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New-look Punjab begins Ranji campaign against Assam

Punjab begins its Ranji Trophy season against Assam with a young batting core and Uday Saharan continuing as captain.

Sehwag says Sooryavanshi's thinking mirrors his own

Sehwag compared Sooryavanshi's attacking approach to his own and said performance matters more than age at the highest level.

Punjab pacers strike early against Assam on rain-hit opening day

Umesh Yadav and Gurnoor Brar gave Punjab early wickets before rain stopped play against Assam.

India vs West Indies third T20I set for Holkar Stadium in Indore

India and West Indies meet in Indore on Sunday with the five-match series level at 1-1 after West Indies chased 250 in Ranchi.

Sehwag says India can win 2027 World Cup if bowling stays strong

Sehwag placed the onus on Bumrah and the pace attack to stay fit and strong for India to win the 2027 World Cup.

Robin Singh backs competition between Samson and Sooryavanshi

Robin Singh supports keeping both Samson and Sooryavanshi in the squad, saying competition strengthens India's T20I opening options.

Manav Suthar preparing for New Zealand Test tour during Ranji Trophy

Suthar is preparing for New Zealand conditions while captaining Rajasthan in the Ranji Trophy, with videos sent to India's spin coach for review.

Karthik backs Impact Player rule while Rahane calls for its removal

Dinesh Karthik supports keeping the Impact Player rule until 2027 while Ajinkya Rahane wants it scrapped immediately.

MCC clarifies run-out law change applies only to hand dismissals

The MCC clarified that the complete control requirement for run-outs applies only when a fielder breaks the wicket with their hand while holding the ball, not when the ball itself dislodges the bails.

Mohammed Shami takes 4/30 as Bengal bowl out Delhi for 240

Mohammed Shami claimed four wickets as Bengal bowled out Delhi for 240 on the first day of their Ranji Trophy match.

Akash Deep says injury break made him a better-prepared bowler

Akash Deep credits his injury-enforced break with improving his physical preparation, reporting that his rhythm and pace in the Irani Cup matched levels from four or five years ago.

SA20 generated $406 million for South African economy in latest season

SA20's economic contribution reached $406 million with 9,470 jobs created, while 22 of 34 matches sold out during the latest season.

Liton Das returns as captain for Bangladesh tri-series

Liton Das returns as captain for the tri-series after injury, with Aliss Al Islam earning a maiden ODI call-up.

'Just install a bowling machine' — Chahal on flat pitches

Chahal said conditions leave bowlers with limited options and jokingly suggested teams might as well use bowling machines.

Aliss Al Islam earns maiden ODI call-up for Bangladesh tri-series

SA20 auction signings count down to season five start in January 2027

SA20's newest signings, including Jason Rowles, Oliver Whitehead, Temba Bavuma and Craig Overton, have expressed excitement ahead of season five starting on 17 January 2027.

Ayush Badoni wants to convert half-centuries into big scores as Delhi captain

Badoni aims to convert starts into big scores and set an example for Delhi's young batting unit after the seven-time champions missed the knockouts for eight straight seasons.

Josh Inglis to rejoin Australia squad ahead of second Test

Inglis will rejoin Australia's Test squad after scans ruled out surgery on his fractured finger, though his availability depends on fitness.

Axar more vulnerable than Kuldeep when attacked from ball one

Stats and match figures suggest Axar struggles more than Kuldeep when batters attack from the first ball.

Gautam Gambhir says only openers are permanent in India's T20 batting order

Gautam Gambhir said India's T20 batting order will remain flexible and only the openers' positions are permanent after Shivam Dube's promotion to number four backfired in Ranchi.

Bangladesh Under-19 team's Oman tour postponed over visa delay

Bangladesh Under-19 team's five-match Youth ODI series in Oman has been postponed due to visa delays.

Spencer Johnson eyes injury-free run after starring for Australia A

Spencer Johnson wants an injury-free stretch after leading Australia A's bowling effort against India A.

Gambhir tells Mayank Yadav to bowl at full pace

Shreyas Iyer credits bowlers' clarity after India win in Indore

Shreyas Iyer said his bowlers showed clarity and confidence in defending 223 to beat West Indies by 14 runs in Indore.