Cricket

Karun Nair reflects on his return to India's Test fold

"Life has come full circle" is how Karun Nair sees his return to the Indian team. He declared that he is "ready" for the five-match gruelling Test series against England, which will kick off on Friday at Headingley.

2025-06-20T04:23:37.505359+00:00 IST

Scindia hails start of Madhya Pradesh Women’s League

Scindia, who inaugurated the second season of the Madhya Pradesh League (MPL) a few days ago, said the ongoing League will stand as a symbol of women's empowerment and give the girls (Madhya Pradesh women's players) a platform to rise and shine.

2025-06-19T19:46:37.277888+00:00 IST

Shubman Gill is going to be a great leader: Gary Kirsten

Ahead of the first Test of India's tour of England, former India coach Gary Kirsten spoke about newly appointed Test skipper Shubman Gill and his role as captain for the England tour.

2025-06-19T19:28:25.042587+00:00 IST

Jasprit Bumrah is going to be our strike bowler: Sachin Tendulkar

India's legendary cricketer Sachin Tendulkar feels that right-arm seamer Jasprit Bumrah will going to be the strike bowler for the visitors in the upcoming England tour for the five-match series.

2025-06-19T18:12:38.941628+00:00 IST

Shubman Gill reflects on Test captaincy role

As India prepares to face England in the much-anticipated Test series starting Friday in Leeds, newly-appointed Test captain Shubman Gill opened up about the honour of leading the national side and the leadership vision he shares with vice-captain Rishabh Pant.

2025-06-19T18:10:33.712771+00:00 IST

Shubman Gill emphasises importance of taking 20 wickets in test

As India gears up for the high-stakes Test series against England starting Friday at Headingley in Leeds, newly appointed Test captain Shubman Gill stressed the importance of taking 20 wickets to secure victory in the traditional format.

2025-06-19T18:09:21.599693+00:00 IST

Gill should be focused on what is the team's plan: Tendulkar

India's legendary cricketer Sachin Tendulkar opened up and revealed what the newly appointed Test captain Shubman Gill should keep in mind while leading the visitors in the upcoming England tour.

2025-06-19T17:41:46.641783+00:00 IST

Rohit, Virat, Ashwin retirements mark start of transition

As India prepares to face England in the high-stakes Test series starting June 20, the shock retirement announcements of stalwarts Virat Kohli, Rohit Sharma, and Ravichandran Ashwin have sparked widespread debate. While fans mourn the end of an era, legendary cricketer Sachin Tendulkar offered a grounded perspective, emphasising the natural progression of generational shifts in Indian cricket.

2025-06-19T17:27:19.049165+00:00 IST

Pataudi Medal of Excellence will honour leadership and legacy

He underlined the importance of honouring the foundation laid by legends of the past, saying, "The foundation was built then and on that foundation, multiple things have happened over a period of time. Hopefully, what the newer generation constructs would be something that over a period of time, we'll look back and be proud of. We cannot forget our heroes."

2025-06-19T16:19:50.613499+00:00 IST

"Bumrah is going to be a threat,...": Ben Stokes

England Test skipper Ben Stokes believed that India's right-arm seamer Jasprit Bumrah is going to be a "threat" for the Three Lions in the upcoming five-match Test series at home.

2025-06-19T16:16:14.578749+00:00 IST

Exciting time for Indian cricket to be under new captain: Stokes

Ahead of the first Test against India, England skipper Ben Stokes said that the visitors have an "exciting time" in the longest format of the game as they have announced young Shubman Gill as the new captain of the national team.

2025-06-19T14:54:58.093718+00:00 IST

"We can win anywhere": Captain Shubman Gill

"The blueprint that we have received from our seniors in the past 5-10 years is that we can win anywhere," Gill stated during the pre-match press conference.

2025-06-19T14:01:13.562077+00:00 IST

Indian cricket has 'enormous' pool of talent: Ben Stokes

England Test skipper Ben Stokes heaped praise on the Indian youngsters in the squad and called the current Indian bunch of talent "enormous" ahead of the first Test of the five-match series at Headingley from Friday.

2025-06-19T13:59:21.023200+00:00 IST

"GG bhai wanted me to bat at no. 4, and so did I": Shubman Gill

The number 4 spot, previously occupied by Virat Kohli, has traditionally been a pivotal role in India's Test lineup. Gill's technical prowess and composure under pressure make him a strong contender to carry forward the legacy.

2025-06-19T13:51:50.038141+00:00 IST

Saransh guides Jabalpur Royal Lions to their first win of season

Jabalpur Royal Lions opened their account in the Madhya Pradesh League 2025 with a convincing five-wicket win over Chambal Ghariyals at the Shrimant Madhavrao Scindia Cricket Stadium

2025-06-19T13:31:25.523101+00:00 IST

New trophy to honour Anderson, Tendulkar in England–India Tests

The England Men's and India Men's Test teams will honour James Anderson and Sachin Tendulkar with a new trophy dedicated to their remarkable achievements in Test cricket. The next edition of this great rivalry takes place this summer, with the five-match Test series getting underway at Headingley on June 20.

2025-06-19T12:42:55.251988+00:00 IST

 ILT20, Kuwait Cricket Board enter strategic partnership

The International League T20 and the Kuwait Cricket Board have entered an exciting partnership for the growth of the sport in Kuwait. Through the partnership, ILT20 will organize cricket matches in the country, which will be aimed at identifying and developing the participating players, as per a release from ILT20.

2025-06-19T12:16:37.825017+00:00 IST

Jemimah headlines WBBL Draft as 23 stars picked up by clubs

Jemimah Rodrigues, a fan favourite in Brisbane, will return to the Heat alongside fellow overseas stars Chinelle Henry and Nadine de Klerk, strengthening the club's batting and all-round options for WBBL|10

2025-06-19T09:14:52.422087+00:00 IST

SA skipper Bavuma thanks fans for warm reception following WTC

Bavuma and the entire South African team received a heartwarming welcome for ages after brilliant performances from Bavuma, Aiden Markram, and Kagiso Rabada helped them beat Australia by five wickets in the ICC World Test Championship final at Lord's.

2025-06-19T08:54:40.422790+00:00 IST

MPL: Bundelkhand Bulls stun Indore Pink Panthers in record chase

In one of the most thrilling contests of the Madhya Pradesh Premier League 2025, Bundelkhand Bulls pulled off the highest run chase in tournament history, defeating Indore Pink Panthers by seven wickets in Match 12 at the Shrimant Madhavrao Scindia Stadium

2025-06-19T08:27:03.294311+00:00 IST

BBL: Shaheen, Rizwan headline draft

The event saw a total of 24 players picked up by the eight franchises, including 7 Pakistani, 12 English, 4 Kiwis, and one Bangladeshi cricketer among the international stars picked.

2025-06-19T07:46:50.914380+00:00 IST