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Virat Kohli Builds 'Ideal Batter' In Cricket, His Six-Hitting Pick Isn't MS Dhoni

Virat Kohli once again underlined his value as a dependable senior batter by smashing an unbeaten 139 against West Indies in the first ODI of the three-match series.

Virat Kohli's Record Hunt Continues, Equalises Sunil Gavaskar After 55th ODI Ton Against West Indies

Virat Kohli unbeaten 139 not only guided India to a comprehensive victory but also saw him rewrite several records, equalising the legendary Sunil Gavaskar in an elite list.

Ex-India Stars Back Virat Kohli To Break Sachin Tendulkar's Big 100 Centuries Record

Star India batter Virat Kohli once again showcased his immense talent on Sunday night in Thiruvananthapuram, smashing a memorable century against West Indies in the first ODI.

Batters seek quick fixes to ace spin trial

India-A leads the two-match ‘Test’ series 1-0

Virat Kohli's Critics Put In Their Place By Ex-India Star: "Nobody Can Touch Him"

Tearing into the West Indies bowling attack in the first ODI at the Greenfield International Stadium, Virat Kohli breached the 15,000-run mark in ODIs while making an unbeaten 139 - his 55th ton in the format and third-fastest overall.

Indian cricket, in terms of fast bowling, is in good hands: Prasidh

Aakash Chopra Pokes Fun At Ex-India Star Tipped To Replace Ajit Agarkar

Having had previous experience of coaching, Parthiv Patel is currently enjoying his stint as a commentator.

Gujarat Giants Explain Why They Released "World Class" Danni Wyatt-Hodge Ahead Of WPL Auction

Gujarat Giants (GG) head coach Michael Klinger has stated that the decision to release England opener Danni Wyatt-Hodge was driven by a desire for tactical flexibility in the upcoming auction, alongside considerations regarding her international availability during WPL 2027.

RCB Release Grace Harris Ahead Of WPL 2027 Auction, UP Warriorz Let Go Of 9 Players

Defending champions Royal Challengers Bengaluru (RCB) on Monday decided to release destructive Australian batter Grace Harris ahead of the 2027 WPL auction in Kochi on October 28.

WPL | Harris and Lee released; 63 players retained ahead of auction

Irfan Pathan Opens Up On Humble Beginnings, World Cup Glory And Representing India With Brother

Irfan Pathan revealed that playing street cricket alongside boys from older age groups made him and his brother believe they could one day fulfil their dream of representing India.

Nitish Kumar Reddy becomes first A.P. fast bowler to lead India’s pace attack

The 23-year-old from Gajuwaka shares the new ball with Prasidh Krishna, recovers from an 18-run first over and takes a wicket in the final over in the first ODI against West Indies at Thiruvananthapuram

Virat Kohli's Massive Verdict On Shubman Gill, The Captain

Virat Kohli has stated that chasing personal records can never sustain a long career in international cricket, adding that his sole focus over the years has been to steer the national team to victory from challenging situations

Chasemaster Kohli truly in a league of his own

The constant desire to become even better than he already is, along with the devotion to fitness, ensures the 37-year-old remains the best; his numbers are simply sensational in the ODI format

Kagiso Rabada Included In South Africa's Preliminary Squad For Australia Tests

South Africa have included Kagiso Rabada in their preliminary squad for the three-Test series against Australia, beginning on October 9, with his availability for the opening match to be assessed during an intra-squad game next week

Asian Games 2026: India cricket team advances to the semifinals after washout

It is the second time rain has played spoilsport in a clash between the sides at the Asian Games, and Afghanistan would feel hard done by, after a similar result in the final last time around

Youth Test: Lakshya’s unbeaten double ton puts India u-19 in the box seat

Sunil Gavaskar's Warning For Next BCCI Chief Selector As Ajit Agarkar's Tenure Nears End

Ajit Agarkar's tenure as BCCI chief selector, which started in 2023, will end soon. BCCI secretary Devajit Saikia has said that after October 4, the board will officially declare its next course of action

Mohammad Rizwan In Trouble? Report Reveals New Twist In Betting Probe Investigation

Former Pakistan captain and wicketkeeper-batter Mohammad Rizwan has allegedly failed to cooperate with the National Cyber Crime Investigation Agency (NCCIA) in its ongoing probe involving him and fellow batter Imam-ul-Haq.

Sachin Tendulkar Joins Forces With OpenAI: "I've Always Been Curious"

Sachin Tendulkar is arguably cricket's most recognised face across the world

Temba Bavuma's Heated Chat With Quinton De Kock Caught On Camera During South Africa vs Australia ODI. Watch

David Miller and Temba Bavuma starred for South Africa in a 32-run win in the second ODI on Sunday that clinched the series and once again exposed Australia's struggles against spin

'Youth Can Learn From Him': Ex India's Star Lauds Virat Kohli's Fitness, Dedication And Consistency

Former Indian cricketer Mohammad Kaif lauded Virat Kohli for his remarkable run in ODIs, saying the star batter's fitness, hunger, dedication and consistency are qualities that the youth can learn from.

Virat Kohli Talks About Comparisons With Sachin Tendulkar As He Breaks The Legend's Two Massive Records

The hunger in Virat Kohli is evident in the way the batting maestro is peaking ahead of the 2027 World Cup

Amid 2027 ODI World Cup Spot Race, Star Pacer's Positive Outlook Wins Hearts

Indian pacer Prasidh Krishna, who delivered a strong two-wicket spell against West Indies in the first T20I, said that clarity within the team and in himself as to what needs to be done, and good communication within the team, have helped him thrive as a bowler this year.

India Reach Asian Games, Men's Cricket Semi-Final Despite No Match vs Afghanistan. This Is The Reason

It mirrored the outcome of the first quarterfinal between Pakistan and Hong Kong, China, which was also abandoned without a ball being bowled due to rain as the Nisshin weather played spoilsport.

India vs Afghanistan Highlights, Asian Games 2026: India vs Afghanistan Match Abandoned Due To Rain, This Team Qualifies

India vs Afghanistan Highlights, Asian Games 2026: The Asian Games 2026 men's cricket quarterfinal between India and Afghanistan was abandoned without a toss due to heavy rain in Nisshin on Monday.

Major Shake-Up In Cricket Australia As Chairman Resigns After Big Bash League Row

Cricket Australia chair Mike Baird announced he was standing down on Monday amid a backlash over the partial privatisation of the Big Bash Twenty20 competition.

IND vs WI 1st ODI: Kohli, Gill ace the chase after Kuldeep’s heroics

Kohli completed his 15,000 ODI runs during his record-extending century and remained unbeaten on 139 off only 88 balls (10 fours, 9 sixes) as India scored 300/2 in 41.4 overs in reply to the West Indies’ 295/7

Following court order, JKCA holds annual general meeting, discusses Irani Cup

The court directed that any decision taken at the AGM ‘shall not be declared’

Virat Kohli completes 15,000 runs in ODI cricket

Virat Kohli reached the landmark during the opening ODI between India and the West Indies here at the Greenfield International Stadium

Youth Test: Ishan scalps five, Cattle scores century

Asian Games 2026: Shreyas wary of challenging surface as India meets Afghanistan

Rain could affect the quarterfinal on September 28 at the Korogi Sports Park

Women cricket’s moment under the Indian political sun

The lack of a cricketing history between Indian and Pakistani women is less a consequence of the political history, and more a feature of the patriarchal mindsets both these teams have had to wrestle against

Men in Blue begin ODI World Cup countdown

The three-match series against the Windies promises plenty of action; the visiting side will be desperate for a good show in a country where it hasn’t won a bilateral series since 2002

Playing India in their backyard is a challenge, need to grasp and embrace it: West Indies skipper Hope

“We see great sparks in different series and from different people,” says captain Shai

It is not a case of Jaiswal being treated unfairly, he needs to wait for his opportunity: India batting coach Kotak

“There is so much competition for places in the team, and so many players are performing,” says Kotak

DDCA joint secy. questions appointment of selector, u-19 coach

Abhishek’s message a confidence-booster for Sagar Virk

Adaptability the key as focus shifts to Youth Test

‘It’s the last World Cup I’m going to play for India’: Kohli

“For me, it’s the last World Cup I’m going to play for India. And that is my motivation. Like, you know, to leave everything out there. And of course, the goal is absolutely to win the World Cup. And whatever it takes, I’m absolutely ready,” Kohli said

Mentality needs to change to play the longer format: Dahiya

Gill has the perspective and desire to lead India in the right manner: Virat Kohli

Kohli says India captain Shubman Gill has the right intensity to lead the team for a long time, as he speaks about his own freer batting approach

Hardik Pandya suffers fresh shin injury, out of New Zealand series

Hardik's latest scan reports have revealed an injury to his right shin. He has been advised complete rest for a period of two week, a BCCI source said

Golden Eagles, Xen Stars through to inaugural WAPL final

Pacers and spinners do it for India-A

Australia-A gets bowled out for 200 in the second session on the final day

Lakshya’s wait was worth it

Dahiya replaces Sarandeep as Delhi coach

Agarkar’s roller-coaster ride

When the former pacer was named the chairman of selectors in July 2023, there was a sense of great optimism and feel-good; his tenure, however, was a chequered one with highs in the white-ball format and lows in the Tests

CRICKET | Sai Sudharsan sees the positives in his injury rehabilitation break

If you want to make a name, big runs matter: Aaryavir Sehwag

Australia-A faces a daunting task on the final day

The visitor needs 308 more runs with eight wickets in hand on a tricky surface to win the first ‘Test’

IPL 2027 auction in Goa in mid December

‘We have finalised Goa.; the likely dates are December 15 to 16,’ said IPL chairman Arun Dhumal

T20 Mumbai League | Aspect Sports gets operating rights of new Navi Mumbai franchise

The addition of the ninth franchise is expected to expand the league’s footprint beyond its traditional Mumbai base and provide cricketers from the region with a pathway into the competition

IND-A vs AUS-A ‘Test’ | Kushagra gets his ton before Mulani runs through Australia-A

Steve Smith returns to South Africa: Between the deed and the redemption falls the shadow

Smith, who is a modern great, but this focus on what his action did to him rather than to his team or the game throws light on the gap between self-obsession and self-awareness

Queens of Asia

The Women in Blue deserve to bask in their glory now. However, they still need to work on their T20 game. Tougher challenges await from stronger sides outside the continent

TNPL was a new experience as the crowd was different, says Vineeth

Asian Games 2026: Women’s cricket team clinches India’s first gold in style

Smriti and Shafali provide the perfect launchpad with a scintillating 99-run opening stand; Richa’s cameo powers the Women in Blue to a daunting total before the spin quartet demolishes the Sri Lankan line-up

Kushagra, Kotian dig deep to revive India-A

Asian Games: We will have this gold medal with us forever, says Harmanpreet

Smriti, whose 45-ball 79 laid the foundation for India’s success in the final against Sri Lanka, was more measured in her reaction, her ambitions clearly much bigger than continental domination

Swapnil Asnodkar named as Kerala coach

Devika Palshikar will continue as the coach of the senior women’s cricket team

Delhi’s Ranji Trophy home ties to be held at Palam

The Arun Jaitley Stadium, which hosted three T20Is between India and Afghanistan last week, is set to undergo a renovation, with the DDCA looking to install a state-of-the-art drainage system

One-off T20I: India survive Japanese scare to win by 2 runs in rain-hit match

With the match being reduced to five overs-a-side due to inclement weather, the apparent gulf in talent and experience was seemingly bridged as India managed only 32 for 4

Daily Quiz | On 1986 India-Australia tied test cricket match

September 22 marks the 40th anniversary of the second tied Test match in the history of cricket. How much do you remember about this historic India-Australia Test?

Yashbardhan slams another ton as India u-19 clinches series

CSK names Zaheer Khan as head coach for IPL 2027

The former Indian pacer replaces Kiwi Stephen Fleming who guided the Men in Yellow from 2009 to 2026

Andre Siddarth appointed Tamil Nadu vice-captain for Ranji Trophy

Tactical skills and Dhoni’s nod seal the deal for Zaheer

Asian Games | India and Sri Lanka tussle in yet another continental title clash

The defending champion will look to extend its seven-match winning streak against Lanka in a repeat of the final from three years ago in Hangzhou, and will enter the contest at the Korogi Athletics Park in Nisshin as the strong favourite on both form and ranking

Chance for India’s emerging talent to enhance credentials

Secretary Jeevan breathing new life into Hyderabad cricket

The HCA secretary played a big role in roping in Rayudu and Jaffer into the fold; he has big plans for a new world-class stadium spread across a 100-acre site in Future City, which was recently announced by the State government

Australia completes cricket series sweep with 1-wicket win against Zimbabwe in third ODI

‘I thought Zimbabwe probably deserved to win, but the boys got the job done at the end there and that was fantastic to see’, said Australia captain Mitchell Marsh

Abhishek Sharma’s Zen state — India’s pride, world’s envy

The 26-year-old has burst forth as a modern-day six-hitting behemoth against whom the margin for error is miniscule and to whom clearing the boundary is child’s play

Manal bounces back after failing to make it to u-19 WC team

Ramesh Powar lends Australia u-19 spinners a hand

Asian Games 2026: Shafali’s fiery ton fires India to women’s cricket final, ensures medal

Opting to bat, India rode on Shafali’s unbeaten 100 off 49 balls (9 sixes, 3 fours) to post 195 for four in the second semifinal

Asian Games 2026: Smriti Mandhana surpasses Suzie Bates to become women’s T20I cricket’s leading run-scorer

The 30-year-old elegant left-hander needed seven runs to break the record as she reached the landmark in the third over, hammering Bangladesh pacer Marufa Akter for back-to-back boundaries off the final two deliveries of the over

Asian Games 2026: Stroll in the park for India against Japan

Fans brave testing conditions as the Women in Blue first decimate the Japanese batting, and then overhaul the 58-run target in five overs for an eight-wicket win

Keeping things simple worked for India u-19 cricketer Yashbardhan

India men’s cricket team dealing with clothing issue ahead of departure for Asian Games

There has been plenty of back and forth between BCCI and the Indian Olympic Association's kit supplier, JSW Inspire, regarding the players' jerseys