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Mumbai, March 28 A commemorative plaque was unveiled by former BCCI and ICC president Sharad Pawar at the MCA Museum here to mark the birth centenary of former India player Polly Umrigar.The plaque pays tribute to the legendary cricketer, who played 59 Tests between 1948 and 1962 and captained...

New Delhi, March 28 Mitchell Marsh has praised Rishabh Pant's leadership, saying the captain's openness to suggestions has been a key factor in the positive environment within the Lucknow Super Giants camp.LSG has two international captains in Marsh and Aiden Markram."It's about...

Bengaluru, March 27 Head coach Daniel Vettori said on Friday that the Sunrisers Hyderabad team management had little hesitation in handing over the stand-in captain's job to Ishan Kishan as he proved to be a "confident player and leader."Regular skipper Pat Cummins will miss the early stages...

New Delhi, March 27 Sai Sudharsan is prioritizing versatility over high strike rates as he prepares for the IPL, after returning from a rib injury. He has been working on his skills after a challenging period with the Indian Test team.The 24-year-old, who scored 759 runs at a strike rate of...

New Delhi, March 27 Former Indian opener Aakash Chopra believes Virat Kohli will be the standout performer in IPL 2026, ahead of MS Dhoni and Rohit Sharma, citing Kohli's fitness and consistency as key factors.Kohli played a crucial role in RCB's title-winning campaign last year, scoring 657...

Ahmedabad, March 26 Gujarat Titans captain Shubman Gill became the latest Indian cricketer to criticize the Impact Player rule in the IPL on Wednesday, saying "it takes the skill out of the game".Other Indian players who have expressed their concerns about the rule include Rohit Sharma, Hardik...

Chennai, March 26 Indian all-rounder Shivam Dube said on Thursday that his journey back home after winning the 2026 T20 World Cup with his family was exciting but also quite challenging, as he had to take extra precautions to avoid being recognized.Dube had to take an unusual route to get back...

New Delhi, March 25 Indian pacer Mukesh Kumar credited veteran Mohammed Shami for his constant guidance, saying the experienced campaigner continues to play a significant role in his development.“I learn a lot from him. He has played for India for so many years and is still performing...

New Delhi, March 25 Opener Prithvi Shaw is leaving no stone unturned in his bid for a national comeback, putting in "three times more" effort as he gears up for a return to the IPL with Delhi Capitals.Shaw, who last represented India during the Sri Lanka tour in July 2021, has since endured a...

Bengaluru, March 25 Before Mangesh Yadav ever pitched a ball in professional cricket, his father, Ramavadh Yadav, worked tirelessly, contemplating how to secure funds for his son’s dream. He invested all his resources in a boy who initially played cricket in a modest courtyard with his mother...

In New Delhi, India captain Harmanpreet Kaur said that her team’s victory in last year's home Women’s ODI World Cup has given them the confidence to succeed in any major event globally, adding that preparations were in full swing for the upcoming Women’s T20 World Cup, to be held from June 12 to...

New Delhi, March 23 – Lucknow Super Giants’ fast bowler Mayank Yadav, who impressed the world two seasons ago, has spoken about his fitness journey, his childhood inspirations as a fast bowler, and his relationship with India’s pace spearhead Jasprit Bumrah.Mayank Yadav spoke about his early...

Lucknow, March 23 Indian fast bowler Mayank Yadav says he initially paid little attention to his body, but a series of career-threatening injuries and surgery have forced a change, along with interactions with Jasprit Bumrah during rehabilitation aiding his recovery.The 23-year-old Mayank has...

New Delhi, March 23 Axar Patel, a versatile player himself, became the latest Indian cricketer to criticize the Impact Player rule in the IPL on Monday with a blunt "I don't like it" response, while insisting that it hinders the development of his team.Rohit Sharma and Hardik Pandya have also...

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...

New Delhi, March 19 Sanju Samson does not need to be the next Mahendra Singh Dhoni; he will be "the one and only Sanju Samson". This is what Indian cricket coach Gautam Gambhir once told Congress MP Shashi Tharoor when the latter recalled his own earlier remark that Samson would be the next...

New Delhi, March 19 – Former Indian cricketer and current head coach of the Indian men’s team, Gautam Gambhir, has approached the Delhi High Court, seeking comprehensive protection of his personality and publicity rights against a "coordinated campaign of digital impersonation, AI-generated...

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 18 – India’s vice-captain, Smriti Mandhana, celebrated a remarkable year after being awarded the Best International Cricketer (Women) award at the BCCI Naman Awards. The left-handed batter reflected on her individual contributions and the broader success of Indian cricket...

New Delhi, March 18 – India's test captain, Shubman Gill, expressed immense pride and gratitude after being named the winner of the prestigious Polly Umrigar Award for Best International Cricketer (Men) for 2025 by the Board of Control for Cricket in India (BCCI) at the Naman Awards.Gill said...