Debutante Gurnoor Brar impressed with a 3/27 spell and captain Shubman Gill scored an unbeaten 84 as India defeated Afghanistan by seven wickets in the rain-curtailed first ODI in Dharamsala, taking a 1-0 lead in the series.
Debutante Gurnoor Brar impressed with a 3/27 spell and captain Shubman Gill scored an unbeaten 84 as India defeated Afghanistan by seven wickets in the rain-curtailed first ODI in Dharamsala. Rahmanullah Gurbaz scored 102 for Afghanistan.
Pat Cummins discusses his aggressive captaincy style with SRH in IPL 2026, his transition into the team, and the evolving nature of T20 cricket. He also touches on workload management for all-format players and his admiration for young talent like Vaibhav Sooryavanshi.
Former Bangladesh captain Tamim Iqbal is now interim president of the Bangladesh Cricket Board (BCB), aiming to restore the country's cricket image. He sees his heart attack as a trigger for this administrative role and emphasizes prioritizing cricket over off-field issues, including a scheduled series with India.
Punjab Kings (PBKS) are preparing for their final IPL 2026 league match after a loss to RCB, their sixth consecutive defeat. Despite a mathematical chance for playoffs, coach James Hopes cited an inability to control key moments as the season's downfall.
Capitals were going at a rate of nearly a-run-a-wicket before they finished the Powerplay at 13/6. Call it the worst batting performance in the Powerplay or the best spell of fast bowling in a Powerplay, those six overs served as a staunch reminder of how cricket can be a great leveller.
Ashok Sharma, a 23-year-old fast bowler for Gujarat Titans, has emerged as India's new pace sensation in the IPL, rising from humble beginnings in Rampura village, 35 km from Jaipur. The cricketer, who previously played for KKR and Rajasthan Royals, was discovered by late mentor Vivek Yadav at Aravali Cricket Academy in 2019 when he was 17. His family, including father Nathulal Sharma, mother Lali Devi, and elder brother Akshay Sharma, remain in their village without proper roads, with Ashok exchanging lavish lifestyles for simplicity and homemade food.
Ashok Sharma, a 23-year-old fast bowler from Rampura village in Rajasthan, has emerged as India's newest pace sensation in the Indian Premier League. Playing for Gujarat Titans after stints with Kolkata Knight Riders and Rajasthan Royals, Sharma remains grounded despite his rising fame, choosing to live in his ancestral village without proper roads. His journey from humble beginnings—trained on the road in front of his house during COVID lockdown—to IPL debut showcases his perseverance, especially after the loss of his mentor Vivek Yadav in 2021. His family, including his elder brother Akshay who gave up cricket for him, continues to support his dream of playing for India.
