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Ravichandran Ashwin acknowledges the benefits of limited Test centres, referencing Australia and England’s approach, but refrains from recommending it for India, citing it as beyond his purview. He highlights the importance of diverse venues in fostering nationwide cricket talent and developmental opportunities. KANPUR: Premier off-spinner Ravichandran Ashwin on Tuesday agreed that having a limited number…

Virat Kohli and Team India players (Screengrab) NEW DELHI: A viral video has captured a hilarious moment where Virat Kohli was caught explaining his mix-up with Rishabh Pant during the second Test match between India and Bangladesh in Kanpur. The duo found themselves in a comical misunderstanding while running between the wickets on Day 4,…

MUMBAI: Australian batter Marnus Labuschagne described wicketkeeper-batter Rishabh Pant as the most “amusing” player in the Indian team, ahead of the upcoming five-match Test series between the fierce rivals. Pant, who is set to tour Australia for the third time, will look a play a vital role in India’s Border-Gavaskar trophy defence, starting with the…

NEW DELHI: MI Cape Town made a bold move in the SA20 2025 auction by signing Reeza Hendricks for a whopping R4.30 million, making him the most expensive player of the season.Hendricks, known for his explosive batting, is expected to play a pivotal role in MI Cape Town campaign. The auction saw all 19 slots…

SA20 Auction (Photo Credit: SA20) NEW DELHI: The third edition of the SA20 auction took place on Tuesday, in Cape Town, setting the stage for yet another exhilarating season of South Africa’s premier T20 league. With the league scheduled to kick off on January 9, 2025, and the final set for February 8, all six…

NEW DELHI: India set a new record for the highest run-rate in a Test match, achieving a remarkable combined run-rate of 7.36 during their match against Bangladesh in Kanpur. This broke the previous record held by South Africa, who recorded a run-rate of 6.80 against Zimbabwe in Cape Town in 2005.The victory also marked a…

NEW DELHI: The incessant rain that washed out two and a half days of the second Test between India and Bangladesh in Kanpur has sparked a significant debate across the country about establishing five primary Test venues, similar to Australia and England.Former India captain Virat Kohli voiced his support for the idea of having five…

Ravindra Jadeja and Imran Khan (Agency Photos) NEW DELHI: Team India star all-rounder Ravindra Jadeja made history during India’s second Test against Bangladesh, surpassing Pakistan legend Imran Khan to achieve a remarkable all-rounder milestone. With his wicket on Day 4 of the second Test against Bangladesh, Jadeja has become the latest member of the prestigious…

Vaibhav Suryavanshi. (PTI Photo) NEW DELHI: Vaibhav Suryavanshi, a 13-year-old cricket prodigy, made history on Tuesday by hitting the fastest century for India in U-19 Tests during the first unofficial game against Australia U-19 at the MA Chidambaram Stadium in Chennai.Vaibhav’s incredible knock showcased a brilliant mix of power hitting and timing, as he reached…

The BCCI has decided to penalise players who make themselves unavailable after being bought at the auctionNEW DELHI: The Board of Control for Cricket in India (BCCI) has decided to penalise players who pull out of the Indian Premier League (IPL) after getting picked at the auction. In the last few editions, there were multiple…