Mumbai: After a prolonged wait, the Indian squads for the white-ball tour of Sri Lanka were finally released by the BCCI, with various new faces and changes having taken place. One of the biggest talking points that has emerged has been about the vice-captaincy for the ODI side. With the WC-winning Rohit Sharma still in…
Mumbai: As the Board of Control for Cricket in India (BCCI) announced the squad that will travel to Sri Lanka for the upcoming white-ball tour, some big names have certainly missed out. The Indian cricket team will take on Sri Lanka in a three-match ODI series that will take place at the R Premadasa International…
New Delhi: India will be represented by 117 athletes at this month’s Paris Olympics after the sports ministry cleared the final contingent that also features 140 support staff and officials, of which 72 have been approved at “cost to the government” to meet the “requirements” of the travelling sportspersons. The only qualified athlete missing from…
New Delhi: The big-hitting Suryakumar Yadav has emerged as the dark horse to become India’s T20 captain till the 2026 World Cup and might just pip top contender Hardik Pandya, whose elevation from the vice-captain’s position was being seen as a natural progression up until now. Pandya made himself available for the shortest format games against…
New Delhi: Former Indian cricket team captain Kapil Dev has requested the Board of Control for Cricket in India (BCCI) to provide financial support for his former teammate Anshuman Gaekwad. The former Indian opener is battling blood cancer and is unable to meet medical expenses. Gaekwad had been undergoing treatment for the past year at…
New Delhi: Gautam Gambir was named the next Indian cricket team head coach after Rahul Dravid’s tenure came to an end after the T20 World Cup 2024. BCCI secretary Jay Shah took to social media to confirm Gambhir’s appointment and he is expected to take over the role during India’s upcoming tour of Sri Lanka….
New Delhi: India skipper Rohit Sharma and premier batter Virat Kohli are likely to be rested for the three-match ODI series against Sri Lanka in August and either Hardik Pandya or KL Rahul will be asked to lead the side. It is understood that Indian cricket’s biggest contemporary stars have sought a longish break from…
Mumbai: Mumbai Police remained on their toes all through Thursday evening and faced some anxious moments as there was a stampede-like situation at several places along the route of the victory parade of the T-20 World Cup-winning Indian cricket team through South Mumbai. About a dozen children went missing in the crowd but they were…
New Delhi: Exuberant fans lined up to express support despite monsoon showers and heavy security deployment before Prime Minister Narendra Modi hosted them for a breakfast meet as India’s T20 World Cup-winning cricket stars returned to a euphoric reception, here on Thursday. Hundreds of supporters, holding placards congratulating their favourites and waving the national flag,…
New Delhi: The T20 World Cup-winning Indian cricket team returned to the country here on Thursday aboard a specially-arranged charter flight with scores of fans lining up outside the airport to welcome the players despite a steady drizzle and heavy security deployment that kept them at a distance from their heroes. Hundreds of supporters, holding…
