‘We are happy’: MCA president Ajinkya Naik reacts to missing out on BGT Test

‘We are happy’: MCA president Ajinkya Naik reacts to missing out on BGT Test

Mumbai: The Mumbai Cricket Association (MCA) is not perturbed about not being allotted a Test match during the Border-Gavaskar Trophy early next year. On Thursday, the BCCI announced that Nagpur, Chennai, Guwahati, Ranchi, and Ahmedabad will host the high-profile five-Test series between India and Australia in January-February next year. The MCA will instead host the…

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IPL 2026: Gill fires bold ‘I don’t have anything to prove’ message despite T20 WC snub

IPL 2026: Gill fires bold ‘I don’t have anything to prove’ message despite T20 WC snub

Gujarat Titans’s Shubman Gill (PTI Photo/Kunal Patil) Gujarat Titans captain Shubman Gill has made it clear that he is not feeling any added pressure heading into the Indian Premier League 2026 season, insisting that his primary focus remains on helping his team secure another title rather than chasing individual milestones.Gill, who currently leads India in…

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Hardik Pandya wins hearts with promise kept, rewards Wankhede groundstaff | Cricket News

Hardik Pandya wins hearts with promise kept, rewards Wankhede groundstaff | Cricket News

Hardik Pandya with MCA groundsmen NEW DELHI: Team India all-rounder and Mumbai Indians Hardik Pandya once again showed that his impact goes beyond cricket, winning hearts with a thoughtful gesture off the field. During his preparation for the T20 World Cup, Pandya spent long nights training at Mumbai’s Wankhede Stadium, often practising till almost midnight….

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Shubman Gill joins criticism of Impact Player rule, says ‘It takes the skill out’ | Cricket News

Shubman Gill joins criticism of Impact Player rule, says ‘It takes the skill out’ | Cricket News

Gujarat Titans’ captain Shubman Gill (AP Photo/Ajit Solanki) Gujarat Titans captain Shubman Gill has joined the growing list of Indian players voicing concerns over the Impact Player rule in the Indian Premier League, stating that it “takes the skill out of the game.” Gill’s remarks come shortly after similar criticism from players like Rohit Sharma,…

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‘We need to think about next spin pair after Jadeja-Ashwin’: Ex-India spinner Nilesh Kulkarni

‘We need to think about next spin pair after Jadeja-Ashwin’: Ex-India spinner Nilesh Kulkarni

R Ashwin and Ravindra Jadeja (AFP Photo) As India stands on the cusp of a transition in their storied spin-bowling legacy, former India left-arm spinner Nilesh Kulkarni offers a timely and nuanced assessment of where things stand. In this wide-ranging conversation, Kulkarni reflects on the shifting demands of red-ball cricket, the looming void post the…

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IPL 2026: LSG owner Sanjiv Goenka breaks silence on Pant captaincy ‘speculations’

IPL 2026: LSG owner Sanjiv Goenka breaks silence on Pant captaincy ‘speculations’

Lucknow Super Giants (LSG) owner Sanjiv Goenka with Rishabh Pant (PTI Photo) Sanjiv Goenka, owner of Lucknow Super Giants, has firmly shut down speculation surrounding Rishabh Pant’s captaincy ahead of IPL 2026, calling out what he implied were baseless reports doing the rounds. Pant had come under heavy criticism after a disappointing IPL 2025 campaign….

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‘Prove me wrong’: Ex-India batter throws challenge to Ajinkya Rahane ahead of IPL 2026

‘Prove me wrong’: Ex-India batter throws challenge to Ajinkya Rahane ahead of IPL 2026

Kolkata Knight Riders Captain Ajinkya Rahane (PTI Photo) Former India batter Aakash Chopra believes Ajinkya Rahane has a significant point to prove heading into IPL 2026, especially in addressing long-standing doubts about his game beyond the powerplay.Rahane led Kolkata Knight Riders from the front with the bat in IPL 2025, finishing as their top run-scorer….

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BCCI unveils India’s 2026-27 home fixtures: Full schedule, venues revealed

BCCI unveils India’s 2026-27 home fixtures: Full schedule, venues revealed

Gautam Gambhir, Ajit Agarkar and Shubman Gill (Getty Images) NEW DELHI: The Board of Control for Cricket in India (BCCI) on Thursday announced the complete schedule for Team India’s international home season for 2026-27, unveiling a packed calendar featuring 22 matches across 17 cities.The upcoming season promises a wide-ranging contest with four visiting teams —…

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Gautam Gambhir deepfake case: Delhi HC orders Google, Meta, Amazon to remove posts

Gautam Gambhir deepfake case: Delhi HC orders Google, Meta, Amazon to remove posts

India’s Head Coach Gautam Gambhir (PTI Photo) The Delhi High Court has directed major tech platforms, including Google, Meta, and Amazon, to remove objectionable online content that allegedly misuses the name and identity of former India cricketer and current head coach Gautam Gambhir for commercial gain.A single-judge bench led by Justice Jyoti Singh observed that…

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