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Shai Hope continued his remarkable run on India’s home tour with an unbeaten century, while Keemo Paul claimed five wickets to guide the West Indies to a 24-run victory in the fourth T20I in Hyderabad on Wednesday. The result levelled the five-match series 2-2 and set up a decider in Bengaluru on October 17. Asked […]

Former India batsman Mohammad Kaif has raised concerns over India’s T20I combination after the team suffered a 24-run defeat to the West Indies in Hyderabad on Wednesday, blaming the bowling attack for failing to contain the visitors in the fourth match of the five-game series. West Indies captain Shai Hope continued his remarkable run against

The BCCI has increased its budget for the national selection committees by Rs 5 crore as it looks to attract prominent former cricketers for key roles, even as the search for Ajit Agarkar’s replacement as chief selector remains unresolved. The application deadline for the vacant West Zone position ended on Wednesday, with former India wicketkeeper

The ICC Men’s Cricket World Cup 2027 has attracted more than 1.5 crore ticket applications within 12 days of its ballot opening, highlighting the global interest in the tournament that will be hosted by South Africa, Zimbabwe and Namibia. The International Cricket Council announced on Tuesday that it had received 15,083,752 ticket applications through 4,423,417

India’s catching problems in T20Is have become increasingly difficult to ignore. During the third T20I against the West Indies in Indore, Abhishek Sharma dropped a chance to dismiss Shimron Hetmyer in the third over, fumbling a straightforward opportunity after appearing uncertain about whether to attempt a conventional catch or a reverse cup. The mistake was

Shubman Gill has added another milestone to his growing list of achievements, becoming the first cricketer in the world to win the ICC Men’s Player of the Month award five times. The India Test and ODI captain received the honour for September 2026 after a remarkable run of performances against the West Indies. Gill won

A 17-year-old cricketer from Karachi has drawn attention for sharing his name and playing style with Australian great Adam Gilchrist, but the young wicketkeeper-batter has another legend he hopes to emulate. Playing for Kamran Public School in the Pakistan Cricket Board’s (PCB) Talent Hunt School Cricket Championship Under-17 tournament, the teenager struck a commanding 117

The 2027 ODI World Cup will be the final appearance at the tournament for Rohit Sharma and Virat Kohli, both of whom have indicated that they will not continue until the 2031 edition. But India’s transition could extend beyond its two batting stalwarts, with questions also emerging over the long-term ODI futures of Hardik Pandya

India captain Shreyas Iyer credited his bowlers for delivering a 14-run victory over West Indies in the third T20I in Indore on Sunday, although a middle-order collapse after a blistering start left the hosts with areas to address despite taking a 2-1 lead in the five-match series. India posted 223 in 20 overs after being

Former Australia all-rounder Shane Watson has questioned India’s consistency under head coach Gautam Gambhir, pointing to frequent changes in the playing XI as a factor that could be affecting the team’s performances across formats. Gambhir took charge in July 2024 and has overseen major successes, including India’s Champions Trophy triumph in 2025 and their T20