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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.

Siraj achieves career-best Test ranking, Bumrah retains top spot after drawn England series

Mohammed Siraj has achieved a career-best 15th rank in ICC Test bowling rankings after his match-winning performance at The Oval, helping India draw the series 2-2. Jasprit Bumrah remains No.1, while Yashasvi Jaiswal returns to the top-5 in batting after his century.

Jasprit Bumrah vs Mohammed Siraj: Explore the journey of India's top two pacers after 41 Tests

Jasprit Bumrah and Mohammed Siraj have emerged as India's premier fast bowling duo in Tests. Let's take a look at their journey and performances while also comparing their careers after 41 matches.

Delhi Premier League 2025: Teams, squads, dates, streaming details, all you need to know about the second season of DPL

Riding the high of its inaugural season, the Delhi Premier League has returned to entertain the fans with its second season. The tournament got underway on August 2 and will continue till the end of the month.

Siraj’s brother thanks Virat Kohli after England heroics: ‘All the credit goes to Virat bhaia’

Mohammed Siraj’s brother has credited Virat Kohli for the pacer's rise after India drew the England Test series 2-2. He said that Siraj owes his career to Kohli as the former India skipper helped him a lot during his struggling days.

Sachin Tendulkar hits out at online trolls targeting Jasprit Bumrah: ‘Just a coincidence India won Tests he didn’t play’

Legendary Sachin Tendulkar has come out in support of Jasprit Bumrah, who has been trolled online by Indian cricket fans for missing the Tests matches the team won in England Test series.

Support grows for Shubman Gill as ODI leader despite Rohit Sharma's presence: 'He is ready to take over'

Shubman Gill is being backed by cricket legends like Mohammad Kaif and Sunil Gavaskar to become India’s next ODI captain. This comes amid growing questions over Rohit Sharma’s future in the format. Rohit has retired from Tests and T20Is, but has not confirmed anything about his ODI future.

Sanju Samson to stay with Rajasthan Royals, not joining Chennai Super Kings: Report

Sanju Samson is set to stay with Rajasthan Royals for IPL 2026, ending rumours of a move to Chennai Super Kings or some other team. According to a report, Samson will continue as RR captain despite a tough IPL 2025 season, where they finished ninth out of ten teams.

'May God bless him': Rishabh Pant’s kindness helps underprivileged student continue her studies

Indian cricketer Rishabh Pant recently helped a girl from Karnataka pursue her college dream by paying her admission fee. The student, Jyoti Kanabur Math, had struggled to pay the fees due to poor financial background before Pant stepped in to support her.

'What you sow is what you reap': Ashwin responds strongly to Ben Stokes' 'joke' remark

Ravichandran Ashwin slammed Ben Stokes’ "joke" remark on injury substitution after Chris Woakes batted with dislocated shoulder in India’s dramatic Oval Test win. Stokes had made that comment after the fourth Test, in which Rishabh Pant fractured his toe and Gautam Gambhir said injury like these warrant substitution.

Jaiswal, Gill, Sudharsan likely to feature in Asia Cup 2025; Bumrah's return not confirmed: Report

The Asian Cricket Council (ACC) has already announced the schedule for the 2025 Asia Cup, which will take place from 9 to 28 September in the UAE. The much-anticipated India vs Pakistan clash will be held on September 14 in Dubai. India are expected to pick the squad later this month.

India-England players meet after fifth Test to celebrate rivalry; Joe Root offers words of wisdom: Report

After the fierce battles on the pitch ended, friendly chats took over as the England cricket team reportedly invited the Indian side for a meet and greet session at The Oval where players from both teams interacted and discussed different topics.

Test cricket touches hearts in ways white-ball formats can’t; the Oval Test proved it, but are administrators watching?

The thrilling Test match at The Oval was a reminder of why the format refuses to die. It connects with fans in a way white-ball cricket simply can’t. Yes, survival in the modern era is difficult, but administrators must find a way to protect the crown jewel, not abandon it.

Trouble for Bumrah? Gambhir, BCCI reportedly planning to crack down on 'culture of picking and choosing games'

Despite concerns over his fitness and workload following his back injury in January, Jasprit Bumrah's absence in two matches in the high-voltage Test series against England has reportedly rubbed head coach Gautam Gambhir and the BCCI the wrong way.

Gambhir heaps praise on Gill, Siraj and rest of Team India after stellar run in England: 'Boys have been brilliant'

India head coach Gautam Gambhir added that Shubman Gill and the rest of the team deserved every bit of love and adulation that they have been receiving following their thrilling six-run victory at The Oval that helped them level the five-Test series against England 2-2.

Harbhajan takes a dig at Vaughan and other English experts over Test series prediction: 'I would tell them to look...'

Michael Vaughan was among a host of English experts who had predicted a series victory for the Ben Stokes-led hosts over a new-look Indian team led by Shubman Gill, captaining in the Test format for the first time. India, however, proved Vaughan and others wrong with a victory at The Oval that ended the series in a 2-2 draw.

British rugby fans shoot down a ‘Ben Stokes style’ offer for a draw in Australia: 'What’s the point of competition?'

The handshake controversy on the final day of the fourth Test between England and India Manchester, involving English captain Ben Stokes and his teammates, had become a major talking point in cricket and has even found mention in other sports such as rugby union.

Mohammed Siraj's inspiring journey: From Hyderabad streets to India’s pace spearhead

In the 2025 Anderson-Tendulkar Trophy series, Siraj was India’s top wicket-taker with 23 wickets. His nine wickets at The Oval, including a five-wicket haul in one innings, helped India win by just 6 runs and avoid a series defeat against England. Explore Siraj’s inspiring journey from the son of an auto-rickshaw driver to India’s premier fast bowler.

Stokes as captain, Rahul and Duckett as openers: India and England's combined XI for the 2025 Anderson-Tendulkar Trophy

The five-match series between hosts England and India for the inaugural Anderson-Tendulkar Trophy ended in a 2-2 draw with the Shubman Gill-led visitors pulling off a thrilling 6-run victory in the series finale at The Oval on Monday. Check out the combined XI at the end of the series here.

Ex-Pakistan captain expresses concern ahead of India showdown at Asia Cup: 'Will be very tough'

India have been a dominant force in T20Is in the last couple of years while Pakistan have had an inconsistent run since their disastrous T20 World Cup campaign last year. The two arch-rivals have been placed in the same group in next month's Asia Cup and could potentially face each other thrice.

Anderson-Tendulkar Trophy better than Ashes 2005? R Ashwin, Monty Panesar weigh in

With the India-England Test series ending in a gripping 2-2 draw, comparisons with the legendary Ashes 2005 have taken over cricket circles. Former players R Ashwin and Monty Panesar weighed in on the debate.

What is the secret behind Shubman Gill's record-breaking run in England Test series? Gujarat Titans assistant coach explains

Shubman Gill had a poor record with the bat in England ahead of his maiden assignment as India Test captain. The 25-year-old, however, would thrive under the burden of captaincy in the five-Test series, breaking multiple records while amassing 754 runs and leading his side to a 2-2 series draw.

Suryakumar Yadav returns to training after surgery, eyes Asia Cup 2025

India’s T20 captain Suryakumar Yadav has returned to training after sports hernia surgery. With Asia Cup 2025 approaching, the star batter is likely to regain full fitness and lead India in the much-anticipated tournament.

India player ratings for England Tests: Heroes and duds as Shubman Gill and Co secure thrilling 2-2 Test series draw

India’s thrilling 2-2 draw in the Anderson-Tendulkar Trophy against England saw standout performances from stars like Shubman Gill, Mohammed Siraj, and Ravindra Jadeja. Here's a detailed player-by-player rating of India’s squad across the five-Test series.

Pakistan Cricket Board reportedly ready to bail out national hockey team, but at a significant cost

If the report turns out to be true, the Pakistan Cricket Board will sponsor the national hockey team’s participation in the FIH Pro League, but the hockey federation will have no say in the matter. The PCB will control every financial decision.

'Cringe': England fans slam Siraj for copying Cristiano Ronaldo's celebration after his Oval heroics

Mohammed Siraj led India to a thrilling six-run win over England at The Oval, helping level the series 2-2. But his Cristiano Ronaldo-style 'Siu' celebration sparked criticism from England fans on social media.

'The truth is England panicked": English media slams cricket team for losing Oval Test, letting go of 'biggest win' of Bazball era

The English media did not held back after the England cricket team 'panicked' under pressure against India on Day 5 of Oval Test, losing the match by just six runs. As England were forced to settle for a series draw, the media slammed the team.

'Hello, you are playing for your country': Gavaskar compares workload debate to jawans at border, drops ODI captaincy hint

Sunil Gavaskar has criticised the concept of workload management when it comes to playing for the country, seemingly taking an indirect dig at Jasprit Bumrah, who missed two Tests against England.