Talismanic India batter Virat Kohli has admitted he hasn’t been disciplined enough in his last few innings of the ongoing Border-Gavaskar Trophy series. After scoring an unbeaten century at Perth, Kohli has since made 7, 11 and 3 in this series currently locked at 1-1.
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ICC accepts CT hybrid model, Indo-Pak 2026 T20 WC clash moved to Colombo: Sources
The impasse over the upcoming Champions Trophy 2025 is over as sources close to BCCI and ICC claimed on Friday that the Pakistan Cricket Board (PCB) has accepted the hybrid model with India playing its matches in Dubai.
Jay Shah begins tenure as ICC Chair, outlines plans on Olympics & women’s cricket
As he commences his tenure as Chairman of the International Cricket Council (ICC) on Sunday, Jay Shah has given an outline of his vision towards leveraging the sport’s presence in the Olympics and growing women’s cricket across the globe.
Shaheen Afridi reclaims top spot in ODI bowlers rankings
Pakistan's premier fast bowler Shaheen Afridi has reclaimed the No.1 position in the ICC Men's ODI Bowler Rankings, a spot he initially held during last year's Cricket World Cup in India.
Ranji Trophy round-up: Baroda, Delhi register emphatic victories
In a thrilling week for domestic cricket, Madhya Pradesh's Rajat Patidar stunned fans with a lightning-fast century, the fifth quickest in Ranji Trophy history. Delhi and Baroda registered massive victories while defending champion Mumbai were held to draw by Tripura.
Virat Kohli becomes fourth Indian to reach 9000 Test runs milestone
India batter Virat Kohli has added another feather to his highly illustrious cap as he completed 9,000 Test runs in the ongoing match against New Zealand at M Chinnaswamy Stadium. He reached the milestone during India's second innings.
Women's T20 WC: New Zealand beat Pakistan, end India's hopes of reaching semis
India crashed out of the ICC Women's T20 World Cup as New Zealand recorded a resounding 54-run win over Pakistan to qualify for the semifinals for the first time since 2016. New Zealand finished with six points from three wins, ending second behind Australia, who topped the group with eight points.
Women’s T20 WC: Devine, Mair & Tahuhu star as New Zealand hand India 58-run hammering
Coming into the Women’s T20 World Cup, New Zealand had lost 10 T20Is in a row. But when it mattered the most, they rose to be top-class in all departments to hammer a listless India by 58 runs in a Group A match of the 2024 Women’s T20 World Cup at the Dubai International Stadium here on Friday.
Wriddhiman Saha ready to play for Bengal in all three formats next season
Veteran wicketkeeper-batsman Wriddhiman Saha, who returned to Bengal after two seasons with Tripura, expressed his plans to play in all three formats for the state in the forthcoming domestic season.
Rishabh Pant reveals PM Modi’s call to mother after accident made him ‘relax mentally’
Rishabh Pant’s comeback from his career-threatening accident to winning the T20 World Cup has been nothing short of miraculous. He was one of the star attractions when the World Champions went to meet Prime Minister Narendra Modi upon landing in India on Thursday.
In conversation with PM Modi, SKY reveals secret to keeping calm during final over heroics
Suryakumar Yadav’s catch in the final over of the T20 World Cup final will go down the annals of Indian cricketing history as one of the seminal moments of the triumphant journey. During an interaction with Prime Minister Narendra Modi after the team's triumphant return home, Suryakumar Yadav (SKY) revealed what had helped him keep calm in that situation.
Suryakumar shows off dancing skills as T20 World Cup champions get grand welcome in Delhi
The Indian squad departed from Barbados on Wednesday afternoon and landed at the Indira Gandhi International Airport in the early hours of Thursday after being stranded in Barbados for three days due to Hurricane Beryl.
Weather god showers love as champs return home! Rohit & Co. receive hero's welcome
It was calm and pleasant weather with little showers, the only thing that could be heard was police sirens, suddenly someone shouted "dekho vo aa gaye", and the shutterbugs went berserk...oh dear, what a sight!
Wriddhiman Saha to play for Rashmi Medinipur Wizards in Bengal Pro T20 League
On Wriddhiman's decision to return to Bengal, Cricket Association of Bengal, president, Snehasish Ganguly said, "We are very happy to have Wriddhiman back in Bengal. Also, his interest in playing at the Bengal Pro T20 League will add more glamour to the League".
T20 WC: Rohit to lead India's 15-man squad, Hardik vice-captain
Rohit Sharma will lead the 15-member squad that will represent India at the ICC Men's T20 World Cup 2024 in the West Indies and USA, scheduled from June 1 to 29.
IPL 2024: Iyer, Salt, Russell star as KKR survive Karn scare to beat RCB by one run
With 21 runs needed off the final over, Karn sliced Starc over backward point for six and survived a caught-behind appeal on the very next ball. Karn stayed deep in the crease and smacked Starc for sixes over extra cover and backward point.
IPL 2024: Jos Buttler’s century outshines Virat Kohli’s ton as RR beat RCB by six wickets
Opener Jos Buttler announced his return to form in his 100th IPL match with a magnificent 58-ball century as he outshined Virat Kohli’s ton to help Rajasthan Royals make it four wins from four matches at Indian Premier League (IPL) 2024 after beating Royal Challengers Bengaluru by six wickets at the Sawai Mansingh Stadium here on Saturday.
IPL 2024: Virat Kohli's unbeaten 113 lifts Royal Challengers Bengaluru to 183/3
Talismanic batter Virat Kohli brought out his vintage self to slam his eighth Indian Premier League (IPL) century and ninth overall in T20 cricket to lift Royal Challengers Bengaluru to a competitive 183/3 in 20 overs against Rajasthan Royals at the Sawai Mansingh Stadium here on Saturday evening.
IPL 2024: Quinton de Kock's 81, Pooran's 40 off 21 help LSG post 181/5 against RCB
Opener Quinton de Kock hammered a 56-ball 81 but Royal Challengers Bengaluru pulled things back in the death overs to restrict Lucknow Super Giants to in Match 15 of Indian Premier League (IPL) 2024 at the M. Chinnaswamy Stadium here on Tuesday.
IPL 2024: BCCI reschedules KKR vs RR, GT vs DC matches
The Board of Control for Cricket in India (BCCI) on Tuesday announced the rescheduling of two Indian Premier League (IPL) 2024 matches -- swapping the dates of the Kolkata Knight Riders versus Rajasthan Royals and that between Gujarat Titans and Delhi Capitals.
IPL 2024: Mohit Sharma picks three as bowlers help Gujarat restrict Hyderabad to 162/8
Veteran fast-bowler Mohit Sharma picked a brilliant 3-25 to lead a good bowling show for the Gujarat Titans in restricting Sunrisers Hyderabad to 162/8 in 20 overs of the IPL 2024 match at the Narendra Modi Stadium here on Sunday.
IPL 2024: It's just a lot more comfortable batting at the top, says Rachin Ravindra on opening role for CSK
Rachin Ravindra has slowly emerged as a fan favourite of the Chennai Super Kings (CSK) supporters, thanks to his eye-catchy strokes in the power-play, coming at a strike rate of 237.14. The New Zealand all-rounder, who’s stepped into the role of an injured Devon Conway, said being an opener is just about being a lot more comfortable at the top and is close to unlocking his potential in that position.
IPL 2024: Need to be really smart as a batting unit in preparing for two-bouncer rule, says Vijay Shankar
Vijay Shankar, the Gujarat Titans’ all-rounder, believes the new rule is a very tricky one for the batters, adding that the side’s batting department has to be really smart in preparing for facing bouncers at any given point in an over.
IPL 2024: Narine, Venkatesh Iyer help KKR to easy seven-wicket win over RCB
Sunil Narine hammered a 22-ball 47, Venkatesh Iyer struck his first half-century of the season while skipper Shreyas Iyer also got into runs as Kolkata Knight Riders defeated Royal Challengers Bengaluru by seven wickets and broke the trend home-team wins in Indian Premier League 2024, at the M. Chinnaswamy Stadium here on Friday.
IPL 2024: Anukul Roy comes in as KKR win toss, elect to bowl against RCB
Kolkata Knight Riders won the toss and elected to bowl first against Royal Challengers Bengaluru in Match 10 of Indian Premier League (IPL) 2024 at the M. Chinnaswamy Stadium in Bengaluru.