BCCI review meeting in Raipur likely shelved; T20I squad announcement on track with Gill’s fitness in focus: Report

BCCI secretary Devajit Saikia, joint secretary Prabhtej Singh Bhatia, head coach Gautam Gambhir, and national selection committee chairman Ajit Agarkar were all expected to meet in Raipur for a review…

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A week before his death, Robin Smith confessed ‘I wish I’d spoken to my friends’; said ‘sharing problems not a burden’

Exactly a week ago, Robin Smith, 62, made a short trip from his residence in South Perth to Lilac Hill at the invitation of Andrew Flintoff, where the Ben Stokes-led…

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Sreesanth’s blunt World Cup appeal to Gautam Gambhir: ‘Virat Kohli, Rohit Sharma ko mat roko’

Published on: Dec 03, 2025 07:43 am IST Sreesanth urged Gautam Gambhir not to hold back Virat Kohli and Rohit Sharma, saying their stellar record warrants continued inclusion in the…

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Jacques Kallis credits IPL blueprint for SA20’s rise: ‘Best players now want to play here’

After a sceptical India finally embraced the new T20 format two decades ago, the 2007 World Cup triumph by a young MS Dhoni-led side transformed perceptions overnight. That win laid…

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Lanka Premier League gets bigger with addition of sixth franchise, season 6 to start from July 10 next year

The Lanka Premier League (LPL) is set to go bigger, bolder, and louder in 2026, with the addition of a sixth franchise with season six confirmed for July 10 to…

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Virat Kohli walks past Gautam Gambhir without having a word, Rohit Sharma follows but talks to India head coach: Report

On the eve of the second ODI against South Africa in Raipur, a brief but noticeable moment unfolded at India’s training session when Virat Kohli walked past head coach Gautam…

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Gambhir, Agarkar told to ‘spell things out clearly’ for Rohit Sharma and Virat Kohli: ‘Can’t go into every series…’

Former India wicketkeeper-batter Deep Dasgupta offered a piece of advice for head coach Gautam Gambhir and chairman of selectors Ajit Agarkar, saying the key members of the team management need…

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Queensland minister fumes at Ben Stokes for riding electric scooter without helmet: ‘Silly Pommy cricketers’

England captain Ben Stokes, pacer Mark Wood and wicketkeeper-batter Jamie Smith escaped any action following their reckless act of riding on electric two-wheelers without wearing helmets in Brisbane. According to…

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