No Rohit Sharma, Yashasvi Jaiswal, Suryakumar Yadav, Shivam Dube in Mumbai squad for Vijay Hazare Trophy

No Rohit Sharma, Yashasvi Jaiswal, Suryakumar Yadav, Shivam Dube in Mumbai squad for Vijay Hazare Trophy

Yashasvi Jaiswal and Rohit Sharma (ANI Photo) AHMEDABAD: Former India captain Rohit Sharma, India’s T20 captain Suryakumar Yadav, opener Yashasvi Jaiswal and allrounder Shivam Dube have not been named by the Mumbai Cricket Association in Mumbai’s squad for the upcoming Vijay Hazare Trophy. However, this doesn’t mean that all these India stars will miss the…

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From borrowed money for trials to IPL pick: Gorakhpur leg-spinner Vishal Nishad’s remarkable rise

From borrowed money for trials to IPL pick: Gorakhpur leg-spinner Vishal Nishad’s remarkable rise

LUCKNOW: When the IPL-2026 miniauction was on in Abu Dhabi, rightarm legbreak bowler Vishal Nishad was watching at Kanpur’s Kamla Club, at the Uttar Pradesh team’s camp for the upcoming Vijay Hazare Trophy. The screen felt personal: one pick from any franchise could change his life.Go Beyond The Boundary with our YouTube channel. SUBSCRIBE NOW!The…

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Bench strength on trial; Shubman Gill injury opens T20I auditions as NZ series, T20 World Cup loom

Bench strength on trial; Shubman Gill injury opens T20I auditions as NZ series, T20 World Cup loom

Sanju Samson during a training session. (PTI Photo) LUCKNOW: While Shubman Gill’s latest injury has disrupted India’s immediate plans, it has simultaneously created an opportunity for the team management to experiment within the T20I setup. Go Beyond The Boundary with our YouTube channel. SUBSCRIBE NOW!The toe injury, while unfortunate for the stylish opener, has inadvertently…

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‘Felt quite bad because I was doing well’: Ishan Kishan breaks silence on prolonged Team India snub

‘Felt quite bad because I was doing well’: Ishan Kishan breaks silence on prolonged Team India snub

Ishan Kishan (Pic credit: BCCI) NEW DELHI: Out-of-favour India wicketkeeper-batter Ishan Kishan delivered a statement performance in the Syed Mushtaq Ali Trophy final on Thursday, smashing a breathtaking 101 off just 49 balls to lead Jharkhand to their maiden title and finally breaking his silence on his prolonged absence from Team India.Go Beyond The Boundary…

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New Zealand Cricket CEO Scott Weenink resigns amid deep rift over future T20 league NZ20

New Zealand Cricket CEO Scott Weenink resigns amid deep rift over future T20 league NZ20

NZ Cricket CEO Scott Weenink (Video grab) New Zealand Cricket (NZC) chief executive Scott Weenink resigned on Friday, bringing an end to a turbulent tenure marked by a prolonged and increasingly bitter dispute over the future of T20 cricket in the country. Weenink, a businessman and former Wellington first-class cricketer, stepped down after just over…

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‘Gautam Gambhir is not a coach’: Kapil Dev drops bombshell

‘Gautam Gambhir is not a coach’: Kapil Dev drops bombshell

India’s headcoach Gautam Gambhir with captain Suryakumar Yadav and Shivam Dube (PTI Photo/Ravi Choudhary) India’s first World Cup-winning captain Kapil Dev has weighed in on the debate surrounding Gautam Gambhir’s working style, saying the role of a head coach in modern-day cricket is more about player management than hands-on coaching. Gambhir has faced growing criticism…

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GOAT India Tour: Cricket legend Sunil Gavaskar slams Lionel Messi for Kolkata ruckus – ‘Failed to honour his commitment’

GOAT India Tour: Cricket legend Sunil Gavaskar slams Lionel Messi for Kolkata ruckus – ‘Failed to honour his commitment’

Sunil Gavaskar slams Lionel Messi (Photo Credits: Getty Images and PTI) NEW DELHI: Former Indian cricket captain Sunil Gavaskar has sparked debate over the Lionel Messi controversy in Kolkata, arguing that criticism of event organisers and VIP culture misses the mark; Messi himself bears primary responsibility for not upholding his obligations.In a column for Sportsstar,…

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Ishan Kishan explodes in final as Jharkhand script history with maiden SMAT title

Ishan Kishan explodes in final as Jharkhand script history with maiden SMAT title

Ishan Kishan (PTI Photo/R Senthil Kumar) Out-of-favour India wicketkeeper-batter Ishan Kishan delivered a powerful reminder of his T20 credentials, hammering a stunning century to lead Jharkhand to their first-ever Syed Mushtaq Ali Trophy title with a dominant 69-run win over Haryana on Thursday. Kishan produced a breathtaking display of power-hitting, smashing 101 off just 49…

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IPL 2026: R Ashwin leaves out CSK from his top four, fourth pick comes as surprise

IPL 2026: R Ashwin leaves out CSK from his top four, fourth pick comes as surprise

Ravichandran Ashwin (C), Ravindra Jadeja (L) and Vijay Shankar (R) (Photo by Prakash Singh/Getty Images) Former India off-spinner Ravichandran Ashwin has named his four favourites for the upcoming IPL season, notably leaving out his former franchise Chennai Super Kings. His selections come shortly after the IPL mini-auction held at the Etihad Arena in Abu Dhabi….

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Ahead of T20 World Cup, Ishan Kishan sends strong message to Gautam Gambhir and India selectors with SMAT performance

Ahead of T20 World Cup, Ishan Kishan sends strong message to Gautam Gambhir and India selectors with SMAT performance

Cricketer Ishan Kishan (PTI Photo/Shailendra Bhojak) NEW DELHI: Ishan Kishan delivered a captain’s knock of the highest order, smashing a breathtaking 101 off just 49 balls to power Jharkhand to a dominant total against Haryana in the final of the Syed Mushtaq Ali Trophy 2025 on Thursday. The left-hander’s assault, laced with six fours and…

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BCCI not responsible for Lucknow T20I ticket refunds, confirms Secretary Devajit Saikia

BCCI not responsible for Lucknow T20I ticket refunds, confirms Secretary Devajit Saikia

A view of Ekana Cricket Stadium shrouded in dense fog (PTI Photo/Ravi Choudhary) NEW DELHI: The BCCI Secretary Devajit Saikia has confirmed that the Uttar Pradesh Cricket Association (UPCA) will handle refunds for ticket holders after fog and poor visibility led to the abandonment of the fourth T20I between India and South Africa.The match cancellation…

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December 18 Throwback: When 16-year-old Sachin Tendulkar began his ODI journey — and cricket found a legend

December 18 Throwback: When 16-year-old Sachin Tendulkar began his ODI journey — and cricket found a legend

File Pic: Sachin Tendulkar 36 years ago on this day – December 18, 1989, India faced arch-rivals Pakistan at Gujranwala in the second ODI of the four-match series. A 16-year-old boy padded up to play his first limited-over match in India colours.That teenage boy was none other than legendary Sachin Tendulkar, who made his international…

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Alex Carey creates Ashes history, joins elite club as Australia take firm control in Adelaide

Alex Carey creates Ashes history, joins elite club as Australia take firm control in Adelaide

Australia’s Alex Carey (AP Photo/James Elsby) Australia’s dominance in the Ashes 2025–26 continued to gather momentum in the third Test at the Adelaide Oval, with the hosts tightening their grip on the contest through a commanding all-round display. Asked to bat first, Australia posted a solid first-innings total of 371, built around a standout effort…

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‘Protect the match-winner’: Ex-India batter warns on Jasprit Bumrah workload ahead of T20 World Cup

‘Protect the match-winner’: Ex-India batter warns on Jasprit Bumrah workload ahead of T20 World Cup

Jasprit Bumrah (PTI Photo) NEW DELHI: Jasprit Bumrah’s explosive pace and unorthodox action make him one of world cricket’s most lethal weapons — but they also place an enormous strain on his body, a reality India must manage with care, former international cricketer Robin Uthappa has warned.Go Beyond The Boundary with our YouTube channel. SUBSCRIBE…

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