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'Sometimes he did cross the line': Dinesh Karthik on Shubman Gill's aggressive captaincy style

India captain Shubman Gill lived up to his words in the Anderson-Tendulkar Trophy, scoring 754 runs to finish as the top run-getter. Former cricketer Dinesh Karthik praised Gill’s skill and lauded him for handling the English media well.

'Make sure your...': Robin Uthappa reveals how Kuldeep Yadav can play more Tests for India

Former India cricketer Robin Uthappa believes Kuldeep Yadav needs to improve his batting skills to secure a regular spot in the Indian Test team.

Kohli thanks GT assistant coach for 'helping out with the hit' after returning to nets with international return in mind

Virat Kohli has enjoyed an extended break after helping Royal Challengers Bengaluru win their maiden Indian Premier League (IPL) title earlier this year, and will be looking to keep himself in top shape before his big international return – in the ODI series in Australia in October,

Who are the two Indian-origin boys named in Australia’s U19 squad for series against India?

Aryan Sharma and Yash Deshmukh are the two boys of Indian roots, who have received a call-up to the Australia U19 squad for the upcoming series against India, starting from September 21.

Who is Haider Ali? All you need to know about Pakistan cricketer arrested over rape allegations

Haider has been provisionally suspended by the Pakistan Cricket Board after getting arrested by the Greater Manchester Police over rape allegations. Here's everything you need to know about the Pakistani batter.

Australian legend McGrath takes a massive Ashes dig at England: 'Interesting to see if they can win a Test'

Legendary pacer Glenn McGrath is known for making 5-0 predictions in favour of Australia time and time again in the build-up to an Ashes and expects no different for the upcoming showdown between Pat Cummins and Ben Stokes' teams Down Under.

'India could have avoided that': Former wicket-keeper slams Team management over Jasprit Bumrah announcement

Former India wicket-keeper Deep Dasgupta has stated that the team management should have avoided making the announcement related to Jasprit Bumrah's workload management ahead of the start of the series against England.

R Ashwin likely to part ways with Chennai Super Kings after returning to 'Yellow Army' in IPL 2025: Report

Ravichandran Ashwin had returned to the Chennai Super Kings after a decade after he was bought by the five-time IPL champions for Rs 9.75 crore in last year's mega auction. The spin legend's second stint with the 'Yellow Army', however, might be limited to just one season in the end.

'WCL is not like a comparison': Emirates Cricket Board COO rules out cancellation of IND vs PAK Asia Cup 2025 match, says report

With the Asia Cup 2025 approaching, the Emirates Cricket Board COO has made a massive statement on the scheduled India vs Pakistan encounter.

'You'll get a long run': Abhimanyu Easwaran's father reveals India head coach Gautam Gambhir's big promise to his son

After Abhimanyu Easwaran failed to get a single chance in England series, his father has revealed the big promise Team India's head coach Gautam Gambhir has made to his son.

Ex-England spinner drops major prediction on Root breaking Tendulkar's record: 'He'll end up scoring 18,000 Test runs'

Joe Root had recently overtaken the trio of Rahul Dravid, Jacques Kallis and Ricky Ponting on the leading run-scorers' list during the recent Test series against India, and has just one summit left to be climbed – Sachin Tendulkar's 15,921 runs.

Bengaluru’s Chinnaswamy Stadium yet to get government clearance after stampede, Women’s World Cup matches in limbo

Bengaluru's M Chinnaswamy Stadium was scheduled to host key matches in the ICC Women's World Cup, including the tournament opener between co-hosts India and Sri Lanka. The tragic stampede at the venue in June, however, has cast a shadow on the iconic venue and its ability to host games in the mega event.

Pakistan cricketer Haider Ali arrested in England over rape allegation; PCB suspends batter

Reportedly Pakistan cricketer Haider Ali was arrested in England in a rape case when he was playing for Pakistan Shaheens in a tour match. He has since been released on bail.

India's squad for Asia Cup 2025: Should Gill and Jaiswal get picked just because they are available?

Should India pick Shubman Gill and Yashasvi Jaiswal for the Asia Cup 2025 just because they're available? We take a look at the pros and cons of their potential selection and find out if they have a case for the tournament.

Duleep Trophy 2025: Shreyas, Gill, Kishan, Gaikwad and more key players to watch out for

Following the culmination of the England series, the attention now shifts to the domestic circuit where the much-anticipated Duleep Trophy 2025 is set to begin on 28 August.

'Poora Khol Diye Pasha!': Owaisi praises Siraj's stellar bowling show at The Oval in Hyderabadi slang

Mohammed Siraj's exceptional performance has impressed Member of Pariliament Asaduddin Owaisi. As Siraj and Owaisi both belong from Hyderabad, the latter hailed him in a Hyderabadi way.

Gill set for more red-ball matches as captain after England tour after getting named North Zone captain for Duleep Trophy

Shubman Gill has been named captain of a North Zone side that also comprises Arshdeep Singh and Anshul Kamboj, pacers who were also part of India's squad for the recently-concluded England Test series.

Chris Woakes reveals Shubman Gill, Rishabh Pant’s touching gesture towards him: 'I obviously said sorry'

Chris Woakes, who came out to bat despite injuring his left hand at the Oval, has revealed how Indian stars Shubman Gill and Rishabh Pant acknowledged his heroics and his replies to them.

Greg Chappell makes big prediction for Washington Sundar after heroics in England: 'I will be surprised if...'

Former India coach Greg Chappell praised Mohammed Siraj's for his heroics against England and made a massive prediction regarding Indian all-rounder Washington Sundar.

Sharjah authority implement strict security measures to prevent fan clashes during Pakistan vs Afghanistan matches: Report

Considering the possibility of clashes between fans during the Pakistan vs Afghanistan matches during the upcoming tri-series, the organisers at Sharjah stadium have decided to follow a unique step.

From drugs addiction, rehab to international cricket: How Brendan Taylor came back to Zimbabwe cricket team

Taylor had abruptly called it quits in September 2021 and would check into rehab to get rid of a drug and alcohol addition months later, right before being handed an ICC ban for failing to report a corrupt approach on time. With the ban having ended on 31 July, the ex-captain makes an unexpected return in the second Test against New Zealand.

Pakistan prepare to fight for Olympic cricket spot at LA 2028, organisers to be contacted: Report

Amid news that Pakistan will miss out on cricket's return to the Olympic Games at Los Angeles 2028, the PCB has decided to start a lobbying effort to ensure a favourable qualification process.

Explained: How BCCI is set to be kept out of RTI Act's ambit after latest amendment by Sports Ministry

A crucial clause in the National Sports Governance Bill would have brought a financially independent BCCI under the ambit of the RTI Act, but it is set to change.

Dada returns! Sourav Ganguly set to re-enter administration, to file nomination for CAB presidency

Sourav Ganguly could soon replace his elder brother Snehasish Ganguly as the Cricket Association of Bengal president as the former India captain is reportedly planning to return to administration.

New Team India’s Test tour of England: The things done right and the lessons that should be learnt

India’s tour of England will be remembered as a success, but beneath the celebrations lies the awareness of a missed chance, a golden opportunity to win an away series in England for the first time since 2007. For this new-look Indian team, it’s both a moment of pride and a prompt for introspection and growth.

Opinion: Jasprit Bumrah is rarest of rare, but it’s time to discuss whether he can pick and choose Test matches

Considering Jasprit Bumrah’s physical vulnerabilities and the major ICC tournaments lined-up over the next few years, this might be the right time for the BCCI to decide whether the pacer should continue picking and choosing which Test matches to play for India.

Team India's schedule after England Test series is packed with exciting matches; Take a look

After the engrossing Test series against England, which ended in a 2-2 draw, Team India will look forward to the remaining commitments of the year. Let's take a look at the upcoming bilateral affairs of India.

Sachin Tendulkar ends Ben Stokes' handshake controversy debate with a powerful statement: 'It Wasn't India's Problem'

Sachin Tendulkar has weighed in on Ben Stokes' handshake controversy debate, which emanated from the 4th India vs England Test, and settled it once and for all.

Former India coach makes strong statement on rejoining KKR after BCCI sacking: 'That's Where I Belong'

Former India assistant coach Abhishek Nayar has expressed thoughts on rejoining KKR. Nayar was handed a sack by BCCI recently.

'Siraj is in Bumrah's league. Workload management important': Former India pacer calls on BCCI to protect Siraj

Former India pacer RP Singh has praised Mohammed Siraj for his outstanding performance in the England Test series and called for careful workload management to avoid injuries. Siraj took 23 wickets and played a key role in India’s dramatic win in the fifth Test at The Oval.