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India’s T20I team has several talented opening batters, including Abhishek Sharma, Sanju Samson, Ishan Kishan and young Vaibhav Sooryavanshi.However, frequent changes in the playing XI have raised concerns about the team management’s approach, with former India captain Krishnamachari Srikkanth believing that the uncertainty has affected the confidence of both Samson and Sooryavanshi.Samson struggled in his…

South Africa’s Wiaan Mulder, right, leaves the field following his dismissal on day five of the first cricket test match between South Africa and Australia, in Durban, South Africa, Tuesday, Oct. 13, 2026. (AP Photo) South Africa coach Shukri Conrad has ruled out making drastic changes after his team’s 214-run defeat to Australia in the…

India’s Yashasvi Jaiswal and KL Rahul (PTI Photo) India’s Test cricketers returned to domestic action in the opening round of the 2026-27 Ranji Trophy season after the Board of Control for Cricket in India (BCCI) asked available players to feature for their state teams.With India preparing for a two-Test tour of New Zealand, the matches…

India women’s cricket team captain Smriti Mandhana wants to use the upcoming six-match series against Zimbabwe to fine-tune the team’s T20I approach and establish clear standards ahead of the inaugural Women’s Champions Trophy in February 2027.The series will mark Mandhana’s first assignment as India’s full-time captain, with the hosts beginning their campaign with three T20Is…

India’s players celebrate a goal during the men’s Hockey final’s gold medal match between Malaysia and India in the ongoing 20th Asian Games, in Gifu, Japan. International hockey will return to Punjab after 17 years when India host the men’s Asian Champions Trophy for the second time, with Jalandhar and Mohali set to stage the…

Bengal began their Ranji Trophy Group C campaign with a nine-wicket win over Delhi after bowling out the visitors for 277 in their second innings and chasing a target of 89 on the fourth and final day on Wednesday.Delhi resumed the day at 101 for three but were dismissed for 277 in 106.2 overs. Captain…

Natarajan and Ansari (Agency Images) Sunrisers Hyderabad (SRH) and Delhi Capitals (DC) have completed a player trade ahead of the upcoming Indian Premier League (IPL) season, with left-arm pacer T Natarajan returning to his former franchise and leg-spinner Zeeshan Ansari moving in the opposite direction. Natarajan returns to SRH after one season with DC Natarajan…

Australia’s Matt Renshaw and captain Pat Cummins (Image: ANI) Matthew Renshaw made a strong case for himself in Australia’s first Test against South Africa in Durban, scoring 190 runs in the first innings and 82 in the second to help his side secure a convincing victory. However, Australia captain Pat Cummins has indicated that the…

Gautam Gambhir (BCCI Photo) Former India cricketers Yuvraj Singh and Suresh Raina extended their birthday wishes to India head coach Gautam Gambhir as he turned 45 on Wednesday. Both former teammates praised Gambhir, with Yuvraj promising his continued support and Raina highlighting his fighting spirit and contribution to Indian cricket.Yuvraj took to Instagram to wish…

BFI president Ajay Singh and Pramod Kumar The Boxing Federation of India (BFI) has suspended its secretary general Pramod Kumar with immediate effect over alleged financial irregularities, failure to cooperate with investigations and misuse of authority. BFI president Ajay Singh issued the suspension order on Tuesday, pending an inquiry into the allegations against Kumar. These…