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Former India captain and ex-chairman of selectors Krishnamachari Srikkanth has lashed out at the national selection committee for repeatedly including Harshit Rana in India’s squads across formats despite his inconsistent performances. The Delhi pacer’s surprise inclusion in both the Champions Trophy and the Asia Cup 2025 squads, followed by his name appearing again for the upcoming Australia tour, has sparked …

Vidarbha reaffirmed their dominance in Indian domestic cricket with a commanding 93-run victory over Rest of India on Day 5 of the Irani Cup 2025 at the Vidarbha Cricket Association Stadium in Nagpur. The win marked their third Irani Cup triumph and first since 2019, extending their record of completing the Ranji–Irani double every time they’ve lifted the Ranji Trophy. …

The third and final T20I between Afghanistan and Bangladesh will take place on Sunday at the Sharjah Cricket Stadium, Sharjah. Bangladesh already leads the series 2-0 and will be eager to complete a clean sweep, while Afghanistan aims to finish on a high and avoid a whitewash. Bangladesh have been clinical with both bat and ball, particularly excelling in death …

Comedian Samay Raina has once again set the internet buzzing – this time with a witty yet controversial advertisement featuring RJ Mahvash, which many believe indirectly mocked Dhanashree Verma and her past with Yuzvendra Chahal. The ad, which quickly went viral across Instagram and X (formerly Twitter), included multiple tongue-in-cheek references to Chahal and Dhanashree’s divorce, sparking debates about whether …

In a major leadership change, the Board of Control for Cricket in India (BCCI) has appointed Shubman Gill as India’s new ODI captain, replacing veteran skipper Rohit Sharma. The decision, aimed at long-term stability ahead of the 2027 ICC Men’s Cricket World Cup, has stirred debate among fans and pundits alike. BCCI’s strategic shift ahead of the 2027 ODI World …

Chief selector Ajit Agarkar has finally addressed the growing speculation around Rohit Sharma and Virat Kohli’s ODI futures, as both senior pros make their much-awaited return to India’s squad for the Australia tour beginning October 19. Their selection will mark their first international appearance since India’s Champions Trophy triumph earlier this year. Ajit Agarkar addresses uncertainty around Rohit Sharma and …

The modern journey of an elite athlete often demands sacrifices that few outside the sporting world can truly fathom, and young cricketer Abhishek Sharma has offered a powerful new example. Despite the joy of his sister Komal‘s wedding on Friday, October 3, 2025, the rising star prioritized national duty. His commitment to playing for India A in a crucial unofficial …

The legendary Jamaican sprinter, Usain Bolt, whose very name is synonymous with world-record speed, recently merged the worlds of athletics and cricket by naming his ultimate dream relay team composed entirely of cricketers. His choices, a mix of modern fitness icons and celebrated fielders and pacers from previous generations, were made based on their perceived speed, explosiveness and unmatched agility …

In a significant leadership shift for Indian cricket, the waves of transition that have affected other formats finally impacted One-Day Internationals on Saturday, October 4. Shubman Gill was named the new captain of the ODI side, replacing the veteran Rohit Sharma, just ahead of the three-match series in Australia, which starts in Perth on October 19. Indian cricket’s ODI leadership …

Former Indian cricketer Harbhajan Singh has voiced his disappointment over the Board of Control for Cricket in India’s (BCCI) decision to remove Rohit Sharma as the ODI captain ahead of the upcoming Australia tour. The selectors announced on Saturday, October 4, that Shubman Gill would lead the team in the 50-over format, replacing Rohit, who guided India to a Champions …