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.

April 24, 2017
April 24, 2017

AR Rahman lends his voice to Sachin Tendulkar biographical film

The trailer of 'Sachin: A Billion Dreams', which encapsulates the professional highs and the lesser-known personal life of Sachin Tendulkar, has already piqued the audience's curiosity.

April 22, 2017
April 22, 2017

Rahul to miss Champs Trophy

India opener Lokesh Rahul is set to miss the Champions Trophy after undergoing operation on his injured shoulder earlier this month, the 25-year-old has said.

April 18, 2017
April 18, 2017

Sachin Tendulkar says 'Thank you' to his 'honoured' fan

It was a memorable day for Karan Gandhi as he became one of the very few fans who received a "thank you" from former India captain and batting legend Sachin Tendulkar.

April 8, 2017
April 8, 2017

Dhoni warned

Looks like Rising Pune Supergiant wicketkeeper MS Dhoni has had to pay the price for jokingly signalling for a review after Imran Tahir struck Mumbai Indians all-rounder Kieron Pollard on the pads during the second game of the IPL in Pune on Thursday.

April 6, 2017
April 6, 2017

India to consider player demands for increased pay

The Indian board (BCCI) will consider a further increase in salaries for its contracted players after leading cricketers expressed dissatisfaction with the pay raise announced last month.

April 5, 2017
April 5, 2017

Team India want further pay hike

Former India team director Ravi Shastri feels the top-ranked Indian cricketers are being "paid peanuts" compared to their English and Australian counterparts and said that the BCCI should equally remunerate those Test players who weren't able to bag IPL contracts.

April 3, 2017
April 3, 2017

N Srinivasan's return to ICC might leave BCCI without Bangladesh, Sri Lanka's support

Indian Cricket Board‘s (BCCI) move to stall the proposed constitutional and financial reforms in the ICC may suffer a roadblock if BCCI tries to send N Srinivasan as its representative at the world body’s Board Meeting.

April 3, 2017
April 3, 2017

Australia series was best: Rohit

Praising the highly competitive nature of the recently concluded four-Test series between India and Australia, fit-again batsman Rohit Sharma felt it was the best among the four home rubbers this season.

March 30, 2017
March 30, 2017

Lehmann hails 'Bradman-like' Smith

Australian coach Darren Lehmann has hailed captain Steve Smith as "Bradman-like" after a hard-fought and fiery Test tour against India, while praising the entire "impressive" team.

March 29, 2017
March 29, 2017

Kohli may miss start of IPL

India's firebrand skipper Virat Kohli may miss the start of the lucrative Indian Premier League T20 tournament as he races against time to recover from a shoulder injury.