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India’s upcoming tour of New Zealand will demand a sharp change in approach when the teams move from an extended white-ball schedule to a two-Test series in November. New Zealand captain Mitchell Santner expects India’s new-look red-ball side to face an unfamiliar challenge, particularly players experiencing Test cricket in the country for the first time. […]

Ishan Kishan’s career appeared to be at a crossroads when he went from being an all-format India player to losing his place in the team and eventually his BCCI central contract. Nearly two years later, the wicketkeeper-batter has found a different route back, and his latest statement of intent came with a monumental 270 in

The ghost of match-fixing has once again begun hovering over Pakistan cricket, with the Pakistan Cricket Board (PCB) making sweeping changes during the ongoing three-match Test series against England. The drastic reshuffle came after Pakistan suffered a 194-run defeat in the second Test at Lord’s and fell 2-0 behind in the series. Mohammad Rizwan, Salman

A familiar figure could once again find himself at the centre of an Asia Cup trophy presentation involving India. According to a report, Asian Cricket Council (ACC) president and Pakistan Cricket Board chairman Mohsin Naqvi is set to be the chief guest for the closing ceremony of the Women’s Asia Cup final on September 13.

The Duleep Trophy final could give chief selector Ajit Agarkar an important look at several players ahead of India’s upcoming assignments, but one of the tournament’s biggest talking points may be missing from Chennai. Vaibhav Sooryavanshi’s participation in the final will depend on India head coach Gautam Gambhir. Sooryavanshi is part of East Zone and

Smriti Mandhana has added another landmark to an already extraordinary international career, becoming the highest run-scorer in the history of women’s international cricket across all formats. The Indian opener achieved the feat during India’s Women’s Asia Cup 2026 Group A match against Hong Kong at the Dubai International Stadium on Thursday. Mandhana went past former

The BCCI’s much-anticipated review meeting in Mumbai has taken place without chief selector Ajit Agarkar, who was expected to join virtually but did not attend, citing personal commitments. Head coach Gautam Gambhir, Indian captains Shubman Gill and Shreyas Iyer and Centre of Excellence head VVS Laxman were present as the board assessed India’s recent performances

Pakistan opener Imam-ul-Haq could face a ban of up to two years if a Pakistan Cricket Board investigation finds wrongdoing in the circumstances surrounding his injury during the second Test against England at Lord’s. Imam was injured while fielding on the opening day and was unable to bat in either innings, leaving Pakistan effectively a

Narendra Hirwani’s Test career began with one of the most extraordinary debuts in Indian cricket. At just 19, the leg-spinner returned match figures of 16 for 136 against the West Indies in Madras, taking eight wickets in each innings. He also dismissed Viv Richards twice as India won by 255 runs. The start was followed

The BCCI is set to review India’s recent struggles away from home, along with the team’s growing fitness concerns, with coach Gautam Gambhir, chief selector Ajit Agarkar and Centre of Excellence head VVS Laxman scheduled to meet the board in Mumbai on Thursday. The meeting comes after a difficult stretch for Indian cricket. India was