Mhatre to lead India at U19 World Cup; Sooryavanshi named captain for SA tour

Vaibhav Sooryavanshi will captain India’s U-19 team on their South Africa tour, with Ayush Mhatre set to lead the squad for the 2026 U-19 World Cup in Zimbabwe and Namibia. Injuries have ruled out Mhatre and Vihaan Malhotra from the South Africa leg, but they are expected to return for…

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Revealed: Virat Kohli, Rohit Sharma’s per-match earnings in the Vijay Hazare

Virat Kohli and Rohit Sharma’s participation in the Vijay Hazare Trophy highlights the tournament’s crucial role in India’s domestic cricket. Player earnings are tiered by experience, not stardom, with seasoned cricketers like Kohli and Sharma earning Rs 60,000 per match, a fraction of their international fees. Daily allowances and performance-based…

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Updated WTC points table: What England’s win in Melbourne means for India

England secured a significant four-wicket victory over Australia in Melbourne, ending a 19-Test winless streak Down Under. This result also impacted the ICC World Test Championship, handing Australia their first loss and tightening the race for the final. While Australia remains atop the standings, their points percentage has decreased, benefiting…

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Ashes: Stokes labels MCG pitch ‘not ideal’ despite historic England win

“When you go out there and you’re faced with those conditions, you’ve got to crack on and deal with it,” Stokes said after England ended a 15-year wait for a Test win on Australian soil. Smith said the pitch had too much grass, which created excessive seam movement and made…

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‘Grateful forever’: Spinner who got Kohli’s wicket shares emotional post, gets signed ball

Virat Kohli played a strong innings of 77 for Delhi against Gujarat in the Vijay Hazare Trophy. Gujarat spinner Vishal Jayswal took Kohli’s wicket. After the match, Jayswal shared a memorable moment with Kohli, receiving an autograph and a photograph. Kohli had previously scored 131 in the tournament. He is…

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Ashes: 15-year wait over! England beat Australia in chaotic MCG Test

England secured a crucial four-wicket victory in the fourth Ashes Test at the Melbourne Cricket Ground, marking their first win on Australian soil in 15 years. The match concluded within two days, with England chasing down a target of 175 to restore pride and build confidence for the final Test….

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MS Dhoni at Salman Khan birthday party: Fans chant ‘Mahi bhai’ – WATCH

Mahendra Singh Dhoni’s rare public appearance at Salman Khan’s birthday bash highlighted his enduring fan appeal. Dhoni will return for IPL 2026 with Chennai Super Kings, who invested heavily in uncapped talents like Kartik Sharma. Sharma expressed his excitement about playing alongside Dhoni, calling it a dream come true after…

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On This Day: Ajinkya Rahane’s century that changed Indian cricket

Ajinkya Rahane’s century at the Melbourne Cricket Ground on December 27, 2020, was a pivotal moment for Indian Test cricket. Following a humiliating defeat, Rahane’s resilient innings, marked by calm determination, restored belief and set the stage for a historic series victory against Australia. His performance showcased his ability to…

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14-year-old Vaibhav Suryavanshi meets PM Narendra Modi; pic goes viral

Vaibhav Sooryavanshi, a young cricketer, made headlines in the past year. He received the Pradhan Mantri Rashtriya Bal Puraskar, India’s highest civilian honor for young achievers. Sooryavanshi broke several cricket records, including the youngest player to score a century in List A cricket. He also achieved a T20 century at…

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Renuka, Deepti shine before Shafali Verma powers India to series win

India clinched the five-match T20I series against Sri Lanka with an emphatic eight-wicket victory in the third match. Renuka Singh Thakur and Deepti Sharma’s stellar bowling restricted Sri Lanka to 112, with Deepti reaching a T20I wicket milestone. Shafali Verma then unleashed a blistering unbeaten 79, powering India to an…

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Record! Virat Kohli surpasses Australia legend to top the elite list

Virat Kohli smashed 77 for Delhi in the Vijay Hazare Trophy to become the highest-averaging batter in List A history, surpassing Michael Bevan. His average now stands at 57.87. Amid doubts over his form, Kohli has scored 584 runs in six 50-over matches and has become the fastest to 16,000…

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Pragg, Giri or Nakamura? Rapport reveals pick for Candidates | Exclusive

Hungarian GM Richárd Rapport shared insights on the upcoming 2026 Candidates Tournament in Cyprus, saying experience will play a key role. He noted that veterans like Hikaru Nakamura and Fabiano Caruana may play tight games against each other, while decisive results often come against struggling players. Rapport added that lower-seeded…

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Virat Kohli shines in last VHT game as Delhi edge Gujarat by seven runs in thriller

Delhi defeated Gujarat by seven runs in a Vijay Hazare Trophy match. Virat Kohli scored 77 and Rishabh Pant made 70 for Delhi. Gujarat faltered under pressure during their chase. Saurav Chauhan offered resistance with 49 runs. Prince Yadav took three wickets for Delhi. The win was sealed in the…

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Not enough balls! BPL team’s coach walks out of training session

Khaled Mahmud walked out of Noakhali Express’s training ahead of the BPL opener, unhappy with team management and poor facilities. Pace coach Talha joined him after a reported argument over a lack of practice balls and alleged misbehaviour by the owner. Both later returned after being convinced, as BPL officials…

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