R Ashwin urges ODI promotion for Abhishek Sharma after standout T20I year: ‘He has reimagined India’s powerplay batting’

Updated on: Dec 30, 2025 01:58 pm IST Ashwin described Abhishek Sharma as a next-generation X-factor and backed him to make a smooth transition into ODIs. Veteran India spinner Ravichandran…

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Hardik Pandya told to reconsider his Test cricket ambitions amid India’s transition phase: ‘Never say never’

Former India cricketer Robin Uthappa has urged star all-rounder Hardik Pandya to reconsider his Test cricket ambitions and make a comeback into a red-ball set-up to help India win the…

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Quinton de Kock dominates Pretoria Capitals as Sourav Ganguly faces early heat after second straight defeat

Quinton de Kock blazed his way to 77 off just 47 balls in Sunrisers Eastern Cape's 48-run bonus point win over Pretoria Capitals in the SA20 match at St George's…

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What made Perth ‘very good’ and MCG ‘unsatisfactory’: Breaking down ICC’s pitch verdicts on two two-day Ashes Tests

For the first time in the 113-year history of Test cricket, a series witnessed multiple matches finishing inside two days. The ongoing 2025/26 Ashes series in Australia saw the Perth…

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CSK’s INR 40 lakh signing makes unwanted history, concedes 123 runs in 10 overs in most expensive List-A spell ever

Chennai Super Kings’ newest recruit, Aman Khan, entered the record books on Monday for the wrong reasons. The Puducherry captain and all-rounder conceded 123 runs in 10 overs during his…

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Harbhajan stands by Shubman Gill, confident of a strong comeback after T20 World Cup snub: ‘He’s still the Test captain’

Shubman Gill’s sudden omission from India’s T20 World Cup squad has sparked widespread debate. Having served as vice-captain in India’s recently concluded T20I series against South Africa, Gill has now…

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BCCI strikes back again at rumours on Gautam Gambhir after India’s recent Test slump: ‘There is no question’

BCCI vice-president Rajeev Shukla has firmly dismissed speculation surrounding Gautam Gambhir’s future as India’s Test coach following the recent home series loss to South Africa. Echoing BCCI secretary Devajit Saikia’s…

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Sehwag’s long-standing record falls as Pakistan Test captain storms to 177-ball double century in first-class game

Pakistan Test captain Shan Masood entered the record books on Monday, smashing a record-fast double century in the ongoing President’s Trophy Grade-I 2025/26. The knock not only set a new…

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Virat Kohli-Rohit Sharma Test retirements back under the lens, exits termed ‘not natural’: ‘Can see hunger back in eyes’

Robin Uthappa has reopened the debate around the sudden Test retirements of Virat Kohli and Rohit Sharma earlier this year, a move that caught many by surprise. The two Indian…

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