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Rashid Khan hints he may skip Afghanistan's June Test vs India, citing doctors advice to avoid red ball cricket after back surgery, preferring to focus on white ball formats. Senior Afghanistan spinner Rashid Khan hinted that he could skip the one-off Test against India in June. Speaking at an IPL press conference after his Player of the Match performance for the Gujarat Titans against the Delhi Capitals on Thursday (April 9), Rashid said he wants to 'take it easy' amid his long-standing back i ...Read More >
Bengaluru (Karnataka) [India], April 9 (ANI): Royal Challengers Bengaluru all-rounder Romario Shepherd reflected on his journey from growing up in Linden, Guyana, to representing one of the biggest franchises in the IPL, while also speaking about his early cricketing days, inspiration from Dwayne Bravo, his breakthrough in white-ball cricket, and life inside the RCB dressing room. Named after football legend Romario, Shepherd recalled his earliest memories of cricket when he had to improvise wi ...Read More >
Kolkata, April 8: The secret behind Mohammed Shami outfoxing Abhishek Sharma was a "new" delivery that the veteran India pacer developed just a few days ago while working with bowling coach Bharat Arun, revealed Lucknow Super Giants spin bowling coach Carl Crowe. The out-of-favour Shami has been phenomenal for LSG following a superb domestic season for Bengal, returning with a sensational spell of 2/9 from four overs including 18 dot balls to blow away the star-studded Sunrisers Hyderabad top o ...Read More >
Kolkata, Apr 8 (PTI) The secret behind Mohammed Shami outfoxing Abhishek Sharma was a "new" delivery that the veteran India pacer developed just a few days ago while working with bowling coach Bharat Arun, revealed Lucknow Super Giants spin bowling coach Carl Crowe. The out-of-favour Shami has been phenomenal for LSG following a superb domestic season for Bengal, returning with a sensational spell of 2/9 from four overs including 18 dot balls to blow away the star-studded Sunrisers Hyderabad to ...Read More >
MUMBAI: In Yashasvi Jaiswal, India has a truly world-class cricketer. A batter, equipped to do well in all conditions, against all kinds of bowling attacks. Three years into international cricket, there has been no visible chink in his game. However, despite great success in Test cricket, he hasn't quite had the opportunities in white-ball cricket. Compared to the 28 Tests he has played, the left-hander has just 4 ODIs and 23 T20Is to show. This, of course, isn't about his talent alone but also ...Read More >
New Delhi: There is a temptation to see Sai Sudharsan as a gifted player who simply turns up and scores big runs in the Indian Premier League. It's understandable. With 759 runs at an average of 54.21 last season, he was the tournament's leading run-scorer. In IPL 2024, he scored 527 runs at an average of 47.91. This season, he fumbled in Gujarat Titans' first game but was back on track in the next against Rajasthan Royals -- scoring 73 off 44 balls. However, if you watch closely, a different ...Read More >
Mumbai, April 7 (SocialNews.XYZ) Dashing Pakistan batter Fakhar Zaman, serving a two-match ban in Pakistan Super League (PSL), has denied reports that he will be retiring from T20 internationals as he is considering migrating to the United States, a news report said on Tuesday. There were reports and claims on social media that Fakhar, who turns 36 on Friday, has shifted his family to the USA and will retire from T20Is. He has also been plagued with fitness issues, including hormone issues, whi ...Read More >
New Delhi, April 7 (SocialNews.XYZ) Delhi Capitals (DC) bowling coach Munaf Patel has lavished praise on South Africa fast bowler Lungi Ngidi, describing him as a smart, self-aware bowler who understands Indian conditions well and is among the easiest overseas players to work with in the dressing room. Ngidi has filled the void left by Mitchell Starc's absence so far by relying on his deceptive slower balls, which dip late to fox batters. An instance of this was seen in DC's six-wicket win over ...Read More >
NEW DELHI: Defending champions Royal Challengers Bengaluru have begun their IPL 2026 campaign in commanding fashion, and batter Devdutt Padikkal has revealed the tactical shift behind their early success. With two wins in two matches, RCB sit atop the standings, showcasing a refined batting approach that blends caution with calculated aggression.Speaking after their convincing 43-run win over Chennai Super Kings in Bengaluru, Padikkal explained that the team has consciously addressed its past ba ...Read More >
Hyderabad (Telangana) [India], April 5 (ANI): Following his side's win over Sunrisers Hyderabad (SRH), Lucknow Super Giants (LSG) skipper Rishabh Pant spoke on his unbeaten half-century, saying that "all that ends well is all well" and the team management and teammates are well-aware of the hard work he puts into his game. After an unfortunate run out in the campaign opener, Rishabh showed some signs of form during a 50-ball 68* during a chase of 157 runs against SRH at Hyderabad on Sunday. Whi ...Read More >
The BCCI has dropped the biggest sign it's considering Vaibhav Sooryavanshi and Ayush Mhatre for Test cricket. The BCCI Centre of Excellence (COE), headed by batting legend VVS Laxman, is set to organise a four-day intra-COE tournament in June and July, featuring 64 of the country's most promising cricketers under the age of 25, including teenage stars like Vaibhav Sooryavanshi and Ayush Mhatre. According to PTI, this is aimed at identifying and grooming a new generation of red-ball players as ...Read More >
Virat Kohli shrugged off London break criticism with humour, reflects on relief and hard work behind last seasons maiden title. Virat Kohli made a strong return to the Indian Premier League (IPL), delivering a match-winning performance for Royal Challengers Bengaluru (RCB) in their season opener against Sunrisers Hyderabad (SRH). Fresh from helping RCB secure their first-ever title last season, Kohli appears determined to continue that success and lead the team's title defence. Interestingly, ...Read More >
Lucknow Super Giants would have hoped for a better start to their IPL campaign in front of their home fans, but things didn't go according to plan against a ruthless Delhi Capitals side. A batting collapse saw them post a modest 141, inviting early criticism over some questionable decisions. Despite a strong fightback with the ball and four quick early wickets, LSG were unable to seize control of the game. An unbeaten 119-run stand between Sameer Rizvi and Tristan Stubbs turned the contest on i ...Read More >
Former England captain Michael Vaughan said India should consider picking Vaibhav Sooryavanshi for the white-ball tour of England in July later this year. Vaughan backed the teenager after he smashed a 15-ball half-century to help Rajasthan Royals beat Chennai Super Kings by eight wickets in their IPL 2026 clash in Guwahati on Monday. If Sooryavanshi features in England, he will become the youngest Indian to play men's international cricket. Sachin Tendulkar currently holds the record, having m ...Read More >
Mumbai: Nuwan Thushara wants to play the IPL. But he requires a No Objection Certificate from his employer Sri Lanka Cricket (SLC), which is not forthcoming. In a renewed focus on fitness, SLC has mandated its contracted players to be certified fit before playing league cricket. Thushara hasn't made the cut. His ₹1.6 crore contract with Royal Challengers Bengaluru (RCB) hangs in the balance. There are three entities in this saga: the cricket board, the franchise, and the supervising body, the ...Read More >
New Delhi, April 3 (SocialNews.XYZ) Former India all-rounder Yuvraj Singh has called for greater clarity over the futures of senior batters Rohit Sharma and Virat Kohli as the team begins shaping its plans for the 2027 ODI World Cup, which will be played in South Africa, Zimbabwe and Namibia. Both Rohit and Kohli have stepped away from Test and T20I, but the veteran duo remain integral to India's 50-over setup. However, their long-term roles continue to be a subject of discussion amid an ongoin ...Read More >
Ujjain, April 3 (SocialNews.XYZ) Indian pacer Umesh Yadav visited the iconic Mahakaleshwar Temple with his wife Tanya Wadhwa on Friday morning, where the couple attended the Bhasma Aarti. After the visit, Yadav said that he frequently comes to the temple to seek blessings and believes that no one can come here without being called by Lord Mahakal. "The experience was very good. I keep coming here often, and as they say, you can't come here without being called, the feeling this time was truly ...Read More >
Zimbabwe Cricket (ZC) have confirmed that India's men's team will tour for a three-match T20I series, as reported by Cricbuzz earlier. The matches, scheduled for July 23, 25 and 26, will be played in Harare. India last toured Zimbabwe for five T20Is in 2024, when Shubman Gill led a rookie side at the start of a new T20 World Cup cycle. India lost the first T20I but then went on to win the series 4-1. "Matches against India always generate enormous interest and this is a fantastic opportunity ...Read More >
New Zealand all-rounder Mitchell Santner has joined the Mumbai Indians squad in Delhi and is expected to feature in their second match of the IPL 2026 season against the Delhi Capitals on April 4. Santner had missed the Mumbai Indians' opening game along with England all-rounder Will Jacks, with both players requesting extended time off for personal reasons. Santner's arrival provides a timely boost to the Mumbai Indians, who began their campaign with a six-wicket win over the Kolkata Knight Ri ...Read More >
New Delhi, April 2 (IANS) New Zealand's left-arm spin bowling all-rounder Mitchell Santner has joined the Mumbai Indians (MI) squad for the ongoing Indian Premier League (IPL) season. The five-time champion posted a video on their social media accounts, where Santner's arrival in New Delhi was confirmed. It also means Santner is expected to be available for their next fixture against Delhi Capitals (DC) at the Arun Jaitley Stadium on Saturday afternoon. Santner, who missed MI's six-wicket win ...Read More >
New Delhi, April 2: New Zealand's left-arm spin bowling all-rounder Mitchell Santner has joined the Mumbai Indians (MI) squad for the ongoing Indian Premier League (IPL) season. The five-time champion posted a video on their social media accounts, where Santner's arrival in New Delhi was confirmed. MI Captain Suryakumar Yadav Grooves To Dhurandhar's Hit Fa9la Song, Video Goes Viral. It also means Santner is expected to be available for their next fixture against Delhi Capitals (DC) at the Arun ...Read More >
The ongoing IPL 2026 match between KKR and SRH at Eden Gardens is Rahane's 200th game in the IPL. Apart from KKR, he has also played for MI, RR, RPSG, DC and CSK. Ajinkya Rahane is leading Kolkata Knight Riders in their second match of IPL 2026 on Thursday, April 2, against Sunrisers Hyderabad. The fixture, which is taking place at Eden Gardens in Kolkata, is a special one for Rahane, as this is his 200th match in the IPL. Rahane, who has played for India in all three formats of the game, is th ...Read More >
New Delhi, April 2 (SocialNews.XYZ) Former England cricketer Kevin Pietersen has heaped praise on young batter Sameer Rizvi after his unbeaten 70 off 47 balls powered Delhi Capitals (DC) to a thumping six-wicket win against Lucknow Super Giants (LSG) in their opening match of the Indian Premier League (IPL) 2026 played at the Ekana Cricket Stadium on Wednesday. Pietersen, who worked as a mentor with the DC last year, revealed that he watched Rizvi closely last season and was impressed with the ...Read More >
CHENNAI: As the Lucknow Super Giants walked onto the field after a disappointing show with the bat against Delhi Capitals on Wednesday, veteran India pacer Mohammed Shami was given the responsibility to bring the hosts back in the game. Earlier, the fans at the Ekana Stadium witnessed their team skittled out for 141 runs. With a lot expected from him, Shami started full an outswinger to Delhi opener KL Rahul with a bit of width, and the batter sliced up to Mohsin Khan at deep backward point. Sh ...Read More >
New Zealand all-rounder Amelia Kerr has climbed to No.1 in the ICC Women's T20I all-rounder rankings for the first time in her career. She achieved the milestone with a career-best rating of 508, dethroning West Indies captain Hayley Matthews, who had held the top spot since October 2023. Kerr was outstanding in the recent series against Zimbabwe, starring with both bat and ball. She became only the fourth women's cricketer after Chamari Athapaththu, Meg Lanning and Matthews to score multiple T ...Read More >
Sourav Ganguly backs BCCI plan to stage Australia Tests at newer venues like Guwahati and Ranchi. India batting legend Sourav Ganguly has welcomed BCCI's recent decision to allot Test matches to emerging venues including Guwahati and Ranchi. While Ganguly says he would be happy with Eden Gardens playing host to Test matches but adds that it's important to take the longest format to other non-traditional venues as well. BCCI recently announced India's 2026-27 home season schedule, with high-pro ...Read More >
Kolkata, March 31: Former India captain and Cricket Association of Bengal President Sourav Ganguly would love to host as many Tests as possible at the Eden Gardens but he is also "happy" to see the traditional format reach other venues like Guwahati and Ranchi. Unveiling Team India's home season for 2026-27, the BCCI last week left out traditional venues like Kolkata and Mumbai from the marquee Border-Gavaskar Trophy against Australia, scheduling matches in Nagpur, Chennai, Guwahati, Ranchi and ...Read More >
Mullanpur (Punjab) [India], March 31 (ANI): A composed 72* from Cooper Connolly helped Punjab Kings (PBKS) survive a scary spell from pacer Prasidh Krishna and secure a three-wicket win against Gujarat Titans (GT) in their Indian Premier League (IPL) opener at Mullanpur on Tuesday. GT put up 162/6 on the board after being put to bat first, as skipper Shubman Gill (39 in 27 balls, with six fours) and Jos Buttler (38 in 33 balls, with three fours and two sixes) top-scored for GT. In chase of 163, ...Read More >
Mullanpur (Punjab) [India], March 31 (ANI): A composed 72* from Cooper Connolly helped Punjab Kings (PBKS) survive a scary spell from pacer Prasidh Krishna and secure a three-wicket win against Gujarat Titans (GT) in their Indian Premier League (IPL) opener at Mullanpur on Tuesday. GT put up 162/6 on the board after being put to bat first, as skipper Shubman Gill (39 in 27 balls, with six fours) and Jos Buttler (38 in 33 balls, with three fours and two sixes) top-scored for GT. In chase of 163, ...Read More >
Lucknow (Uttar Pradesh) [India], March 31 (ANI): Ahead of the Indian Premier League (IPL) campaign opener against Delhi Capitals (DC) at Lucknow, the Lucknow Super Giants (LSG) head coach Justin Langer expressed optimism about captain Rishabh Pant turning a new leaf this season after a poor 2025 IPL with bat and putting his name back in the contention for Team India's white-ball teams. Pant has been the all-time most expensive player in the IPL with price tag of Rs 27 crore. This season is bein ...Read More >
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