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.

July 6, 2022
July 6, 2022

Dhawan named India captain for ODIs in West Indies

Opener Shikhar Dhawan will lead India in three one-day internationals in West Indies later this month with Ravindra Jadeja named deputy in the squad announced on Wednesday.

July 5, 2022
July 5, 2022

India drop in WTC rankings

As if the seven-wicket loss against England was not bad enough, India were docked two World Test Championship (WTC) points for their slow over rate in the rearranged fifth Test at Edgbaston.

June 8, 2022
June 8, 2022

India legend Mithali Raj announces retirement

India's Mithali Raj on Wednesday announced her retirement from all international formats after 23 years dominating women's cricket as a batter and skipper.

January 24, 2018
January 24, 2018

Pujara plays 54 deliveries to get off the mark

Cheteshwar Pujara takes 54 balls to get off the mark during the third Test between South Africa and India.

January 9, 2018
January 9, 2018

Yusuf Pathan suspended for failed dope test

India suspends former international all-rounder Yusuf Pathan for five months for taking a banned stimulant.

November 30, 2017
November 30, 2017

Pakistan seeks $70m from India for unplayed cricket series

Pakistan has kicked off a legal battle against India for not honouring a bilateral cricket series agreement, the sport's governing body confirm.

November 18, 2017
November 18, 2017

SL to hold T20I tri-series involving Bangladesh, India

SLC release confirms that Sri Lanka will host Bangladesh and India for a T20I tri-nation series in March.

November 1, 2017
November 1, 2017

Secret to scoring runs? An apple and a shower

Sachin Tendulkar spills dressing room secret about teammate VVS Laxman while wishing him on his birthday.

October 25, 2017
October 25, 2017

Curator banned after ODI pitch tampering claim

India's cricket board bans an official from the Pune ground after he was recorded saying he tampered with the pitch ahead of the second one-day international against New Zealand.

October 24, 2017
October 24, 2017

Kohli-Anushka set to tie the knot in December?

Virat Kohli is set to tie the knot with girlfriend Anushka Sharma in December, media reports suggest.