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Varun Chakravarthy has transformed from a ‘one-season wonder’ to the world’s top T20I bowler, becoming India’s crucial asset for the 2026 T20 World Cup. His mastery of variations, including a potent googly, makes him a formidable wicket-taking threat in the middle overs. This redemption arc sees him dominate opposition batsmen, proving his indispensable value. Source […]

Ishan Kishan’s explosive 101 off 49 balls powered Jharkhand to their maiden Syed Mushtaq Ali Trophy title. The wicketkeeper-batter, who finished as the tournament’s leading scorer, broke his silence on his national team absence, emphasising hard work and self-belief over expectations. Kishan’s dominant performance and leadership secured a memorable victory for his side. Source link

New Zealand Cricket’s chief executive, Scott Weenink, has resigned after a two-year tenure marked by a significant rift over the proposed NZ20 franchise T20 league. Players and member associations strongly supported the new league, aiming to attract foreign investment and top talent. Weenink’s departure follows irreconcilable differences in strategic vision for the sport’s future in […]

Punjab Kings co-owner Ness Wadia slammed Josh Inglis for his “unprofessional” late disclosure of limited availability for IPL 2026 due to his wedding. Wadia expressed disappointment, stating the franchise planned retention around Inglis, only to learn of his brief availability just before the deadline. Despite criticism, Wadia wished the player well. Source link

Sunil Gavaskar challenges the narrative blaming Kolkata’s Messi event on the organisers. He argues the focus should be on whether Messi himself fulfilled his commitments. Gavaskar suggests that if Messi’s team failed to honour agreed-upon activities, they, not local mismanagement, were the primary culprits. He urges checking commitments on both sides before assigning blame. Source […]

Kapil Dev believes Gautam Gambhir’s role is more managerial than coaching, emphasizing player management over technical instruction at the international level. Dev highlighted that a coach’s primary duty is to build confidence and create a supportive environment, especially for underperforming players, rather than teaching specialist skills. Source link

ISL clubs have been instructed to submit proposals for a league management consortium ahead of the 2025-26 season. This follows the expiry of the AIFF’s Marketing Rights Agreement with FSDL, leaving the league without a commercial framework. The Indian Women’s League will also proceed without a sponsor due to a failed agreement. Source link

The UPCA has announced a full refund for spectators after the fourth India-South Africa T20 International was abandoned due to dense fog and smog at Ekana Stadium. Online ticket holders will receive refunds via their original payment method, while offline ticket purchasers can collect theirs from the box office in person with original tickets and […]

Nathan Lyon has achieved a significant milestone in cricket. He has become Australia’s second-highest wicket-taker in Test matches. Lyon surpassed the record previously held by Glenn McGrath. This achievement places him behind only Shane Warne in Australian Test cricket history. Lyon expressed his humility and pride in reaching this landmark. He acknowledged the support of […]

Ishan Kishan smashed a century to guide Jharkhand to their first Syed Mushtaq Ali Trophy title. Jharkhand defeated Haryana by 69 runs in the final. Kishan scored 101 off 49 balls. Jharkhand posted a massive 262 for 3. Haryana were bowled out for 193. This victory marks a historic moment for Jharkhand cricket. Source link