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MS Dhoni is training rigorously in Ranchi to stay match-ready for IPL 2026. The 44-year-old spends nearly five hours daily at the JSCA Stadium — gym, nets, and swimming. Despite CSK’s poor IPL 2025 campaign, CEO Kasi Viswanathan has all but confirmed that Dhoni isn’t retiring, even as Sanju Samson…

Captain Shubman Gill admitted leaving out Mohammad Shami for the South Africa Test series was a tough call, praising the veteran’s class despite selecting a younger pace attack. Gill also discussed managing his captaincy workload across formats, acknowledging the mental challenge. He stressed India must be at their best against…

Pakistan’s T20 tri-series against Sri Lanka and Zimbabwe will now be entirely held in Rawalpindi due to security concerns following a recent bombing. The tournament kicks off November 18th, with all matches starting at 6 pm. Sri Lanka’s team will remain in Pakistan, with assurances of high-level security provided by…

Dhruv Jurel’s stellar recent form makes his inclusion in the upcoming Test against South Africa at Eden Gardens highly probable, according to assistant coach Ryan ten Doeschate. With Rishabh Pant set to keep wickets, Jurel appears to have secured a middle-order batting spot. The pitch is expected to offer early…

Sri Lanka Cricket has directed its national team to continue their Pakistan tour despite security concerns following a suicide bombing, threatening players with a formal review if they leave early. Replacements will be sent if players depart against directives. The PCB has rescheduled ODI matches and enhanced security measures. …

Virat Kohli’s dedication to fitness profoundly impacted former cricketer Sandeep Patil. Patil witnessed Kohli’s rigorous routine, including early morning yoga and post-match gym sessions, even on a match day in 2016. Inspired by Kohli’s encouragement, Patil, then 60, began his own fitness journey. …

Wicketkeeper-batter Dhruv Jurel downplays rivalry with Rishabh Pant, emphasizing their shared goal of winning for India. Jurel, in strong red-ball form, is set to play in the opening Test against South Africa, with assistant coach Ryan ten Doeschate confirming his inclusion. The series opener at Eden Gardens promises an exciting…

With the IPL retention deadline approaching, Mumbai Indians are close to finalising a trade for Kolkata Knight Riders’ leg-spinner Mayank Markande. The move will see the 28-year-old return to his debut franchise after seven years. MI have also shown interest in Rahul Chahar, another former player, as they look to…

Pakistan won the first ODI by six runs at the same venue on Tuesday. Sri Lanka is also scheduled to play a triangular series with Pakistan and Zimbabwe after the ODI series. In 2009, the Sri Lankan team bus was attacked by gunmen on the way to the Gaddafi Stadium…

Hardik Pandya is set to mark his long-awaited return by representing Baroda in the Syed Mushtaq Ali Trophy later this month. The all-rounder, recovering from a quadriceps injury, is nearing match fitness at the BCCI Centre of Excellence and could feature before India’s ODI series against South Africa, beginning November…

Ashwin made the statement on his YouTube channel ‘Ash Ki Baat’, adding another development to the pre-auction conversations, especially with reports that CSK are considering a trade involving Ravindra Jadeja and Sam Curran in exchange for Sanju Samson from Rajasthan Royals (RR). The video clip is being widely shared on…

After years of frustration, Harpreet Brar finally made his first-class debut for Punjab at 30. Guided by words of encouragement from Rahul Dravid and Ravindra Jadeja, the left-arm spinner revived his red-ball ambitions. …

East Bengal, Punjab FC, FC Goa and Mumbai City FC players will resume training soon in preparation for the AIFF Super Cup semi-finals on December 4 and 5. It comes at a time of uncertainty over their futures and players urging stakeholders to find a solution to the ISL limbo….

Pakistan pacer Haris Rauf, after a match-winning spell, defended his recent form, stating cricketers are human and prone to bad days, not robots. He highlighted the unforgiving scrutiny in Pakistan and urged fans to acknowledge players’ consistent efforts despite occasional failures. Rauf also expressed his readiness to play Test cricket….

Team India is intensely preparing for their upcoming Test series against South Africa at Kolkata’s Eden Gardens. A video montage shared by the BCCI showcases players fine-tuning their skills, with skipper Shubman Gill spending over 90 minutes in the nets. The team’s return to red-ball cricket is highlighted as they…