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Aaron George’s U-19 Asia Cup showed maturity, control and leadership, but only a glimpse of his true attacking ability, say those close to him. Backed by coach Biju Nair and shaped by his disciplined upbringing, the Hyderabad captain has grown steadily through tough challenges. With the U-19 World Cup ahead, many believe his full potential […]

The Board of Control for Cricket in India (BCCI) has approved a major pay hike for India’s women domestic cricketers, more than doubling match fees across senior and junior levels. Senior players will now earn up to Rs 50,000 per day. The decision follows India’s Women’s ODI World Cup win. Source link

SG Pipers reached the Global Chess League final despite losing 6-11 to Alaskan Knights, finishing level on 15 points but ahead of Ganges Grandmasters on game points. Hou Yifan’s win and Leon Luke Mendonca’s crucial draw sealed qualification. Pipers will face Continental Kings, while Grandmasters meet Alaskan Knights for third place. Source link

South Africa narrowly missed a historic chase of 458 against India at the Wanderers, falling just eight runs short in a thrilling draw. Faf du Plessis and AB de Villiers forged a monumental partnership, bringing the Proteas to the brink. The match also highlighted the emergence of India’s young batting stars, Kohli, Pujara, and Rahane. […]

Former India captain Virat Kohli is set to play for Delhi in the upcoming Vijay Hazare Trophy, marking a return to domestic cricket. His presence, alongside experienced players like Ishant Sharma and Navdeep Saini, adds significant buzz to Delhi’s campaign. Kohli enters the tournament in strong ODI form, aiming to reconnect with the domestic grind […]

India T20 captain Suryakumar Yadav and Shivam Dube will play two Vijay Hazare Trophy matches for Mumbai in January, as directed by chief selector Ajit Agarkar. Rohit Sharma and Shardul Thakur will also feature early, while Yashasvi Jaiswal is set to return after illness. Ajinkya Rahane will miss the initial games due to injury. Source […]

Spinner Amit Mishra reflects positively on his relationship with former captain MS Dhoni, refuting claims that Dhoni hindered his career. Mishra credits Dhoni for his consistent comebacks and support, recalling a specific instance where Dhoni’s advice led to a game-changing five-wicket haul. He emphasizes Dhoni’s understanding of the game and his role in maximizing opportunities. […]

Sanju Samson’s T20 World Cup selection is lauded by former selector Srikkanth, who urges him to convert starts into big scores. Samson seized his opportunity after a period out, while Shubman Gill’s struggles and injury led to his omission. Srikkanth also highlighted India’s formidable batting, calling it “intimidating and devastating.” Source link

Yuzvendra Chahal went viral after sharing an emotional post about buying a new BMW Z4 M40i with his parents, as he called their presence “the real luxury.” Retained by Punjab Kings for IPL 2026, Chahal has been out of India’s plans since 2023. He recently missed the SMAT final due to dengue and chikungunya, but […]

Andrew Strauss says sacking Ben Stokes or Brendon McCullum will not solve England’s repeated Ashes failures in Australia. The former captain, England’s last Ashes winner Down Under, believes deeper structural changes are needed. With England 3-0 down again, Strauss warned against knee-jerk reactions and urged reforms to fix a long-standing system problem. Source link