Virat Kohli extends birthday wishes to PM Modi

September 17, 2026 10:44 PM

Virat Kohli extends birthday wishes to PM Modi

Former India captain and batting stalwart Virat Kohli joined several prominent personalities in extending birthday greetings to Prime Minister Narendra Modi on Thursday, as the iconic leader turned 76. Kohli took to social media to convey his wishes, keeping his message short while wishing PM Modi good health, happiness and a fulfilling life. “Warm birthday wishes to Honourable Prime Minister Shri @narendramodi ji. Wishing you good health, happiness, and a long fulfilling life,” Kohli wrot...

India’s silent battle off the field: Injury concerns cloud a busy cricket calendar as key players race against time

August 5, 2026 12:18 PM

India’s silent battle off the field: Injury concerns cloud a busy cricket calendar as key players race against time

India's men's cricket team is heading into a crucial phase of the international calendar with a worrying problem that extends beyond form or selection — an increasingly long list of injuries. The team faces a demanding run of fixtures, with a packed schedule set to test its fitness levels and squad depth. Starting with the Sri Lanka Test series from August 15, India will also compete at the Asian Games in Japan before hosting Sri Lanka and travelling to New Zealand for an all-format tour. Cap...

IDCA 4th Test National Cricket Championship for the Deaf opens in Kolkata

December 18, 2025 6:52 PM

IDCA 4th Test National Cricket Championship for the Deaf opens in Kolkata

The Indian Deaf Cricket Association (IDCA), supported by the Board of Control for Cricket in India (BCCI) and recognized by the Deaf International Cricket Council & Asian Deaf Cricket Association, on Thursday December 18th kicked off the 4th edition of the Test National Cricket Championship for Deaf in Kolkata. In a grand opening ceremony held at Merlin Rise Pavilion, Kolkata, Mr. Anirban Kumar Mukhopadhyay, Founder Chairman, Heritage Global Bengal officially kicked off Test series and said...

Captain Waseem proud after UAE qualify for 2026 T20 World Cup

October 17, 2025 3:29 PM

Captain Waseem proud after UAE qualify for 2026 T20 World Cup

United Arab Emirates captain Muhammed Waseem expects his team to make their mark at the Twenty20 World Cup in India and Sri Lanka next year after they claimed the last qualifying spot for the showpiece tournament. Their eight-wicket victory against Japan in Al Amarat on Thursday guaranteed UAE a top-three finish at the Asia/East Asia-Pacific qualifier. They join Nepal and Oman as the last three teams to secure spots at the event. “It’s very proud moment for us as a team, and I’m very hap...

Asia Cup: Dubai’s ‘ring of fire’ poses a challenge, says India’s fielding coach

September 18, 2025 1:21 PM

Asia Cup: Dubai’s ‘ring of fire’ poses a challenge, says India’s fielding coach

India are tailoring their fielding drills to cope with the unconventional floodlight system at Dubai International Stadium, where lights are mounted on the circular roof rather than traditional poles, fielding coach T. Dilip said. “One of the challenges we encounter in Dubai Stadium is the lights are slightly different. It's more of a ring of fire … rather than on the poles, which we usually come across,” Dilip said in a video posted by the BCCI on X. He said the biggest difficulty comes...

BCCI announces Apollo Tyres as new lead sponsor of Team India

September 16, 2025 6:11 PM

BCCI announces Apollo Tyres as new lead sponsor of Team India

The Board of Control for Cricket in India (BCCI) on Tuesday announced a landmark partnership with Apollo Tyres, a global leader in the tyre industry, as the new lead sponsor of Team India. The agreement spans two and a half years, concluding in March 2028. Under the deal, the Apollo Tyres logo will appear on the jerseys of the Indian men’s and women’s national cricket teams across all formats. The sponsorship succeeds the previous arrangement held by Dream11. This marks Apollo Tyres’ fir...