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Cliff Notes - India's selection headache: Two slots, multiple contenders * India's first Test against West Indies may see two key positions (X and Y) filled based on pitch conditions, with a grass-covered surface favouring seamers over spinners. * The selection dilemma involves choosing between Kuldeep Yadav and Axar Patel for the spin-bowling roles, while Prasidh Krishna and Nitish Kumar Reddy compete for the third seamer spot. India's selection headache: Two slots, multiple contenders Barr ...Read More >
Cricket: Glenn Maxwell has been forced to pull out of Australia's T20 international series against New Zealand after suffering a fractured arm in training. Maxwell fractures arm in training | 02:05A splendid all-round display saw India launch their ICC Women's World Cup campaign on the front foot , brushing aside Sri Lanka by 59 runs in the curtain-raiser in Guwahati on Tuesday. Half-centuries from Deepti Sharma and Amanjot Kaur steadied the ship as India posted a competitive 269 for eight in ...Read More >
Guwahati (Assam) [India], October 1 (ANI): Indian all-rounder Deepti Sharma overtook former spinner Neetu David to become the country second-highest wicket-taker in women ODI cricket and helped Women in Blue start their ICC Women Cricket World Cup campaign with a 59-run win over Sri Lanka at Guwahati on Tuesday. During the match, India was put to bowl first and put 269/8 on the board. In the run chase of 271 runs in this 47-overs-a-side match, which saw action being interrupted by rain, Sri Lan ...Read More >
Guwahati (Assam) [India], October 1 (ANI): Indian all-rounder Deepti Sharma overtook former spinner Neetu David to become the country's second-highest wicket-taker in women's ODI cricket and helped Women in Blue start their ICC Women's Cricket World Cup campaign with a 59-run win over Sri Lanka at Guwahati on Tuesday. During the match, India was put to bowl first and put 269/8 on the board. In the run chase of 271 runs in this 47-overs-a-side match, which saw action being interrupted by rain, S ...Read More >
Guwahati, Sep 30 (PTI) The experience of Deepti Sharma was on full display as she struck a composed half-century alongside debutant Amanjot Kaur before taking a decisive three-wicket haul to help India overcome early hiccups and seal a 59-run win over Sri Lanka via DLS method in their Women's World Cup opener here on Tuesday. For Sri Lanka, it was a case of missed opportunities. Having put India into bat, they had the game in their grasp when Harmanpreet Kaur and Co slipped to 124/6 with four w ...Read More >
Ahmedabad: R Ashwin liked nothing more than solving problems in the middle with the zeal of an obsessed academician. Different angles and approaches would be tried, videos would be studied, the speed would be varied, the trap would be set. And more often than not, he would get his reward. His persistence was unique because it was ever-changing. It made him a tough opponent and one that teams learned to fear, especially when touring India. With left-arm spinner Ravindra Jadeja giving nothing awa ...Read More >
AHMEDABAD, India - For Trinidadian left-arm spinner Khary Pierre, the dream of wearing West Indies whites was born years ago in his family's living room, where he would sit glued to the television watching legends like Brian Lara. That dream has now crystallized into reality. Following a commanding domestic season, Pierre has earned his maiden call-up to the West Indies Test squad for the tour of India -- a moment that, for him, defies easy description. "It's a great honour, a privilege to rep ...Read More >
Guwahati (Assam) [India], September 30 (ANI): Indian all-rounder Amanjot Kaur became only the second player to register a fifty-plus score for India in a women's ODI while batting at number eight position or below and stitched a valuable 103-run stand for the seventh wicket with an experienced Deepti Sharma to power India to 269/8 in their ICC Women's World Cup opener against Sri Lanka on Tuesday. SL opted to bowl first after winning the toss and with rains interrupting the action, the match be ...Read More >
CRICKET - INDIA beat Pakistan by five wickets in the final to retain the Asia Cup title yesterday, capping a remarkable unbeaten run with their third victory against their arch-rivals at this year's tournament. Put into bat, Pakistan could not capitalise on an 84-run opening stand between Sahibzada Farhan (57) and Fakhar Zaman (46) and were bundled out for 146 with five deliveries still left in their innings. Pakistan lost their last nine wickets for 33 runs in a spectacular meltdown with Indi ...Read More >
NEW DELHI: Former India cricketers RP Singh and Pragyan Ojha have joined the Men's Senior Selection Committee, marking a significant addition to Indian cricket's decision-making structure. The appointments were confirmed during the Board of Control for Cricket in India (BCCI) Annual General Meeting (AGM) held in Mumbai on Sunday. The reconstituted men's selection panel will now comprise Ajit Agarkar (Chairperson), Shiv Sundar Das, Ajay Ratra, R.P. Singh, and Pragyan Ojha. While Agarkar, Das, and ...Read More >
Mumbai: Two natives of Odisha and former cricketers - Shiv Sundar Das and Pragyan Ojha - are now part of Indian cricket's decision-making structure. Ojha along with RP Singh joined the Men's Senior Selection Committee, replacing S Sharath and Subroto Banerjee from South and Central zones respectively, at the Annual General Meeting (AGM) of the Board of Control for Cricket in India (BCCI) on Sunday. The reconstituted panel is led by Ajit Agarkar, whose term runs till October 2026, and also has ...Read More >
Mumbai (Maharashtra) [India], September 28 (ANI): Following his appointment as the president of the Board of Control for Cricket in India (BCCI), former Delhi cricket stalwart Mithun Manhas said that the responsibility is huge and he is committed to doing it to the best of his abilities, with dedication and passion. Manhas was on Sunday elected as the new president of the Board of Control for Cricket in India (BCCI), A Raghuram Bhat as a new treasurer, and former bowlers RP Singh and Pragyan Oj ...Read More >
Mumbai (Maharashtra) [India], September 28 (ANI): Following his appointment as the president of the Board of Control for Cricket in India (BCCI), former Delhi cricket stalwart Mithun Manhas said that the responsibility is huge and he is committed to doing it to the best of his abilities, with dedication and passion. Manhas was on Sunday elected as the new president of the Board of Control for Cricket in India (BCCI), A Raghuram Bhat as a new treasurer, and former bowlers RP Singh and Pragyan Oj ...Read More >
At the 94th Annual General Meeting of the Board of Control for Cricket in India (BCCI), former Karnataka and India left-arm spinner Raghuram Bhat was appointed as the board's new treasurer. The decision brings a seasoned cricketer-turned-administrator into one of the most critical financial roles in Indian cricket. Having previously served as the treasurer of the Karnataka State Cricket Association (KSCA) between 2022 and 2025, Bhat now takes on a national responsibility, overseeing the board's ...Read More >
New Delhi [India], September 28 (ANI): Former Delhi domestic cricket stalwart Mithun Manhas was on Sunday elected as the new president of the Board of Control for Cricket in India (BCCI), A Raghuram Bhat as a new treasurer, and former bowlers RP Singh and Pragyan Ojha have joined the men's selection committee of the board. The decisions were a few of many made during the 94th Annual General Meeting of BCCI, which was held on Sunday. Devajit Saikia was chosen to continue his stint as the secret ...Read More >
NEW DELHI: Former India cricketers RP Singh and Pragyan Ojha have joined the Men's Senior Selection Committee, marking a significant addition to Indian cricket's decision-making structure. The appointments were confirmed during the Board of Control for Cricket in India (BCCI) Annual General Meeting (AGM) held in Mumbai on Sunday. The reconstituted men's selection panel will now comprise Ajit Agarkar (Chairperson), Shiv Sundar Das, Ajay Ratra, R.P. Singh, and Pragyan Ojha. While Agarkar, Das, and ...Read More >
Lucknow: India 'A' made a strong start to the tough task of chasing 412 against Australia 'A', scoring 169/2 in 41 overs on the third day of the match at Ekana Stadium on Thursday.With 90 overs to be bowled on the final day, India 'A' require 243 runs to register a win. At stumps, Sai Sudharsan was batting at 44 and night watchman Manav Suthar was on 1. The only setback India 'A' had when batter KL Rahul, who was batting on 74, had to retire just 30 minutes before close. It is hoped that Rahul w ...Read More >
New Chandigarh: One of the most heartening aspects of the Indian women's cricket team's successful tour of England this summer was their significantly improved fielding. However, on Sunday night at the PCA Mullanpur Stadium, fielding, particularly catching, was subpar and heavily contributed to their eight-wicket defeat to Australia in the first women's ODI.With the 2025 ICC Women's ODI World Cup in India approaching in two weeks, India hope that their poor fielding performance against Australia ...Read More >
NEW DELHI: Skipper Muhammad Waseem and Alishan Sharafu hammered brisk half-centuries before a fine 4/23 spell from Junaid Siddique as United Arab Emirates (UAE) thrashed Oman by 42 runs to keep their Asia Cup Super Four hopes alive on Monday.Waseem anchored the innings with a 69 off 54 balls, falling only in the final over, while opening partner Sharafu shook off a scratchy start to blaze 51 from 38 balls. Their 94-run stand powered UAE to 172/5 after being sent in.The total proved well beyond O ...Read More >
Bengaluru (Karnataka) [India], September 15 (ANI): Yash Rathod's career-best 194, Saransh Jain's all-round brilliance, and a quickfire hundred from Rajat Patidar powered Central Zone to their first Duleep Trophy title in nearly 11 years. Chasing 65 on the final morning in Bengaluru, Central had a few nervy moments but eventually sealed a six-wicket win over South Zone at the BCCI Centre of Excellence, as per ESPNcricinfo. The pitch offered grip and bounce for left-arm spinner Ankit Sharma, whil ...Read More >
Yash Rathod scored his highest first-class score of 194 as Central Zone constructed a massive first-innings lead of 362 against South Zone to gain complete control of the Duleep Trophy final in Bengaluru on Saturday. Central started the third day at a strong 384 for five, with Rathod on 137, and they made 511 before getting bowled out an hour into the post-lunch session. South reached 129 for two in their second innings, still trailing by 233 runs. Ravichandran Smaran (37) and Ricky Bhui (26) we ...Read More >
IMAGE: Ankit Sharma (99, 168 balls) and Andre Siddarth (84 not out, 190 balls) shared an impressive 192-run alliance for the seventh wicket that saved South from a precarious position. Photograph: Kind courtesy BCCI Domestic/X South Zone's Ankit Sharma and Andre Siddarth produced a masterclass in defensive batting but Central Zone are poised to land their first Duleep Trophy title in 11 years, ending the fourth day in Bengaluru on Sunday needing just 65 runs to seal the moment of glory. Overni ...Read More >
Bengaluru, Sep 15 (PTI) Central Zone survived some nervous moments to beat South Zone by six wickets and clinch the Duleep Trophy after a hiatus of 11 years here on Monday. Chasing a modest target of 65, Central Zone's top-order batters were tested by South bowlers on a crumbling fifth day track at the BCCI CoE grounds, but they did not have too many runs to defend. Akshay Wadkar (19 not out, 52 balls) and first-innings centurion Yash Rathod (13 not out, 16 balls) were at crease when Central e ...Read More >
DUBAI - India's cricketers refused to shake hands with Pakistan after their first meeting since the conflict between the two nations earlier this year, Pakistan coach Mike Hesson has claimed. India cruised to a seven-wicket victory at the Asia Cup in Dubai, after which captain Suryakumar Yadav and batting partner Shivam Dube immediately left the field rather than shaking hands in the middle, as is the norm. Afterwards, Pakistan's players appeared to walk towards India's dugout when they left t ...Read More >
Kolkata: India are no strangers to comprehensive wins against Pakistan of late but this one felt different. No handshakes exchanged at the toss, none after the match, no pumping of fists or animated glares either, this was a tie marked by an unusually quiet grit that translated into a seven-wicket victory against a hapless Pakistan in the Asia Cup in Dubai on Sunday. The match was won and lost in the first half of either innings, Pakistan tottering at 49/4 in 10 overs before India cruised to 88 ...Read More >
Spinners Axar (2/18 in 4 overs), Kuldeep (3/18 in 4 overs) and Varun (1/24 in 4 overs) were immaculate in terms of line and length as none of the Pakistani batters showed the wherewithal to play the troika from their hands. The result was inevitable and there was no dramatic change to the expected script. Between Axar, Kuldeep and Varun, they delivered 40 dot balls and add another 15 from Jasprit Bumrah, and one can understand the plight of the Pakistani batters. Had Shaheen Shah Afridi (33 no ...Read More >
Bengaluru, Sep 13 (PTI) Yash Rathod scored his highest first-class score of 194 as Central Zone constructed a massive first-innings lead of 362 against South Zone to gain complete control of the Duleep Trophy final here on Saturday. Central started the third day at a strong 384 for five, with Rathod on 137, and they made 511 before getting bowled out an hour into the post-lunch session. South reached 129 for two in their second innings, still trailing by 233 runs. Ravichandran Smaran (37) and ...Read More >
BENGALURU: Skipper Rajat Patidar and Yash Rathod exploited the lack of spin bowling options in South Zone ranks to craft easy-on-the-eye hundreds, taking Central Zone to a commanding 384 for five on Day 2 of the Duleep Trophy final here on Friday. Central now enjoys a strong innings lead of 235 runs after Patidar (101, 115 balls) and Rathod (137 batting, 188b) scored their 15th and 7th first-class centuries respectively. Saransh Jain (47 batting) was giving company to Rathod at stumps. Before ...Read More >
New Delhi: Wicketkeeper-batter Mohammad Haris played a smooth and confident knock, scoring a quick half-century to help Pakistan register a big 93-run victory over a lower-ranked Oman side in their Group A Asia Cup match on Friday. Choosing to bat first, Pakistan posted 160 for 7, with Haris contributing 63 runs from 43 deliveries. Oman had a terrible start to their chase, losing captain Jatinder Singh and Aamir Kaleem early, and were eventually bowled out for just 67 in 16.4 overs. Jatinder wa ...Read More >
Bengaluru (Karnataka) [India], September 12 (ANI): Central Zone dominated the 2025-26 Duleep Trophy final, reaching 384/5 at stumps on the second day with a 235-run lead over South Zone. Rajat Patidar smashed a century off 115 balls, scoring 101 runs with 12 boundaries and two sixes, while Yash Rathod remained unbeaten on 137 runs off 188 balls, hitting 11 fours and one six. Danish Malewar contributed 53 runs to Central Zone's total, which was built on the back of strong batting performances. S ...Read More >
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