Tilak Varma has been appointed vice-captain of India’s squad for the upcoming three-match T20I series against Afghanistan, beginning September 13. The second and third matches will be played on September 15 and 17 respectively. Shreyas Iyer will continue to captain the side in the T20I format for this assignment. Varma’s promotion to vice-captain represents another […]

Mohammed Shami thoroughly enjoyed his role as one of the senior-most players in the East Zone squad during their successful Duleep Trophy 2026 campaign. The veteran pacer also embraced the opportunity to mentor 15-year-old Vaibhav Sooryavanshi, whose age, as Shami pointed out, is almost identical to the length of his own First-Class career. Shami claimed […]

East Zone ended a 13-year wait for the Duleep Trophy title with a commanding victory over South Zone in the 2026 final at the MA Chidambaram Stadium in Chennai. The triumph sparked jubilant celebrations, with captain Ishan Kishan and 15-year-old Vaibhav Sooryavanshi among those dancing on the field with stumps in hand. The final stretched […]

Rohit Sharma has refused to look too far ahead when asked about his chances of featuring in the 2027 ODI World Cup. With the former India captain now playing only the 50-over format, speculation has continued over whether he will be part of India’s squad for the tournament, which will be jointly hosted by South […]

Jasprit Bumrah has been declared fit and will be available for India’s upcoming three-match T20I series against Afghanistan as well as the 2026 Asian Games. However, India have suffered a setback with fast bowler Harshit Rana ruled out of both assignments following a fresh injury setback. Rana had been progressing well during his rehabilitation at the […]

New Zealand white-ball captain Mitchell Santner has reportedly turned down a lucrative Big Bash League (BBL) offer to remain available for the Black Caps’ upcoming international assignments against India and Australia. The 34-year-old left-arm spinner was approached by Adelaide Strikers but ultimately decided that his international commitments were more important at this stage of his […]

Former India batter Hemang Badani has reportedly emerged as the frontrunner to replace Stephen Fleming as Chennai Super Kings’ (CSK) next head coach. The five-time IPL champions are looking at an Indian-led coaching setup, with MS Dhoni believed to be pushing for a change in the franchise’s support staff structure. CSK parted ways with Fleming […]

Former South Africa captain AB de Villiers believes Tilak Varma’s batting position could be one of the biggest selection challenges for India during the upcoming three-match T20I series against Afghanistan. According to de Villiers, where India choose to bat the left-hander could have a major impact on the overall balance of the playing XI. India […]

Tilak Varma has continued to strengthen his red-ball credentials with a superb run in the 2026 Duleep Trophy. The South Zone batter has remained unbeaten on 116, 51 and 99 across his three innings, underlining his growing consistency in first-class cricket. His performances have also come alongside increased responsibility as a leader. Tilak has guided South […]

India fast bowler Harshit Rana is likely to miss the upcoming three-match T20I series against Afghanistan as he continues his recovery from a hamstring injury. According to a report by news agency PTI on Wednesday, the Delhi pacer needs more time to regain full fitness and has not yet returned to competitive cricket. Rana last […]