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Is India’s rising star Test cricket’s next great? Mark Waugh says yes, Michael Vaughan disagrees

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Is India’s rising star Test cricket’s next great? Mark Waugh says yes, Michael Vaughan disagrees

Yashasvi Jaiswal has captivated the interest of cricket fans worldwide with 2511 runs in 28 Test matches.

Robin Uthappa shuts down Harshit Rana hype, backs Arshdeep Singh without hesitation

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Robin Uthappa shuts down Harshit Rana hype, backs Arshdeep Singh without hesitation

Robin Uthappa prefers Arshdeep Singh over Harshit Rana in the Indian lineup.

RCB, Virat Kohli may skip Bengaluru for IPL 2026 amid stampede concerns: Report

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RCB, Virat Kohli may skip Bengaluru for IPL 2026 amid stampede concerns: Report

Even the Vijay Hazare Trophy match between Delhi and Andhra, featuring Virat Kohli, in December last year was abruptly moved from the stadium.

WPL 2026 opening ceremony: Date, time, venue and other key details

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WPL 2026 opening ceremony: Date, time, venue and other key details

The opening ceremony for WPL 2026 is set for Friday, January 9. The famous DY Patil Stadium in Navi Mumbai will host the event.

WATCH: Marcus Stoinis gives Babar Azam fiery send-off after yet another BBL flop

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WATCH: Marcus Stoinis gives Babar Azam fiery send-off after yet another BBL flop

Marcus Stoinis' enthusiastic jubilation after the dismissal increased attention to Babar's difficulties in Australian conditions.

'Next year we will consult...': Mustafizur Rahman’s Bangladesh teammate weighs-in on IPL controversy

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'Next year we will consult...': Mustafizur Rahman’s Bangladesh teammate weighs-in on IPL controversy

Tanzim Hasan Sakib, Bangladesh pacer, expressed his concerns on the recent developments involving his national teammate and IPL.

Ruturaj Gaikwad slams ton, sets Vijay Hazare Trophy record after ODI snub

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Ruturaj Gaikwad slams ton, sets Vijay Hazare Trophy record after ODI snub

In just 59 innings, Ruturaj Gaikwad tied the tournament's all-time VHT record for the most hundreds.

Vijay Hazare Trophy: Sarfaraz Khan enters record books, smashes India star for 30 runs in an over

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Vijay Hazare Trophy: Sarfaraz Khan enters record books, smashes India star for 30 runs in an over

Despite Sarfaraz's outstanding performance Mumbai lost the Round 7 Vijay Hazare Trophy match against Punjab by a run.

‘Almost a miracle’: Damien Martyn discharged from hospital; ex-teammates provide positive update

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‘Almost a miracle’: Damien Martyn discharged from hospital; ex-teammates provide positive update

Damien Martyn famously scored an undefeated 88 in the 2003 final against India despite batting with a fractured finger.

Vaibhav Suryavanshi’s consistency leaves Ashwin stunned: 'Is this enough or are you going to raise the bar further'

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Vaibhav Suryavanshi’s consistency leaves Ashwin stunned: 'Is this enough or are you going to raise the bar further'

With a poignant social media message, veteran Indian spinner Ravichandran Ashwin caught the growing frenzy surrounding young prodigy Suryavanshi.

‘He is suffering more than anyone’: Ex-KKR star questions IPL handling of Mustafizur Rahman

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‘He is suffering more than anyone’: Ex-KKR star questions IPL handling of Mustafizur Rahman

Bangladesh responded to KKR's decision by formally asking the ICC to move their T20 World Cup matches from India to Sri Lanka.

'Unacceptable': Shikhar Dhawan condemns violence against minorities amid Bangladesh unrest

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'Unacceptable': Shikhar Dhawan condemns violence against minorities amid Bangladesh unrest

In Bangladesh, there have been numerous instances of attacks against Hindus.

Vaibhav Suryavanshi reaches major milestone by smashing 63-ball ton against South Africa U19

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Vaibhav Suryavanshi reaches major milestone by smashing 63-ball ton against South Africa U19

In this innings, Vaibhav Suryavanshi, who is renowned for his aggressive batting and remarkable six-hitting abilities, displayed a new dimension.

Fan offers vada pav to Rohit Sharma at practice, Hitman’s response goes viral - WATCH

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Fan offers vada pav to Rohit Sharma at practice, Hitman’s response goes viral - WATCH

The "Hitman" shared a picture of himself working in the nets on Instagram shortly after the video went viral, providing a preview of the training he is doing ahead of the series.

‘If you’re not from Mumbai, Delhi or Punjab': Uthappa brings old selection fault lines back in focus post Gaikwad snub

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‘If you’re not from Mumbai, Delhi or Punjab': Uthappa brings old selection fault lines back in focus post Gaikwad snub

Uthappa emphasized that players from outside the major cricket cities of Mumbai, Delhi, and Punjab must put forth a tireless effort to excel in Indian cricket.

Harbhajan Singh warns BCCI against split coaching, backs patience for Gautam Gambhir

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Harbhajan Singh warns BCCI against split coaching, backs patience for Gautam Gambhir

Gambhir has been under pressure to perform well in order to maintain his position following India's two home series defeats against South Africa in 2025 and New Zealand in 2024.

'Make peace with it and keep scoring runs': Devdutt Padikkal stays grounded despite India snub

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'Make peace with it and keep scoring runs': Devdutt Padikkal stays grounded despite India snub

After the ODI setback, most players would have given up, but Padikkal maintained his purple patch with 91 against Rajasthan in Karnataka's 150-run victory.

‘A slap in the face’: Stuart Broad on Yuvraj Singh’s six sixes — and the lesson that saved his career

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‘A slap in the face’: Stuart Broad on Yuvraj Singh’s six sixes — and the lesson that saved his career

For Yuvraj, that turned into one of the memorable moments of a brilliant career; for Broad, it turned into an early low point from which he had to recover.

Vijay Hazare Trophy: Arjun Tendulkar’s promotion to opener ends in disappointment

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Vijay Hazare Trophy: Arjun Tendulkar’s promotion to opener ends in disappointment

For the third straight game, Arjun Tendulkar opened the innings but was unable to make an impact with the bat.

‘Three to six months to live’: The moment that forced Yuvraj Singh’s toughest choice

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‘Three to six months to live’: The moment that forced Yuvraj Singh’s toughest choice

The hero of the 2007 T20 World Cup and the 2011 ODI World Cup continued to think back on the turning point in his cancer treatment, remembering his doctor's comments that gave him hope and faith.

‘Woman KL Rahul’: Abhishek Nayar on UP Warriorz’ search for a reliable wicketkeeper

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‘Woman KL Rahul’: Abhishek Nayar on UP Warriorz’ search for a reliable wicketkeeper

A few days before the squad's season opener against the Gujarat Giants on January 10, Nayar, who took Jon Lewis' place, acknowledged that wicketkeeping was a problem for the side. Phoebe Litchfield and 23-year-old Shipra Giri will don the gloves.

When MS Dhoni's on-field comment during IPL match made Dwayne Bravo go 'wow': 'Your 4 overs are more important than...'

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When MS Dhoni's on-field comment during IPL match made Dwayne Bravo go 'wow': 'Your 4 overs are more important than...'

The renowned former India captain is still referred to by Dwayne Bravo as his "brother from another mother".

Steve Smith pips Sachin Tendulkar; goes past Jack Hobbs with 13th Ashes ton, now chases Don Bradman’s record

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Steve Smith pips Sachin Tendulkar; goes past Jack Hobbs with 13th Ashes ton, now chases Don Bradman’s record

In just 219 innings, Steve Smith edged out Sachin Tendulkar to record his 37th Test century.

Why Bangladesh telecast ban is unlikely to dent IPL’s global revenue stream

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Why Bangladesh telecast ban is unlikely to dent IPL’s global revenue stream

Since the IPL's 2023–2027 media-rights cycle is legally set at INR 48,390.32 crore, the immediate BCCI hit appears to be nearly zero.

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