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Despite his dull show last season, Delhi-boy Sharma has superseded in-form Aryan Juyal, who had scored 700 plus runs, and same is the case with Kapoor, who has got himself fitted in the post even though Uttar Pradesh Cricket Association has many people with proven track record for the post like Ashish Winston Zaidi, Gyanendra Pandey and Rizwan Shamshad. "All eyes will be on these two as much is expected from them this time. We hope that the two come out with flying colours in the first match it ...Read More >
Jharkhand placed themselves in a dominant position, potentially on the brink of an innings victory, after pacer Jatin Pandey marked his first-class debut with an impressive five-wicket haul, forcing Tamil Nadu to follow on in their Ranji Trophy Elite Group A match on Friday. At the close of play on the third day, hosts Tamil Nadu found themselves in deep trouble at 52 for three in their second innings, after being bowled out for a mere 93 in their first innings. This was thanks to Pandey's 5/35 ...Read More >
New Delhi [India], October 17 (ANI): India's chief selector Ajit Agarkar opened up about his controversy with right-arm seamer Mohammed Shami ahead of the ODI series against Australia, saying he hadn't seen the player's recent social media post but was open to a conversation. Agarkar also added that he has had "multiple chats" with Shami in recent months but didn't want to "give a headline." After being dropped from the West Indies Test series and the upcoming ODIs against Australia, Shami took ...Read More >
Best Batting performances Andhra dominated the opening day of their contest against Uttar Pradesh in Kanpur, courtesy KS Bharat's 142, his 11th first-class century. He added a 93-run stand with his opening partner, Abhishek Reddy, and followed it up with a mammoth 194-run partnership in the company of Shaik Rasheed, who went to stumps unbeaten on 94 as Andhra piled on 289 for 3. Ishan Kishan's unbeaten 125, his ninth first-class ton, paved the way for Jharkhand's 307 for 6on the opening day of ...Read More >
The exclusion of seasoned pacer Mohammed Shami from India's set-up, particularly the ODI squad set to engage in a three-match series against Australia, has been questioned by former South Africa batter AB de Villiers. Shami had finished as the joint-highest wicket-taker from the Indian camp along with mystery spinner Varun Chakaravarthy in the ICC Champions Trophy 2025 earlier this year. Despite that he seems to be facing an unclear future. His exclusion from the ODI setup raises serious questio ...Read More >
Seamer Jatin Pandey picked up three wickets on debut to leave former champions Tamil Nadu tottering at 18 for five after Ishan Kishan's 173 propelled Jharkhand to 419 all out in their Ranji Trophy Group A match on Thursday. At stumps on the second day, M Shahrukh Khan was batting on 4 and India U-19 star RS Ambrish, on his debut, was yet to open his account. Jharkhand skipper Kishan, who ended the opening day unbeaten on 125, looked good for a double century until he was dismissed by Ambrish, ha ...Read More >
South Africa Test captain Temba Bavuma has been named in the 'A' squad for the second red-ball game against India 'A', as part of his return-to-play program. The development marks a key step in his preparation for the home Test series against India scheduled for to happen in November. Bavuma was ruled out of South Africa's ongoing Tests against Pakistan, with a calf strain. He sustained the injury on the white-ball tour of England and will now play in the second game against India 'A', to be pla ...Read More >
Hyderabad, Oct 16: Young opener Sanat Sangwan (211 no) and debutant Ayush Doseja (209) hit contrasting double hundreds as Delhi made full use of a batting paradise, piling on 529 for four before declaring against Tilak Varma-led Hyderabad on the second day of their Ranji Trophy Group D contest here. Hyderabad also started their reply on a strong note, reaching 77 for one in 17 overs, with veteran Tanmay Agarwal batting on 27 after fellow opener Rahul Singh was trapped leg-before for a 35 by riv ...Read More >
The India star added: "Players should not be scared of selectors" India batter Ajinkya Rahane has proposed radical changes in the appointment of selectors, particularly at the domestic level, saying only recently retired first-class players should be entrusted with picking teams as they are more likely to keep pace with the changing nature of the game. Currently, any cricketer with 10-match first-class experience can apply for being a state selector and should have retired at least five years a ...Read More >
Mumbai, October 16, 2025: From the narrow lanes of Ranchi to the grand stage of Indian first-class cricket, Irfan Umair's journey is nothing short of inspiring. The pace bowler, once juggling odd jobs to survive in Mumbai, has now made his Ranji Trophy debut for Mumbai against Jammu and Kashmir, marking a major milestone in a remarkable rise, empowered by the Indian Street Premier League (ISPL) platform. Irfan moved to Mumbai in 2017 with little more than a dream in his backpack. To make ends me ...Read More >
Bihar has named 14-year-old batting sensation Vaibhav Suryavanshi as vice-captain for their initial Ranji Trophy matches. Sakibul Gani will lead the team. Suryavanshi, who debuted at 12 and holds an IPL contract, will support Gani. Bihar aims for a strong performance after relegation. Suryavanshi's inclusion highlights his rapid rise in cricket. Bihar Cricket Association appointed 14-year-old Vaibhav Suryavanshi as their vice-captain for the first two Ranji Trophy matches. Meanwhile, Sakibul Ga ...Read More >
CHENNAI: Following the Asia Cup triumph and the Test series win against West Indies at home, India will now switch to the 50-over format under the newly anointed ODI captain Shubman Gill in Australia. The series marks a new beginning for the Men in Blue with Gill replacing Rohit Sharma as captain and embarking on the journey towards the 2027 ODI World Cup in South Africa. The white-ball tour, which includes three ODIs and five T20Is, will also see the return of Sharma and Virat Kohli to India c ...Read More >
Irfan Umair rises from Ranchi's lanes to Mumbai's Ranji Trophy debut, thanks to ISPL. From the narrow lanes of Ranchi to the grand stage of Indian first-class cricket, Irfan Umair's journey is truly inspiring. The pace bowler, who once juggled odd jobs to survive in Mumbai, has now made his Ranji Trophy debut for Mumbai against Jammu and Kashmir, marking a major milestone in his remarkable rise, facilitated by the Indian Street Premier League (ISPL) platform. Irfan Umair's Journey Irfan move ...Read More >
Mumbai (Maharashtra) [India], October 16 (ANI): From the narrow lanes of Ranchi to the grand stage of Indian first-class cricket, Irfan Umair's journey is nothing short of inspiring. The pace bowler, once juggling odd jobs to survive in Mumbai, has now made his Ranji Trophy debut for Mumbai against Jammu and Kashmir, marking a major milestone in a remarkable rise, empowered by the Indian Street Premier League (ISPL) platform. Irfan moved to Mumbai in 2017 with little more than a dream in his ba ...Read More >
Siraj has played eight matches so far this year and claimed 37 wickets at an average of 26.91, compared to Muzarabani's 36 wickets at an average of 28.63 in 9 Tests. India's right-arm seamer Mohammed Siraj on Monday surpassed Zimbabwe fast bowler Blessing Muzarabto become the highest wicket-taker in Tests in 2025. Siraj accomplished this milestone when he bowled out Shai Hope (103 runs) during the second session of the fourth day of the 2nd Test of the two-match series against West Indies bein ...Read More >
New Delhi, Oct 16 (SocialNews.XYZ) India duo of Abhishek Sharma and Smriti Mandhana have been named ICC Players of the Month for September. Abhishek, 25, was rewarded for his explosive run in the Asia Cup, where he amassed 314 runs in seven matches at an average of 44.85 and a blistering strike-rate of 200. His consistency and flair earned him the Player of the Tournament honour, and he also reached a career-high 931 rating points in the ICC Men's T20I Batting Rankings - the highest ever record ...Read More >
New Delhi, Oct 16 (SocialNews.XYZ) After being appointed as the strategic advisor of Lucknow Super Giants (LSG), veteran New Zealand batter Kane Williamson said it's always a special feeling for him to be involved in the IPL, which he terms as 'the best franchise competition in the game'. Williamson had been a part of the Durban's Super Giants, the sister franchise of LSG, in this year's SA20. In 79 IPL matches, while turning out for Sunrisers Hyderabad and Gujarat Titans, Williamson made 2128 ...Read More >
Shubman Gill won his first Test series as captain on Tuesday as India clean swept West Indies 2-0, following seven-wicket win in the second Test in Delhi. Chasing 121 for the win, India resumed Day 4 at 63/1 with KL Rahul and Sai Sudharsan in the middle. Rahul remained unbeaten on 58 to take India across the finishing line. Sai Sudharsan (39) and Shubman Gill (13) were the only wickets to fall on the last day, both caught from the bowling of Roston Chase (2-36). It was only the fourth time sinc ...Read More >
New Delhi [India], October 16 (ANI): Out-of-favour India batter Ishan Kishan is focused on the present and wants to enjoy every opportunity that falls his way, irrespective of the level of cricket he is playing in. Known for his belligerent strokeplay, Kishan is currently captaining Jharkhand in the ongoing Ranji Trophy 2025-26 season. He kicked off his campaign by notching a back-to-the-wall century against Tamil Nadu on the opening day. With his ninth first-class ton, Kishan played the rescue ...Read More >
This was Kuldeep's fifth five-wicket haul in just his 15th Test match, while Wardle had achieved the same number in 28 Tests.Source : PTI The second Test match between India and West Indies is being played in Delhi, where Kuldeep Yadav produced a masterclass in spin bowling on the third day. The left-arm wrist spinner picked up five wickets for just 82 runs, etching his name into the record books. His tight, attacking spell kept the West Indian batters under constant pressure, eventually forci ...Read More >
New Delhi, Oct 10 (SocialNews.XYZ) Yashasvi Jaiswal scored a brilliant century on Day 1 of the second and final Test against the West Indies at the Arun Jaitley Stadium here on Thursday, and former India cricketers Wasim Jaffer, Irfan Pathan and Mohammad Kaif lauded the youngster for his knock. India won the toss and elected to bat first as openers Jaiswal and KL Rahul got the side off to a flying start. After Rahul's dismissal, Sai Sudharsan formed a brilliant partnership with Jaiswal as the d ...Read More >
Mumbai, Oct 10 (SocialNews.XYZ) The Mumbai Cricket Association (MCA) has appointed India all-rounder Shardul Thakur as the new captain of Mumbai for the upcoming Ranji Trophy 2025-26 season. The announcement came on Friday, with Sarfaraz Khan and Ajinkya Rahane also included in the 16-member squad for the season opener against Jammu and Kashmir. Thakur takes over the reins from Rahane, who stepped down from the leadership role ahead of the new season. The squad features India batter Sarfaraz K ...Read More >
Prithvi Shaw made a strong statement by smashing a magnificent century for his new domestic team, Maharashtra, against his old team, Mumbai in a practice match on Tuesday. Shaw started his First-Class career with Mumbai in the 2016-17 season and made his Test debut the following year. He parted ways with his long-time domestic side earlier this year. Shaw's inconsistent form and fitness problems have drawn criticism in recent years, but now that he has switched teams, he is concentrating on qui ...Read More >
New Delhi, Oct 9 (PTI) A cricketing set-up founded on Test excellence will produce strong ODI and T20 sides, not vice versa, asserted Indian captain Shubman Gill but side-stepped the debate on whether a two-tier system is needed in Tests given the struggles of teams like the West Indies. Caribbean cricket has undergone a change for the worse in the last two decades and advent of T20 leagues has meant that its best talent has chosen the freelance route for financial stability, leading to a marke ...Read More >
New Delhi, Oct 9 (SocialNews.XYZ) India captain Shubman Gill emphasised the importance of grooming seam-bowling all-rounder Nitish Kumar Reddy in home conditions, stating that it is better to give him game time at home and use that as preparation for overseas tours. Providing Reddy with more opportunities to contribute in an all-round role in the second Test, starting at the Arun Jaitley Stadium on Friday, remains a priority for India. He bowled only four overs in the first innings of the first ...Read More >
New Delhi, Oct 5 (SocialNews.XYZ) Former India spinner Harbhajan Singh opined on Shubman Gill's ODI captaincy and backed the BCCI's move, saying that the call was taken keeping in mind the future of the team, especially the 2027 ODI World Cup. On Saturday, when the BCCI announced India's T20I and ODI squads for the forthcoming white-ball tour of Australia, Gill emerged as the top-most name after being handed the leadership role from Rohit Sharma. Two former Indian skippers -- Rohit and Virat K ...Read More >
The first phase will be played from October 15 to November 19, while the second round will run from January 22 to February 1. Selectors have appointed 32-year-old right-handed batsman Rajat Patidar as the captain of the Madhya Pradesh team for the 2025-26 Ranji Trophy, a Madhya Pradesh Cricket Association (MPCA) official announced on Friday night. As per the official, Madhya Pradesh's 15-member Ranji Trophy squad is as follows: Rajat Patidar (captain), Yash Dubey, Harsh Gawli, Shubham Sharma, ...Read More >
Enjoying a purple patch with the bat, India's Test captain Shubman Gill achieved a new personal milestone in the format during the ongoing IND vs WI 1st Test 2025, reaching 300 fours in Tests. Gill, who resumed his innings on Day 2 at 18, started the day scrappily, but soon came into his own and slammed his 300th four in Test cricket off debutant Khary Pierre, which was also his fifth of the innings. Gill is nearing his eighth Test half-century, and is batting on 45 off 82 at the time of writing ...Read More >
Ahmedabad: Just after reaching his first home ton in 3,211 days, KL Rahul kissed the crest on his helmet, brushed back his mane of hair, raised his bat to the dressing room and put two fingers in his mouth, a dedication to his six-month old daughter. Celebrating landmarks has become a thing in Indian cricket. Not as swashbuckling as Ravindra Jadeja's sword twirl it may be, but Rahul loves improvising when he feels the time is right. Earlier, he would look to shut out the noise earlier by pluggi ...Read More >
Ex-India cricketer Parthiv Patel feels Sudharsan is "feeling pressure" to score big runs Senior opener KL Rahul's calm and composed unbeaten half-century on Thursday drew high praise from former India wicketkeeper Parthiv Patel, who believes the right-hander is in the midst of his finest year in Test cricket. Rahul's 53 not out off 114 balls steered India to 121/2 in 38 overs at stumps on day one of the first Test against West Indies at the Narendra Modi Stadium, trailing the visitors by just 4 ...Read More >
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