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New Delhi, March 18 – Ahead of the 2026 Indian Premier League (IPL) season, former Indian fast bowler Lakshmipathy Balaji has emphasized the importance of Kolkata Knight Riders' top order performing consistently if the three-time champions are to challenge for the title.With key players...

New Delhi, March 18 – Former Australian wicketkeeper Brad Haddin has been appointed as the new head coach of New South Wales (NSW). The 48-year-old replaces Greg Shipperd, whose tenure ended prematurely despite having a year remaining on his contract.Haddin, whose distinguished career as a...

In Mumbai, March 17 Mahela Jayawardene, the head coach of Mumbai Indians, stated that a "much fitter and highly committed" Rohit Sharma has been actively involved in skill development leading up to the 2026 IPL.Having retired from T20Is, Rohit last played for India in the three-match ODI...

Kolkata, March 17 – Ahead of the new season of the Indian Premier League (IPL) 2026, three-time champions Kolkata Knight Riders (KKR) pacer Vaibhav Arora is focused on developing his game and honing his skills as he prepares for the challenges ahead in the season.The 28-year-old pacer from...

New Delhi, March 13 – Former India all-rounder Irfan Pathan believes the upcoming season of the Indian Premier League (IPL) could mark the final appearance of legendary wicketkeeper-batter MS Dhoni in the yellow jersey for Chennai Super Kings (CSK).Highlighting Dhoni's importance to the...

Ahmedabad, March 11 Gujarat Titans have appointed former India wicketkeeper-batsman Vijay Dahiya as their new assistant coach ahead of the upcoming edition of the Indian Premier League, further strengthening the franchise's coaching setup.Dahiya, a respected figure in Indian cricket...

New Delhi, February 28 The Kashmir willow has been a part of the journey for legendary cricketers like Sachin Tendulkar, who on Saturday described Jammu and Kashmir's Ranji Trophy success as a "beautiful" transition from being a facilitator of cricket to becoming a champion.Jammu and Kashmir...

New Delhi, February 28 – Legendary former Indian cricketer Sachin Tendulkar hailed Jammu & Kashmir's historic triumph in the 2025-26 Ranji Trophy, calling their journey "beautiful" and a shining example of consistency and resilience in domestic cricket.Congratulating the team after their...

New Delhi, February 28 – Former Indian cricketer Mohammad Kaif led the cricket fraternity in congratulating the team after J&K won their maiden Ranji Trophy title, defeating Karnataka based on a first-innings lead at the Hubbali Cricket Ground in Hubbali on Saturday.Jammu & Kashmir secured...

Hubballi (Karnataka), February 28 – Jammu & Kashmir captain Paras Dogra struggled to find words after leading his team to their maiden Ranji Trophy title, describing the achievement as the most significant moment of his career and crediting the collective belief and unity within the squad for...

Hubballi, February 28 Karnataka captain Devdutt Padikkal praised Jammu and Kashmir pacer Auqib Nabi on Saturday for bowling "exceptionally well" throughout the Ranji Trophy season, while admitting that his team failed to step up in the final, which they lost here.The 91st Ranji Trophy final...

Hubballi, February 28 – Karnataka captain Devdutt Padikkal expressed pride in his team's effort despite their defeat in the Ranji Trophy final, while graciously acknowledging Jammu & Kashmir's superior performance and their richly deserved historic maiden title triumph.Reflecting on...

Hubballi (Karnataka), Feb 27 A disciplined pacer, Auqib Nabi, and an unconventional opener, Qamran Iqbal, combined their skills to put Jammu and Kashmir in a strong position to win their maiden Ranji Trophy title against Karnataka on the penultimate day of the five-day final here on Friday...

New Delhi, February 27 Former India captain Sourav Ganguly praised Jammu and Kashmir for their impressive performance against Karnataka in the Ranji Trophy final, highlighting pacer Auqib Nabi as a player who deserves to represent the country.Nabi has taken 60 wickets in this Ranji season so...

Hubbali, February 23 – Jammu and Kashmir will attempt to write the most unlikely chapter in Indian domestic cricket history when they take on the formidable eight-time champions, Karnataka, in the Ranji Trophy final starting on Tuesday.While Paras Dogra-led J&K have a maiden title to win...

Kalyani (West Bengal), February 18 For the 41-year-old domestic veteran, Paras Dogra, it was a moment after 25 years in the making."It's been 25 years... I hadn't played a final before. I'm very happy," said the 41-year-old captain of Jammu and Kashmir after leading his team to a historic...

Kalyani (West Bengal), February 18 After 67 years, Jammu and Kashmir reached the Ranji Trophy finals for the first time on Wednesday, defeating two-time former champions Bengal by six wickets in the semifinals here, adding another historic chapter to their fairytale season.Auqib Nabi's...

Kalyani, February 17 – Former Indian all-rounder Irfan Pathan has praised Mohammed Shami after the right-arm pacer took 8 wickets, playing for Bengal against Jammu and Kashmir in the ongoing 2025-26 Ranji Trophy semi-final played at the Bengal Cricket Academy Ground.Shami has consistently...

Kalyani (WB), February 16 Mohammed Shami bowled some effective spells on Monday, taking three wickets, but Jammu and Kashmir played well enough to reach 198 for 5 against Bengal on the second day of the Ranji Trophy semi-final, which remains evenly poised going into the third day here.Bengal's...