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Mumbai (Maharashtra) [India], April 1 (ANI): The Board of Control for Cricket in India (BCCI) on Wednesday announced the senior men's schedule for the away three-match T20I series in July. The Indian cricket team are scheduled to play three T20Is at the Harare Sports Club in Harare, Zimbabwe. The first T20I of the series will be played on July 23. Also Read | PFF Layoffs: Cris Collinsworth's 9-Figure Deal With Teamworks Triggers Mass Layoffs at Pro Football Focus. The Indian team had last tra ...Read More >
Mumbai (Maharashtra) [India], April 1 (ANI): The Board of Control for Cricket in India (BCCI) on Wednesday announced the senior men's schedule for the away three-match T20I series in July. The Indian cricket team are scheduled to play three T20Is at the Harare Sports Club in Harare, Zimbabwe. The first T20I of the series will be played on July 23. The Indian team had last travelled to Zimbabwe in 2024, where they played 5 T20Is. BCCI also confirmed that Zimbabwe are scheduled to travel to Ind ...Read More >
New Delhi, April 1 (SocialNews.XYZ) Reigning Men's T20 World Cup champions India will tour Zimbabwe for a three-match T20I series in July, said Zimbabwe Cricket (ZC) on Wednesday. The games are scheduled to be played on July 23, 25 and 26 at Harare Sports Club, all starting at 4:30 pm IST. The two sides last met in February during the Super Eight stage of the 2026 Men's T20 World Cup in Chennai, where India won by 72 runs. India last visited Zimbabwe in July 2024 for a five-match T20I series ri ...Read More >
NEW DELHI: Veteran India pacer Mohammed Shami has made it clear that retirement is far from his mind, insisting he will only step away from international cricket the day he feels "bored" -- not because of age, selection snubs, or injuries.The 35-year-old, who last played for India during their triumphant ICC Champions Trophy campaign, has been out of the national setup for over a year now despite regaining full fitness. His absence comes even after a stellar domestic season where he picked up 67 ...Read More >
Mumbai, March 31: A 76-year-old British national, Ian Williams Langford, who was working as a broadcast engineer for the Indian Premier League, was found dead in his room at the Trident Hotel, police officials confirmed. Langford had been in India to assist with the ongoing IPL match coverage and had checked into the hotel on March 24. According to authorities, Langford returned to his room on the night of March 29 after covering the IPL match between Mumbai Indians and Kolkata Knight Riders at ...Read More >
BENGALURU: Karnataka MLAs, MLCs and MPs who were assured two VIP passes each, will now get three passes to watch IPL-2026 matches in M Chinnaswamy Stadium. They will get two passes each for international matches. Deputy CM and KPCC president DK Shivakumar had earlier defended free VIP passes for MLAs after party MLA Vijayanand Kashappanavar raised the issue in the Assembly, following which the government decided on two passes each. Shivakumar held talks with Karnataka State Cricket Association ...Read More >
As the world's richest cricket tournament Indian Premier League (IPL) returns on Saturday, there will be a lot of attention on the big names. Some of it will also be on a teenager. A day before the IPL starts on 27 March, Rajasthan Royals batter Vaibhav Suryavanshi turns 15. And with that, one of Indian cricket's most intriguing questions sharpens into focus: is he ready for the big stage? Suryavanshi first turned heads three years ago when he was a 12-year-old batter taking bowlers old enough ...Read More >
Mumbai, Mar 30 (PTI) Dismissive of the never-ending speculation around his future, experienced India batter and Kolkata Knight Riders captain Ajinkya Rahane says he is playing cricket for personal growth and not to prove a point to the naysayers. The 37-year-old Rahane had stepped down from Mumbai's Ranji Trophy captaincy last season and he also did not lead the side in white-ball domestic competitions. The move triggered another round of chatter around the future of the batter, who hasn't play ...Read More >
Former Royal Challengers Bengaluru captain Virat Kohli shared a training video on Instagram ahead of IPL 2026, which quickly caught the attention of fans and went viral. IPL 2026: Star cricketer Virat Kohli has kicked off his preparations for the 19th edition of Indian Premier League 2026. The former Royal Challengers Bengaluru captain shared a training video on Instagram, which quickly caught the attention of fans and went viral. In the reel, Kohli was seen in the nets, perfecting his batting ...Read More >
Former India cricketer Rahul Dravid is set to be honoured with the Col CK Nayudu Lifetime Achievement Award at the Board of Control for Cricket in India's annual Naman Awards. According to a report in The Indian Express, Dravid will receive the honour on March 15 in Delhi. Dravid, who formed part of India's famed 'Big Four' batting line-up alongside Sachin Tendulkar, Sourav Ganguly, and VVS Laxman, is widely regarded as one of the finest Test batters of his generation. Over a 16-year internat ...Read More >
New Delhi, March 11 (SocialNews.XYZ) India's T20I captain Suryakumar Yadav opened up about some of the personal conversations he had that shaped the team's triumphant campaign at the ICC Men's T20 World Cup 2026, revealing how belief, trust and team spirit played a crucial role behind the scenes. Surya reflected on emotional exchanges with several squad members, including Ishan and Sanju. The skipper said the willingness of players to put the team first, regardless of their role, was one of the ...Read More >
NEW DELHI, Dec. 17, 2025 /PRNewswire/ -- HarperCollins Publishers India in collaboration with BMW Deutsche Motoren marked a landmark moment in Indian publishing with the grand launch of The One: Cricket, My Life and More, the much-anticipated autobiography of Indian cricket icon Shikhar Dhawan, at an exclusive evening held at The Leela Palace, Chanakyapuri. Conceptualised and curated in collaboration with BMW Deutsche Motoren, Trends Literature Series, and Shikhar Dhawan Foundation, the event b ...Read More >
Suryakumar Yadav likely to remain captain despite recent poor batting form The Board of Control for Cricket in India (BCCI) will pick India's T20 World Cup 2026 squad in the first week of January 2026. According to a report in news agency PTI on Monday (December 15), the BCCI's senior men's selection committee will announce the squad for India's five-match T20I series against New Zealand and T20 World Cup 2026 on the same date, which is likely to be in the first week of January 2026. According ...Read More >
HP CM Sukhvinder Singh Sukhu fulfilled a promise by giving 160 underprivileged children from Tong Len School the opportunity to watch the India-South Africa T20 match live at the Dharamshala stadium, a gesture lauded by all.CM Fulfils Promise to Underprivileged Children Himachal Pradesh Chief Minister Sukhvinder Singh Sukhu on Sunday fulfilled a promise made to underprivileged children of Dharamshala after the CM gave as many as 160 children residing in slum settlements and studying at Tong Len ...Read More >
NEW DELHI, Dec 15 : Colourful confetti showered down on Lionel Messi as he ended his whirlwind four-city tour of India with a cameo at New Delhi's Arun Jaitley Stadium on Monday, where a near-capacity crowd shouted themselves hoarse during his half-hour appearance. The world's most populous nation had temporarily put aside its cricket obsession and slipped into a 'Messi-mania' since the Argentine eight-times Ballon d'Or winner arrived late on Friday with thousands of fans waiting outside the ai ...Read More >
"When the runs have to come, they'll come. Not out of form, definitely out of runs," said Suryakumar Suryakumar Yadav on Sunday acknowledged the shortage of runs from him but India's T20I skipper did not count it as lack of form, saying that runs will come sooner than later. Suryakumar made an 11-ball 12 in India's seven-wicket win over South Africa in the third T20I here before getting out to Lungi Ngidi. It extended his run of low scores to 21 innings, with the exceptions being his 75 against ...Read More >
Sunrisers Hyderabad, after a disappointing 2024 season, are looking to rebuild their squad in the upcoming mini-auction. With a significant purse and several slots to fill, the franchise is targeting key players to address weaknesses in their bowling and batting departments. SRH aims to strengthen their death bowling and middle-order batting to challenge for the IPL title. It was the mercurial captaincy of swashbuckling batter David Warner that helped Sunrisers Hyderabad lift the Indian Premier ...Read More >
Former India captain Rohit Sharma was over the moon after Virat Kohli slammed his 52nd ODI century during the series-opener against South Africa in Ranchi on Sunday. After Kohli hit Marco Jansen for a boundary to reach his milestone, cameras spotted Rohit clapping in the dressing room balcony. The 37-year-old former India captain slammed 135 off 120 balls to steer India to a big total of 349/8 against South Africa in Ranchi. Rohit, on the other hand, was unable to convert his good start to a bi ...Read More >
Rohit Sharma broke the record for the most sixes hit in men's one-day internationals as India edged South Africa by 17 runs in the opening game of their series in Ranchi. After being asked to bat, India posted 349-8 with Virat Kohli hitting a record-extending 52nd ODI century with a brilliantly paced 135 off 120 balls. He shared 136 with Rohit, who made 57 off 51 balls, for the second wicket. Rohit, who already held the record for the most sixes across formats in international cricket (now 64 ...Read More >
The Indian Premier League (IPL) is set to return with a twist in 2026, offering fresh opportunities for some players while potentially marking the end of the road for others. According to a BCCI official, the upcoming mini auction will be held in Abu Dhabi in mid-December, most likely on the 15th or 16th. This will be the third consecutive year that the IPL auction is hosted overseas, following Dubai in 2023 and Jeddah in 2024. "Abu Dhabi has been locked in as the auction venue," the official c ...Read More >
Mumbai, Oct 31 (SocialNews.XYZ) Actress Deepika Padukone, who has been a strong advocate for mental health awareness, reacted to cricketer Jemimah Rodrigues' recent revelation about battling anxiety. The 'Om Shanti Om' actress, known for openly sharing her own struggles with depression in the past, praised Jemimah for her honesty and courage in speaking up, highlighting the importance of conversations around mental well-being in sports and beyond. Taking to her Instagram Stories, Deepika Paduko ...Read More >
New Delhi: India and Australia's men wore black armbands on Friday to honour teenage cricketer Ben Austin. The tribute came before the second T20I being played in Melbourne, with both teams and support staff lining up in silence. The BCCI confirmed the gesture on X, posting a picture of both squads on the outfield. Live commentary also recorded the moment, noting the armbands on players from both camps and the brief pause before play. The remembrance follows a similar gesture by the women's te ...Read More >
Mumbai captain Shardul Thakur stated he had not given up hope of playing for India despite not being in the Indian team management's radar at the moment. " It's important for me to keep performing and eventually return to the Indian team. Good performances will help me in selection. The ODI World Cup is also in South Africa, so there might be a place open for a bowling all-rounder at No 8. I am eyeing that spot," Thakur said after the conclusion of the Ranji Trophy game against Chhatisgarh on T ...Read More >
Rohit Sharma silenced critics with an outstanding ODI series against Australia, scoring 202 runs at an average of 101 and earning Player of the Series. His childhood coach revealed Sharma's ambition to play until the 2027 World Cup, showcasing his enduring self-belief and contribution to the team.Rohit Sharma's outstanding performance in the recent ODI series against Australia has addressed critics' concerns and sparked new discussions about his cricket future. The former Indian captain scored 2 ...Read More >
Ajinkya Rahane has seen it all in international cricket - the glory of leading India to a historic Test victory in Australia as well as the disappointment of being ignored despite giving his years of the dedication. The seasoned batsman understands the significance of keeping his cool in the mix of a rollercoaster ride of highs and lows. After playing a marvelous innings of 159 for Mumbai against Chhattisgarh in the Ranji Trophy on Sunday (October 26), Rahane briefly took time out to offer some ...Read More >
Kolkata: The mesmerising thing about Rohit Sharma in one-day cricket isn't so much about his runs and records but how after so many years he can still be in complete control of the tempo he decides to set in the first place. There was the phase of daddy hundreds when Rohit was intent on exploiting the length and breadth of one-day innings, securing a record three double centuries and innumerable wins for India in the process. Had he not moved out of that mode, he would have had more than his 33 ...Read More >
NAVI MUMBAI: February 13, 2023. New Zealand captain Sophie Devine walked into the press conference room at the Boland Park in Paarl after the hammering they received at the hands of South Africa in the T20 World Cup. Chasing 133, New Zealand were bundled out for 67, and with that, all but getting knocked out of the tournament in their very second game. A visibly fuming Devine reflected on the performance without any inhibitions. She called it an "embarrassment" and " not good enough for an inte ...Read More >
Mumbai, Oct 26 (UNI) Veteran Mumbai batsman Ajinkya Rahane today expressed that Team India needed him in Australia, underlining his continued focus on domestic cricket despite being out of national reckoning for over two years. Rahane made the remarks after scoring another century for Mumbai against Chhattisgarh, with his celebrations notably subdued as he simply raised his bat, acknowledged the dressing room, and returned to the crease. "Whether they select me or not, that's their call, but I ...Read More >
'If he gets back to scoring again, he can straight away go and play Test series also.' IMAGE: Sarfaraz Khan last played for India in the home Test series against New Zealand in October 2024. Photograph: ANI Photo Sarfaraz Khan doesn't need India A exposure tours and series to play international cricket as the middle-order India batter can find his way back into the Test side with runs in domestic cricket, said India all-rounder Shardul Thakur on Friday. Sarfaraz, who made his Test debut again ...Read More >
Mumbai: Gearing up for a fresh Ranji season with an eye on bigger personal honours is what Sarfaraz Khan has done a lot of. Being constantly on the waiting list is also something he's learned to deal with. It may have led to frustration, but it never broke him. To lose favour after making it to the elite level can be deflating though and will test the resilience of the middle-order batter. As Sarfaraz took catches during fielding practice a day before Mumbai's second round of Ranji Trophy again ...Read More >
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