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No Shan Masood for Pakistan in the second Test against West Indies after broken finger rules him out

The left-handed Pakistani batsman, centurion in the first Test, is also likely to miss the England tour starting next month.

The Vaibhav Sooryavanshi experiment enters a new phase: Can leadership make Indian cricket's wonderkid even better?

Indian cricket's Vaibhav Sooryavanshi experiment enters a new phase as leadership tests whether responsibility can sharpen or disrupt his extraordinary growth.

2027 ODI World Cup will be played across 12 venues featuring 8 in South Africa

The marquee 50-over competition returns to Africa after 24 years. Back in 2003, South Africa, Zimbabwe and Kenya hosted the eighth Men's Cricket World Cup.

Cap number 278, signing off: Rahane announces retirement

Ajinkya Rahane announced his retirement from international cricket, finishing with 5,077 runs in 85 Tests, leaving a complex legacy as a leader and player.

దులీప్ ట్రోఫీకి ఈస్ట్ జోన్ వైస్ కెప్టెన్‌గా వైభవ్ సూర్యవంశీ.. 15 ఏళ్లకే మరో ఘనత

భారత యువ క్రికెట్ సంచలనం వైభవ్ సూర్యవంశీకి మరో అరుదైన గౌరవం దక్కింది. 2026-27 దులీప్ ట్రోఫీ కోసం ఎంపిక చేసిన ఈస్ట్ జోన్ జట్టుకు వైస్ కెప్టెన్‌గా అతడిని నియమించారు. జట్టుకు ఈశాన్ కిషన్ కెప్టెన్‌గా వ్యవహరించనుండగా, కేవలం 15 ఏళ్ల వయసులోనే వైభవ్‌కు ఈ కీలక బాధ్యతలు అప్పగించడం అతని ప్రతిభకు నిదర్శనంగా నిలిచింది.

Rahane’s finest act came under the Australian sun

The 38-year-old, who played his last Test in 2023, will always be remembered for quiet grit and splendid leadership

Albie Morkel returns to Super Kings fold in major new role, appointed Joburg Super Kings head coach

Former South Africa all-rounder Albie Morkel has been appointed as the head coach of the Joburg Super Kings.

Virat Kohli's ‘favourite Test batting partner’ retires as Tendulkar, Pujara and others salute Ajinkya Rahane

Virat Kohli, Sachin Tendulkar and others led tributes to Ajinkya Rahane after the former India captain announced his international retirement.

Vaibhav Sooryavanshi ‘could be in contention for Indian Test team’, selector reveals vision behind vice-captaincy

East Zone selector backed Vaibhav Sooryavanshi's vice-captaincy, saying the 16-year-old could soon push for an Indian Test spot.

The Odysseus of Indian cricket: Why Ajinkya Rahane's story deserves to be remembered

Ever-adaptable, determined, a true leader. Ajinkya Rahane was a cricketer of restrained elan whose finest knocks came in India’s most challenging circumstances.

Joe Root and Stephen Fleming appointed England's new Test captain and coach

Joe Root replaces Ben Stokes as England's Test captain. Here's what the ECB said about his appointment.

Under Virat Kohli’s giant shadow, Ajinkya Rahane’s international journey delivered a lot less than it promised

Ajinkya Rahane's international career ends with fewer runs than his talent deserved, but his legacy will forever be built on impact over statistics.

Two record sales, one $20.6 billion league: What's driving IPL's valuation despite fall in TV viewership

RCB leads both brand and business value charts for the first time ever, but TV viewership drops sharply, shows Houlihan Lokey’s IPL Valuation Study 2026.

Ace spinner Adam Zampa switches allegiance one more time in Australia

The 34-year-old is going to represent Queensland in the upcoming domestic season in Australia. NSW is now a thing of the past for him.

Ajinkya Rahane retires from all forms of cricket with immediate effect

Ajinkya Rahane finishes his career, having played 85 Tests, 90 ODIs and 20 T20Is for India.

Khurram Shahzad and Mohammad Abbas punished by ICC for inappropriate celebrations in Trinidad Test against West Indies

Pakistan lost the first Test against the West Indies at Trinidad on Tuesday. Chasing 211 to win on day four, they could only make 120 and conceded the contest.

England Test coach search comes to an end as former CSK man Stephen Fleming set to take over

There were many contenders for the role, but Stephen Fleming, according to reports, has beaten the competition.

Beyond T20 hype: Vaibhav Sooryavanshi now steps into Indian cricket's toughest audition

Vaibhav Sooryavanshi was named vice-captain of the Ishan Kishan-led East Zone squad for the upcoming Duleep Trophy.

Vaibhav Sooryavanshi's rapid rise continues with East Zone vice-captaincy for Duleep Trophy

Vaibhav Sooryavanshi, notably, is the only player from Bihar to make the cut.

RCB, RR sale boosts IPL brand value, media rights to double says study

As per a study by seasoned IPL analysts, the league is estimated to have delivered another double digit percentage growth

Irfan Pathan tears into selectors over Auqib Nabi omission: 'I didn't understand the selection process'

While welcoming Saransh Jain's selection, Pathan wondered why the same principle had not been applied to Auqib Nabi.

AB de Villiers cites Shreyas Iyer's remarks, raises big Gautam Gambhir question: ‘He was full of credit for VVS Laxman’

The Proteas great referred to Shreyas Iyer's comments praising Laxman's communication and the freedom he gave players to express themselves

AB de Villiers surprised by Rishabh Pant's selection for Sri Lanka Tests: ‘Will see what his fitness looks like’

Sharing his assessment of the squad, De Villiers said Rishabh Pant's selection was one of the biggest surprises for him.