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Tue, Nov 19, 2024
Why Australia should leave Virat Kohli alone

Former all-rounder Shane Watson has advised the Australian team to avoid...

'Body Bashing': How Aussie pacers can rattle Kohli

Legendary Australian wicketkeeper Ian Healy has urged the Aussie pace attack...

Shami won't be rushed to Aus; to play Mushtaq Ali T20s

Mohammed Shami, who made a stunning return to competitive cricket in the...

Sun, Nov 10, 2024
Australia announce squad for India Test series

Uncapped McSweeney to open with Khawaja in India series

Thu, Nov 7, 2024
Chennai pitch rated 'very good' by ICC

The ICC has rated Chennai's M A Chidambaram Stadium pitch, used for India's...

Sat, Nov 2, 2024
Nathan McSweeney May Open In India Tests

'I'm leaning towards McSweeney now for that opening role at the start of the...

Mon, Oct 14, 2024
Steve Smith back at No 4 for India Tests

'Steve had expressed a desire to move back down from that opening position.'

Blow for Australia! Green ruled out of India Tests

Australia all-rounder Cameron Green will miss the home Test series against...

Fri, Oct 11, 2024
'We want guys to expand their own game'

Doeschate emphasised that the cricketers should be kept in the right zone...

Wed, Oct 9, 2024
Blow for NZ! Kane Williamson doubtful for India Tests

Kane Williamson is a doubt for the Test series against India due to a groin...

Tue, Oct 8, 2024
Suryakumar's boys look to seal series in New Delhi

The Bangladesh bowlers have the ability to spice up things but against...

Mon, Oct 7, 2024
Debutant Mayank heeds Gambhir's advice

'The time during my injury was really difficult because I had to go through...

Adapting key to T20 wins: Arshdeep

'Even my normal balls felt like slower balls compared to his pace'

Powerplay batting is Bangladesh's Achilles heel

Our batters don't know how to score 180 runs, admits Shanto

Chakravarthy's new-found success is all thanks to...

Despite doing well in the IPL and domestic cricket over the past two seasons,...

Sun, Oct 6, 2024
Bajrang Dal stages protest against Bangla cricket team

Bajrang Dal workers on Sunday showed black flags when the Bangladesh cricket...

Sat, Oct 5, 2024
Aapne googly daal diya, Surya on IPL captaincy

Mayank definitely has that X-Factor

Bangladesh T20Is: Surya reveals India's opening combo

Suryakumar himself bowled in the previous series against Sri Lanka and he is...

Varma replaces injured Dube for Bangladesh T20Is

India take on Bangladesh in the first of the three-match T20I series in...

SEE: The special story behind Rinku's new tattoo

Rinku has been added to India's squad for the upcoming T20I series against...

Fri, Oct 4, 2024
Can Latham lift fading NZ against formidable India?

'It's obviously a great challenge that's ahead and I guess it's something to...

India Ready To Unleash Mayank Yadav!

'Bring out the speed guns, the pace battery has arrived,' BCCI captioned a...

Mon, Sep 30, 2024
Rohit's men break records: Greatest Test innings ever?

On a frenetic day four, Rohit Sharma's men quickly bowled out Bangladesh and...

PIX: Batters, Ashwin put India in command in Kanpur

IMAGES from Day 4 of the 2nd Test played between India and Bangladesh in...

Jaiswal outdoes Sehwag, creates Test history

Young opener Yashasvi Jaiswal stole the show with a blistering half-century,...

Run-machine Kohli inching closer to GOAT status

He is only the second Indian cricketer after Sachin Tendulkar to have...

PIX: Siraj's Spectacular Catch!

Mohammed Siraj's sensational catch to dismiss Shakib Al Hasan off...

This is how Bumrah is prepping for gruelling Aus tour

'I'm trying to give my absolute best in this format.'

Sat, Sep 28, 2024
Kanpur Test: Rain washes out Day 2

The second day's play of the second Test between India and Bangladesh in...

Fri, Sep 27, 2024
PIX: Bangladesh fan says 'not attacked' but 'fell ill'

The reactions to the incident were prompt on social media.

Right-wing groups demand cancellation of Kanpur Test

Sharma told PTI that dozens of members from right-wing organisations,...

Ashwin Breaks Another Kumble Record

Ravichandran Ashwin has picked up a record 420 wickets in 71 Tests played in...

PIX: Rain forces early stumps after B'desh fight back

IMAGES from Day 1 of the 2nd Test played between India and Bangladesh in...

Shanto leads B'desh to safe shores on rain-marred day

Mominul Haque was batting on 40 with Mushfiqur Rahim on six at the other end...

Thu, Sep 26, 2024
'They have class, experience to make comeback'

'Virat and Rohit not playing (Duleep Trophy) was not good for Indian cricket,...

Mon, Sep 23, 2024
Is Lyon better than Ashwin in Test cricket?

Panesar believes Lyon is a better bowler than Ashwin because of the dominance...

Jadeja: An artist with the nature of a stealth fighter

But even so, Jadeja's name is rarely mentioned in the same breath as some of...

'Pakistan Cricket Board should learn from BCCI'

ormer Pakistan wicketkeeper Kamran Akmal said the Pakistan Cricket Board...

India extend lead at top of WTC standings

India stayed on course to make it to their third straight WTC final.

'I am jealous of Jadeja': Ashwin confesses

The story of Ravichandrean Ashwin remains incomplete without the mention of...

Sun, Sep 22, 2024
'Bumrah, Pant's fitness and form crucial in Australia'

Jasprit Bumrah and Rishabh Pant must remain injury-free and in top form if...

Test cricket is where I belong the most: Rishabh Pant

Rishabh Pant marked his return to his favourite format with a sensational...

Rohit praises Ashwin's 'unbelievable' performance

Ashwin proved to be a force to be reckoned with. Not only did he contribute...

Sat, Sep 21, 2024
'His mental toughness is in a different league'

After the accident and the kind of rehabilitation that he had to go through,...

Can Bangladesh pull off a miraculous chase?

The third day saw fine batting conditions, with less heat and the pitch still...

'I've seen him work so hard for this'

Pant is playing a Test match for the first time since a serious car accident...

PHOTOS: India march towards big win in Chennai

Yashasvi Jaiswal took a stunning left-handed catch in the slips to remove...

Fri, Sep 20, 2024
PIX: India in control as Bangladesh falter in Chennai

IMAGES from Day 2 of the first Test between India and Bangladesh, played in...

Does Team India have a succession plan in place?

So, what are the options that India can look forward to?

Wed, Sep 18, 2024
Gautam Gambhir plays down pitch talk

Gambhir has taken over from Rahul Dravid at a time when the team is gradually...

Gambhir's bold claim: 'We don't fear anyone'

Gambhir congratulated Bangladesh on their two-match Test series win against...

Pant to make Test return after 632 days!

'Obviously, he brings a lot of good things to the Test side. Not only from...

Process key for Bangladesh skipper Shanto

Shanto feels conditions will hardly make a difference when a team faces a...

Secret of Kohli's success: Chanting 'Om Namah Shivaya'

Gambhir emphasised the rarity and significance of reaching such a state.

SEE: Kohli-Gambhir 'put an end to all the masala'

The conversation between the two made for an interesting watch as they spoke...

'India's batters are ready for any spin challenge'

Gautam Gambhir on Wednesday dismissed concerns surrounding Indian batters'...

Spin woes for India as long Test season gets under way

India's 40-4 (win-loss) home record in the last decade is awe-inducing but...

'Bangladesh series not dress rehearsal for Aus tour'

'The focus is on winning the Bangladesh series rather than looking too far...

Tue, Sep 17, 2024
Returning Rahul gets Rohit backing

'Rahul has got the game to do well in Test cricket, I see no reason he can't...

India's spin dilemma: Will they play three pacers?

The first Test, beginning in Chennai on Thursday, is expected to be played on...

They're hungry to play for India: Rohit on youngsters

Rohit and the team management will also have to keep some of the young...

Nahid Rana? Not a big deal: Rohit's chill response

Bangladesh defeated Pakistan 2-0 in their first win over the latter in a Test...

'Sab team ko India ko harana mein maza aata hain'

"When England came they also spoke a lot in the press, but we didn't focus on...

Sat, Sep 14, 2024
I've started bowling but I won't take chances: Shami

Mohammed Shami is open to playing domestic cricket if needed to make a...

Inside Team India's Nets In Chennai

The Indian players went through a gruelling training session ahead of the...

Why Punjab pacer Brar was called up for India's nets

Gurnoor Brar has been drafted in specifically to get some simulation for the...

Morkel admits he won't replace Kohli, Rohit

Morne Morkel isn't here to shake things up. He sees the Indian cricket system...

Morkel's Indian Food Craving: A Surprise!

Morne Morkel, has revealed his newfound love for Indian cuisine, particularly...

Fri, Sep 13, 2024
What happened in India's Nets in Chennai

Virat Kohli spent about 45 minutes in the nets and pace spearhead Jasprit...

Afg-NZ Test called off without ball being bowled

This was only the eighth time in Test cricket history that a match was...

Is Hardik Pandya preparing for Test comeback?

Hardik Pandya on Thursday posted a video of himself bowling with the red-ball...

Team India arrive in Chennai ahead of first Test

The Indian team will have a five-day training camp in Chennai ahead of the...

Thu, Sep 12, 2024
'He played a big role in turning Test cricket around'

Under Kohli's captaincy, India became the first Asian side to win a Test...

Big blow for Bangladesh ahead of India tour

The Bangladesh Cricket Board named a 16-member squad for the India tour, on...

Gambhir Calls Kohli 'Shahenshah'!

Sachin was Dabang, Dada was Tiger, Dravid was Mr Perfectionist...

Wed, Sep 11, 2024
What Rohit Sharma Does In The Gym!

Rohit Sharma's training regimen is in full swing, but his playful spirit...

Bangladesh's hero reveals his biggest fear

Litton Das believes that facing the red 'SG Test' in India would present an...

'Facing Bumrah Made Me 200% Nervous'

'Even though Sanjay sir had prepared me, seeing Bumrah come in still gave me...

Mission Impossible For Bangladesh

India boast of a near perfect record against Bangladesh in Tests, having...

Tue, Sep 10, 2024
Bangladesh pace star Nahid Rana plots India's downfall

The 21-year-old consistently bowled in the range of 150 kph and stood out as...

6'4" Spinner Called For India Nets

'Ajit Agarkar and his co-selectors have been impressed with Himanshu for a...

What's Bothering Rohit?

The India skipper must already be in planning mode for the two Test series...

Mon, Sep 9, 2024
From IPL humiliation to Test debut: Rise of Yash Dayal

Yash Dayal's story is now one of resilience and redemption, proving that...

Shubman Gill's warning: Don't underestimate Bangladesh

Bangladesh are poised to challenge India in a crucial two-match Test series...

Sarfaraz vs Rahul: Who will get the selectors' nod?

For the team management, it is a choice between a younger man's (Sarfaraz)...

Pant will be an all-time great in Tests: Ganguly

Sourav Ganguly believes Rishabh Pant is on course to become an all-time great...

Bangla Tests: Will Pant Edge Out Jurel?

Rishabh Pant last played a Test match in December 2022 before a serious car...

Sun, Sep 8, 2024
Rishabh Pant, Bumrah return for Bangladesh Test

Wicketkeeper-batter Rishabh Pant has been included in the Test squad for the...

India's next bowling sensation?

While a nine-wicket haul would typically be cause for celebration, Akash...

Dravid on why Indian cricket is 'extremely powerful'

Rahul Dravid claimed a strong club cricket culture has a lot to do in...

Sat, Sep 7, 2024
Najmul says Bangladesh ready for India challenge

'We know if we continue to play and give our best in the game, we can defeat...

Ashwin's latest take on DRS

Ashwin's observation was spot on because in earlier days, umpires hardly gave...

Fri, Sep 6, 2024
Jaiswal eyes consistency in red-ball cricket

Yashasvi Jaiswal said he is fully focussed on consistency in red-ball cricket...

Wed, Sep 4, 2024
'My Test performance has not matched my expectations'

"This (Duleep Trophy) is a big tournament as every match is important for us....

Gambhir Seeks Kamakhya Temple Blessings

Ahead of India's Test and T20I series against Bangladesh, Head Coach Gautam...

Fri, Aug 30, 2024
SEE: Rain washes out opening day of Pak-B'desh Test

The opening day's action in Pakistan's second Test against Bangladesh was...

Wed, Aug 28, 2024
Nair's domestic success sparks India Test recall hopes

It has been seven years since Karun has played a match for India but he has...

Tue, Aug 20, 2024
Will Aus stick with Smith as opener in India Tests?

Following David Warner's retirement from Tests, Steve Smith opened the...

'Rohit, Kohli should have played Duleep Trophy'

The Duleep Trophy wwould have given the senior duo much-needed match practice...

Mon, Aug 19, 2024
'Green, Marsh will bowl a bit more in India Tests'

Australia Test captain Pat Cummins expects greater workload with the ball for...

Sun, Aug 18, 2024
Australia itching to snatch back dominance from India

'That's one we need to tick off, definitely, in particular at home... we...

Thu, Aug 8, 2024
Pakistan retain Babar, Rizwan for Bangladesh Tests

Pakistan have dropped plans to conduct "major surgery" on the national team...

Wed, Aug 7, 2024
Bangla Cricketer's Home Set On Fire

Former Bangladesh cricket captain Mashrafe Mortaza's house was set on fire.