Sunil Gavaskar lauded Nitish Kumar Reddy's growing importance to India's ODI team, citing his crucial wicket of Rahmanullah Gurbaz and all-round abilities. Reddy's yorker dismissed Gurbaz, shifting momentum in India's win over Afghanistan.
Indian cricket vice-captain Smriti Mandhana is the only Indian on TIME magazine's 2026 list of 100 Most Influential People in Sports. The list recognizes global sports figures, including LeBron James, Lionel Messi, and Cristiano Ronaldo. Mandhana is honored for her record-breaking achievements and leadership in women's cricket.
15-year-old Indian cricketer Vaibhav Sooryavanshi is under scrutiny after a post-match physical altercation with a Sri Lanka A player following India's Super Over defeat. The incident could lead to sanctions under the ICC Code of Conduct.
India captain Harmanpreet Kaur has become the country's leading run-scorer in the Women's T20 World Cup, surpassing Mithali Raj during a match against Pakistan. She scored 36 runs, forming a crucial partnership with Smriti Mandhana.
Teenage batting sensation Vaibhav Sooryavanshi has extended his support to the Indian Women's T20 World Cup team ahead of their match against Pakistan. The 15-year-old shared a message on Instagram wishing the team luck for their tournament opener in Birmingham.
Afghanistan opener Rahmanullah Gurbaz scored a stunning 102 off 51 balls against India, crediting head coach Gautam Gambhir for refining his batting approach after a recent Test defeat. Despite Gurbaz's century, Afghanistan was bowled out for 194.
India handed ODI caps to debutants Harsh Dubey and Gurnoor Brar ahead of their match against Afghanistan. The game was reduced to 25 overs per side due to weather concerns, with India electing to field first after winning the toss.
India handed ODI caps to debutants Harsh Dubey and Gurnoor Brar ahead of their match against Afghanistan. The game was reduced to 25 overs per side due to weather concerns, with India electing to field first after winning the toss.
England's Danni Wyatt-Hodge scored an unbeaten 105 as the team posted a record 219/1 in the Women's T20 World Cup opener against Sri Lanka at Edgbaston. England secured an 87-run victory, with Freya Kemp taking 4 wickets.
Rohit Sharma, 39, is facing an audition for his ODI future in the upcoming series against Afghanistan. Despite a strong record, he needs to prove his fitness and form to convince the management he can endure elite cricket demands. Captain Shubman Gill faces a decision on whether to continue with Sharma or pair with Yashasvi Jaiswal.
England began their World Cup campaign with a dominant 87-run victory over Sri Lanka at Edgbaston. Danni Wyatt-Hodge scored a thundering century, powering England to a record 219, before Freya Kemp took a career-best four wickets.
Cricket legend Sachin Tendulkar lauded Kane Williamson's "technically compact and magnificent" batting and "thorough gentleman" character following the New Zealand star's retirement from international cricket. Williamson, who amassed 19,346 runs and 48 centuries, is New Zealand's highest run-scorer.
Pacer Harshit Rana has been asked to join the Indian ODI team ahead of the third match against Afghanistan. Selectors will not name a replacement for Hardik Pandya, with Rana rejoining the international setup after knee surgery. He is expected to be cleared on June 17 and will then travel to Chennai.
Kane Williamson's retirement from international cricket has brought renewed focus to the 10,000-run milestone in Test cricket. He retired with 9,515 runs, just 485 shy of the mark. The article highlights four legendary batters, including Williamson, Virat Kohli, Graeme Smith, and Hashim Amla, who narrowly missed joining this elite club.
New Zealand cricket great Kane Williamson has announced his retirement from all international formats after 15 years. The 35-year-old is the country's highest run-scorer with 19,346 runs and leaves the game citing the right time to step away and a talented team with a journey ahead.
France coach Didier Deschamps wants his World Cup squad to focus on football, not politics, but acknowledges players like Kylian Mbappé have freedom of expression. Mbappé has spoken out against the far right, drawing mixed reactions and concerns about team distractions.
Women's T20 cricket has seen a dramatic increase in scoring rates, with 150 runs now considered a competitive benchmark, up from 120-130 previously. This surge is attributed to the natural progression of the game, influenced heavily by the rise of franchise leagues like the WBBL, WPL, and others, which have changed batting habits and encouraged aggressive play.
Former New Zealand cricketer Simon Doull's "big announcement" comment during a live broadcast accurately predicted Kane Williamson's retirement from international cricket five days later. Williamson, 35, steps down as NZ's leading run-scorer with 19,346 runs and numerous accolades.
Former India opener Aakash Chopra believes Shubman Gill needs to improve his ODI captaincy record, noting India's poor results under his leadership. Despite Gill's batting success, Chopra highlighted that India has won only two out of six ODIs led by Gill.
India's Women's T20 World Cup campaign kicks off with high hopes after their ODI triumph. Captain Harmanpreet Kaur's squad faces a challenging Group 1, including Australia and South Africa, with recent form and fitness concerns posing hurdles.
India begins its T20 World Cup campaign against Pakistan on Sunday, aiming for a maiden title at Lord's. Injuries to key all-rounders create selection dilemmas, prompting debate over batting vs. bowling strength. Expert Nasser Hussain advises packing the batting and leveraging spin.
Vaibhav Sooryavanshi, 15, is poised to become the youngest Indian cricketer, selected for India's T20I series against Ireland and a white-ball series in England, following a stellar IPL 2026 campaign.
Veteran umpire Virender Sharma hails Vaibhav Sooryavanshi as an 'amazing talent' after his record-breaking IPL 2026, believing his success in the tournament indicates future international success for India.
Bangladesh achieved their first-ever ODI series victory against Australia, taking an unassailable 2-0 lead with a five-wicket win. A rain-affected match saw Bangladesh successfully chase a revised target of 192.
