan with the SMAT trophy; and MS Dhoni NEW DELHI: Jharkhand won their maiden Syed Mushtaq Ali Trophy title this year under the leadership of dynamic wicketkeeper-batter Ishan Kishan, but it has now emerged that former India captain MS Dhoni’s quiet guidance played a key role in transforming a rebuilding side into […]

Caught on the wrong foot: Did Shubman Gill pay the price for India’s T20 misadventures? | Cricket News

As the Test & ODI captain comes to terms with his recent axing from the World Cup squad, questions swirl around whether it was really necessary to induct him in an already-strong lineup. Perhaps, the whole unsavoury saga could have been avoided…Five months ago, the world was a beautiful place for Shubman Gill. All that […]

IPL Auction Day Buzz: Venkatesh Iyer sends timely reminder with SMAT blitz | Cricket News

NEW DELHI: As the IPL 2026 Auction unfolds in Abu Dhabi, Venkatesh Iyer ensured his name stayed firmly in focus with a timely and commanding knock in domestic cricket. Released by Kolkata Knight Riders after being bought for a staggering Rs 23.75 crore last season, the Madhya Pradesh all-rounder delivered a strong statement just hours […]

IND vs SA, 3rd T20I: Seamers wreak havoc as India thrash South Africa by seven wickets to go 2-1 up | Cricket News

From left, Harshit Rana, Arshdeep Singh and Shivam Dube celebrate (PTI Photo/Arun Sharma) DHARAMSHALA: It’s a rarity in T20 cricket to see bowlers swinging the ball more than batters swinging their bats. It’s almost against the core marketing ethos of the format to see the ball dominating the bat, even as bowlers are fast being […]

Moeen Ali follows Faf du Plessis in ditching IPL to sign up for ‘top-level T20 cricket’ PSL 2026

Former England all-rounder Moeen Ali has confirmed he will feature in the 2026 edition of the Pakistan Super League, signalling a fresh chapter in his T20 career shortly after being released by his Indian Premier League franchise ahead of the upcoming auction. The 38-year-old becomes the second major international player in a week to opt […]

Abhishek Sharma goes berserk: 12-ball fifty, 32-ball hundred as he shatters multiple T20 records | Cricket News

Abhishek Sharma (Photo by Chris Hyde/Getty Images) After enduring a series of low scores on his comeback to the Syed Mushtaq Ali Trophy as Punjab’s captain, Abhishek Sharma produced a breathtaking counterattack on Sunday morning, hammering a record-breaking century against a seasoned Bengal bowling attack at the Gymkhana Ground in Hyderabad.A 12-ball fifty with 50 […]

Suryakumar Yadav named in Mumbai squad for Syed Mushtaq Ali Trophy

Suryakumar Yadav has been included in Mumbai’s squad for the upcoming Syed Mushtaq Ali Trophy, marking an important development for both the player and the team. On Friday, November 21, Mumbai announced a strong 17-member squad for the tournament. The 2025–26 edition of the Syed Mushtaq Ali Trophy is set to begin on November 26, […]

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 […]

Vaibhav Sooryavanshi once again serves reminder to India selectors in 42-ball 144: ‘Ekdum dhaga khol diya’ | Cricket News

Vaibhav Sooryavanshi (ACC) New Delhi: “Nitish ji garda uda diye aur mera bhai ekdum dhaaga khol diya [Nitish (Kumar) smashed it, and my brother totally destroyed the opposition],” chirped Ujjwal Sooryavanshi, a first-time voter, who celebrated both Nitish Kumar’s win in the Bihar election and his younger brother’s scintillating 144 off 42 balls against the […]