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Virat Kohli, Rohit Sharma mark Vijay Hazare Trophy comeback with statement hundreds

Virat Kohli also reached the milestone of 16,000 List A runs during his knock on Wednesday.

Rohit Sharma’s Vijay Hazare Trophy heroics trigger ‘Gambhir dekh raha hai na Rohit ka jalwa’ chants in Jaipur

As Christmas arrived early in Jaipur, Rohit's comeback to the tournament was enthusiastically greeted, and his time on the field was nothing short of a party.

VHT 2025-26: Sakibul Gani slams fastest List A ton by Indian, powers Bihar to world record 574-6

Thanks to the hundreds by the troika of Suryavanshi, Gani and Loharuka, Bihar comfortably shattered the previous record held by Tamil Nadu (506/2 also vs Arunachal Pradesh in 2022-23 season).

Virat Kohli scripts massive record, joins Sachin Tendulkar to become second Indian to achieve List A milestone

Virat Kohli, who has announced retirements from Test and T20Is, entered this season's Vijay Hazare Trophy enjoying rich form.

Court rejects bail application of Yash Dayal in rape case as trouble mounts for tainted RCB star

The court announced its decision after listening to a plea filed by the cricketer and hearing the arguments from both parties.

‘Modify your game or risk being dropped’: Rishabh Pant issued blunt warning

Rishabh Pant has frequently been accused of playing careless strokes and throwing his wickets away.

Vaibhav Suryavanshi blasts 84-ball 190; sets new record to move past former icons Yusuf Pathan, Shahid Afridi

Vaibhav Suryavanshi blasted a 36-ball ton, which is the second fastest by an Indian in List A cricket.

‘A disappointing phase’: IPL-winning coach’s blunt take on Virat Kohli’s captaincy

India played 50 T20Is under Virat, won 30, lost 16, tied two, while two didn't produce any results. In 95 ODIs, Virat led India to 65 wins, 27 losses, one tie, and two ending with no-results.

Vijay Hazare Trophy Live Streaming: When and where to watch Rohit Sharma, Virat Kohli in VHT 2025-26

Vijay Hazare Trophy Live Streaming: Apart from the two, other big names such as Rishabh Pant, Shubman Gill, Suryakumar Yadav and Abhishek Sharma will all be playing in the domestic 50-over tournament.

Permission denied for cricket match at Chinnaswamy Stadium on December 24

The Karnataka State Cricket Association (KSCA) had sought permission to hold the match without allowing spectators for now.

Yuzvendra Chahal buys BMW Z4 M40i worth over Rs 80 lakh, shares moment with parents

Chahal has played for Indian Premier League teams like the Punjab Kings and the 34-year-old is still one of India's most recognizable spin bowlers and is well-known for his reliability in white-ball cricket.

Amit Mishra breaks silence on MS Dhoni ‘Villain’ narrative around his career

Mishra stated that although many people think his career would have been better without Dhoni, he believes he might not have made the Indian squad at all without him.

PCB will report provocative behaviour of Vaibhav Suryavanshi and others to ICC following U-19 Asia Cup final

The Pakistan team's mentor-cum-manager, Sarfaraz Ahmed also said that he was disappointed with the behaviour of the Indian youngsters.

Rashid Khan reveals why he uses bulletproof car in his hometown in Afghanistan

Born in the province of Nangarhar, he rose from Afghanistan's war-torn cricket scene to become one of the world's most formidable T20 bowlers.

‘Gaadi kahaan hai apna?': Rohit Sharma’s light-hearted moment with Shardul Thakur goes viral - WATCH

Rohit Sharma, who only plays in the 50-over format, has expressed his desire to play in the 2027 World Cup and has been working hard to maintain his fitness.

Pat Cummins doubtful for T20 World Cup? It's quite grey right now, says Australia head coach McDonald

Cummins returned to play the third Ashes Test in Adelaide after missing the opening two matches, picking up six wickets to help Australia clinch the series 3-0.

Managing director Rob Key to investigate drinking habits of England cricketers during Ashes tour

England have lost all of their first three Tests against Australia. In just 11 days of on-field action, Australia retained the Ashes.

Captain Pat Cummins out and spin bowler Murphy in for the 4th Ashes Test against England

Murphy is set to play his first Test in Australia in the Boxing Day match, edging out Matt Kuhnemann and Corey Rocchiccioli for a spot in the 15-man squad named Tuesday.

Suryakumar Yadav vs Shubman Gill: Former India cricketer explains why the two cases are different

Former Indian batter Mohammad Kaif, however, feels that Suryakumar and Gill's situations are quite different because the former is a proven match-winner in T20Is.

Vijay Hazare Trophy: Virat Kohli, Rohit Sharma, Shubman Gill add star power to National One-Day C'ship

The velvety tapestry of superstars also features Rishabh Pant, Shubman Gill, Suryakumar Yadav, Abhishek Sharma among others but none attracts as much attention as Kohli and Rohit.

Virat Kohli’s Vijay Hazare Trophy return in Bengaluru likely to be without spectators

The stadium hasn't hosted any games since the stampede occurred outside Chinnaswamy Stadium during Royal Challengers Bengaluru's win celebrations on June 4, which resulted in the deaths of eleven people.

India U-19 team set for review after Asia Cup final loss to Pakistan: Report

Following India's appalling performance in the tournament final, the decision was made during the BCCI Apex Council meeting on Monday, according to a report in Cricbuzz.

BCCI increases match fees of women cricketers from Rs 20,000 to Rs 50,000 per day for domestic cricket

As per the revised structure, senior women cricketers plying their trade in domestic tournaments will now earn Rs 50,000 per day, a significant jump from the existing Rs 20,000 (Rs 10,000 for reserves) per match day.

Vijay Hazare Trophy: Suryakumar Yadav, Shivam Dube to play last two group games of Mumbai

Both Suryakumar and Dube, who played in the last T20I of the five-match series against South Africa which India won 3-1, are expected to be available for clashes against Himachal Pradesh and Punjab on January 6 and 8 respectively at Jaipur, an MCA source confirmed to PTI.

India Women vs Sri Lanka Women Live Streaming: When and where to watch IND-W vs SL-W 2nd T20I?

India Women vs Sri Lanka Women Live Streaming: The India Women vs Sri Lanka Women 2nd T20I match will be played at the ACA-VDCA Cricket Stadium.

What Vaibhav Suryavanshi can learn from a 19-year-old Sachin Tendulkar

Vaibhav, much younger than Sachin, needs to take a leaf out of Sachin’s book. He can’t get angry on the sports field.

After T20 World Cup snub, Shubman Gill to play for Punjab in Vijay Hazare Trophy

The marquee Mumbai vs Punjab match in Jaipur is slated for January 8 and by that time both Mumbai's Rohit Sharma and Punjab's Gill won't be available.

'England se pucho': Rohit Sharma joins Australians in mocking after Ashes defeat – Watch

Speaking to the youngsters, the former captain of India reminisced about India's historic victory at the Gabba Test in 2021 as well as the most memorable wins of his cricket career.

‘He swaps his personality’: Shadab Khan’s take on David Warner breaks the internet

Shadab called Warner a "legend of the game" and acknowledged that playing with him is an educational experience in a video posted by the Big Bash League's official Instagram account.

SWOT analysis of India’s T20 World Cup squad: Suryakumar Yadav’s form remains a big concern

The decision to drop Shubman Gill was a brave one. Bringing Rinku Singh back to the fold was a bold call. But now, as the focus shifts to the upcoming World Cup.

Not Maxwell 2.0: Cooper Connolly embraces comparisons but promises impact cricket for Punjab Kings

Connolly embraces the Maxwell talk as a compliment rather than attempting to flee, but he also makes it apparent that he is not coming as a prefabricated clone.

Inside Team India’s post-2024 reset: The three moves powering T20 World Cup defence

Sanju Samson and Ishan Kishan are both chosen, with Samson generally regarded as the best option in this build-up. This way of thinking is mirrored in the current squad's composition and combinations.

Out of form yet untouched: Why Suryakumar Yadav escaped Shubman Gill’s fate for T20 World Cup

Despite having only two half-centuries in 28 innings since taking over as full-time captain, Suryakumar has garnered more brownie points than Gill because India has won every possible match under his leadership.

IND-W vs SL-W 1st T20I: India star Smriti Mandhana scripts history with unprecedented milestone

Mandhana became the first female Indian cricketer to reach 4,000 runs in Twenty20 international cricket, making it a significant accomplishment for Indian cricket.

Ravichandran Ashwin breaks down Ishan Kishan’s T20 World Cup recall: 'He gave cricket the respect it deserves'

The left-hander returns to the Indian T20I side for the first time since late 2023, having rebuilt his case through consistent domestic performances.

Suryakumar and self doubt - what the Indian captain needs to do to get his touch back

Going forward Surya will have a good 15 days now to get his touch back. He might also opt to doing some visualisation for elite international sport is also in the mind.

Rohit Sharma admits he wanted to retire after 2023 ODI World Cup final loss to Australia: ‘I didn’t want to play anymore’

Rohit has stepped away from T20 Internationals and Test cricket and was removed from the ODI captaincy earlier this year.

Jemimah Rodrigues stars in India's comprehensive 8-wicket win against Sri Lanka in first women's T20I

India completed the chase of 122 with as many as 32 balls to spare, as Rodrigues added 54 runs with Smriti Mandhana (25 off 25 balls) and 55 with skipper Harmanpreet Kaur (15 not out off 16 balls) to help the home side take a 1-0 lead in the five-match series.