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Will Virat Kohli, Rohit Sharma become coaches after retirement? Ashwin predicts contrasting futures

Ashwin feels Rohit Sharma could eventually find a role with Mumbai Indians, while Virat Kohli may take a different route.

Fielding lapses of IPL 2026 still fresh in Shashank Singh's mind, Punjab Kings star vows to rectify errors

In an interview with Hindustan Times Digital, Shashank Singh opens up on the off-season camp arranged by Punjab Kings. Here's what he said.

Without Jasprit Bumrah, India are already on the back foot against Sri Lanka, make no mistake

If the Galle wicket is not pace-friendly, the 32-year-old’s absence on account of injury is going to haunt Team India for sure.

Farokh Engineer hopes to end 53-year wait for Padma Shri

The Government of India bestowed the honour on the dashing cricketer in 1973, but the medal and citation never reached him

Team India Pulls Out of Bangladesh Series, Set to Face Afghanistan in Delhi

Team India has withdrawn from its scheduled tour of Bangladesh. According to the ICC schedule, India was expected to travel to Bangladesh, but the series could not go ahead after the Indian government did not grant clearance amid ongoing differences between the two countries. The BCCI announced the decision on social media, dealing a major blow to the Bangladesh Cricket Board.

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Lionel Messi Hints at Uncertain Football Future After Father’s Death

Lionel Messi has opened up about the emotional impact of his father’s death and admitted that he is uncertain about how much longer he will continue playing professional football. Jorge Messi, who played a major role in his son’s career and served as his representative and adviser, died at the age of 68.

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Toast-of-the-town Hasan Mahmud compares his Darwin five-for with the one against India at Chennai

Hasan Mahmud picked up six wickets to stun the Aussies on the opening day of the first Test at Darwin.

India-Afghanistan T20Is in Delhi go at bargain price

The media rights value of the three-match series will be less than the per match value of Afghanistan’s tour of India, two months back

Three spinners the way to go in Galle: Morne Morkel

The possibility of fielding three left-arm spinners in Kuldeep Yadav, Ravindra Jadeja and Manav Suthar is high

‘I was lucky’: Steve Smith admits edging Ebadot Hossain to wicketkeeper Litton Das

The Aussie batsman went on to score 71 on a day the home team couldn’t even reach 200 in their first innings.

For Jaiswal, an opportunity to show attack isn’t his only defence

The slow turners of Sri Lanka challenge batters in very different ways and the India opener will have to put his best foot forward

Gautam Gambhir and Shubman Gill urged to be ‘clear in messaging’ with Sarfaraz Khan: ‘That way, he won’t waste time'

Ravichandran Ashwin feels Dhruv Jurel will start ahead of Sarfaraz Khan in the playing XI for the first Test.

Punjab Kings start off-season camp in New Chandigarh, Shashank Singh and Nehal Wadhera in attendance

Punjab Kings began a five-day off-season camp at the New International Cricket Stadium, New Chandigarh.

England great admits to being ‘annoyed’ by Ravindra Jadeja's sword celebration: ‘What’s the guy waving bat for?'

Stuart Broad heaps praise on Ravindra Jadeja but admits to being annoyed by his ‘sword’ celebration.

India bowling coach Morne Morkel wary of ‘heat and humidity’ ahead of the first Test against Sri Lanka at Galle

The former South Africa fast bowler also believes that opener KL Rahul will be a key figure for the visitors at Galle.

‘Stop being a princess’: Steve Smith taunted by fan on live TV, told ‘you’re not bigger than the game'

Steve Smith scored 71 runs in the first innings of the first Test against Bangladesh, to help Australia post 198 runs on the board.

‘I was tired at the end of India matches’: England captain Harry Brook makes honest confession

Under the leadership of the 27-year-old, England beat India in six out of seven completed matches.

Ashleigh Gardner breaks silence as ex-wife's cheating allegations pile pressure on Cricket Australia: ‘Respect privacy’

Ashleigh Gardner issued a statement, addressing the allegations made by her estranged wife, Monica Wright.

Hasan Mahmud takes six as Bangladesh rock Australia on opening day of first Test in Darwin

Hasan Mahmud took a career-best haul of 6-55 to help dismiss the hosts for 198.

Hasan Mahmud’s historic six-for leaves Australia at new low against Bangladesh

Hasan Mahmud became the first Bangladesh bowler to claim a six-wicket haul against Australia in Test cricket.

Afghanistan mulling change of schedule for India T20Is, ACB reaches out to BCCI over ‘Ganesh Chaturthi’ factor

The Afghanistan Cricket Board (ACB) is mulling changing the schedule for the upcoming T20Is against India.

ICC CEO’s blueprint for ODI cricket’s future: ‘Era of randomly scheduling bilaterals over’

The ICC CEO believes the ODI format can regain its relevance if the right factors are kept at the centre of how the game is planned and presented.

Gautam Gambhir lent support, players urged 'to take responsibility': 'Took 1 year for Dravid to establish himself'

Gautam Gambhir extended support. Former India spinner feels the head coach needs to be given some more time to get the desired results.