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July 29, 2026 10:18 AM

Nurtured by father, guided by Pandit: How Saransh Jain forced his way into India’s Test squad

When Saransh Jain got his maiden Test call-up for India’s upcoming two-game tour of Sri Lanka, those who have tracked the 33-year-old offspinner’s journey from Indore were neither shocked nor caught off-guard. For them, Jain’s call-up to the Test team was the reward of years of toil and refining his skill sets. Jain, who bats left-handed and has been a regular in India ‘A’ team, has made 2223 runs and picked 188 wickets in 54 first-class outings. Having debuted in the Ranji Trophy bac...

July 28, 2026 2:11 PM

Saransh Jain earns maiden India call-up for Sri Lanka Tests; Bumrah, Sai Sudharsan await fitness clearance

The Board of Control for Cricket in India (BCCI) on Tuesday unveiled India's 15-member squad for the two-Test tour of Sri Lanka, with Shubman Gill set to captain the side and KL Rahul serving as his deputy. Jasprit Bumrah and Sai Sudharsan have been included in the squad, but their availability will be subject to fitness clearance from the BCCI Centre of Excellence (CoE). Washington Sundar, meanwhile, was unavailable for selection for the opening Test. The biggest talking point from the squad ...

July 14, 2026 1:36 AM

India script history at Lord’s with 270-run win over England in one-off Women’s Test

India registered one of the biggest victories in their women's Test history, defeating England by 270 runs in the one-off Test at Lord's on Monday to clinch the first-ever women's Test at the iconic venue. Defending a daunting target of 457, India bowled England out for 186 in 62.5 overs on the fourth morning, with off-spinner Sneh Rana returning figures of 4/42 and Deepti Sharma claiming 2/36 as the visitors wrapped up a comprehensive victory. The win extends India's impressive record in red-...

March 27, 2026 10:56 AM

IPL 2026: Dates, format, fixtures and team details

The Indian Premier League is a franchise-based Twenty20 cricket tournament organised by the Indian board (BCCI). First held in 2008, it quickly became the most lucrative cricket tournament in the world. Here is what you need to know about the 19th edition of the competition which starts next month: WHEN IS THE IPL HAPPENING? - The 19th edition of the IPL runs from March 28 to May 31. WHAT IS THE FORMAT OF THE IPL? - The 10 participating teams play in a double round-robin format in which th...

March 27, 2026 11:14 AM

BCCI snubs traditional venues for Border-Gavaskar Trophy

India will host Australia in a marquee five-match series early next year but several of the country's traditional test venues have not been selected to stage one of cricket's fiercest rivalries in this format of the game. Nagpur will host the first match of the Border-Gavaskar Trophy from January 21, followed by tests in Chennai, Guwahati, Ranchi and Ahmedabad, the Indian cricket board said on Thursday. Kolkata, Mumbai and Bengaluru were not allotted matches despite being established test cent...

March 10, 2026 2:36 PM

BCCI announces massive Rs 131 crore cash reward for T20 World Cup-winning Team India

The Board of Control for Cricket in India (BCCI) has declared a cash reward of Rs 131 crore for the Indian team after their victorious run in the ICC Men’s T20 World Cup 2026. The Men in Blue, who defended their T20 World Cup title at home to become the first team to do so, received Rs 125 crore in 2024 following their victory in the tournament. The BCCI's cash reward has increased by six crore rupees from 2024, when Rohit Sharma led the side to their first title since the inaugural edition. ...

March 9, 2026 10:15 AM

Gambhir credits Dravid, Laxman, Agarkar for shaping T20 World Cup-winning team

India head coach Gautam Gambhir credited former head coach Rahul Dravid, National Cricket Academy (now BCCI Centre of Excellence) head VVS Laxman and chief selector Ajit Agarkar for India’s triumph in the ICC Men’s T20 World Cup, saying their contributions played a crucial role in shaping the title-winning team. Speaking after India’s victory, Gambhir said the trophy should first be dedicated to Dravid, whom he succeeded as head coach. “First of all, I think I should dedicate this trop...

March 4, 2026 4:55 PM

Cricket fraternity paints social media in Holi hues as India gear up for T20 World Cup semis

Board of Control for Cricket in India (BCCI) secretary Devajit Saikia, head coach Gautam Gambhir and others extended their wishes for Holi to those celebrating and hoped the festival of colours would bring joy and happiness to everyone’s lives. “May the colours of Holi fill your life with joy, happiness and prosperity! Wishing a fun-filled celebration,” Saikia wrote on X. India head coach Gautam Gambhir shared, “Wishing everyone a very happy & colourful Holi!” Cricket Australia ...

February 9, 2026 10:43 AM

India-Pakistan T20 World Cup fixture rests with ICC, says BCCI vice-president

BCCI vice-president Rajeev Shukla said on Sunday that the issue surrounding the India–Pakistan group-stage clash at the ICC Men’s T20 World Cup 2026 rests solely with the International Cricket Council. Speaking on the sidelines of a dinner hosted by India head coach Gautam Gambhir at his residence in New Delhi, Shukla said, “We have left everything to the ICC. We will follow whatever decision the ICC takes.” His remarks came days after Pakistan announced it would not play its scheduled...

February 7, 2026 11:28 AM

India U-19 World Cup Win: BCCI Awards ₹7.5 Crore Cash Prize

The Board of Control for Cricket in India (BCCI) has announced a cash reward of ₹7.5 crore for the Indian Under-19 cricket team following their title-winning performance at the 2026 Under-19 World Cup. BCCI Secretary Devajit Saikia said the decision reflects the board’s pride in the team’s unbeaten run and emphatic victory over England in the final. Speaking to ANI, Saikia said the entire country and the cricketing fraternity were proud of the young side’s achievement and their consiste...