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Women’s cricket is growing faster than the men’s game, says ICC CEO Sanjog Gupta

Women’s cricket is expanding at a pace that now exceeds the men’s game in several parts of the world, according to International Cricket Council (ICC) Chief Executive Sanjog Gupta. As the sport continues to attract larger audiences, stronger commercial interest and wider global participation, Gupta believes the women’s game is entering a defining phase of […]

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Sourav Ganguly’s contribution to Indian cricket set to receive ICC’s highest honour

Former India captain Sourav Ganguly is set to become the 12th Indian to be inducted into the ICC Hall of Fame, adding another landmark to a career that transformed Indian cricket both on and off the field. The International Cricket Council (ICC) is expected to make the formal announcement on July 11 after the conclusion

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How India became cricket’s biggest talent exporter

For decades, India has been regarded as cricket’s biggest talent factory. Every year, thousands of players compete across domestic tournaments, dreaming of wearing the India jersey. But in recent years, another trend has quietly emerged. An increasing number of international cricketers representing countries such as the USA, Oman, the UAE, Canada, the Netherlands and even

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India’s Overseas Puzzle: The Bowling Length They Can’t Seem to Conquer

India’s 125-run defeat to England at Trent Bridge exposed a problem that has been quietly growing in overseas conditions. The batting collapse was not an isolated failure but another reminder of a recurring weakness against high-quality pace and bounce. Being bowled out for just 76, India’s second-lowest total in T20Is, was alarming. But the bigger

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World Champions Suffer Heaviest T20I Defeat as England Cruises to 125-Run Victory

India’s miserable run in T20 cricket reached a new low as England handed the reigning world champions their heaviest defeat in the format, crushing them by 125 runs in the third T20I at Trent Bridge. Chasing 202 for victory, India was blown away for just 76 in 11.4 overs, registering their second-lowest total in T20

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How Ishan Kishan’s Resurgence Has Reshaped India’s White-Ball Selection Plans

Eight months ago, Ishan Kishan was nowhere near India’s white-ball setup. Today, he has emerged as one of the team’s most valuable multi-format assets, and his remarkable comeback has had an impact extending far beyond his own career. The 27-year-old’s resurgence has reshaped India’s selection strategy across both ODIs and T20Is, making life easier for

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One Question at a Press Conference Exposed Pakistan Cricket’s Deepest Problem

A few weeks ago, PCB director Aaqib Javed was asked how long it would take to fix Pakistan cricket. He had no answer. The question was not complicated. A reporter at a press conference asked the one thing Pakistani cricket fans have been asking for years: how long will it take? Javed, who took over

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Sanju Samson Left Out as Team India Names Squad for Zimbabwe T20I Series

The Board of Control for Cricket in India (BCCI) has announced a 15-member squad for the upcoming T20I series against Zimbabwe, with several notable changes from the group currently touring England. The three-match series begins on July 23 in Harare and sees the return of several familiar faces, while a few regulars have been left

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England vs India: Team India Aims to End Rare T20I Losing Streak

India’s transition into a new era has hit an early stumbling block. After dominating the shortest format for much of the past two years, the reigning T20 World Cup champions now find themselves in unfamiliar territory, having lost three completed T20Is in a row for the first time since 2021. The latest setback came against

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