Nikhil Chaudhary (Getty Images) Delhi-born spin-bowling all-rounder Nikhil Chaudhary has moved a step closer to a remarkable cricketing milestone after being named in Australia’s T20I squad for the upcoming series against Bangladesh.The 30-year-old has become the first Indian-born male cricketer in more than 60 years to earn a place in an Australian national squad. Australia … Read more
Hardik Pandya (AFP Photo) NEW DELHI: Former India batter Suresh Raina has stressed the need for India to develop a dependable backup for Hardik Pandya ahead of the next ODI World Cup, pointing to the all-rounder’s recurring fitness troubles.“Hardik Pandya has had several injury setbacks, which is a concern. By the time the next ODI … Read more
After spending the entire IPL 2026 season away from the spotlight, MS Dhoni made a welcome return to a cricket field on Wednesday as he attended the opening ceremony of the inaugural Jharkhand T20 League in Ranchi.A video from the event quickly caught the attention of fans, showing the former India captain stepping forward to … Read more
When Mohammed Siraj’s name appeared in India’s squads for the T20I series against Ireland and England, it came as something of a surprise. After all, T20 internationals had stopped being Mohammed Siraj’s world a while ago.Since lifting the T20 World Cup in Barbados in June 2024, Siraj has played just one bilateral T20I series – … Read more
Few warm-up fixtures generate as much interest as a meeting between India Women and England Women. Both teams are considered among the favourites to challenge for the ICC Women’s T20 World Cup crown, making this contest an intriguing preview of what could unfold later in the tournament. The match brings together some of the biggest … Read more
Pakistan captain Babar Azam with Shaheen Shah Afridi (PTI Photo) Pakistan have entrusted Sahibzada Farhan with the captaincy for the men’s cricket competition at the 2026 Asian Games, which will take place in Aichi-Nagoya, Japan, during September and October. The selectors have opted for a youthful and largely experimental 15-member squad, with several uncapped players … Read more
India’s Rishabh Pant (AP Photo) Rishabh Pant’s impact on Indian Test cricket is beyond dispute. Over the years, the wicketkeeper-batter has built a reputation as one of India’s premier match-winners, producing game-changing knocks in challenging circumstances and often shifting momentum through his attacking style. With eight Test centuries from 50 appearances, Pant has become one … Read more
India’s Hardik Pandya (PTI Photo) TimesofIndia.com in Mullanpur: Hardik Pandya is set to miss the upcoming three-ODI series against Afghanistan due to a leg sprain. It is understood that the premier all-rounder was at peak fitness and had been training hard at the BCCI Centre of Excellence since June 2. He was supposed to link … Read more
England’s Ben Stokes (AP Photo) Ben Stokes has found himself at the centre of fresh scrutiny after reports linked the England captain to a nightclub incident involving a Saracens rugby player. The controversy has sparked questions about both his leadership role and his long-term future in the game.Stokes, along with England fast bowler Gus Atkinson, … Read more
India’s T20 revolution had many contributors, but Surya was one of its most visible faces and its clearest expression. In a move that was as unceremonious as it was unprecedented, Suryakumar Yadav was not only removed from India’s T20 captaincy but also dropped from the squad itself, just three months after he led India to … Read more