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Leg-spinner Sandeep Lamichhane has been named Nepal's new ODI captain by the Cricket Association of Nepal (CAN) on Monday
Former Indian cricket team captain Sourav Ganguly has complained to the police that he has received several threatening letters over the past few months, including one warning that he and his wife, Dona Ganguly, would be killed
One thing is for sure: IPL 2027 will see most teams sporting a new look
One thing is for sure: IPL 2027 will see most teams sporting a new look
Days after Rishabh Pant's mother visited and stayed at their ancestral village in Uttarakhand's Pithoragarh district, a wave of happiness has swept among locals as the reconstruction of the cricketer's family house gets underway
Hardik Pandya, the No. 1 fast-bowling all-rounder in the country, is a hot topic of discussion before the IPL retention list is released
For Sarfaraz Khan, the call-up to the Indian cricket squad for the two-Test series against Sri Lanka marks the end of a long wait
Cricket Scotland and the Royal Dutch Cricket Association (KNCB) have termed the ICC's sudden structural changes to the Men's ODI World Cup qualification pathway as a major setback' to the associate nations.
A source at the BCCI Centre of Excellence (CoE) has raised concerns over players playing through injuries during the Indian Premier League (IPL) due to franchise and financial pressures.
Indian batter Jemimah Rodrigues' stint in The Hundred 2026 was cut short due to a hamstring injury, but she played an important role in helping Southern Brave qualify for the playoffs
KL Rahul is in an interesting phase of his career. Across formats, he is one of the senior members of the team. However, in none of the formats is he firmly in the race to be the captain
Virat Kohli and Anushka Sharma, there aren't many power couples like this duo. While one is a world-famous cricketer, the other is a shining star in the world of Indian cinema
India showed a lot of promise in the warm-up match against Sri Lanka XI as they emerged victorious by 6 wickets.
The India star made his international debut in an ODI series against Afghanistan earlier this year.
Bhuvneshwar Kumar has found himself in the headlines in the past few weeks as many experts believe that the veteran fast bowler should be recalled to the Indian cricket team for the 2027 ODI World Cup.
Post IPL, Sarfaraz played the Mumbai T20 league where he produced some blistering knocks for Akash Tigers Western Mumbai Suburbs. But once the monsoons hit Mumbai, he left for Kashmir where he stayed for sometime, training against the net bowlers as well as some of the state team boys.
Board of Control for Cricket in India's Centre of Excellence (CoE) head VVS Laxman on Sunday lauded legendary Indian batter Virat Kohli as an exemplary professional and role model.
The journey also involved the transition from the National Cricket Academy to the new Centre of Excellence, with former India cricketer VVS Laxman playing an important role in the process.
Mohammed Shami doesn't seem to be in the scheme of things for the Indian team despite consistent performances in domestic cricket.
The other spinners -- Ravindra Jadeja, Manav Suthar and Saransh Jain -- were given extended outings as India used the game to assess their options ahead of the first Test against Sri Lanka in Galle.
Sarfaraz Khan, who last played for India in 2024, has been named as a replacement for injured B Sai Sudharsan for the Sri Lanka Test series.
The 28-year-old has strengthened an already impressive midfield featuring Declan Rice, Martin Odegaard, Mikel Merino, Martin Zubimendi and Eberechi Eze.
Standing on the cusp of its second anniversary, the state-of-the-art Centre of Excellence here came to a fruition after the efforts put on a war-footing by BCCI officials led by its former secretary Jay Shah.
Indian spin bowling coach Sairaj Bahutule said that skipper Shubman Gill is very much ready for the first Test against Sri Lanka.
Sunday turned out to be a beautiful day for Mumbai batter Sarfaraz Khan, who eventually earned his India call-up after waiting for long.
Yashasvi Jaiswal and Shubman Gill put on exactly 105 for the opening wicket to give India a flying start to their chase.
The first Test of the two-match series between India and Sri Lanka starts in Galle on August 15.
The 2026-27 domestic season will begin with the Duleep Trophy, which is scheduled between August 23 and September 10 at the BCCI CoE.
Team India had the ideal preparation under its belt ahead of the two-match series against Sri Lanka, with the Shubman Gill-led side defeating Sri Lanka Cricket XI by six wickets in a three-day warm-up game on Sunday.
Mumbai batter Sarfaraz Khan on Sunday replaced the injured Sai Sudharsan in Team India's squad for the two-match Test series against Sri Lanka, starting on August 15.
BCCI Centre of Excellence (CoE) head VVS Laxman revealed that he was offered the role of Team India head coach back in 2023, but could not take it up for personal reasons.
Mohammed Siraj boasted of his batting skills to help India register a thrilling win over Sri Lanka Cricket XI in a three-day warm-up game.
Mohammed Siraj boasted of his batting skills to help India register a thrilling win over Sri Lanka Cricket XI in a three-day warm-up game.
Former India batter VVS Laxman on Sunday cited the transition to world-class infrastructure and the Indian women's team's historic 2025 ODI World Cup triumph.
Cricketing relations between India and Bangladesh have taken a hit over the past year or so due to strained political ties.
Sai Sudharsan was on Saturday ruled out of the two-Test series against Sri Lanka after failing to recover from a big toe injury.
Shubman Gill will represent 'Fazilka Falcons', while Abhishek Sharma will play for 'Amritsar Soormas'. Arshdeep Singh will play for 'Ludhiana Lions' and Prabhsimran Singh will represent the 'Jalandhar Warriors'.
South Africa pacer Kagiso Rabada believes his team will not face any additional pressure when they play on home soil at next year's ICC Men's Cricket World Cup.
VVS Laxman was asked about Team India players using private trainers. He said it was the first time he heard such a thing.
The final decision on the squad is expected to be taken by the Board of Control for Cricket in India (BCCI).
BCCI COE head VVS Laxman addressed concerns over injuries, stating player rehabilitation is objective and data-driven.
Shubman Gill had suffered an impact injury to his right ring finger while batting during a practice session on Thursday.
Delhi Capitals appear set for a coaching overhaul with Sourav Ganguly and Yuvraj Singh involved at a Bengaluru training camp, signaling major backroom changes ahead of the new IPL season.
South Africa will co-host the 14th edition of the 50-over World Cup with Zimbabwe and Namibia in 2027, with expectations high following the team's impressive performances across formats in recent years.
While Sachin Tendulkar called time on his international career in 2013, Virat Kohli quit the longest format of the game last year.
Sachin Tendulkar is the greatest batter of all time, according to Brett Lee. But, for him, the title of cricketing GOAT belongs to someone else.
India vs Sri Lanka XI Warm-Up Match, Day 3 LIVE Score Updates: Devdutt Padikkal will aim to take his innings deeper, while India will focus on taking a significant lead against Sri Lanka Cricket XI.
The Indian team is currently missing so many players due to injury that almost an entire playing XI could be formed from them
Bangladesh suffered a major setback ahead of their Test series against Australia after they were dismissed for just 54 in their second innings, handing the Cricket Australia XI an innings-and-38-run victory in a three-day warm-up game.
Ajinkya Rahane's innings as a player with Indian and Mumbai cricket came to an end. The veteran was one of India's most trusted performers

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