ranji trophy

Chennai, April 11 - Pacer Auqib Nabi Dar, who took the most wickets in Jammu and Kashmir's victory in the 2025/26 Ranji Trophy, has been given his IPL debut cap as Delhi Capitals won the toss and chose to bowl first against Chennai Super Kings in their IPL 2026 match at the MA Chidambaram...

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...

A 250-member youth delegation from Jammu and Kashmir, participating in the ‘Watan Ko Jano’ program, met with Vice President C. P. Radhakrishnan at the Uprashtrapati Bhavan in New Delhi yesterday. The ‘Watan Ko Jano’ program is an initiative by the Ministry of Home Affairs and the J&K Government...

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...

New Delhi, April 9 The BCCI paid tribute to India's oldest Test cricketer, C.D. Gopinath, who passed away on Thursday, describing him as one of the early contributors to the country's journey in international cricket.Gopinath died at the age of 96 in Chennai, ending the last link to the...

Vice President C. P. Radhakrishnan stated today that Jammu and Kashmir has the potential to become a major global tourist destination. He made this statement while interacting with a 250-member youth delegation from Jammu and Kashmir in New Delhi. The youth delegation is participating in the...

New Delhi, April 9 Vice President C P Radhakrishnan on Thursday highlighted "significant progress" in women's development and empowerment in Jammu and Kashmir, and said the leadership of women in education and sporting achievements by young cricketers reflects the progressive direction in which...

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...

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...

Kolkata, April 7 Former India captain Sourav Ganguly believes Kolkata Knight Riders should promote vice-captain Rinku Singh to a higher batting position to address the team's batting issues in the ongoing 2026 IPL.The three-time champions, KKR, have yet to win a match this season, and their...

New Delhi, April 7 Delhi Capitals have won their first two games without Mitchell Starc, but bowling coach Munaf Patel wants his key bowler to join the team as soon as possible, as he believes "no bowler in the IPL is bigger than him".According to Munaf, Starc is comparable to only Jasprit...

New Delhi, April 6 – Legendary Indian spinner Anil Kumble shared a humorous take on being honored with the pavilion end at the M Chinnaswamy Stadium named after him, saying the pavilion end has not been named after Rahul Dravid because either he spent most of his time outside it or because he...

New Delhi, April 4 Following five home Test defeats against New Zealand and South Africa in 2024 and 2025 respectively, the BCCI's Centre of Excellence (COE) under VVS Laxman has drawn up a comprehensive plan, with young players like Vaibhav Sooryavanshi and Ayush Mhatre set to participate in...

Mumbai, April 3 Jammu and Kashmir's pace sensation Auqib Nabi says former South African speedster Dale Steyn's ability to swing the ball at a high speed inspired him to take up fast bowling.Nabi, who played a key role in J&K's maiden title win in the Ranji Trophy this year, is in the Delhi...

New Delhi, March 30 Harpreet Brar, a left-arm spinner, feels disappointed about not being selected for the India A team, despite his consistent performance in the high-pressure IPL over the past five years.The 30-year-old has been a valuable player for Punjab Kings since joining them in 2019...

New Delhi, March 30 Rajasthan Royals (RR) teenage opener Vaibhav Sooryavanshi says his focus this season is firmly on helping the team win the IPL trophy, something that has eluded the team since winning the inaugural season in 2008.In IPL 2025, Sooryavanshi scored a century in 35 balls while...

Mumbai, March 30 Dismissing the never-ending speculation about his future, experienced Indian batter and Kolkata Knight Riders captain Ajinkya Rahane says he is playing cricket for personal growth and not to prove a point to the naysayers.The 37-year-old Rahane had stepped down from Mumbai's...

New Delhi, March 29 – Delhi Bharatiya Janata Party (BJP) President Virendra Sachdeva led party workers at 8,250 booths at 6,573 locations in tuning in to the 132nd edition of Prime Minister Narendra Modi's 'Mann Ki Baat' radio programme, a party leader said."Delhi BJP President Sachdeva tuned...

Bengaluru, March 29 Devdutt Padikkal elegantly hit Jaydev Unadkat's full-length ball on his pads over backward square leg for a six.This was not an unusual sight for a batter who considers flicks one of their go-to shots.However, it was unprecedented because Devdutt rarely hits a six off the...

New Delhi, March 29 Prime Minister Narendra Modi on Sunday praised the Jammu and Kashmir cricket team for winning the Ranji Trophy title for the first time and expressed hope that this winning streak of sports persons in the region continues in the future.Addressing his monthly radio broadcast...