domestic cricket

New Delhi, March 20 – Since 2018, Anukul Roy has primarily been a bench player in the Indian Premier League (IPL), despite being part of the Indian team that won the Men’s U19 World Cup in New Zealand. Roy, a handy batter who also bowls left-arm orthodox spin, has only 12 IPL appearances – four...

Ashutosh Sharma believes his playing career hasn't undergone any major changes, but he firmly believes that visualization and constant practice will help him succeed, particularly when finishing crucial innings for Delhi Capitals in the 2026 IPL."There haven't been any major changes. I enjoy...

New Delhi, March 19 – The upcoming English cricket season may face an unusual challenge due to a shortage of Dukes balls, which could affect preparations for both domestic and international matches. Delays in shipping routes in the Gulf, caused by the ongoing US-Israel conflict with Iran, have...

Hyderabad, March 18 – Wicketkeeper batter Ishan Kishan will lead Sunrisers Hyderabad (SRH) for the initial matches of the 2026 Indian Premier League (IPL), taking over from Australian legend Pat Cummins, who is still recovering from a back injury, the franchise announced on Wednesday.SRH has...

Kolkata, March 17 – Twenty-five years ago at Eden Gardens, India achieved one of the most remarkable victories in the history of Test cricket. The famous 2001 Test against Australia was revisited, with Harbhajan Singh, Zaheer Khan, and Venkatesh Prasad sharing their memories of the iconic...

New Delhi, March 16 India’s T20 World Cup-winning captain Suryakumar Yadav believes that the country’s talent pool in the shortest format has grown so vast that it could comfortably field two or even three international-quality teams at the same time, underscoring the depth created by a thriving...

New Delhi, March 15 Star batters Shubman Gill and Smriti Mandhana were named the Best International Cricketers (Men's and Women's) at the BCCI Naman Awards 2026 here on Sunday, recognizing their outstanding performances in the 2024–2025 season.Gill won the prestigious Polly Umrigar Award...

New Delhi, March 15 – Royal Challengers Bengaluru (RCB) fast bowler Yash Dayal married content creator Shweta Pundir in a private ceremony held in Noida, Uttar Pradesh, last month.According to media reports on Sunday, the wedding took place on February 4 and was attended only by close family...

Mumbai, March 14 – The Board of Control for Cricket in India will celebrate outstanding achievements across Indian cricket at the BCCI Naman Awards 2026, scheduled for March 15 in New Delhi. The annual ceremony recognizes excellence in international, domestic, and age-group cricket, while...

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...

In Mumbai, on March 14, the Board of Control for Cricket in India (BCCI) will present the Naman Awards 2026, honoring excellence in Indian cricket. The awards ceremony will take place on Sunday in the national capital. Former BCCI chief Roger Binny, ex-captain and coach Rahul Dravid, and former...

Wellington, March 13 New Zealand men's team assistant coaches Jacob Oram and Luke Ronchi have been granted leave by the country's cricket board (NZC) to miss the upcoming T20I series against South Africa and instead take up coaching assignments with Islamabad United in the Pakistan Super League...

New Delhi, March 12 India's Test and ODI captain Shubman Gill is set to be named Cricketer of the Year at the BCCI's annual awards to be held here on March 15.The 26-year-old, who was not selected for the T20 team that defended the World Cup crown last month, had a stellar performance in 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...

Ahmedabad, March 11 – Gujarat Titans announced on Wednesday the appointment of former India wicketkeeper-batsman Vijay Dahiya as an Assistant Coach ahead of the 2026 Indian Premier League (IPL) season, further strengthening the franchise's coaching setup.Dahiya, a respected figure in Indian...

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 – Australian all-rounder Jess Jonassen has stepped down from her leadership roles with Queensland Fire and Brisbane Heat Women, bringing to an end a five-year stint as captain across domestic competitions.Jonassen, who informed Queensland Cricket chief executive Terry...

Ahmedabad, March 9 – Indian wicketkeeper-batter Sanju Samson said his comeback midway through the victorious 2026 Men’s T20 World Cup was spurred by words from head coach Gautam Gambhir, who told him to be ready for the Super Eights clash against Zimbabwe.Samson didn’t play in the 2024 Men’s...

Jammu, March 8 Union Minister Jitendra Singh said on Sunday that the historic Ranji Trophy victory of the Jammu and Kashmir cricket team has energized young people and reflected the democratization of opportunities that have led to a renewed sense of aspiration and self-confidence among them in...

Ahmedabad, March 6 Priyank Panchal vividly remembers the buzz surrounding a teenage Jasprit Bumrah, who was feared for his fast and accurate bouncers during his school cricket days.As the Indian team prepares for another crucial ICC clash at the Narendra Modi Stadium on Sunday, the former...