C.K. Nayudu

Chennai Super Kings are reportedly set to sign Karnataka's Macneil Hadley Noronha as an injury replacement for Ramakrishna Ghosh for the remainder of IPL 2026. Noronha, who had a stellar C.K. Nayudu Trophy campaign, impressed during trials with multiple franchises. This move comes as CSK faces a season heavily disrupted by injuries to key players.

As India fine-tune preparations for the one-off Afghanistan Test, Devdutt Padikkal emerges as a strong contender for the vacant No. 3 spot, while one of Harsh Dubey or Manav Suthar looks set to make a Test debut.As India fine-tune preparations for the one-off Afghanistan Test, Devdutt Padikkal emerges as a strong contender for the vacant No. 3 spot, while one of Harsh Dubey or Manav Suthar looks set to make a Test debut.

Dubai-raised Karnataka all-rounder Macneil Hadley Noronha’s IPL dream finally came true after an emotional 4 PM call from Chennai Super Kings. The 24-year-old’s journey spans 14 years of struggle, family sacrifices across Dubai and Bengaluru, standout domestic performances and a memorable six-sixes tribute to his idol Yuvraj Singh.

Delhi Capitals, desperate for a win, made five changes for their IPL 2026 clash against Punjab Kings, opting to field first. Young all-rounder Madhav Tiwari, retained for his pace and batting, is among the new faces. Punjab Kings, currently fourth, aim for a victory to potentially top the table.

Chennai Super Kings, facing injury setbacks in IPL 2026, have invited Mumbai's young batting allrounder Ayush Vartak for mid-season trials. Vartak, a prolific scorer in age-group cricket, will travel to Chennai after impressing with his batting prowess, including numerous sixes in recent tournaments.

It was a balmy Friday in Mumbai, and the CK Nayudu Hall at the Brabourne Stadium got warmer with emotion as members of the Legends Club congregated to celebrate Sachin Tendulkar’s 53rd birthday.

Vidarbha middle-order led by southpaw Yash Rathod has been consistent. Their form has troubled all the bowling attacks with their ability to adapt to any situation. Their confident batting has taken defending champions Vidarbha to the semis, where they will lock horns with Madhya Pradesh in Vadodara from Monday.

Rajasthan will need another 112 runs to win against Goa in the BCCI’s Under-23 CK Nayudu Trophy match being played in Goa.

Mumbai Indians have signed Krish Bhagat as a replacement for Atharva Ankolekar for IPL 2026. Bhagat, a 21-year-old all-rounder from Punjab, joins at his base price. Ankolekar is out due to a knee injury. Bhagat brings bowling and batting skills. He has impressed the Mumbai Indians coaching staff with his dedication and work ethic.

Outstanding opening spells from new-ball bowlers Arjun Tendulkar (3-24) and Minad Manjrekar (4-38) in the second innings handed Mumbai a comprehensive innings and 231-run win over Puducherry in the U-23 CK Nayudu Trophy quarterfinal at the Wankhede Stadium on Monday.

Skipper Hardik Tamore appeared to be rather surprised, than disappointed when umpires called it a day on Day One of Mumbai's semi-final encounter being played for the Col CK Nayudu Trophy against Vidarbha at the Wankhede Stadium on Monday.

Bengal staged a great comeback to reduce Punjab to 40 for 4 after being bowled out for 191 on Day I of the CK Nayudu Trophy final in Patiala on Monday.

Vidarbha Under-22 team's purple patch continued on the last day of their last league match against Goa as they gathered three points from a drawn tie to finish on top of the table in Plate B match of the CK Nayudu trophy match.

A Wankhede scored a brilliant century to take Vidarbha to 410 for four against Saurashtra on the first day of the CK Nayudu Trophy U-25 tournament on Friday.

Christmas, it seems, has begun already in a 'season of goodies' for Delhi. Even as their senior team has made it to the final of the Ranji Trophy, the capital's Under-23 team has begun the festivities by clinching the Col CK Nayudu Trophy.

Mumbai are poised to lift the C K Nayudu Under-22 crown after dominating Baroda on the third day of the four-day final.

Rohan Rajbhar hammered a brilliant century as Rajasthan thumped Goa by nine wickets in the BCCI’s Under-23 CK Nayudu Trophy match which concluded at the Sanguem Cricket Ground in Goa on Wednesday.

Yashvardhan Dalal from Haryana created a new tournament record in the Col. CK Nayudu Trophy by smashing an unbeaten 426 runs against Mumbai. His innings, which included 58 boundaries, helped Haryana reach a commanding total of 732/8 at the end of Day 2. Despite Ranga's dismissal for 151 by Atharva Bhosale, Dalal continued his aggressive approach, contributing significantly to Haryana's imposing total of 732 for eight wickets at the close of play on Day 2.

A statue of India's first-ever Test captain Col CK Nayudu was unveiled by former skipper Anil Kumble at Machilipatnam town on Tuesday.

Former India captain Ajit Wadekar will be honoured with the Col CK Nayudu Lifetime Achievement trophy at the annual Indian Cricket Board awards ceremony to be held in Chennai on December 10.

Rajasthan are heading towards an inevitable loss. It was a frustrating day for the hosts who were made to toil hard by Vidarbha batsmen who went on to score 443 runs in their second innings on Day Three of their CK Nayudu Trophy match currently underway at the KL Saini Stadium on Sunday.

Left arm spinner Harmeet Singh will represent Mumbai Under-25 squad in the Col CK Nayudu Trophy semifinal match against Baroda to be played from December 9-12.

Former India captain Kapil Dev will be the recipient of the BCCI's Col. CK Nayudu Lifetime Achievement Award for the year 2013.

Fabid Farooque Ahmed's allround brilliance steered Kerala to an emphatic 273-run win over Mumbai in the CK Nayudu U-23 Elite Group C match at Sachin Tendulkar Gymkhana, Kandivali on Thursday.

Former Test openers Madhav Apte and Nari Contractor on Tuesday recalled CK Nayudu's contribution to the game in India on his 122nd birth anniversary.