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New Delhi, March 21 Former India left-arm pacer Irfan Pathan said that Mumbai Indians (MI) have an advantage over Chennai Super Kings (CSK) in the debate over the greatest Indian Premier League (IPL) team, citing MI's role in providing match-winning players to the Indian team."When choosing...

Kolkata, March 20 – Kolkata Knight Riders (KKR) captain Ajinkya Rahane expressed confidence and a measured approach, emphasizing positivity, adaptability, and a strong team as KKR aims for a successful campaign in the upcoming Indian Premier League (IPL) 2026.Speaking alongside head coach...

New Delhi, March 18 – Former Indian all-rounder Irfan Pathan believes that things will be different and more challenging for Indian stalwart Virat Kohli in the upcoming season of the Indian Premier League (IPL), as the former Royal Challengers Bengaluru (RCB) captain is playing only the ODI...

New Delhi, March 16 – Sri Lanka's reliable top-order batter, Harshitha Samarawickrama, had an outstanding ODI series in the Caribbean, playing a key role in Sri Lanka's 2-1 victory over the West Indies.The left-handed batsman ended as the top run-scorer in the series, accumulating 171 runs...

Dhaka, March 15 – Tanzid Hasan struck a superb century on his debut, while fast bowlers Taskin Ahmed (4-49) and Mustafizur Rahman (3-54) shared seven wickets as they helped Bangladesh win the series-deciding ODI against Pakistan by 11 runs at the Sher Bangla National Stadium in Mirpur on Sunday...

New Delhi, March 15 – India’s head coach Gautam Gambhir has revealed that the team’s decision to bring Sanju Samson back into the playing XI midway through the ICC Men’s T20 World Cup 2026 was driven by a clear attacking philosophy rather than tactical match-ups, stressing that the...

New Delhi, March 14 – The legendary Ricky Ponting has identified India's decision to continue using wicketkeeper-batter Sanju Samson at the top of the order as one of the defining moments in their successful ICC Men’s T20 World Cup 2026 campaign, saying the faith shown in him by captain...

New Delhi, March 14 – India's T20I captain, Suryakumar Yadav, took a moment to reflect on a remarkable milestone, celebrating five years in international cricket. His journey with the national team began on March 14, 2022, when he made his debut against England at the Narendra Modi Stadium in...

Jammu, March 13 Abhishek Sharma, the star opening batsman of the Indian T20 squad, paid his respects at the Vaishno Devi shrine in Katra, Jammu and Kashmir, just days after the "Men in Blue" won the ICC T20 World Cup at home.The top-ranked batsman in the ICC T20 rankings, 25-year-old Sharma...

Dhaka, March 12 – Pakistan's cricket team faced harsh criticism from fans and the media after suffering a humiliating eight-wicket defeat against Bangladesh in the first One Day International (ODI) here.Chasing a modest target of 115, Bangladesh comfortably reached 115/2 in just 15.1 overs...

Karachi, March 11 Former Pakistan captain and batting star Babar Azam has decided not to participate in the National T20 Championship to focus on correcting "flaws in his technique" ahead of the Pakistan Super League, which starts on March 26.Babar, who was dropped from the away one-day series...

New Delhi, March 10 – New Zealand captain Amelia Kerr led a strong performance by the White Ferns in the latest update of the International Cricket Council Women’s ODI Player Rankings, following a dominant start to their home series against Zimbabwe.New Zealand have taken an unassailable 2-0...

Dubai, March 9 – Wicketkeeper-batter Sanju Samson, the Player of the Tournament, leads the victorious team, having scored 321 runs in just five innings. Initially not part of the Indian XI, Samson distinguished himself with Player of the Match awards against West Indies and England. He then set...

Thiruvananthapuram, March 9 Star batsman Sanju Samson, who helped India win the T20 World Cup, said on Monday that he approached the tournament with a different game plan that helped him regain his form.He was speaking to reporters after returning to Thiruvananthapuram following India’s World...

New Delhi, March 6 – When the stakes are at their highest, every selection decision becomes a talking point. As India prepare for the ICC T20 World Cup final, a heated debate has taken over the cricketing world: should the team continue backing Abhishek Sharma despite his poor form, or make a...

Mumbai, March 6 – After Sanju Samson produced another masterful batting performance, helping India defeat England by seven runs in a high-scoring thriller to reach the final of the 2026 T20 World Cup, the wicketkeeper batter remained unfazed about narrowly missing out on a century for the second...

Mumbai, March 5 Defending champions India defeated England by seven runs in the second semifinal to advance to the final of the T20 World Cup here on Thursday.India will play New Zealand in the final on Sunday.Sent to bat, opener Sanju Samson smashed seven sixes and eight fours in his...

Mumbai, March 5: India clinched a thrilling seven-run victory over England in the second semi-final of the ICC Men’s T20 World Cup at the iconic Wankhede Stadium, setting up a final date with New Zealand at the Narendra Modi Stadium in Ahmedabad. The "Blue" team is now just one step away from...

New Delhi, March 5 New Zealand's left-arm spin bowling all-rounder Rachin Ravindra credited his team's meticulous planning and wealth of franchise cricket experience for their commanding nine-wicket semi-final victory over South Africa in the Men’s T20 World Cup.New Zealand's win was set up by...

Kolkata, March 5 New Zealand pacer Matt Henry said it felt "pretty special" to reach another T20 World Cup final through a comprehensive nine-wicket win over South Africa in the semi-final, especially after returning home for the birth of his son.At Eden Gardens, pace spearhead Matt Henry took...