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Rohit Sharma achieved another major milestone in his ODI career during India's second match against the West Indies in Guwahati, becoming the seventh batter to score 12,000 runs in Men's One Day Internationals. The India opener reached the landmark with a single off Roston Chase in the 16th over, joining an exclusive group of ODI run-scorers. Rohit is only the third Indian, after Sachin Tendulkar and Virat Kohli, to reach 12,000 ODI runs. Seventh Batter to Reach the Landmark Rohit has now joined

The Indian men's cricket team has arrived in Japan ahead of their historic one-off T20I against Japan and the men's cricket tournament at the 2026 Asian Games. The Board of Control for Cricket in India (BCCI) shared visuals of the team's arrival on Monday, showing players receiving a warm welcome from fans. Star Players Join the Japan Tour The arrival video featured several prominent Indian players, including Ishan Kishan, Jasprit Bumrah, Shreyas Iyer, Arshdeep Singh and Ravi Bishnoi. Fans gathered to welcome the

India opener Abhishek Sharma produced a remarkable batting performance against Afghanistan, smashing a century in just 30 balls during the third T20 International in New Delhi.  His explosive innings helped him break Rohit Sharma’s record for the fastest T20I hundred by an Indian batter. The left-handed opener also became the fastest batter from a Test-playing nation to score a T20I century, marking a memorable moment in international cricket. Abhishek Sharma Breaks Rohit Sharma’s Record Abhishek Sharma reached his hundred in only 30 deliveries,

Afghanistan cricket star Rashid Khan has expressed his admiration for Indian youngster Vaibhav Sooryavanshi, describing him as a God-gifted talent. The experienced leg-spinner highlighted the young batter’s impressive abilities and the unusual qualities he has displayed at such an early stage of his cricket career. Sooryavanshi has attracted significant attention with his aggressive batting style and fearless approach. Rashid Khan’s comments further underline the growing recognition surrounding the young Indian cricketer. Rashid Khan Impressed by Vaibhav Sooryavanshi’s Talent Speaking about Vaibhav Sooryavanshi, Rashid

The Board of Control for Cricket in India (BCCI) has announced the India A squads for the upcoming Australia A series, with Hardik Pandya included in the one-day team as he looks to return to competitive cricket. Pandya's selection is subject to a fitness clearance. If declared fit, the all-rounder could make his first competitive appearance in around five months during the white-ball matches against Australia A. Hardik Pandya Included in India A One-Day Squad Hardik Pandya has been named in the India

The Board of Control for Cricket in India (BCCI) has announced three new associate partners for India’s upcoming home cricket seasons. Campa, SBI Life and ChatGPT have joined the BCCI partnership programme in a deal valued at more than ₹130 crore. The agreement will cover India’s home matches from September 2026 through March 2028, highlighting the growing commercial importance of Indian cricket. BCCI Signs ₹130 Crore Partnership Deal The latest BCCI sponsorship agreement involves Campa, SBI Life and ChatGPT as associate partners for

The India Under-19 cricket team has made changes to its squad for their upcoming home series against Australia, including a back-up keeper. Tanmay Baloda of Haryana and Aryan Savsani from Saurashtra have been included in the India U19 contingent as replacements for Rohit Yadav. The modifications were made public on September 8 by the Board of Control for Cricket in India. Savsani has been named in the One-Day side and Baloda in the Multi-Day team. Squad Call-Up For One Day For Aryan Savsani

The selection decisions of South Zone at the Duleep Trophy final have come under scrutiny following Karun Nair's departure from the squad. Having missed the semi-final against North Zone, he was also not included in the playing XI for the final — an experienced batter from Karnataka. "Ekanth was unavailable for personal reasons and will be replaced by Centurion Karun Nair," South Zone coach Vikram Verma said. But Nair's comments on a social-media post about him not playing seemed to indicate he wasn't

Sri Lanka batter Sonal Dinusha produced a determined maiden Test century to help his team avoid the follow-on against India in the opening Test at Galle. Sri Lanka were eventually bowled out for 284, giving India a first-innings lead of 178 runs after India posted 462. Rain then brought an early end to the third day's play. Dinusha Rescues Sri Lanka Sri Lanka were in serious trouble at 90-5 when Dinusha walked to the crease. The 25-year-old left-hander showed composure against India's spin-heavy

Former IPL chairman Lalit Modi has described Prime Minister Narendra Modi as a “great cricket fan,” saying their interactions largely revolved around developing cricket infrastructure in Ahmedabad. According to Lalit Modi, the Prime Minister consistently showed enthusiasm for promoting and expanding the sport in Gujarat. “Mr. Modi was a great cricket fan. All the dealings I had with him were because he wanted cricket in Ahmedabad,” he said. Remarks Spark Debate Over Narendra Modi Stadium Lalit Modi’s comments come after his recent remarks

Chennai Super Kings have taken a hit in the ongoing IPL 2026 season, with young batter Ayush Mhatre ruled out due to injury. Injury Cuts Season Short The 18-year-old picked up a left hamstring injury during CSK’s match against Sunrisers Hyderabad on April 18. After medical evaluation, it was confirmed that recovery would take around 6 to 12 weeks, ruling him out for the rest of the tournament. Why This Matters for CSK Mhatre wasn’t just another player in the squad—he was actually

By now, a timid man would have quit. But there is no surrender in the vocabulary of Mohammed Shami, a veteran fast bowler who still roars like a lion. Cruelly ignored by the selectors despite his consistent habit of taking wickets in domestic cricket, Shami tore up the field on Sunday with a blistering spell of fast bowling. With unrelenting accuracy, he sent two players back to the pavilion as the right-armer laid down the foundation for Lucknow Super Giants’ first victory of

Virat Kohli, in probably the last phase of his career, decided to celebrate his birthday in India and not go where he usually spends it.  Virat has been striking as a prominent figure in Indian cricket and has achieved the age of 36 today. As the face of the Nation in the Indian cricket team, Kohli has had one of the greatest emerging years with India winning the World Cup in June this year. Although 2024 was possibly one of his career years

Cricket promises to bring you all the latest happenings of the cricket universe in the coverage of news, news, and news on 15th October 2024. India’s huge future prospect, Yashasvi Jaiswal, is just a step away from achieving a milestone that no Indian ever has as a cricketer. With a remarkable average of 64.05 in 11 Test matches, Jaiswal is chasing records that belong to cricket’s greatest Rahul Dravid and Virender Sehwag is privileged to have been part of an elite league. Given

Indian cricket captain Virat Kohli will be absent from the first T20 International (T20I) against Afghanistan in Mohali due to personal reasons, according to coach Rahul Dravid. The skipper will rejoin the team for the subsequent second and third matches of the series in Indore and Bengaluru. Kohli, along with captain Rohit Sharma, is returning to T20Is for the first time since India's T20 World Cup semi-final defeat to England in November 2022. Rahul Dravid confirmed the news on the eve of the

In his latest column, former Indian cricketer Gautam Gambhir delves into the dynamics of the Indian cricket team's dressing room. He commends the team's positive atmosphere and camaraderie, attributing their success to a lack of insecurity among the players. Gambhir points out that the current regime, led by Rohit Sharma and Rahul Dravid, fosters a sense of security and opportunities for players, which in turn leads to a happier and more united team. He contrasts this with the previous era under Virat Kohli

England captain Joe Root can get even better despite his prolific form, says team-mate Jonny Bairstow. Root made a magnificent 180 not out on day three of the second Test against India at Lord's, his second hundred in the space of eight days. It was his fifth Test century of 2021. Only Denis Compton and Michael Vaughan have made six in a year for England. "He is only 30 years old. He is still coming to his peak," Bairstow told BBC Sport. "It

Indian cricketer Suresh Raina was arrested in Mumbai, for flouting Covid-19 norms, after a raid at the Mumbai Dragonfly club near the Mumbai airport. The Cricketer has seen been released on bail. Indian cricketer Suresh Raina was arrested in Mumbai after a raid at the Mumbai Dragonfly club near the Mumbai airport. The cricketer has since been released on bail. The arrests were made for keeping the establishment open beyond the permissible time limit and not following Covid norms. As per a report

Gautam Gambhir, the former India batsman, believes it will be a "shame" and "Indian cricket's misfortune" if Rohit Sharma isn't considered for the full-time white-ball captaincy going forward. Gambhir was speaking on ESPNcricinfo's T20 Time Out soon after Sharma led Mumbai Indians to their fifth IPL crown, by beating the Delhi Capitals by five wickets in Dubai. Apart from leaving his mark as a captain on the field, Sharma killed off the chase by scoring a quickfire 68 to set up an easy win. "If Rohit

Test cricket might struggle to grab eyeballs, especially in the sub-continent, but the traditional five-day grind has made the game’s present icon Virat Kohli a better person, the Indian captain said on Thursday. During an Instagram live with former England batsman Kevin Pietersen, Kohli was asked about red-ball cricket which the ace batsman has time and again vouched for as the No. 1 format of the game. Kohli also has spoken sharply against four-day Tests. “Test cricket, Test cricket, Test cricket, Test cricket,