domestic cricket

Kolkata, April 10 Mukul Choudhary's journey was shaped by both his family's sacrifice and his natural talent. Even before he got married, his father, Dalip, had already decided that his son would be a cricketer.To make this vision a reality, the family sold their home, endured social...

New Delhi, April 10 Bowling at speeds of up to 150 kmph carries inherent risks, but the latest IPL sensation, Ashok Sharma, firmly believes that a structured lifestyle, including getting enough sleep, can significantly help in preventing injuries.The Gujarat Giants bowler bowled a blistering...

Kolkata, April 10 Mukul Choudhary grew up watching MS Dhoni finish games, dreaming of doing the same one day.On Thursday night at Eden Gardens, the 21-year-old rookie batter from Rajasthan turned that dream into reality with a stunning six-hitting display, helping Lucknow Super Giants secure a...

New Delhi, April 10: Indian legend Sunil Gavaskar praised Lucknow Super Giants wicketkeeper-batter Mukul Choudhary and batting all-rounder Ayush Badoni for their innings, which proved decisive in defeating Kolkata Knight Riders, and hailed them as "fearless prodigies."LSG secured a sensational...

Mumbai, April 9 – The Board of Control for Cricket in India (BCCI) on Thursday expressed grief over the death of former Indian cricketer C.D. Gopinath, who passed away in Chennai. He was a member of India’s first-ever Test-winning team and an early contributor to the country’s rise in...

Chennai, April 9 India's oldest living Test cricketer, C.D. Gopinath, died at the age of 96 in Chennai on Thursday, bringing to an end the last personal connection to the nation's first Test-winning team.Gopinath, who was the second oldest cricketer in the world after Australian legend Neil...

Chennai, April 9 – Indian cricket lost one of its oldest and most respected figures on Thursday with the passing of C. D. Gopinath at the age of 96. He was the last surviving member of the Indian team that achieved the country's first-ever Test victory, following the death of Datta Gaekwad...

New Delhi, April 9. Former captain and Bangladesh Cricket Board (BCB) chief Tamim Iqbal reflected on the decision to substantially increase domestic match fees and salaries for men and women cricketers, stating that players had long been "severely underpaid" and deserved better financial...

Kolkata, April 8 The secret behind Mohammed Shami outsmarting Abhishek Sharma was a "new" delivery that the veteran Indian pacer developed just a few days ago while working with bowling coach Bharat Arun, revealed Lucknow Super Giants spin bowling coach Carl Crowe.The out-of-favour Shami has...

New Delhi, April 8 – Lucy Hamilton described her journey to a central contract as a “rollercoaster,” capping a whirlwind rise that has transformed her from a domestic hopeful into an all-format international in less than a year.Only months ago, the 19-year-old pacer was mapping out a routine...

Kolkata, April 7 Fresh off his match-winning performance against Sunrisers Hyderabad, Lucknow Super Giants pacer Mohammed Shami returns to his "home" ground, Eden Gardens, to face Kolkata Knight Riders, sending a quiet warning to the opposition.Winless after three matches, embattled Kolkata...

New Delhi, April 6 Royal Challengers Bengaluru (RCB) batting coach and mentor Dinesh Karthik believes that Devdutt Padikkal's consistent performance in the 2026 IPL will make it difficult to keep him out of the Indian team for a long time.Padikkal scored 50 off 29 balls – his second...

Hyderabad, April 5 Veteran pacer Mohammed Shami reflected on his match-defining spell in Lucknow Super Giants' (LSG) win over Sunrisers Hyderabad (SRH) in a last-over thriller and said planning and execution to exploit the conditions were the key to preventing the opposition's batting.After...

Hyderabad, April 5 Pace spearhead Mohammed Shami said his performances can fluctuate as he is not a machine, but credited domestic cricket and peak fitness for keeping him match-ready as his decisive showing sealed Lucknow Super Giants' crucial win in the IPL on Sunday.Shami returned excellent...

Hyderabad, April 5 Pace spearhead Mohammed Shami said staying match-ready through domestic cricket and maintaining peak fitness while honing skills played a decisive role in his crucial performance as Lucknow Super Giants secured a vital victory in the IPL on Sunday."If you want to play, it's...

Kolkata, April 5 Vijaykumar Vyshak is gaining recognition in the Indian Premier League, and to remain relevant in this highly scrutinised environment, the Punjab Kings pacer wants to consistently hit the 150 kmph mark, in addition to adding to his variations.With five wickets in two games...

Karachi, April 4 According to sources, the Pakistan Cricket Board (PCB) is looking to former captain and the country's highest Test run-scorer, Younis Khan, to take over as head of the domestic cricket department.A reliable source familiar with the development said PCB Chairman Mohsin Naqvi...

New Delhi, April 3 South Africa's aggressive batsman Heinrich Klaasen has officially ruled out an international comeback, confirming his retirement to prioritize family time after briefly considering it.Klaasen, 34, had retired from all forms of international cricket last June, following his...

New Delhi, April 2 This is just the beginning of Mohammed Shami's journey to redemption, said former India batsman Cheteshwar Pujara on Thursday, referring to the veteran seamer's economical spell for Lucknow Super Giants in their IPL match against Delhi Capitals.The out-of-favour Indian pacer...

Johannesburg, April 2 South African cricketer Rassie van der Dussen, who was not included in the central contracts for this year, announced his international retirement on Thursday without giving any specific reasons, but said he would remain available for his domestic team, the Lions.The...