Mohammed Shami, Ishan Kishan among five players dropped from BCCI central contracts | Cricket News

[ad_1] Mohammed Shami and Ishan Kishan (X-Cricbuzz) Several familiar names have been left out as the BCCI announced its central contracts for the 2025–26 season on Monday, with Mohammed Shami, Rajat Patidar, Sarfaraz Khan, Mukesh Kumar and Ishan Kishan missing out despite being part of the previous cycle. The Board awarded annual retainers to 30 […]

‘To Smriti Mandhana’: Here’s how Virat Kohli inspired RCB’s 2026 WPL triumph | Cricket News

[ad_1] Virat Kohli and Smriti Mandhana (Photo by PTI) Virat Kohli played a behind-the-scenes role in inspiring Royal Challengers Bengaluru Women ahead of their title-winning WPL final and later joined in celebrating the historic achievement. After RCB Women chased down a record 204-run target to defeat Delhi Capitals and lift their second WPL trophy, Kohli […]

Beyond the tricolour: Indian-origin captains at the T20 World Cup 2026 | Cricket News

[ad_1] Monank Patel, Dilpreet Bajwa and Jatinder Singh (X) With Suryakumar Yadav leading India into the T20 World Cup 2026, much of the attention will naturally centre on the hosts. Yet beyond India’s title defence, the tournament carries another fascinating Indian connection — several associate nations will be captained by players of Indian origin, adding […]

Rohit Sharma, Virat Kohli for 2027 World Cup? MS Dhoni tells selector Agarkar to focus on fitness, not age

[ad_1] Should Virat Kohli and Rohit Sharma be automatic selections for the 2027 ODI World Cup, or should India begin the process of moving on? Former India captain MS Dhoni weighed in on the debate, making it clear that age, in his view, should never decide selection. Dhoni, who led India to ODI and T20 […]

Babar Azam goes past Virat Kohli for huge milestone during PAK vs AUS 3rd T20I, finds form ahead of T20 World Cup 2026

[ad_1] Babar Azam struck form at the right time ahead of the T20 World Cup 2026 during the third and final T20I against Australia, to go past India’s Virat Kohli for most fifties in the shortest format of the game. After being dismissed for two and 24 in the previous two games, the former Pakistan […]

Daryl Mitchell dethrones Virat Kohli to claim No.1 ODI ranking as Rohit Sharma slips to fourth | Cricket News

[ad_1] Daryl Mitchell and Virat Kohli (ANI) Daryl Mitchell has climbed to the summit of the men’s ODI batting rankings, overtaking Virat Kohli after a sensational series against India that powered New Zealand to a 2–1 victory. ICC men’s ODI batting rankings Mitchell’s back-to-back centuries in the series proved decisive, earning him 845 rating points […]

Virat Kohli scores and returns to London, doesn’t need domestic cricket: Mohammad Kaif

[ad_1] Former India cricketer turned commentator Mohammad Kaif has said that Virat Kohli no longer needs to play domestic cricket, as his hunger and passion to represent the country remain unmatched. Kohli continued his rich vein of form in the recent three-match series against New Zealand, scoring 240 runs from three innings. He played a […]

‘Bhabhi bol inko’: Harshit Rana recalls how Virat Kohli pulled his leg after meeting Anushka Sharma – Watch | Cricket News

[ad_1] Virat Kohli and Anushka Sharma (Photo by Pankaj Nangia/Getty Images) Harshit Rana recently shared a light moment that perfectly captures Virat Kohli’s playful side, taking fans back to the celebrations after India’s 2025 Champions Trophy triumph. Recalling the scenes inside the dressing room after the final, Rana said he was part of the squad […]

‘Does he still have the fire?’: Rohit Sharma’s ODI future questioned after flop series | Cricket News

[ad_1] India’s Rohit Sharma (AP Photo/Rafiq Maqbool) Rohit Sharma walked into the three-match ODI series against New Zealand with form firmly on his side and expectations riding high. Four fifty-plus scores in his previous six ODI innings had underlined that the veteran opener was still timing the ball as sweetly as ever. But the series […]