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'Loyalty to CSK': Cricket Australia reveals why Chennai Super Kings' Chepauk was chosen to host BBL 2026/27 opener
With Chepauk about to host the opener for the much-awaited 2026-27 Big Bash League season, Cricket Australia reveals why they chose the historic home ground of the Chennai Super Kings for the match.
'Deeply concerned': BCCI confirms Indian team review after consecutive series losses in Ireland & England
BCCI secretary Devajit Saikia admitted the board is "deeply concerned" by the T20I collapses in Ireland and England, confirming a formal team review.
'Needs to be controlled!' - BCCI issues blunt warning to Abhishek Sharma and Vaibhav Sooryavanshi after England series defeat
Following India's T20I series defeat in Bristol, a BCCI source issued a big warning to openers Abhishek Sharma and Vaibhav Sooryavanshi over their batting style.
Ireland, England or Zimbabwe: India's choice of opponent to blood Vaibhav Sooryavanshi under the scanner
Following his tough start in England, we analyze if India's management blundered by fast-tracking 15-year-old Vaibhav Sooryavanshi against Jofra Archer instead of waiting for Zimbabwe.
Varun Chakaravarthy, Harshit Rana ruled out of remainder of ENG T20I series
"Harshit Rana and Varun Chakaravarthy sustained hamstring injuries in the third T20I against England at Trent Bridge. The BCCI Medical Team has assessed them and ruled them out of the 4th and 5th T20Is," the BCCI said in a statement.
'Bowlers are second-class citizens in IPL': Mike Atherton's blunt verdict as Vaibhav Sooryavanshi endures tough start to T20I career
Former England captain Mike Atherton issued a blunt verdict on why India prodigy Vaibhav Sooryavanshi is struggling, claiming the IPL treats bowlers like "second-class citizens."
IPL team-wise list of players in India's squad for the ZIM vs IND 2026 T20I series
The Board of Control for Cricket in India (BCCI) on Monday, July 6, announced the Men in Blue's 15-member squad for the upcoming three-match T20I series against Zimbabwe.
'Why is everyone pointing the gun at me?': Ex-India selector defends Sanju Samson amid Vaibhav Sooryavanshi calls
Calls for 15-year-old Vaibhav Sooryavanshi to make his India debut have continued to grow following his remarkable rise over the past few months, but former BCCI selector Saba Karim believes the team management is right to exercise patience with the teenage sensation.
'Why such unnecessary comments?': BCCI VC Rajeev Shukla defends Gautam Gambhir over Vaibhav Sooryavanshi's India debut delay
BCCI Vice-President Rajeev Shukla has slammed 'unnecessary comments' regarding 15-year-old Vaibhav Sooryavanshi's debut delay, backing Gautam Gambhir and Shreyas Iyer.
Melbourne Renegades vs Perth Scorchers in Chennai: Cricket Australia finalises BBL 2026 opener as Big Bash comes to India
Cricket Australia locks in a historic BBL season opener on Indian soil.
Ex-BCCI selector backs Sanju Samson, asks ‘Why target him?’ After Vaibhav Sooryavanshi misses T20 debut in Ireland series
An ex-BCCI selector defended Sanju Samson and questioned calls for Vaibhav Sooryavanshi’s debut after the youngster was not included in India’s Ireland T20I playing XI.
Most ducks in T20! Why Abhishek Sharma's humiliating record clears the path for Vaibhav Sooryavanshi's India debut
Indian opener Abhishek Sharma has equalled the unwanted record for the most ducks in a single calendar year in T20 history after his latest failure against Ireland.
Tucker embracing arrival of 15-year-old cricket star
An inexperienced Ireland men's squad take will take on world champions India in the first of a two-match T20 series at Stormont in Belfast on Friday and Sunday with former vice-captain Lorcan Tucker named captain of the T20I side.
Vaibhav Sooryavanshi (15) set to become youngest Indian international against Ireland
Teen sensation will have to change away from team-mates this weekend given safeguarding rules
Vaibhav Sooryavanshi set for India debut vs Ireland: Jersey number, stats & youngest Indian debutants detailed
With just a few days remaining from Vaibhav Sooryavanshi's debut for the national side, here is a look at his jersey number, stats, and everything else.
'How can you hate him?': R Ashwin lashes out at journalist for criticising Vaibhav Sooryavanshi during India A tour
Veteran India spinner R Ashwin has slammed critics for targetting 15-year-old Vaibhav Sooryavanshi over his post-match altercation against Sri Lanka A.
'Cheapening India cap': Sunil Gavaskar questions BCCI policy after Afghanistan series struggles for relevance
Sunil Gavaskar has criticised the BCCI's selection approach, warning that the prestige of the India cap is being diluted. The batting legend has called for a new rule to ensure representing India remains a hard-earned honour and not a routine achievement.
Will Virat Kohli and Hardik Pandya play against England? Latest injury updates on India stars ahead of crucial white-ball series
Will Virat Kohli & Hardik Pandya play vs England? Get the latest injury updates
'Should have avoided confrontation': Sir Clive Lloyd gives his verdict on Vaibhav Sooryavanshi's fight with Sri Lanka A players
West Indies legend Sir Clive Lloyd has given a stern verdict on India A opener Vaibhav Sooryavanshi's heated physical altercation with Sri Lanka A players.
IPL 2027 to begin ahead of usual window? BCCI secretary breaks silence on major schedule change
The Indian Premier League could undergo a major scheduling shift from the next edition, with the BCCI exploring the possibility of commencing the tournament earlier than its traditional window.
Why BCCI is planning early IPL start from 2027? Devajit Saikia reveals the reasons
The Board of Control for Cricket in India (BCCI) is considering a significant scheduling change for the Indian Premier League (IPL), with plans to begin the tournament earlier from the 2027 season. The move is aimed at reducing the impact of extreme weather conditions on players, fans, and match ope...
Vaibhav Sooryavanshi's on-field outburst underlines importance of situation management training
Young Indian cricketer Vaibhav Sooryavanshi requires mental conditioning to manage sledging. Experts suggest this training will help him maintain composure during matches. The focus is on developing situational intelligence to bridge the gap between talent a…
Will BCCI punish Vaibhav Sooryavanshi after altercation with SL A players? Devajit Saikia rules out action against India A star
While Vaibhav Sooryavanshi's antics on the pitch in yesterday's loss against Sri Lanka grabbed a lot of attention, the BCCI is yet to give their verdict on the youngster's spat against Sri Lanka A.
IPL: Foreign players auctioned, paid, then unavailable? BCCI has a message for teams
The BCCI will not mediate player availability for the IPL, leaving it to franchises and players. Concerns over overseas stars pulling out due to injuries or national duty persist. Meanwhile, the board plans a gradual auction purse increase and eyes an early…
India vs Afghanistan Live Streaming: How To Watch IND vs AFG 1st ODI Live On TV And Online?
IND vs AFG ODI Series: India are scheduled to play 25 odd ODIs before the mega event, giving the team enough time to experiment with players and combinations.
Doubts over India vs Ireland T20I series? BCCI closely monitoring situation as violence in Belfast might force to relocate matches
India are scheduled to face Ireland in a two-match T20I series later this month.
Hardik Pandya ruled out of Afghanistan ODIs due to injury: Sources
Hardik Pandya will miss the upcoming ODI series against Afghanistan due to an injury. He was declared fit earlier but experienced issues after his final session. Rohit Sharma and Virat Kohli also face fitness concerns. Yashasvi Jaiswal has been included in th…
Team India Gets Huge Rohit Sharma Boost For ODI Series Against Afghanistan: Report
Meanwhile, ace batter Virat Kohli was ruled out due to a hamstring injury, which he sustained during the IPL 2026 final, where the Royal Challengers Bengaluru successfully defended their title.
IPL team-wise list of players in India’s squad for Ireland and England 2026 T20Is
The Board of Control for Cricket in India (BCCI) selection committee on Saturday, June 6 named a 16-member squad for the upcoming T20I tour of Ireland and England.
Cricket-Teenage sensation Sooryavanshi called up to India's T20I squad, Iyer named captain
June 6 (Reuters) - India have called up teenager Vaibhav Sooryavanshi for their upcoming Twenty20 international series against Ireland and England, the country's cricket board (BCCI) announced on Saturday, while Shreyas Iyer has been named captain.
Teenage sensation Sooryavanshi called up to India's T20I squad, Iyer named captain
June 6 : India have called up teenager Vaibhav Sooryavanshi for their upcoming Twenty20 international series against Ireland and England, the country's cricket board (BCCI) announced on Saturday, while Shreyas Iyer has been named captain.Sooryavanshi, 15, is fresh off a breakout campaign in the Indi...
India announces cricket squad for Asian Games: Shreyas Iyer to lead team in Japan, Bumrah back in action; Here's the full squad
Shreyas Iyer will captain India's 15-member squad for the 2026 Asian Games in Japan, with Jasprit Bumrah and 15-year-old Vaibhav Sooryavanshi also included. Sooryavanshi, the youngest ever Indian player, earned his spot after a stellar domestic season. The T2…
Shreyas Iyer: The Captain India kept waiting
Two T20 World Cups won without him. Three franchises led to finals. No Indian T20 captain has arrived better prepared.
"Who We're Leaving Out": To Convince BCCI On Vaibhav Sooryavanshi, 'Sachin Tendulkar And Virat Kohli' Name-Dropped
Former England captain Nasser Hussain believes India can no longer overlook teenage batting sensation Vaibhav Sooryavanshi
For me, this is the most satisfying format: Gill ahead of one-off Test vs AFG
Gill also said that after so many months of T20s, including the World Cup and the IPL, the players have to face a lot of mental challenges while switching formats.
Mullanpur Weather India vs Afghanistan Test 2026: Will rain play spoilsport in IND vs AFG? Check Chandigarh forecast, pitch report & more
Chandigarh Weather Forecast IND vs AFG: India returns to Test cricket against Afghanistan in Mullanpur. Shubman Gill leads a new-look Indian team. Afghanistan faces challenges with key players absent. The pitch offers assistance to bowlers. Weather is expecte…
Will Virat Kohli and Rohit Sharma Play vs Afghanistan? Big Ro-Ko Injury Updates on India's ODI Stars
Will Virat Kohli and Rohit Sharma play against Afghanistan? Get the latest injury updates, fitness news, availability status and potential replacements for Indias ODI series.
Vaibhav Sooryavanshi Has "Ticked All Boxes", BCCI Urged To Promote 15-Year-Old Prodigy
Looking ahead, Gandhi believes Sooryavanshi's further development as a cricketer would require exposure to the 50-over and red-ball formats through India A set-up, while focus should also be on improving his fielding.
What is this stupid game?: Modi on IND players’ reactions to inaugural T20 WC
India's tour of England took place from July 19 to September 8, 2007, comprising a three-match Test series and a seven-match ODI series, just days before the inaugural ICC World Twenty20 got underway on September 11.
India Player KS Bharat announces Retirement from International Cricket - Career at a Glance
India wicketkeeper-batter KS Bharat has announced his retirement from international cricket, bringing an end to a short but memorable Test career.
India Tour Of Afghanistan: Virat Kohli Ruled Out Of Three-Match ODI Series
Virat Kohli ruled out of India’s Afghanistan ODI series due to a hamstring injury, affecting team plans ahead of the juncture in Dharamsala and beyond.
Why Amazon has struggled to crack India
More than a decade after entering India and failing to ride the quick commerce wave, Amazon is still battling Walmart’s Flipkart and the likes of Swiggy Instamart to Zepto and Blinkit.
BCCI appoints Sairaj Bahutule as India’s spin bowling coach
A distinguished performer on the domestic circuit, the 53-year-old claimed 630 wickets and tallied 6,176 runs in first-class cricket that spanned nearly two decades.
India get New Coach Days before Afghanistan Test as Gautam Gambhir adds New Staff
Days before the Afghanistan Test match, team Indias coaching staff sees a new member as Gautam Gambhirs unit has welcomed a new member.
Will Vaibhav Sooryavanshi make his India debut in UK trip? BCCI secretary sends clear message to Indian selectors
Vaibhav Sooryavanshi could make his India senior team debut soon in their upcoming white-ball tour of the UK.
IPL 2026 Team of the Tournament: Best XI, captain and impact player featuring Vaibhav Sooryavanshi
Vaibhav Sooryavanshi, Bhuvneshwar Kumar, Heinrich Klaasen and more: Cricket News' IPL 2026 Team of the Tournament, captain and impact player picks.
'Sending wrong message to players': Former MI star questions Ajit Agarkar’s selection policy, alleges IPL bias
Ajit Agarkar has come under scrutiny after a former Mumbai Indians star accused the Team India selection setup of showing ‘IPL bias’. The remarks have reignited debate over whether IPL performances are being prioritised over domestic and international consistency.
‘That innings was spectacular’: Sachin Tendulkar leads praise for Vaibhav Sooryavanshi’s 29-ball 97
The IPL stage witnessed a new star in the making as 15-year-old Vaibhav Sooryavanshi set the pitch ablaze with an incredible 97 runs from a mere 29 balls in the nail-biting Eliminator match against Sunrisers Hyderabad. His spirited play not only clinched vict…
Chandigarh weather forecast for SRH vs RR: Chances of rain, average temperatures for IPL 2026 Eliminator at PCA New Cricket Stadium
All eyes will also be on the weather conditions in Chandigarh ahead of the IPL 2026 Eliminator between Sunrisers Hyderabad and Rajasthan Royals at the PCA New Cricket Stadium.
Ranking IPL 2026's biggest flops: 11 stars who failed to deliver ft. Ruturaj Gaikwad and Rishabh Pant
Here is a list of 11 players who flopped miserably in the IPL 2026 campaign.
IPL's hidden contributors: Net bowlers fueling batting brilliance
Net bowlers remain one of the IPL's most valuable yet overlooked talent pools, using the opportunity to bowl to elite batters and sharpen their skills under high-performance environments. For many young cricketers, the role serves as a stepping stone to profe…
Have Axar Patel and Ravindra been dropped? Ajit Agarkar explains reason for absence in IND vs AFG Test and ODI 2026 squads
When the BCCI announced India's squads for the Afghanistan Test and ODI series on May 19. The two most striking absentees were Ravindra Jadeja and Axar Patel, who have, between them, dominated India's spin bowling for the better part of a decade.
Big Bash 2026/27 season set to begin in Chennai, India
Cashed-up IPL owners may have been blocked from investing in BBL franchises - but the next BBL season could still have a decidedly Indian flavour.
It is crazy that Jofra Archer is missing a Test match at Lord's to play in the IPL... but here's why he and England are not entirely to blame, writes LAWRENCE BOOTH
It's bad enough that your star bowler has to miss the first Test of the post-Ashes rebuild because he's at the IPL. It's worse that his absence appears beyond the ECB's control.