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IND-W vs SL-W: India made two changes bringing in G Kamalini, who made her debut, and Sneh Rana in place of Smriti Mandhana and Renuka Singh Thakur.

Three keepers, one spot: Ishan Kishan, Rishabh Pant and Dhruv Jurel in the ODI selection race

While the selectors announced the T20I squad for the New Zealand series and the World Cup, they did not name the ODI squad. It is expected that the squad will be announced in the first week of January.

Vaibhav Suryavanshi to Kranti Gaud: Five breakout talents who made 2025 unforgettable

In this listicle, we take a closer look at five Indian players who enjoyed breakthrough seasons.

Hardik Pandya may be rested for New Zealand ODIs, to play two Vijay Hazare Trophy matches

It would be a prudent call to rest Hardik Pandya, along with Jasprit Bumrah, for an inconsequential 50-over series against New Zealand.

Ellyse Perry, Annabel Sutherland withdraw from WPL due to personal reasons

The fourth edition of the WPL will be held in two legs at Navi Mumbai and Vadodara from January 9 to February 5.

MI Emirates vs Dessert Vipers Live Streaming: When and where to watch the ILT20 Qualifier 1 match online?

MI Emirates vs Dessert Vipers Live Streaming: The ILT20 Qualifier 1 match will be played at the Sheikh Zayed Stadium, Abu Dhabi.

Shaheen Shah Afridi ruled out of BBL, faces fitness race before T20 World Cup

The PCB has not yet revealed the 15-member squad for the T20 World Cup, which will take place in India and Sri Lanka from February 7 to March 8.

Shafali Verma, Renuka Thakur rise; Deepti Sharma stays at No. 1 spot in ICC Women's T20I rankings

Vice-captain Smriti Madhana, who ended her lean patch with a fluent 80 in the fourth T20I, retained her third position in the rankings, while Jemimah Rodrigues slipped one place to 10th.

Jofra Archer named in England's provisional squad for T20 World Cup despite nursing injury

Archer will, however, miss the white-ball tour of Sri Lanka from January 22, which includes three ODIs and three T20Is.

'He used to message me a lot': Bollywood actress makes shocking claim about India captain Suryakumar Yadav

Suryakumar Yadavhas not yet addressed these allegations made by Khushi Mukherjee.

Ex-England spinner labels Shubman Gill 'complacent', suggests Gautam Gambhir to coach in Ranji Trophy

The conversation then switched to Team India's recent dip in Test, particularly under the coaching of Gautam Gambhir.

‘Was not taking his place for granted’: Harbhajan Singh backs Shubman Gill even after T20 World Cup snub

Seasoned Indian spinner Harbhajan Singh has justified Shubman Gill's exclusion from India's T20 World Cup team, emphasizing that it doesn't reflect on his skills.

Gautam Gambhir’s ratings as India coach in 2025: A poor 4/10 in Tests, excellent in white-ball cricket

As a Test coach, Gambhir has failed miserably. When India suffered a home series whitewash against New Zealand last year, it felt like an aberration.

Champions, comebacks and history: Top 10 iconic moments of sports in 2025

The 10 Sporting Moments That Defined 2025.

Pakistan Test captain breaks Virender Sehwag’s long-standing record with 177-ball double century

This was Shan Masood's second first-class double century of the year.

Hardik Pandya advised to re-evaluate Test aspirations: 'Don’t think BCCI would say no'

Robin Uthappa thinks Hardik Pandya's comeback to the No. 7 position will bolster the Test team during a difficult time for Indian cricket.

India Women vs Sri Lanka Women Live Streaming: When and where to watch IND-W vs SL-W 5th T20I?

India Women vs Sri Lanka Women Live Streaming: The India Women vs Sri Lanka Women 5th T20I match will be played at the Greenfield International Stadium, Thiruvananthapuram.

After Devajit Saikia, BCCI VP Rajeev Shukla issues clearcut message on Gautam Gambhir: 'No plan to bring new head coach'

While Gautam Gambhir has done a good job in the white ball formats, the team has barely achieved any high in red ball.

CSK latest recruit leaks 123 runs in 10 overs at Vijay Hazare Trophy to set unwanted record

In contrast the performance came on the same day when Ramakrishna Ghosh, who was retained by the franchise ahead of the auction, put up a clinical show with the ball.

Vijay Hazare Trophy: Rishabh Pant flops, Dhruv Jurel stakes ODI claim with 160 as selection race heats up

For Jurel, it was a personal milestone—his maiden List A century—and another emphatic statement in a run of form that’s impossible to overlook.

Red-ball farewells for Virat Kohli and Rohit Sharma; Sharath Kamal and Vandana Katariya also call it quits

Virat Kohli signed off with 9230 runs from 123 Tests, though he will most be remembered as the captain who won 40 Tests and made India the best red-ball side in the world for half a decade.

Bhutan’s Sonam Yeshey sets T20 world record with historic 8-wicket haul

In response to Bhutan's 127 for 9, Myanmar were bundled out for 45 as the 22-year-old returned with impressive figures of 8 for 7.

When friendship turned to love: Inside Arjun Tendulkar’s relationship with Saaniya Chandhok

People are already cheering for Arjun and Saaniya because of their story. Everyone is merely anticipating the nuptials and any subsequent events.

ICC rates pitch used in fourth Ashes Test unsatisfactory; hands one demerit point to MCG

Twenty wickets fell on the opening day of the Test which England eventually won by four wickets inside two days.

Vijay Hazare Trophy: Virat Kohli to play January 6 game for Delhi, says DDCA chief Rohan Jaitley

The BCCI diktat for all centrally-contracted players was to take part in at least two Vijay Hazare games but Kohli wants to play a third match as he gears up for the home series against New Zealand this month.

From Virat Kohli to Jemimah Rodrigues: The seven faces of Indian Cricket in 2025

Seven Indian cricketers, across men’s and women’s formats, defined 2025 through excellence, resilience and match-winning impact, shaping a landmark year for Indian cricket.

Sunil Gavaskar slams ICC’s ‘double standards’ over MCG pitch rating

It remains to be seen what kind of pitch the curator will prepare for the last game of the series, which is set to take place in Sydney on January 4.

England's Gus Atkinson ruled out of final Ashes Test with hamstring injury

Atkinson pulled up lame during the second morning of the Boxing Day test and was officially ruled-out after scans on Monday confirmed the injury in his left leg.

Why Virat Kohli and Rohit Sharma are missing Vijay Hazare Trophy Round 3

In his two games for Delhi, Virat scored 131 and 77, while Rohit had an outstanding start to the season with a huge 155 before getting a golden duck against Uttarakhand.

Top 10 India cricket series and tournaments to watch in 2026

Here’s a listicle of the top 10 India cricket series and tournaments in 2026 you absolutely can’t miss, covering marquee events for both men and women.

Smriti Mandhana shatters Mithali Raj’s world record in 4th T20I against Sri Lanka

Smriti Mandhana scored 80 runs off 48 balls with the help of 11 fours and three sixes and was named Player of the Match.

Smriti Mandhana, Shafali Verma shine as all-round India defeat Sri Lanka by 30 runs to take 4-0 lead in T20I series

Indian openers Mandhana and Shafali shared a massive 162-run stand in 15.2 overs, which is now the best partnership for any wicket for the country in women’s T20Is.

PCB chief Mohsin Naqvi delivers fierce response to India’s no-handshake policy: 'Pakistan has no desire either...'

Naqvi, who also holds the position of Pakistan’s Interior Minister, spoke to media personnel in Lahore and made it clear that the PCB has no intention of compelling symbolic gestures if India is unwilling to participate.

IND-W vs SL-W: Why India star Jemimah Rodrigues did not play the 4th T20I against Sri Lanka Women?

IND-W vs SL-W: Harleen Deol was brought into the XI to take Jemimah's Rodrigues place.

From a Test masterpiece to final-winning brilliance: India’s best batting innings of 2025

When it mattered most: India’s top five batting innings of 2025.

Brett Lee: 'Touching 160kmph means more to me than any wicket I've taken'

Brett Lee, 49, who has been inducted into Australian Cricket's Hall of Fame, said he dedicated his life to achieving that dream, while crediting his mother, Helen, who was a sprinter, for the necessary genetics.

Deepti Sharma to Laura Wolvaardt: Six women cricketers who ruled 2025

Here are some of the women cricketers who ruled 2025 with their performances.

BCCI set to move on as Rishabh Pant faces exclusion from New Zealand ODIs - Report

India's Rishabh Pant was last seen in an ODI on the 7th of August, 2024, against Sri Lanka in Colombo.

Rs 1.08 crore for one catch: SA20 fan’s one-ganded stunner steals show at Newlands - WATCH

A fan made an incredible one-handed catch off a six and immediately became the center of attention, earning Rand 2 million.

Test double-centuries to match-sealed ODI tons and explosive T20I fireworks: Top 10 international centuries of 2025

Test double-centuries to match-sealed ODI tons and explosive T20I fireworks - We spotlight the top 10 international centuries of 2025.

BCCI rubbishes VVS Laxman coaching speculation, backs Gautam Gambhir even after South Africa loss - Report

A PTI report said that the BCCI had made an "informal approach" to ex-India batter VVS Laxman for the position of the head coach of the Test team.

Navjot Singh Sidhu drops '24 carat gold' post for Virat Kohli, seeks divine intervention to see him back in whites

Amid the rising rumor, Virat Kohli has clearly shut the door on the idea of him coming back to play Test matches.

2025 wrap: How Vaibhav Suryavanshi owned the year like no teenager before

When a 14-year-old scores consistently, records are bound to fall and this year, Vaibhav Suryavanshi shattered several of them.

India Women vs Sri Lanka Women Live Streaming: When and where to watch IND-W vs SL-W 4th T20I?

India Women vs Sri Lanka Women Live Streaming: The India Women vs Sri Lanka Women 4th T20I match will be played at the Greenfield International Stadium, Thiruvananthapuram.

Pakistan recall Shadab Khan for T20I series vs Sri Lanka; Babar Azam, Shaheen Afridi to continue playing in BBL

Babar, Shaheen, Haris Rauf, Hasan Ali and Mohammad Rizwan, the other Pakistan players in the BBL, didn't get a call-up and will continue to play in the Australian league.

Stuart Broad’s celebration at MCG after England's much-awaited Ashes victory gets fans buzzing — WATCH

Fans remembered Stuart Broad's expression from the Perth Test, which made the event even more memorable.

U-19 World Cup squad announced: Vaibhav Suryavanshi, Ayush Mhatre in focus as India eye sixth crown

The World Cup this time will be co-hosted by Zimbabwe and Namibia and will feature 16 teams divided into four groups.

Ashes: Steve Smith reaches historic mark, sits behind only Don Bradman

Steve Smith achieved the milestone during the fourth Ashes Test at the Melbourne Cricket Ground.

T20 World Cup to decide Gautam Gambhir's fate as India coach, report claims VVS Laxman approached for Tests

It is understood that in the BCCI corridors, the jury is still out on whether Gambhir is the right person to remain at helm of the red ball team for remaining nine Tests of the World Test Championship 2025-27 cycle.

Dhaka coach dies minutes before opening clash in Bangladesh Premier League, match goes ahead as per schedule

The sudden and unfortunate turn of events left everyone shocked.