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Team India Plans Careful Workload Management for Bumrah India’s premier fast bowler Jasprit Bumrah is unlikely to feature in the upcoming five-match ODI series against New Zealand. Although the pacer is reportedly fully fit, the Indian team management wants to prioritise his preparation for the longer Test format. The decision is aimed at gradually increasing his bowling workload before the important red-ball matches. Bumrah is expected to play one India A multi-day fixture before joining the senior team. The plan reflects India’s focus

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,

India head coach Gautam Gambhir has shared an update on Hardik Pandya’s potential return to international cricket while highlighting Nitish Kumar Reddy’s growing importance in the ODI setup. With India preparing for major upcoming tournaments, the team management is focusing on developing reliable seam-bowling all-rounders. Gambhir explained that Pandya needs more match practice before making his international comeback, while Nitish is expected to benefit from additional opportunities in the ODI format. Hardik Pandya Must Regain Match Fitness Hardik Pandya has been dealing with

The Board of Control for Cricket in India (BCCI) has expressed confidence that India will eventually receive both the men’s and women’s Asia Cup trophies after the latest controversy surrounding the trophy presentation ceremony. The issue emerged after the Indian women’s cricket team chose not to accept the Women’s Asia Cup 2026 trophy from Asian Cricket Council (ACC) chairman Mohsin Naqvi following their title-winning performance in Dubai. BCCI secretary Devajit Saikia later said that the board expects both Asia Cup trophies to return

A Rewarding Late Surge In Domestic First-Class Cricket Uncapped all-rounder Saransh Jain earned his first call-up to the Indian national squad. He joins the team for the upcoming two-match Test series in Sri Lanka. Selectors drafted the 33-year-old after Washington Sundar sadly suffered a hamstring injury. Jain consistently delivers excellent performances for Madhya Pradesh and the India 'A' team. He provides a highly reliable off-spin option for the national squad. Jain boasts a truly remarkable record in long-format red-ball cricket. He claimed an

Ending A Painful Twenty-Year Medal Drought For India Sharmila Dhankar made incredible national history at the Commonwealth Games on Monday. She became India's first-ever Commonwealth Games para-athletics gold medalist. She delivered a truly dominant performance to win the women's shot put F57 title. She happily ended a painful 20-year wait for an Indian para-athletics medal. India last secured a medal in this specific discipline during the 2006 edition. Her historic gold-medal throw measured an impressive season-best 9.81 meters. The F57 classification features courageous

The Boxing Contingent Aims For Guaranteed Podium Finishes India's Commonwealth Games campaign can achieve further prominence this coming Tuesday. The talented boxing contingent looks to confirm five more medals for the country. Five excellent Indian boxers will participate in the crucial quarter-final rounds. A victory in these bouts guarantees the athletes at least a bronze medal. Preeti Pawar, Priya Ghanghas, and Kapil Pokhariya headline the exciting evening boxing schedule. Jadumani Singh and Parveen Hooda will also step into the ring for India. Fans

Indian skipper Suryakumar Yadav expressed his happiness after his side routed arch-rivals Pakistan by 61 runs on Sunday to qualify for the next round of the T20 World Cup in a clash that had been uncertain until a few days back. Suryakumar’s team posted 175 for seven after being given a flying start by Ishan Kishan (77) before bowling out Pakistan for 114 in 18 overs. The loss for Pakistan maintained their appalling World Cup record against India. India have triumphed in eight of nine T20 World

Opener Abhishek Sharma hammered 84 off 35 balls to give India a thumping 48-run victory over New Zealand in the first of five T20 internationals on Wednesday. Abhishek's eight sixes set India on course for a strong start while hosts Rinku Singh contributed an unbeaten cameo of 44 to take the home side to 238-7 after they were invited to bat in Nagpur. Chasing 204 to win, New Zealand managed 190-7 in a losing effort as India's bowlers kept taking wickets for them to grab

BCCI Cash Prize Announced for Champions Trophy . Team India received a cash reward of Rs 580 million from BCCI for winning the ICC Champions Trophy 2025. The monetary award will be in recognition of players, coaching and support staff and members of the Men´s Selection Committee. The Board said in its statement, "After a stellar run in the tournament, which saw India winning all four matches in the lead up to the final, the team did so under the able and astute guidance of its

More often than not the Australian players have asked for a Test match in Brisbane earlier in the summer than later and there is no question about it as that is supported by the Gabba pitch curator David Sandurski.  Australia’s track record here in before- and post-Christmas fixtures is a good statistic.  As per the Australian Associated Press (AAP), there have been only five Tests held at the Gabba after Christmas and Australia have lost three, two in the past three years, against

Suryakumar Yadav, the Indian T20 skipper, draws heavily from Rohit Sharma's leadership style, which pursues the understanding of the mindset of the players, team spirit and keeping cool no matter the outcome of the game. Suryakumar Yadav, who has recently succeeded Rohit in leadership post the successful T20 World Cup, has been able to model himself to Rohit's new brand of captaincy. On the eve of the first T20I against South Africa, while talking about the last 0-3 win against New Zealand, he

ICC World Cup 2023 Teams: Lineup of Competing Nations ICC World Cup 2023 Schedule The ICC World Cup 2023 is one of the most highly anticipated cricket tournaments of the year, and cricket fans around the world are eagerly awaiting its arrival. Hosted by India, this edition of the World Cup holds special significance as it marks the first time India is hosting the tournament entirely on its own. In the past, India has co-hosted the competition with other cricketing nations such as

As the countdown to the Asia Cup 2023 begins, Team India is primed for an intense cricketing showdown. The Men in Blue are poised to launch their campaign on September 2 against arch-rivals Pakistan, in a bid to secure a triumphant start to the tournament. With the ICC ODI World Cup looming on the horizon in October, India's performance in the Asia Cup carries significant weight. Here are three crucial factors shaping India's path: Mixed T20I Series Results: The recent T20I series witnessed