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Ravichandran Ashwin expressed serious doubts about the long-term future of ODI cricket, suggesting it might not survive beyond the 2027 World Cup after the departure of stars like Kohli and Sharma. He highlighted the growing dominance of T20 leagues and Test cricket’s enduring appeal, noting that ODI relevance heavily relies…

Virat Kohli and Rohit Sharma’s selective ODI appearances have revitalized the format, drawing significant fan interest. Their continued commitment and strong performances, reflected in the batting rankings, have restored anticipation. Former cricketer Irfan Pathan advocates for longer series and multi-team tournaments to sustain this momentum and capitalize on their impact….

By winning the World Rapid and Blitz titles in Doha, Qatar — his fifth such double and 20th overall world title in a jaw-dropping career — the 35-yearold once again proved that his competitors, including what Garry Kasparov termed “Vishy Anand’s children”, are kids in comparison. …

Batting at No. 4, Sarfaraz Khan blasted nine fours and 14 sixes, bringing up his hundred off just 56 balls. His innings left Goa’s bowlers and fielders looking shellshocked. On Wednesday, he delivered it with a sledgehammer, scoring a blistering 157 off 75 balls to power Mumbai to a 87-run…

Defending champions Australia have unveiled a spin-heavy squad for the T20 World Cup, notably excluding a left-arm pacer after Mitchell Starc’s retirement. Cooper Connolly, absent from recent T20Is, is a surprise inclusion. The team faces injury concerns for Pat Cummins, Josh Hazlewood, and Tim David as they prepare for matches…

Ajit Agarkar has been repeatedly questioned about the omission and has maintained the “need to play some cricket” stand. If 145.2 overs in Ranji Trophy, 26.5 overs in Syed Mushtaq Ali Trophy and 34.2 overs in ongoing Vijay Hazare Trophy doesn’t qualify, then the definition of “some cricket” needs to…

Real Madrid faces a significant blow as Kylian Mbappe has been diagnosed with a left knee sprain, sidelining him for at least three weeks. This injury jeopardizes his participation in crucial upcoming fixtures, including the league clash against Real Betis and the Spanish Super Cup semi-final. The forward’s absence further…

India’s 2026 cricket calendar is packed, featuring a home T20 World Cup defense as the centerpiece. Following a mixed 2025, the team aims to leverage white-ball strength. The year kicks off with New Zealand, then the World Cup, IPL, and tours to England, Sri Lanka, and New Zealand, demanding peak…

The Indian squad for the upcoming ODI series against New Zealand will be selected on January 3. The series begins on January 11 in Vadodara. Virat Kohli and Rohit Sharma are set to feature. Shubman Gill will lead the team. Hardik Pandya and Jasprit Bumrah may be rested for workload…

Fourteen-year-old climbing prodigy Amieyra Khoslla delivered an outstanding performance to win the Gold Medal in the Youth Girls (Under-17) category at the 29th National Sport Climbing Championship 2025, held in Bengaluru from 26-29 December 2025. …

Former India opener Aakash Chopra backs Delhi Capitals to win the 2026 Women’s Premier League. He also tips Royal Challengers Bengaluru captain Smriti Mandhana to dominate the batting charts and win the Orange Cap. Delhi Capitals’ Shafali Verma is also a strong contender for the top run-scorer award. …

The platform was laid by openers Nitya Pandya and Amit Pasi, who put together a 230-run stand for the first wicket. Nitya scored 122 from 110 balls, while Pasi made 127 from 93 deliveries, taking Hyderabad’s bowlers out of the game early. …

Damien ​​​Martyn was also part of Australia’s triumphant 2003 ODI World Cup squad, playing a decisive role in the final against India with an unbeaten 88 in a match-winning partnership with Ricky Ponting. ​​​He retired from international cricket in 2006 during the Ashes series and has largely kept a low…

Watched by Tim Paine in a T10 tournament in Melbourne, Indian-origin batter Jerrssis Wadia’s fearless hitting has fast-tracked his rise in Australian cricket. From losing his U-19 years to COVID to smashing a 16-ball 34 in the BBL, the Mumbai-born 24-year-old is now tipped as the ‘Next Travis Head’ in…

Magnus Carlsen secured his ninth World Blitz title, defeating Nodirbek Abdusattorov 2.5-1.5 after a dramatic final. Indian Grandmaster Arjun Erigaisi, who led the qualifying rounds, fell in the semifinals and secured a bronze medal, his second of the championship. …