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Virat Kohli, Anushka Sharma purchase two plots worth Rs 37.86 crore in Alibaug: Report

Virat Kohli and Anushka Sharma had also bought land in the same town in 2022 to build their farmhouse. The couple had bought 8 acres of land then for Rs 19 crore.

RCB unveil AI-powered plan worth Rs 4.5 crore for better crowd management at Chinnaswamy Stadium

With no clarity over hosting Indian Premier League next season, RCB have proposed placing AI-enable cameras to boost crowd managing capacities at the M Chinnaswamy Stadium.

'Really insulting': Babar Azam left fuming after dismissal as Steve Smith refuses to take single in BBL clash

Babar Azam could not control his anger as he walked back soon after being denied a single by Steve Smith who scored a brilliant century to lead Sydney Sixers to victory against Sydney Thunder in BBL.

India coach offers harsh assessment on Nitish Kumar Reddy's performances: 'Ends up not doing...'

Nitish Kumar Reddy is being groomed as the next pace bowling all-rounder for India but assistant coach Ryan ten Doeschate thinks he is not doing enough to grab his chances.

ICC to send delegation to Bangladesh over T20 World Cup 2026 venue dispute: Report

The ICC is expected to send a delegation to Bangladesh to discuss the BCB’s request to move its T20 World Cup 2026 matches out of India due to safety concerns. The BCB wants their matches to be shifted to Sri Lanka, where Pakistan are also scheduled to play its games.

Bangladesh cricketers make U-turn, call off boycott after late-night talks with BCB: 'Unfortunate incidents have taken place'

A surprising twist has taken place in the Bangladesh cricket boycott saga as cricketers have decided to withdraw their protest without a public apology from BCB's controversial director Najmul Islam.

Abhishek Nayar stands by retired-out call as Harleen Deol breaks silence after redemption knock: 'Yesterday gave me confidence'

After being retired out in last match by UP Warriorz coach Abhishek Nayar, Harleen Deol replied in the best way possible, helping her team win their first match in WPL 2026.

BCCI finally responds as Bangladesh escalate demand to move T20 World Cup matches: 'We are totally...'

BCCI has finally broken its silence over Bangladesh wanting to play T20 World Cup 2026 matches outside India. The BCB is currently engaged in negotiations with ICC over the matter.

Harleen Deol leads UP Warriorz to first win of WPL 2026 over Mumbai Indians

Harleen Deol was retired out in UP Warriorz's last match against Delhi Capitals but she bounced back against Mumbai Indians to hit a half-century and lead her team to first victory of WPL 2026.

USA U19 vs India U19 Highlights, U19 World Cup 2026: Five-star Henil Patel sets up India's six-wicket win

USA U19 vs India U19 Highlights (United states under-19 cricket team vs India national under-19 cricket team scorecard): Abhigyan Kundu finished the match with a six and his 42 not out took India to a six-wicket victory after Henil Patel starred with a five-wicket haul.

BCB bows down to players' demands hoping to resume BPL as Najmul Islam sacked after backlash

Bangladesh Cricket Board have sacked Najmul Islam after demands from Cricketers Welfare Association of Bangladesh with hopes of ending the deadlock and resume Bangladesh Premier League.

England's Pakistan origin spin duo faces visa delay ahead of T20 World Cup: Report

Four United States cricketers of Pakistani origin – Ali Khan, Shayan Jahangir, Mohammad Mohsin, and Ehsan Adil – are also waiting visa clearance to travel to India for the tournament.

Cricket comes to a halt in Bangladesh as players’ boycott forces BCB to initiate action against director

Bangladesh cricket descended into an unprecedented crisis on Thursday as multiple matches failed to begin following a boycott by leading cricketers.

U19 World Cup 2026: Ayush Mhatre's India opt to field first in opener vs USA at Bulawayo

The Indian under-19 cricket team begin their ICC U19 World Cup 2026 campaign against the USA on Thursday (15 January) at the Queens Sports Club in Bulawayo, Zimbabwe.

How Daryl Mitchell exposed India’s middle-overs bowling and lack of a Plan B in Rajkot

Daryl Mitchell’s unbeaten 131, straight out of Virat Kohli’s run-chase manual, exposed India’s lack of middle-overs bite as New Zealand comfortably controlled the chase once Kuldeep Yadav was neutralised.

Spin miscalculation costs India as ten Doeschate admits New Zealand read conditions better in 2nd ODI: 'We could have...'

Team India's assistant coach Ryan ten Doeschate admitted that the management got their selection calls wrong after New Zealand won the second ODI at Rajkot by seven wickets.

Bangladesh cricket on brink of shutdown as players threaten full boycott after BCB director’s ‘return the crores’ attack

The Bangladesh Cricket Board has distanced itself from the scornful comments director Najmul Islam made against the players but the cricketers have threatened a complete boycott.

India vs USA, ICC U-19 World Cup 2026: Date, time venue, squads, live streaming and everything else you need to know

India vs USA, ICC U-19 World Cup 2026: Here's everything you need to know about the upcoming Group B showdown between India U-19s and USA U-19s on the opening day of the tournament.

Injured all-rounder Washington Sundar to also miss T20 series against New Zealand

Washington Sundar had been ruled out of the remainder of the ongoing ODI series after experiencing acute discomfort in his lower left rib in the first one-dayer against New Zealand. As per the latest update, the India all-rounder will need more time to fully recover from the niggle.

Lizelle Lee, Shafali Verma shine as DC finally open WPL 2026 account with last-ball victory over UPW

Lizelle Lee struck 67 off 44 balls while Shafali Verma dished out an all-round performance (2/16 and 36 off 32) as Delhi Capitals chased down a target of 155 in the final delivery to defeat UP Warriorz by 7 wickets and collect their first points of the fourth WPL season.

Gill rues lack of wickets in middle overs, missed chances after NZ level ODI series in Rajkot: ‘Becomes very difficult'

Daryl Mitchell's unbeaten 131 overshadowed KL Rahul's 112 not out as New Zealand chased down the 285-run target set by India at Rajkot's Niranjan Shah Stadium with seven wickets and 15 deliveries to spare, setting up a series decider in Indore on Sunday.

'Cardinal sin': Gautam Gambhir, Shubman Gill told to not tinker with KL Rahul's batting position after Rajkot ton

KL Rahul finished at 112 not out and took India's total to a respectable 284/7 in 50 overs before Daryl Mitchell's amazing 131 not out helped New Zealand chase down the target with seven wickets in hand.

India vs New Zealand Highlights 2nd ODI: Mitchell's 131 not out steers Black Caps to series-leveling win in Rajkot

IND vs NZ 2nd ODI Highlights (India national cricket team vs New Zealand national cricket team scorecard): Daryl Mitchell comes to the rescue after New Zealand begin their chase of the 285-run target on a shaky note, and helps them cruise to a comfortable victory with an unbeaten 131 off 117 balls.

'Useless spinners': Jadeja, Kuldeep blamed as Mitchell's century helps New Zealand level series

Daryl Mitchell scored an unbeaten 131 to lead New Zealand to their highest successful ODI run chase against India in India as the visitors chased down 285 in 47.3 overs.

'The crisis man for India': Rahul showered with praise after fighting ton helps India post competitive total in Rajkot

KL Rahul remained unbeaten on 112 off 92 balls, helping India post a competitive 284/7 after being invited to bat by New Zealand in the second ODI at Rajkot's Niranjan Shah Stadium. Here's how social media reacted to the wicketkeeper-batter's knock.

Virat Kohli dethrones Rohit Sharma to become World No 1 ODI batter after four years

Virat Kohli has returned to the top of the ICC ODI rankings after nearly four years, replacing Rohit Sharma following his match-winning 93 against New Zealand in Vadodara.

India vs New Zealand 2nd ODI: NZ win toss and opt to field; Nitish Kumar Reddy replaces Washington Sundar for IND

India were forced to make a change with Washington Sundar getting injured in the first game. All-rounder Nitish Kumar Reddy replaced Sundar in the playing XI for the hosts.

Asian Games 2026 cricket fixtures revealed: Check out the full schedule of men's and women's games

The Asian Games 2026 cricket schedule has been announced, with men’s and women’s T20 matches set to be played in Japan from September 17 to October 3. Check full dates, format, venue details and more.

'I always see them talking...': India coach rubbishes rumours of rift between Gambhir and Ro-Ko

India's batting coach Sitanshu Kotak has dismissed rumours of a rift between Gautam Gambhir and senior players Rohit Sharma and Virat Kohli ahead of the second ODI against New Zealand.

'Are selectors and coaching staff not aligned?': Gambhir and selectors slammed over India star's handling

The Indian team management led by Gautam Gambhir and the Ajit Agarkar-led selection panel have been questioned by a former player over the handling of the star all-rounder.