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Indian Super League trophy (Pic credit: ISL) New Delhi: All 14 first division clubs have confirmed their intention to play the much-delayed 2025-26 season of the Indian Super League (ISL) on Monday. Some clubs have been clear that they want to get the ball rolling while others have sought clarity on finances from the All…

Shubman Gill and Virat Kohli (PTI Photo) NEW DELHI: India underlined their reputation as the most formidable chasing side in world cricket after scripting history with a tense four-wicket win over New Zealand in the first ODI on Sunday. By overhauling a target of 301 in Vadodara, Shubman Gill’s side became the first team ever…

Virat Kohli reacts during the first ODI in Vadodara, Gujarat. (PTI Photo) NEW DELHI: Virat Kohli may be India’s biggest crowd-puller, but the former captain has made it clear that he is uncomfortable with a long-standing habit of fans cheering when an Indian batter gets out — simply because it signals his arrival at the…

Mohammad Nabi and Mustafizur Rahman (Agency Image) Afghanistan all-rounder Mohammad Nabi cut a visibly irritated figure during a post-match press conference in the Bangladesh Premier League after being questioned about the growing controversy involving Bangladesh pacer Mustafizur Rahman and Kolkata Knight Riders. Nabi, who is representing Noakhali Express in the BPL, made it clear that…

India’s captain Shubman Gill and Virat Kohli (PTI Photo) Indian cricket’s next wave is being told, in no uncertain terms, that raw ability will only take them so far. What truly separates the elite from the rest is discipline, routine and an almost obsessive commitment to improvement. Ahead of India’s ongoing ODI series against New…

Ajinkya Rahane and Virat Kohli (Photo by Mark Evans/Getty Images) Ajinkya Rahane has offered a rare, close-up look at what truly sets Virat Kohli apart, drawing from years of sharing the dressing room with him and playing under his leadership. According to Rahane, Kohli’s greatness goes far beyond visible passion or the hunger for runs….

NEW DELHI: Ayush Badoni had just wrapped up his practice session on Monday and was heading back to the hotel when a message popped up on his phone. It was the moment he had been waiting for — his maiden India call-up. Keeping his composure, Badoni first showed the message to his Delhi coach and…

India’s KL Rahul (AP Photo/Ajit Solanki) Former India cricketer Aakash Chopra praised KL Rahul’s composure, adaptability and finishing skills after the wicketkeeper-batter played a decisive unbeaten knock to steer India to a four-wicket win in a tense chase against New Zealand in the first ODI at the BCA Stadium in Kotambi, Vadodara, on Sunday. Chasing…

Abhishek Sharma of India speaks to Haris Rauf of Pakistan (Photo by Francois Nel/Getty Images) Former Pakistan off-spinner Saeed Ajmal has launched a strong critique of the International Cricket Council, warning that the global governing body risks losing its relevance if it continues to function under what he described as the dominance of the Indian…

Bangladesh’s Mustafizur Rahman and teammates celebrate the wicket of India’s captain Surya Kumar Yadav during the Super Four match of the Asia Cup 2025 between India and Bangladesh at the Dubai International Stadium, Dubai, UAE. (PTI Photo) Bangladesh sports advisor Asif Nazrul on Monday claimed that the International Cricket Council (ICC) has acknowledged Bangladesh’s security…