The Board of Control for Cricket in India (BCCI) has struck a major commercial deal ahead of the 2026 Indian Premier League, signing Google’s AI platform Gemini as a sponsor in an agreement worth ₹270 crore. The three-year partnership once again underlines the IPL’s unmatched pull as a global sporting property and its growing appeal […]

India captain Suryakumar Yadav has confirmed that wicketkeeper-batter Ishan Kishan will make his much-anticipated return to international cricket in the first T20I against New Zealand on Wednesday, January 21. Kishan is set to bat at No. 3 in the series opener, which will be played in Raipur, marking his first T20I appearance for India in […]

India’s training camp in Nagpur has been buzzing with energy and quiet confidence ahead of the first T20I against New Zealand on Wednesday, as the Men in Blue settled into their hotel for the series opener. With the five-match contest marking India’s final assignment before the big global event, the focus is firmly on preparation, […]

Hardik Pandya is all set to make his much-awaited return to international cricket as India take on New Zealand in a five-match T20I series starting Wednesday. The series marks Hardik’s first appearance in India colours since he suffered an injury during the Asia Cup last year, an unfortunate setback that ruled him out of several […]

With the T20 World Cup in India fast approaching, New Zealand speedster Lockie Ferguson has made it clear that retirement is not on his mind. The 34-year-old pacer has confirmed he is keen to continue his international career beyond the showpiece event and has his sights firmly set on representing New Zealand at next year’s […]

Rohit Sharma served up a wry piece of advice for Kuldeep Yadav that doubled as a strategic nudge: when you’re in India’s XI for the 2026 T20 World Cup, put your head down and bowl — stop appealing on every delivery. The remark, made on the Captain’s Road Map, shows with Jatin Sapru, passed as […]

Bangladesh’s sports advisor Asif Nazrul has issued a strong response to the International Cricket Council (ICC), warning that Bangladesh will not accept any “unreasonable conditions” if the global body bows to pressure from the Board of Control for Cricket in India (BCCI) over the 2026 ICC Men’s T20 World Cup. Speaking to the media on […]

New Zealand head coach Rob Walter has confirmed that fast bowler Kristian Clarke will remain with the Black Caps squad in India for the opening three T20Is of the upcoming five-match series, serving as injury cover for all-rounder Michael Bracewell. Bracewell’s availability for the T20I series remains uncertain after he sustained a minor left-calf strain […]

India batter Ajinkya Rahane has raised serious concerns over India’s team management following the shock 1–2 ODI series defeat to New Zealand at home, questioning both the lack of player security and the constant chopping and changing in the side. Speaking after India’s first-ever home ODI series loss to the Kiwis, Rahane stressed that clarity […]

Rishabh Pant believes youth is meant for relentless effort, not restraint, and says pushing one’s limits early in life lays the foundation for long-term success. Speaking at an event on Monday, the India wicketkeeper-batter underlined that his journey has been driven by a single obsession: wearing the India jersey and winning matches, with everything else […]