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‘Silly to underestimate them’: New Zealand skipper backs Rohit Sharma and Virat Kohli for 2027 ODI World Cup | Cricket News

India’s Rohit Sharma and Virat Kohli (PTI Photo/Izhar Khan) New Zealand captain Michael Bracewell has played down any talk of India’s senior stars being on the wane, stressing that Virat Kohli and Rohit Sharma remain forces to be reckoned with in ODI cricket. Ahead of the upcoming series, Bracewell said it would be “silly to […]

Indian Super League to start from February 14, all clubs to participate: Sports Minister

The Indian Super League will resume on February 14 with all 14 clubs taking part, Sports Minister Mansukh Mandaviya announced on Tuesday, bringing an end to weeks of uncertainty surrounding India’s top-tier football competition. The ISL had been on hold due to the absence of a commercial partner and ongoing legal issues, fueling speculation over […]

Bangladesh fans claim Kolkata Knight Riders have lost followers after Mustafizur Rahman IPL snub

Bangladesh fans have claimed that Kolkata Knight Riders (KKR) lost followers from the country on their social media platforms after releasing Mustafizur Rahman from their squad for the Indian Premier League (IPL) 2026. Several Bangladeshi media outlets, including BDcrictime and Desh Rupantor, reported that fans in the country have boycotted the franchise. As of now, […]

‘Nothing wrong with that’: Harbhajan Singh speaks on Gautam Gambhir and India’s split coaching debate | Cricket News

Gautam Gambhir (AFP Photo) NEW DELHI: Former Indian cricketer Harbhajan Singh has commented on the split coaching setup in India following the Asian Giants’ poor performances in Test cricket under head coach Gautam Gambhir. India suffered two whitewashes at home in the past two years, including a humiliating 0-3 loss to New Zealand in 2024, […]

Who is Aman Rao? USA-born Hyderabad cricketer smashes Vijay Hazare Trophy 200 with six

Hyderabad opener Aman Rao produced a career-defining knock on Tuesday, smashing an unbeaten 200 in a Vijay Hazare Trophy match against Bengal at the Niranjan Shah Stadium in Rajkot. The 21-year-old brought up his double hundred with a six off the final ball of the innings, anchoring Hyderabad’s imposing total of 352 for 5 after […]

What happens if ICC doesn’t accept Bangladesh’s T20 World Cup 2026 request & BCB stays firm? All scenarios explained

The International Cricket Council (ICC) has been put in a fix after the Bangladesh Cricket Board’s (BCB) refusal to travel to India to play at the T20 World Cup 2026 next month. The decision by the BCB came after Mustafizur Rahman was removed from the upcoming edition of the Indian Premier League (IPL) last week. […]

Vijay Hazare Trophy: Shubman Gill, Shreyas Iyer’s domestic returns delayed due to dense fog in Jaipur

As many as four Vijay Hazare Trophy matches were delayed due to dense fog on Tuesday morning in Jaipur. India’s ODI captain Shubman Gill and vice-captain Shreyas Iyer were among several players scheduled to feature in the domestic 50-over competition, but all were left waiting as weather conditions played spoilsport. Visibility emerged as a major […]

‘Shubman Gill was left out because … ‘: Harbhajan Singh explains T20 World Cup omission | Cricket News

NEW DELHI: Former India spinner Harbhajan Singh has backed the decision to appoint Shubman Gill as the new ODI captain, saying the star opener looks “ready for big challenges”. He also said Gill will get more opportunities in the T20I format after being left out of the T20 World Cup squad, despite a brief stint […]

Vijay Hazare Trophy LIVE Score: All eyes on Shubman Gill, Shreyas Iyer as duo return from injuries; Will Kohli play?

Vijay Hazare Trophy LIVE Score: Just a few days ahead of the India vs New Zealand ODIs, the focus is once again on the Vijay Hazare Trophy 2025-26 as the likes of Shubman Gill and Shreyas Iyer return to action in the premier domestic one-day tournament for Punjab and Mumbai respectively. Both the players are […]

Ricky Ponting’s advice for Suryakumar Yadav amid poor form: Don’t be afraid of getting out

India captain Suryakumar Yadav is woefully out of form going into the T20 World Cup 2026. The batter has not scored an international fifty since October 2024 and has even failed to cross the 25-run mark in his last seven innings. As concerns about the India captain’s form deepen, former Australia skipper Ricky Ponting has […]