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India’s WTC hopes are on the line, so is Agarkar’s future

India's Test series in Sri Lanka is crucial for the future of cricket leaders Gambhir and Agarkar, with results impacting World Test Championship hopes.

India in Sri Lanka: An away series that feels like a home audit

India's Test tour of Sri Lanka highlights a shift in cricket dynamics, with India's vulnerability to spin contrasting Sri Lanka's resurgence, making it a revealing series.

'Bigger impact than Sachin Tendulkar': Vaibhav Sooryavanshi backed for greatness, but Shaw-Kambli warning issued

Robin Uthappa believes Vaibhav Sooryavanshi has the talent to leave an even bigger mark on white-ball cricket than Sachin Tendulkar.

Zaheer Khan steps into Jaffna Kings ownership after Manjot Kalra's exit amid alleged match-fixing scandal

Zaheer Khan has become Jaffna Kings co-owner after Manjot Kalra's regime ended amid match-fixing allegations and financial defaults in the Lanka Premier League.

Ajinkya Rahane challenges Vaibhav Sooryavanshi after lukewarm start to India career: ‘International cricket is not IPL’

Ajinkya Rahane urges patience with Vaibhav Sooryavanshi, saying international cricket is a different challenge and it's too early to judge his Test future.

Ajinkya Rahane reveals Ben Stokes' advice that helped him deal with social media pressure

Ajinkya Rahane recalled advice from Ben Stokes during their time together in the IPL, which reinforced his approach to switching off from online noise.

Ireland's Afghanistan series strains ECB ties and could cost them lucrative future men's cricket fixtures

Ireland's Afghanistan series has strained ECB ties, raising fears that lucrative fixtures against England could now be at risk in coming years.

Sai Sudharsan set to miss India's warm-up match but remains on course to join squad before Sri Lanka Test series opener

Sai Sudharsan will miss India's warm-up match due to a toe niggle but is expected to recover and join the squad before the Sri Lanka Test opener.

'Get Shami and Bhuvneshwar back': 'Half-fit' Jasprit Bumrah urged to quit white-ball cricket, take year-long break

The latest injury setback has prompted former cricketers to urge Jasprit Bumrah to either take a break or restrict himself to playing only Test cricket

Marsh joins SEC, Sam Curran returns to SA20 with DSG as franchises finalise pre-auction squads

19 slots remained to be filled as the six franchises lock in their core ahead of the SA20 Season 5 auction on October 7.

‘Been watching India lose Tests even at home’: Rahane says senior players must be respected in subtle message to Gambhir

Ajinkya Rahane urges India to rebuild Test cricket with more character and senior players, offering a subtle message to Gautam Gambhir ahead of Sri Lanka.

Ben Stokes blames himself for Brendon McCullum's sacking: 'If I hadn't retired..."

Ben Stokes blames himself for Brendon McCullum's sacking as England Test coach. If he had not quit suddenly and retired, McCullum would not have lost his job.

'Why only Gautam Gambhir?': Ex-BCCI chief selector defends India coach, points finger at batters amid Test slump

Former India chief selector Sandeep Patil has defended head coach Gambhir amid growing scrutiny over India's recent Test struggles.

No warm-up games: Australia to gamble on radical blueprint to conquer India in 2027 Border-Gavaskar Trophy

Andrew McDonald has revealed that Australia will not play a warm-up game before the series against India, instead opting for a radical preparation plan.

Selectors want Rohit Sharma out of World Cup plans, felt 'betrayed' after BCCI backed him: Report

The entire Rohit Sharma episode exposed a growing disconnect between India's selectors and the BCCI's top brass.

Rohit Sharma episode puts Ajit Agarkar’s position in threat as BCCI considers VVS Laxman for top selection job: Report

Ajit Agarkar's original tenure ended in June this year before the BCCI granted him a three-month extension, but the board is now weighing its options.

Vaibhav Sooryavanshi's start in international cricket ‘was made tough’: ‘You told him you serve water first’

Mohammad Kaif believes that Vaibhav Sooryavanshi's introduction in international cricket could have been made easier

One desperate dive, 12 missing runs: Babar Azam's 88 becomes the cruellest chapter of his Test drought

Babar Azam's 88 ended in a cruel run-out, leaving him on his knees and extending a Test century drought that has now stretched beyond 1,300 days.

Misfield, frustration, miracle: Himmat Singh's accidental kick creates bizarre last-ball run-out in wild DPL thriller

Himmat Singh's frustrated kick after a misfield hit the stumps for a freak last-ball run-out, forcing a dramatic DPL Super Over, eventually won by Outer Delhi.

The injury epidemic India can no longer ignore as Shubman Gill demands answers before World Cup

Skipper Shubman Gill has a genuine reason to be upset but a more methodical approach could help the team

Mohammad Amir, now British citizen, opens up on whether he would sign up for IPL: ‘I don’t know…'

Former Pakistan pacer Mohammad Amir opens up on IPL. Here's what he said when asked about participation in the Indian tournament.

‘You take the call, drop me’: Ex-India star feels Rohit Sharma dared Ajit Agarkar after Lord’s heroics

Rohit Sharma's Lord's century has put India's selectors under pressure, forcing them to risk the backlash of dropping him to end his ODI career before 2027.

Vaibhav Sooryavanshi for INR 48 cr: 5 IPL stars who would rule football-style transfer market after their 2026 seasons

If IPL used football-style transfer fees, Vaibhav Sooryavanshi would top a five-player market shaped by 2026 form, role scarcity and three-year contract value.