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India national cricket team slipped to sixth in the World Test Championship standings after Bangladesh national cricket team swept Pakistan 2-0 and climbed to fifth. India, led by Shubman Gill, have won four of nine Tests in the current cycle. Australia national cricket team continue to lead the WTC table, while Pakistan remain eighth after another series defeat.

Ravichandran Ashwin highlights the intense competition for India's T20I squad, praising Shubman Gill's IPL form but acknowledging emerging talents like Vaibhav Suryavanshi and Priyansh Arya. He notes the difficulty selectors face with a deep talent pool, including established players like Sanju Samson and Abhishek Sharma, making selection a significant challenge.

Former India cricketer Atul Wassan has accused new head coach Gautam Gambhir of being a "bully" with an "my way or the highway" approach, stemming from his Delhi cricket days. While Gambhir has achieved white-ball success, India's Test form has declined, raising questions about his confrontational coaching style's suitability.

Sunrisers Hyderabad have signed South African pacer Gerald Coetzee as a replacement for the injured David Payne for the remainder of IPL 2026. Coetzee, who brings international experience and has played in the IPL before, joins SRH for INR 2 crore. The team also welcomes back captain Pat Cummins, boosting their bowling attack as they aim for a strong finish.

Kolkata Knight Riders' pacer Harshit Rana, sidelined for IPL 2026 due to knee surgery, is supporting his team from the stands. The young bowler, who also missed the T20 World Cup, was recently honored with a debutant award. KKR faces Punjab Kings amidst rain concerns and a search for their first win.

Chennai Super Kings face significant injury blows ahead of IPL 2026, with Dewald Brevis sidelined for the initial matches due to a side strain. This adds to the absence of MS Dhoni and Nathan Ellis, impacting the team's middle order and bowling attack. CSK will aim to overcome these setbacks as they begin their campaign against Rajasthan Royals.

Cricket Australia's 2026-27 schedule presents a gruelling challenge, with 10 Tests in 14 weeks. A five-match Border-Gavaskar Trophy tour of India looms large for a senior Australian squad, many of whom have never won a series there. This demanding run includes a home series against England to mark a significant anniversary.

Dale Steyn has controversially suggested New Zealand could inherit the 'chokers' tag if they lose the T20 World Cup 2026 final to India. The former Proteas bowler pointed to New Zealand's repeated near misses in ICC finals, stating they must win to avoid this label. Steyn believes India holds a significant advantage in Ahmedabad.

Cricket has over one billion fans globally, with the Indian sub-continent alone constituting more than 90 percent of them, according to the largest ever market research into the sport conducted by the ICC.

Luke Ronchi and Jacob Oram have been granted leave by New Zealand Cricket to coach Islamabad United in the 2026 Pakistan Super League. Ronchi will be head coach while Oram serves as assistant. They will miss New Zealand’s series against south africa national cricket team and the Bangladesh tour, with NZC saying the experience will benefit the national setup.

A new-look South Africa dominated New Zealand in the first T20, winning by seven wickets. Debutant Nqobani Mokoena impressed with three wickets as the visitors were dismissed for 91. South Africa chased the target comfortably, with Connor Esterhuizen unbeaten on 45.

While Indian team were playing against South Africa in Southampton on Wednesday, Patnaites remained glued to their TV screens as if not willing to miss a single glimpse of the first match of India in the ongoing ICC World Cup.

Rohit Sharma's unbeaten 115 here on Wednesday would be heartening for the Indian team management. The Mumbaikar has struggled to replicate his white-ball form in Test cricket and the latest move to play him as an opener yielded dividends for the team and more importantly should help clear cobwebs in Rohit's mind.

Tony Irish has resigned from his position as chief executive of the Professional Cricketers' Association (PCA), the England and Wales players' body, due to personal reasons.

India clinched the ICC Men's T20 World Cup 2026 title, defeating New Zealand in a thrilling final in Ahmedabad. The victorious Indian team secured a substantial $3 million prize money. Sanju Samson's explosive 89 and Jasprit Bumrah's stellar bowling performance were instrumental in India's dominant victory, capping off a financially rewarding tournament for the champions.

Ricky Ponting hailed the India national cricket team as one of the strongest T20 sides after their triumph in the ICC Men's T20 World Cup 2026, where they beat the New Zealand national cricket team by 96 runs at Narendra Modi Stadium. Ponting credited India’s depth, experience and Indian Premier League exposure for their dominance in white-ball cricket and back-to-back titles.

The first four-day match between India A and South Africa A has been shifted to Bengaluru from Belgaum due to inclement weather forecast.

Former South Africa captain AB de Villiers says he is relieved to have quit international cricket as the pressure was unbearable at times.

South Africa pacer Kagiso Rabada has said the playing behind closed doors would "feel really bizarre" and the support from the crowd will be missed during international matches.

A tough opening week in the round-robin group phase has left South Africa with little margin for error after three straight defeats by England, Bangladesh and India left their semifinal hopes hanging by a thread. But former South African all-rounder Jacques Kallis refuses to write them off.

The BCCI has invited applications for the position of performance analyst with the Indian women's cricket team.

Two out-swingers to set up the arguably the best batsman in the world, then a straight one on the stumps to get him LBW. It is a memorable day if you are a 25-year-old quick playing your maiden Test series away from home under conditions you have never seen before.

Currently in London, Farhan Akhtar had a special moment today. The actor-filmmaker-singer was in the British capital to attend the opening party of the ICC Cricket World Cup 2019, which is about to kick off today. In the first match of the tournament, host nation England will face off against South Africa.

South Africa fast bowling great Dale Steyn has said that three break-in attempts have been made at his house since Friday amid the coronavirus enforced lockdown and one such incident scared "the hell out of" his mother.

Analysing his performance during the last season, South Africa batsman Reeza Hendricks said it was full of ups and downs while admitting there was "a lot of disappointment along the way".

Defending champions India will face New Zealand in the ICC Men's T20 World Cup 2026 final. Global superstar Ricky Martin will headline the closing ceremony, performing his Latin pop hits before the highly anticipated match at Ahmedabad's Narendra Modi Stadium. India reached the final after a semifinal win against England.

Michael Vaughan has criticized South Africa's tactical decision to defeat the West Indies in the T20 World Cup, suggesting it inadvertently aided India's progression. Vaughan argued that eliminating strong teams early is crucial for World Cup success. South Africa's win allowed India to advance, ultimately leading to South Africa's semi-final exit against New Zealand.

After their T20 World Cup 2026 exit, West Indies and South Africa remained stranded in Kolkata for over a week, drawing criticism from Michael Vaughan, who questioned why England flew home within 36 hours of elimination. Officials said the delay was due to Middle East airspace restrictions affecting routes to the Caribbean and South Africa, forcing cancellations and charter flight complications.

The Westminster Magistrates' Court here gave the go-ahead to extradite 50-year-old Chawla. The case will now go to Home Secretary Sajid Javid for a formal extradition order. According to court documents, the Delhi-born businessman had moved to the UK on a business visa in 1996, where he has been based while making trips back and forth to India.

A brilliant knock of 122 by left-handed opener Diyansh Saxena put India under-19 team in a command position against South Africa on the second day of the first Youth Test here on Thursday.