The India Under-19 squad received a timely boost of motivation from cricketing legend Sachin Tendulkar ahead of their blockbuster clash against Pakistan in the ICC Under-19 World Cup. The much-anticipated India vs Pakistan encounter is scheduled for Sunday, February 1, and comes just weeks after the two sides locked horns in a fiery Under-19 Asia […]

India’s T20 World Cup 2026 preparations have received a timely boost, with rising batting star Tilak Varma edging closer to full fitness. The left-hander is set to feature in a crucial simulation game at the BCCI Centre of Excellence (CoE) in Bengaluru, a step that is expected to clear the final hurdle in his return […]

Former India middle-order batter Manoj Tiwary has stirred a fresh debate around the future of Gautam Gambhir as head coach of the Indian men’s cricket team, suggesting that the BCCI should consider a major decision if India fails to defend their ICC Men’s T20 World Cup title in 2026. With the tournament set to be […]

The Board of Control for Cricket in India (BCCI) is set to phase out the A-plus category from its central contracts, reflecting the changing landscape of Indian cricket and evolving player workloads across formats. BCCI secretary Devajit Saikia confirmed the development on Saturday (January 24), stating that the eligibility criteria for the elite bracket are […]

With the Indian Premier League 2026 planning entering a crucial phase, Royal Challengers Bengaluru (RCB) and Rajasthan Royals (RR) have been asked by the Board of Control for Cricket in India (BCCI) to confirm their respective home venues by January 27. The directive, issued during a recent IPL Governing Council meeting, comes amid growing uncertainty […]

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 […]

Former Bangladesh Cricket Board (BCB) general secretary and ex-Asian Cricket Council (ACC) CEO Syed Ashraful Haque has launched a blistering critique of cricket administration in Asia, claiming the sport has increasingly fallen under political control rather than being run by seasoned cricket administrators. His comments come amid escalating tensions between the Board of Control for […]

Former Bangladesh opener Tamim Iqbal has urged the Bangladesh Cricket Board (BCB) to prioritise dialogue and long-term thinking amid the growing uncertainty surrounding the national team’s participation in the T20 World Cup 2026, scheduled to be held in India from February 7. In a measured yet firm stance, Tamim hinted that several current issues could […]

Rohit Sharma’s enduring stature in Indian cricket was on full display during a recent public event when ICC chairman and former BCCI secretary Jay Shah referred to him as “India’s captain,” drawing a visibly delighted reaction from the veteran batter. A clip from the event has since gone viral on social media, capturing Rohit’s broad […]

India’s new Test captain Shubman Gill has begun his tenure with a clear message: preparation is non-negotiable if India are to keep their fading World Test Championship (WTC) 2027 hopes alive. In a significant development, Gill has suggested that the Board of Control for Cricket in India (BCCI) organise a 15-day red-ball camp ahead of […]