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IMAGE: Shardul Thakur will replace Ajinkya Rahane as the captain of Mumbai in the 2025-26 Ranji Trophy season. Photograph: ANI Photo International Shardul Thakur will lead Mumbai in the 2025-26 edition of Ranji Trophy, the Mumbai Cricket Association (MCA) announced while unveiling the list of probables for the prestigious tournament on Friday. This will be Shardul's first stint at the helm of the 42-time champions. The 33-year-old bowling all-rounder will replace veteran batter Ajinkya Rahane, ...Read More >
New Delhi [India], September 26 (ANI): England and India A were the only two victors on the first day of ICC Women's Cricket World Cup warm-up matches as rain interrupted play, as per a media release from the ICC. England defeated hosts India while India A got the better of New Zealand, while South Africa's match against Bangladesh and Sri Lanka's warm-up with Pakistan were abandoned. England captain Nat Sciver-Brunt led by example in England's warm-up match against hosts India as she achieved ...Read More >
DUBAI, Sept 25 (Reuters) - India wicketkeeper Rishabh Pant will miss their test series against West Indies next month as he continues to recover from a foot injury, with all-rounder Ravindra Jadeja taking over as vice captain, the country's cricket board said on Thursday. Pant has been out of action since fracturing his foot during a test match against England in September. Dhruv Jurel, one of two specialist stumpers named in India's 15-man squad, is set to don the gloves against West Indies. ...Read More >
A few changes are anticipated when the Indian team is unveiled on September 24 for the home Test series against the West Indies. Karun Nair is one of the players whose spot in the squad is in serious jeopardy. A domestic mainstay, Nair returned to the national team during the England tour but was unable to deliver the kind of performance that the management was hoping for. Due to Rishabh Pant's injury, Dhruv Jurel is expected to be the team's first choice behind the stumps, and Narayan Jagadees ...Read More >
Lucknow: The India A team, led by Shreyas Iyer, is set to take on Australia A in the first of the two four-day matches, with the opening game beginning at the Ekana stadium on Tuesday. Iyer is getting the opportunity to prove his mettle in red ball cricket and make a strong case for inclusion in the Indian Test team.Iyer, who also captains the Punjab Kings in the Indian Premier League, has been diligently preparing for comeback. His last notable performance at the Ekana Stadium occurred 11 month ...Read More >
ABU DHABI: India secured their spot in the Super Four of the ACC Men's Asia Cup 2025 after the UAE crush Oman at the Zayed Cricket Stadium on Monday. The result confirmed India's qualification, as the men in blue top Group A with two wins in two matches. India opened their campaign with a victory over UAE before defeating arch-rivals Pakistan on Sunday. With four points and a net run-rate of 4.793, they lead the table comfortably. Pakistan and UAE are tied on two points each, but Pakistan hol ...Read More >
New Delhi: India wicketkeeper-batter Rishabh Pant is likely to check into the BCCI Centre of Excellence (CoE) in Bengaluru Monday to begin rehabilitation for recovering from a fractured right foot sustained in the fourth Test against England in Manchester in July. IANS understands that Pant, travelling to Bengaluru and checking into the CoE later Monday, was decided at the very last moment. This agency has also reliably learnt that the cast on Pant's right foot has now been removed, with the wi ...Read More >
Mumbai, September 15: Pakistan were no match against a far-superior India in the Group A match of the T20 Asia Cup in Dubai on Sunday. While the world champions' dominance reflected in the seven-wicket win, Pakistan's disappointment showed up in the words of their former wicketkeeper Kamran Akmal - inviting comparison with the downfall of country's hockey. IND vs PAK, Asia Cup 2025: Pakistan Head Coach Mike Hesson Expresses Disappointment Over Handshake Snub of His Players. "Pakistan cricket is ...Read More >
New Delhi: Team India's decision not to shake the hands of the Pakistani cricketers and support staff following their Asia Cup 2025 victory in Dubai on Sunday has divided opinions in the cricket fraternity. The Men in Blue are facing severe backlash for adopting the 'No Handshake Policy' throughout the lopsided clash, but it appears that the criticism will not sway their stance, which is likely to continue in the two other possible games against the arch-rivals. The relations between India and ...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 >
New Delhi, Sep 15 (ANS) Pakistan were no match against a far-superior India in the Group A match of the T20 Asia Cup in Dubai on Sunday. While the world champions' dominance reflected in the seven-wicket win, Pakistan's disappointment showed up in the words of their former wicketkeeper Kamran Akmal - inviting comparison with the downfall of country's hockey. "Pakistan cricket is following the same path as its hockey. It is happening with a lot of planning. Cricket is being pulled down," said A ...Read More >
The two A teams will engage in the three-match 50-overs series at Kanpur's Green Park Stadium a few days after the conclusion of their two four-day unofficial Tests in Lucknow. IMAGE: Rajat Patidar will lead the India A team in the first match, while Tilak Varma will take over the captaincy role in the remaining two matches. Photograph: BCCI Opener Abhishek Sharma and left-arm pacer Arshdeep Singh were on Sunday named in India A squad for the second and third One-dayers against Australia A. T ...Read More >
Mumbai, Sep 14: Opener Abhishek Sharma and left-arm pacer Arshdeep Singh were on Sunday named in India A squad for the second and third One-dayers against Australia A. Tilak Verma and Harshit Rana were also included in the squad for the final two matches by the BCCI senior selection panel.All four players are in the UAE for Asia Cup and will join the India A side after the tournament concludes on September 28.The two A teams will engage in the three-match 50-overs series at Kanpur's Green Park ...Read More >
Mumbai (Maharashtra) [India], September 14 (ANI): The India A squad for the home series against Australia A, consisting of three one-day matches, was announced on Sunday, with Rajat Patidar named as captain for the first ODI and Tilak Varma leading the team for the remaining two matches. A statement from the Board of Control for Cricket in India (BCCI) read, "The Senior Men's Selection Committee has named the India A squad for the upcoming three-match one-day series against Australia A, schedul ...Read More >
Rishikesh (Uttarakhand), Sep 14 (UNI) Rishikesh Falcons have strengthened their squad for the upcoming Season 2 of the Uttarakhand Premier League (UPL), following a successful Player Draft held in Dehradun. With the men's matches in the Uttarakhand Premier League (UPL) set to begin on September 27, the Rishikesh Falcons are now well-equipped to take on the challenge with a balanced mix of experienced players and promising young talent. The highlight of the draft for Rishikesh Falcons was the ...Read More >
Chandigarh: India Women skipper Harmanpreet Kaur won the toss and elected to bat first against Australia in the first ODI of the three-match series being played at the Maharaja Yadavindra Singh Stadium International Cricket Stadium in New Chandigarh on Sunday. The second and third matches of the series between the two sides will be played on Wednesday (September 17 in New Chandigarh) and Saturday (September 20 in Delhi), respectively. After winning the toss, Harmanpreet Kaur said, "We'll bat f ...Read More >
Asia Cup: As India is gearing up for the high-octane match against Pakistan, scheduled to held on September 14, Suryakumar Yadav-led team suffered a massive blow. A star India crickter got injured duing the nets session. Read here to know who who will replace him if he unable to play. In a concerning development for the Indian cricket team and its fans, reports indicate that star top-order batter Shubman Gill has sustained a hand injury, raising concerns ahead of the highly anticipated match ag ...Read More >
Former India wicket-keeper Kiran More has emerged as the most high-profile name in the race to become the next Board of Control for Cricket in India (BCCI) president, NDTV has learnt. Sources have confirmed that the BCCI top brass has reached out to a couple of high profile ex-cricketers from the West Zone. And while a former player from Saurashtra is also in the running, it is More who appears to be the unanimous choice of the state associations. "It is going to be unanimous decision. Mostly a ...Read More >
Mumbai, September 13: India and Pakistan are set to renew their rivalry when they clash in a Group A fixture of the ongoing Asia Cup in Dubai on Sunday. Both teams come into the high-voltage encounter after comfortable wins over the UAE and Oman, but their journeys since the last World Cup have followed different trajectories. Pakistan have endured a turbulent period, struggling to find consistency and forge a clear identity as a team. Their batting has often looked brittle, while their bowling, ...Read More >
New Delhi: Following an impressive seven-wicket victory over Hong Kong in their opening game, Litton Das-led Bangladesh will aim to carry the momentum forward when they face Charith Asalanka-led Sri Lanka. Bangladesh will face Sri Lanka in Asia Cup 2025 Match no.5 at the Sheikh Zayed Stadium in Abu Dhabi on Saturday. Bangladesh can seal their place in the Super 4s with a win in this match, while Sri Lank will be eager to begin their campaign on a positive note. The 2022 finalists will later tak ...Read More >
New Delhi: The biggest match of the Asia Cup 2025 will be played between India and Pakistan on September 14 at the Dubai International Cricket Stadium. Fans have been waiting for this clash for a long time. India beat UAE by 9 wickets in their first match, while Pakistan beat Oman to open the tournament. However, the performance of both teams was quite different from each other. Hardik Pandya is already there in the role of a pace all-rounder. With the entry of Arshdeep, Hardik can strengthen ...Read More >
Guwahati: No, it's not Sachin Tendulkar but one of his former teammates who seems to be a favourite to replace Roger Binny as the president of the Board of Control for Cricket in India (BCCI). And we are talking about none other than former Indian wicket-keeper Kiran More. Ready for a challenge? Click here to take our quiz and show off your knowledge! A veteran of 49 Tests and 94 ODIs, More hailing from Baroda, according to NDTV, is just days away from taking over as the new boss of Indian cr ...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 >
IMAGE: Shreyas Iyer's 604 runs across 17 matches for Punjab Kings at a strike-rate in excess of 175 did not resonate with the selectors during the Asia Cup selection. Photograph: BCCI The dynamic trio of Shreyas Iyer, Yashasvi Jaiswal and Shardul Thakur will be aiming to make a statement when a star-studded West Zone takes on Central Zone in the Duleep Trophy semi-final, in Bengaluru, on Thursday. Iyer, who could not find a place in India's Asia Cup squad, will be keen to begin the season on a ...Read More >
New Delhi: Industry leaders welcomed the recently announced GST reforms, which reduce the number of tax slabs, stating that it will make tax compliance easier while also directly benefiting consumers through lower prices. Jharkhand Chamber of Commerce Joint Secretary Navjot Alang Rubal said that the reduction of the number of slabs from four to two under the new GST structure is a highly positive step. According to Rubal, this reform will greatly benefit the middle and lower-income groups as t ...Read More >
Mumbai, September 5: The admirers of the former Indian captain, M S Dhoni, love to watch him whether it is on or off the field. Now, the two heartthrobs from Chennai, Dhoni and R Madhavan, have joined forces for a new exciting project. The behind-the-scenes footage from the shoot showed Dhoni and Madhavan standing on top of a car wearing task force attire with a lot of others accompanying them. The two can be seen holding guns as they pose in front of the green screen. Both Dhoni and Madhavan lo ...Read More >
BENGALURU: Narayan Jagadeesan missed out on a well-deserved double hundred by three runs as South Zone reached an imposing first innings score of 536 despite a dull second day in the Duleep Trophy semi-final against North Zone here on Friday. Starting the day on 297 for three, South Zone nearly batted the entire second day (88.2 overs) and managed only 239 runs while losing the remaining wickets. Jagadeesan (197, 352 balls) hit 16 boundaries and two sixes before getting run-out. The rest of th ...Read More >
Duleep Trophy 2025 Live Score: The Duleep Trophy, India's long-standing red-ball competition, kicks off the 2025/26 domestic season with its restored zonal format, scrapping last year's unpopular "India A, B, C, D" model. Six zonal sides will vie for the title, with South and West Zones seeded into the semi-finals. The event has grown in importance with the BCCI requiring top players to feature in domestic cricket when not on international duty. With India A scheduled for tough red-ball series ...Read More >
Between October 12 and November 15, 2024, Sanju Samson smashed three T20I centuries in five games, all at exceptional strike-rates of around 200 or more. His stop-start international career finally seemed to be taking off. But with Samson, the career graph has always been a rollercoaster, and he followed those hundreds against Bangladesh and South Africa (two) with just 51 runs in five knocks against England. Even then, with Rishabh Pant not in the fray for the time being, Samson was the clear ...Read More >
NEW DELHI, Aug 19 (Reuters) - Defending champions India named top order batter Shubman Gill and pace spearhead Jasprit Bumrah in their Twenty20 squad on Tuesday for next month's Asia Cup in the United Arab Emirates. Opener Yashasvi Jaiswal and middle order batter Shreyas Iyer, however, could not make the cut in the 15-member squad led by Suryakumar Yadav. India's test captain Gill has not played a T20 International since July last year when he was Suryakumar's deputy on the tour of Sri Lanka. ...Read More >
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