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Smriti and Jemimah Spread Christmas Cheer

Jemimah Rodrigues shared a photo of the pair wearing Santa hats and festive red and...

'Santa' Sachin's Christmas Post Goes Viral

Cricketers lit up Christmas with family moments and festive messages for fans.

Is Jaiswal India's most mismanaged talent?

Yashasvi Jaiswal: Have selectors told him where he stands in white ball cricket?

'Indian Cricket Is A Strange Place'

'Hearts are broken for sure. You've got to feel bad for Shubman Gill.'

Has Gill's T20I Career Ended?

After this snub, it looks difficult for Shubman Gill at this point to make a comeback...

Why Even Class Acts Are No Longer Guaranteed A Spot...

When players select themselves, the selectors' job becomes delightfully simple. But did...

How India Plays Cricket

In India, cricket games are part of our geographical landscape like the Ganga or the...

How Sindoor Hurt IPL's Brand Value

The Indian Premier League's overall brand value declined by 20 per cent to $9.6 billion...

Delhi gives Messi's India Tour the perfect ending

The Lionel Messi G.O.A.T. India Tour that began in shambolic fashion ended in a blaze...

IPL 2026 Auction: Who Will Break The Bank?

Expect some fireworks for the highly-versatile Cameron Green along with Quinton de...

IPL 2026 Auction: Stars To Watch Out For

The IPL 2026 auction is gearing up for a blockbuster showdown, with 350 players...

IPL Teams In Search Of New Captain

For most IPL teams, the 2026 mini auction will be all about strategic buys and...

'What Do Kohli, Rohit Need To Prove?'

'They played well in Australia, in bouncy and quick conditions. I do not see a reason...

'If A Player Doesn't Respect IPL...'

'The IPL is the best T20 league in the world and anybody taking it lightly should not...

Kohli's Chilly Handshake With Gambhir

The moment Kohli reached Gambhir, his demeanour noticeably shifted.

Kohli and Rohit must be treated differently

Virat Kohli and Rohit Sharma deserve to be treated differently for their body of work...

The Greatest Left-Arm Bowlers Of All Time

Left-arm spinners, all-rounders, and pacers who mastered their craft and left a mark in...

Root Inches Close To Sachin's Test Record

Joe Root looks on course not only to break Sachin Tendulkar's century record in Tests...

What's Behind Kohli's Century Celebrations?

'He must be telling you that you doubted me? Now I have shown what I can do. I have got...

'Be Thick-Skinned': Zaheer's Advice For Gambhir

'Emotions run high. You are expected to win pretty much every game. You are expected to...

'Kohli, Rohit playing like 28-year-olds'

Virat Kohli and Rohit Sharma still seem to have steam in them as batters and the two...

'Looking To Get Better Every Day': What Drives Kohli

Virat Kohli said staying in control of his emotions and thoughts despite the game's ups...

'You Will Notice Two Virat Kohlis...'

'One who was aggressive in the Powerplay, and the other after the Powerplay when...

PT Usha recalls Dharmendra's generosity

Dharmendra passed into the ages on November 24 and his last rites were held on November...

'Emotional Coach Isn't A Good Thing'

'Some players will feel comfortable with a former player. Some players will be...

Why Firing Gambhir Won't Fix The Real Problem

Sack Gambhir before he damages any more careers, if you must. But it cannot stop there....

Historic Lows, Ugly Numbers! The Decline Under Gambhir

The aura of home advantage -- long regarded as a hallmark of India's Test side --...

A New Low For India In Tests!

This is the first time in nearly seven decades that India have suffered two successive...

'India's failures not coach Gambhir's fault'

Former India batter Suresh Raina has backed under-fire national head coach Gautam...

Why Did Smriti Delete Wedding Posts?

Smriti Mandhana left her fans stunned when she removed all her wedding related posts...

India Vs Pakistan T20 World Cup Clash In Colombo

This will be their first encounter after the controversy-filled the Asia Cup earlier...

Where Cricket Bats Are Made In The World

Traditionally carved from top-quality willow, famous bat-makers, source the bulk of...

Sanju Feels Like A Champion In CSK Yellow

'I have been waiting for this day and I am very fortunate that I am going to wear the...

Will Selectors Consider Rinku For Tests?

Rinku smashed a career-best 176 runs from 247 balls, his 100 coming off 157 balls...

Will Jadeja Captain Rajasthan Royals?

Ravindra Jadeja agreed to return to the Rajasthan Royals, where he played the first two...

Temba Bavuma: Captain Who Answered Insult With Cricket

On one of India's most challenging surfaces in recent memory -- a dry, unpredictable...

5 Mistakes Which Cost India Kolkata Test

This was India's fourth defeat in the last six Tests at home and in all four Tests --...

IPL Retentions: Who Are In, Who Are Out?

Ahead of the mini-auction, scheduled to be held in Doha on December 26, the 10...

'Harmanpreet's 171 Was The Turning Point'

For spin great Neetu David it was a culmination of a lifelong dream -- to see the India...

'Dhoni Won't Play As An Impact Player'

'It will not happen that Dhoni is off the field and leaves someone like Sanju Samson to...

Can Ryan Williams Rescue Indian Soccer?

'I'm looking at it as a chance to play international football, to represent India, and...

How Abhishek Cracked The Code Down Under

Abhishek Sharma finished as the highest run-getter in the rain-hit five-match T20I...

10 Most Stunning Cricket Grounds In The World

The prettiest, most remarkable cricketing venues in the world offer viewing experiences...

'They've Made Up Their Minds That They Won't Pick Him'

'The whole country is behind him and watching his performances. You can't ignore a guy...

India's World Cup Queens Shine at Rashtrapati Bhavan

President Droupadi Murmu met the World Cup-winning Indian women's cricket team at the...

'No, Dhoni Is Not Retiring'

CSK CEO Kasi Viswanath made a big revelation in a recent video shared by Provoke...

No Force Is More Powerful Than A Woman Determined...

India's women didn't just win a World Cup, they won the nation's heart, proving that...

World Champions Set To Rule Off The Field

Harmanpreet Kaur, Smrit Mandhana, Deepti Sharma, Shafali Verma, and Jemimah Rodrigues...

Records, Redemption and The Rise of Deepti Sharma

Life on the cricket pitch has not been a simple script for Deepti, who's had to crush a...

Indian Women Create Their 1983 Moment

If the men of 1983 gave India a reason to dream, the women of 2025 could give it...

World Cup Win Unlocks New Era for Women's Cricket

Women's cricket is no longer a career option, it would be a calling for the millions of...

Tears of joy for Rohit as Indian women lift World Cup

In a night that will be etched in Indian cricket history, Rohit Sharma fought back...

'God's Plan': Sensational Shafali scripts history!

Shafali Verma scripted a new record to her name as the opener blasted the highest score...

World Cup: Harmanpreet is a knock-out star!

Harmanpreet Kaur overtook legendary Australian batter Belinda Clark for most runs...

Jemi And The Real Story Of Indian Sport

What we saw was not just a player finding form; it was a young woman reclaiming...

Poise & Precision: How Jemimah Steered India Home

Even as Australia pressed hard to regain control with key breakthroughs, Jemimah's...

Naples Celebrates Maradona, 65

On what would have been Diego Maradona's 65th birthday, Naples marked the occasion by...

New Dawn Beckons for Indian Women's Cricket: Tendulkar

The little girl with a plastic bat in a small town must feel that the world is open to...

Does Gambhir Have A Problem With Arshdeep?

For a bowler this effective to be sidelined repeatedly, there must be either a very...

'Once I Get A Wicket, I Want To Show The World My Joy'

'This game has given me so much, so I keep reminding myself that I need to show the...

'Rohit Is A Certainty For 2027 World Cup'

'Don't bring up this whole age issue that he is touching 40.''He's fit, batting well...

'Be Lenient Because It's India'

Chris Broad alleged that then BCCI president Sourav Ganguly tried to pressure him into...

Rohit Shows He's Far From Finished

This knock was Rohit at his best, mixing patience, power, and timing with finesse.

'My Dream Is To Keep Our Flag Flying High'

'It's a dream that I have achieved.'

Virat Kohli's Wave: Was That Goodbye?

As he made that slow walk back, Kohli turned once more to the Adelaide crowd, this time...

How Kohli and Rohit built a legacy for India

Virat Kohli's passion and detachment from personal glory coupled with Rohit Sharma's...

Kuldeep Yadav -- Team India's perennial scapegoat

'Am I the reason team will lose? Kuldeep might think, I am bowling so well, even after...

Story Behind Rohit's Insane Transformation Revealed!

Former Indian cricketer and assistant coach Abhishek Nayar spoke on star batter Rohit...

'Rohit, Kohli Will Be Forced To Retire'

'Will any coach think of keeping out Rohit and Kohli from the ODI team? That means...

'Test squad should be made up of domestic performers'

Ajinkya Rahane and Cheteshwar Pujara, who have had a prolific career in the Ranji...

Rohit, Kohli Back After 224 Days!

While new young stars have emerged in Indian cricket in the last few years, none can...

Gill tastes first Test series success as India beat WI

'I am getting used to managing this side.'

'Rohit, Kohli's presence to help Gill grow as captain'

Former West Indies pacer Ian Bishop believes that Shubman Gill's captaincy will only...

'Rohit Always Puts The Team Above Everything'

'He will have no problems playing under any captain, he will still give his 100 percent...

Rohit Sharma, Simply The Best In ODIs!

Rajaneesh Gupta lists the amazing numbers that make Rohit Sharma one of the finest ODI...

Gill's Era Dawns: Kohli, Rohit's Last Hurrah

The series in Australia could well be Rohit's last in India Blues. But Kohli, given his...

Rohit Sharma Deserved To Be Treated Better!

'Should a player with such deep understanding of the ODI format be removed from...

John Jameson: Bombay's English Cricketer

'I'm proud of my Indian connection. Why shouldn't I be?'

Rohit, Virat not in scheme for 2027 World Cup?

There are three aspects of the decision taken jointly by Agarkar and Gambhir with the...

When Dickie Bird Told Me How He Wanted To Die

'We all make mistakes, but what is important is that you've got to get that out of your...

'I Wish Asia Cup Ends Without Hatred'

This Asia Cup has charred the relationship between India and Pakistan players.

For Too Long, The World Has Let Pakistan Get Away

For too long has Pakistan gotten away with running with the terrorists and hunting with...

ICC Must BAN Sahibzada Farhan For Gun Gesture!

The ICC, which punishes slow over rates and dissent, must protect cricket's core...

Naagin Derby Drama Unfolds Again

In a rivalry born of pride and provocation, Bangladesh's one ball victory over Sri...

What Gift Did Oman Team Give SKY?

It is a custom with Oman teams to present a gift to their opponents even in junior...

Sharafu Scores 50 Before Sanju Does

When I interviewed Alishan Sharafu as a 14-year-old schoolboy following his huge scores...

'No Indian Player Wanted To Play Pakistan'

'They are forced because the BCCI has agreed to it.'

Is Asia Cup Only About India-Pakistan Game?

Tickets for the match on September 14 are in huge demand than for any other match. Most...

'Never Thought I Have Been Forced Out'

'It was tough to give up cricket. But I received very good guidance from my mother. She...

Dhoni Or Rohit? Who's Most Successful T20 Captain?

Rohit Sharma holds the record for leading India to the most victories in T20...

'He Prays A Lot, That Is Cheteshwar's Secret'

'That is how he developed his concentration and focus.'

Why There Won't Be Another Pujara

From Rajkot's maidans to cricket's grandest arenas, Cheteshwar Pujara carved a niche as...

India Will Remember These Pujara Knocks

Cheteshwar Pujara was the cornerstone of the Indian batting line-up in Tests, featuring...

For Pujara Batting Was Like Meditation

Every innings he played will be remembered along with every drop of sweat he shed to...

Where Does Gill Fit In India's T20 Team?

How well will Shubman Gill fit in the T20 team? Is it a gamble by the selectors in...

5 Stars Ignored For Asia Cup

Despite outstanding performances in the IPL and on the international stage, several big...

Can These 15 Win The Asia Cup?

Shubman Gill and Jasprit Bumrah returned to India's T20 squad for next month's Asia...

The Teen Who Stunned Sindhu!

'When I played against Sindhu didi in China, I am happy I managed to play better than I...

Dr Vece Paes: Hockey Great, Sports Medicine Pioneer

Olympic medallist Dr Vece Paes was a part of the BCCI's anti-doping programme for...

Why Bumrah Is Being Hounded

The matter of Bumrah's availability for the series should have been a highly-guarded...

Jadeja's English summer: A tale of records and resolve

Ravindra Jadeja continued his renaissance as a batter, delivering his best-ever outing...

Caravaggio & Djokovic Reshaped The Light

Both Caravaggio and Djokovic entered worlds ruled by giants, shattered conventions with...

Will Gill Replace Rohit As ODI Captain?

'We don't know how long Rohit Sharma will continue.'

England V India 2025 Will Be Talked About For Years

Across five fiercely contested Tests, more than 7,000 runs were scored, including a...

Only Siraj Clung To Belief. He Made Magic

A 2-2 series result seems fair, for a 1-3 loss would have been cruelly unjust ---...

How India Sealed Epic Win In Under An Hour

Needing 7 to win, Siraj is given the ball and who better than Mr Lion Heart to script...

'Everybody Has Understood Jadeja's Value'

'He is one of the most complete cricketers you will ever see.'

'A star is born'

'She is now a role model for the upcoming young generation. And I am sure that this...

'This Indian team will make its own history'

Managing a draw from the brink of defeat would give India a psychological edge over...

'Gill Will Learn As Captain'

'Nobody comes as a complete captain.'

'Gill Can Be A Great Captain'

'Shubman Gill is a great thinker and player, but man management will be key to his...

Gill's Dilemma: Be Kohli... Or Be Himself?

Shubman Gill's early days as India's Test captain have stirred intense debate -- not...

'Indian Cricket Changed My Life'

'I have a deep affection for Indian cricket. If someone asked me to come back, I...

Dropped, ignored, hopeful: Rahane's Test dream lives on

Ajinkya Rahane has expressed his desire to return to Test cricket for India-a format he...

5 Star Bumrah In A League Of His Own

Jasprit Bumrah takes a fifer at Lord's and goes past Kapil Dev for most five wicket...

From 1932 To 2021: When India Reigned At Lord's

With the emergence of their battery of fast bowlers, India have turned the tide at...

What's G.R.E.A.T. About India's Edgbaston Win

India's historic first-ever Test win at Edgbaston by a massive 336 runs after losing...

How India Breached the Edgbaston Fortress

India crushed England by 336 runs to level the series at 1-1 on Sunday

5 Indian GMs Among World's Top 25

Neither current World Champion D Gukesh nor former world champion Vishy Anand are the...

REVEALED! How Bumrah Proposed To Sanjana

The pacer wasn't going to let strict Covid protocols get in the way of a life-changing...

That Last Selfie With Dilip Doshi

Dilip Doshi, who passed away on June 23, was celebrated not only as one of India's...

Remembering Dilip Doshi, A Spinner Par Excellence

Dilip Doshi had great success on Indian tracks but it was the tour of Australia in...

SEE: Dada, Kaif and an iconic sweater!

On July 13, 2002, the Indian cricket team achieved an extraordinary victory on foreign...

What's Behind Pant's Test Resurgence?

Rishabh worked on his defence after Australia failures, says childhood coach Devender...

HOW The Proteas STUNNED The Aussies!

Prem Panicker and Faisal Shariff discuss the World Test Championship final, where South...

The Lesson From His Dad That Shaped Virat Kohli

On Father's Day, June 15, Kohli shared a heartfelt tribute to his late father revealing...

Temba, The Warrior Of Hope in South African Cricket

For the world, it is another victory of a cricket team, but for all those Black South...

Chokers To Champions: RCB Finally Breaks The Curse

A 17 year wait finally comes to an end for RCB and its iconic player, Virat Kohli. Prem...

Bengaluru Tragedy: Why India Must Rethink Crowd Safety

What happened in Bengaluru is a wake-up call, no celebration of sport should ever come...

Why Preity Zinta's Final Loss Hurts

Preity Zinta, like Punjab Kings, is a fighter.Her disappointment today only adds to the...

Can Shreyas Pip Sai Sudharsan To MVP?

Srinivas Bhogle and Purnendu Maji check out who could be the Most Valuable Player of...

PIX: Tears of joy for Kohli as RCB finally win IPL

Virat Kohli was overcome with emotions as Royal Challengers Bengaluru finally ended...

When Modi Met IPL Teen Prodigy

'At Patna airport, met the young cricketing sensation Vaibhav Suryavanshi and his...

Shubman Gill's Crown of Thorns

Prem Panicker and Faisal Shariff discuss the young, largely experimental team picked...

Can Gambhir Turn Boys Into Men?

Gill, Rahul, Pant and the irrepressible Yashasvi Jaiswal will now have a chance to...

'Kohli Gave Indian Cricket Belief'

'As a captain and a player, he never played for a draw, he always wanted to win.'

Was Kohli Pushed to Retire?

On this week's Sports and Pastime podcast, Prem Panicker and Faisal Shariff discuss the...

Exclusive! Cheteshwar Pujara On Kohli

'The 2018 series win in Australia stands out in his captaincy.'

The Costly Flops of IPL 2025

Here's a look at the biggest disappointments of IPL 2025 -- the players who've cost...

When Cricket Legends Walked Away Without A Roar

While Sachin Tendulkar's 2013 farewell became a national pilgrimage, a vibrant...

Virat Kohli Walks Away Into The Sunset

Questions will remain as to why he ended his Test career at the age of 36, despite...

Why Did Rohit Abruptly End Test Career?

Was it a lack of confidence about whether he would perform in England that influenced...

30 minutes, 25,000 people, and a flawless evacuation!

We had to evacuate 25,000 people without pressing panic button: IPL chairman Dhumal

Amazing Numbers! Rohit's Test Career

All 12 of Rohit's Test hundreds came in the winning cause for India.

Is Nehra IPL 2025's Best Coach?

In an era dominated by analytics and rigid strategies, Ashish Nehra blends old-school...

'Unless Vaibhav Faces Success And Failure, He Won't..'

'He has to face both aspects of life to mature as a cricketer.'

Where might Vaibhav Suryavanshi end up?

Even shadow Purple Cup winner Prasidh couldn't escape Vaibhav's onslaught on Monday night!

'264 reasons to celebrate Rohit Sharma!'

The 'Hitman' turns 38! As Rohit Sharma celebrates his birthday, the cricketing world...

IPL 2025: Nicholas Pooran is MVP, But Faces Competition

Srinivas Bhogle and Purnendu Maji present Rediff's Most Valuable Player Index of IPL...