India cricket

Victorious India team gets $6.7 million bonus for Champions Trophy win

The BCCI, the world's richest cricket board, announced an additional 580 million rupees for the players, support staff and members of the selection committee for their latest success in an International Cricket Council (ICC) tournament.

Kohli emphasises the vital role of family on tours

The pressures of the sport, combined with the relentless scrutiny of the public eye, make the game mentally and emotionally exhausting. For Virat Kohli, the key to maintaining his equilibrium is family.

My bowling style is not suitable for Tests: Varun Chakaravarthy

After making a name for himself in T20Is following stellar performances in the Indian Premier League (IPL), Chakaravarthy recently cemented his place in India’s ODI squad. 

Pant urges young cricketers to prioritise national dreams over IPL

Pant, who made his international debut in 2017 after being part of India’s Champions Trophy-winning squad, believes that success in IPL will come naturally if one aims higher.

India’s consistency undisturbed, but was playing field fair?

Over the last three ICC events, India have lost just one match -- the 2023 ODI World Cup final -- leading many to argue that they hardly needed what some have termed an “unfair advantage” of playing exclusively in Dubai.

Bangladesh match sparks PCB protest over missing ‘Pakistan’ in broadcast

Reports from ESPNcricinfo and Deccan Herald suggest that the PCB is unhappy that the word “Pakistan” was missing from the broadcast logo in the top-left corner -- something that had been visible in other matches.

'The star culture has to end': India gazes into life without Kohli, Rohit

"I think the next 8–10 days are crucial for Indian cricket to take a good, honest look at itself," former captain Sunil Gavaskar told news channel India Today.

Time running out for struggling India stalwarts Kohli, Rohit

Through three World Cup titles, two World Test Championship (WTC) finals, and a 12-year Test series winning streak on home soil, Kohli and Sharma, often together, have been integral to every major Indian success of the last 17 years.

Contingencies available if India don't travel for Champions Trophy, say ECB chiefs

Due to their soured political relations, India have not visited Pakistan since 2008 and the rivals play each other only at multi-team events.

August 10, 2022
August 10, 2022

Sharma reveals catalyst for attacking approach in T20Is

Captain Rohit Sharma shed light on India's recent change in approach in T20Is, the transition after the T20 World Cup last year and his relationship with Rahul Dravid.

August 1, 2022
August 1, 2022

West Indies-India T20I held up by team luggage delay

The start of the second T20 international between West Indies and India on Monday was delayed, Cricket West Indies announced because of "significant delays in crucial team luggage arriving into St Kitts from Trinidad".

July 18, 2022
July 18, 2022

‘A fit Hardik is simply priceless’

If India wrapped Hardik Pandya up in cotton wool while he recovered from a back surgery, that investment is now paying off with the all-rounder proving his worth on their limited-overs tour of England.

July 16, 2022
July 16, 2022

Rohit wants the return of multi-nation series in limited over formats

Indian captain Rohit Sharma has backed the return of multi-nation series in limited-over cricket as it will help teams to recover well in between matches. He has also mentioned that it won't compromise the quality of cricket.

July 14, 2022
July 14, 2022

No Kohli or Bumrah in India's T20 squad for Windies

Batsman Virat Kohli and seamer Jasprit Bumrah have been left out of India's Twenty20 squad for the team's five-match tour of West Indies beginning later this month, the country's cricket board said on Thursday.

July 13, 2022
July 13, 2022

‘Bumrah has an incredibly high level of skill’

Jasprit Bumrah responded to a one-day international career-best haul that set-up India's 10-wicket thrashing of world champions England by saying "I have bowled so much better than this and not got wickets".

July 12, 2022
July 12, 2022

Bumrah sets up India's 10-wicket thrashing of England

Jasprit Bumrah routed the top order as India thrashed 50-over world champions England by 10 wickets in the first one-day international at the Oval on Tuesday.

July 10, 2022
July 10, 2022

England avoid whitewash with 17-run win

England defeated India by 17 runs in the third and final T20 international at Trent Bridge on Sunday to deny the tourists a 3-0 series whitewash.

July 10, 2022
July 10, 2022

Kumar bowls India to T20 series win over England

Bhuvneshwar Kumar starred as India overpowered England by 49 runs to win the second Twenty20 international at Edgbaston on Saturday and so take an unassailable 2-0 lead in the three-match series.

July 6, 2022
July 6, 2022

India should ease grip on T20 leagues: Aravinda

Former Sri Lanka captain Aravinda de Silva acknowledged that the IPL and other T20 leagues have benefited cricket, but urged India to allow star players to take part in tournaments overseas.