Shreyas Iyer made his T20I captaincy debut for India against Ireland in Belfast, setting a record for leading the most T20 matches (114) before captaining the national side. He also became the third-oldest player to debut as India's T20I captain.
Pacer Gurnoor Brar, who impressed with three-wicket hauls in his first two ODIs for India, credits the India A structure and domestic cricket for his development. He emphasizes consistency in preparation and learning from experienced players.
All-rounder Vijay Shankar has announced his retirement from Indian domestic cricket and the IPL. He expressed acceptance and gratitude for his career, which included representing India, winning titles with Tamil Nadu, and a long IPL stint. Shankar plans to continue playing in overseas leagues.
Indian all-rounder Vijay Shankar has retired from domestic cricket and the IPL, concluding a career that included 12 ODIs and 9 T20Is, and a spot in the 2019 World Cup squad. He aims to explore new opportunities in the game.
The BCCI announced the 2026-27 domestic cricket schedule, featuring 1,788 matches. The Ranji Trophy will be split into two phases, starting October 11. The Duleep Trophy begins August 23, with U-23 and Vizzy Trophy moving to T20 format.
The BCCI has announced the 2026-27 domestic cricket schedule, featuring 1,788 matches across men's and women's cricket in various age groups and formats, starting with the Duleep Trophy on August 23, 2026.
In a Zimbabwe domestic cricket match, Scorpions Cricket Club achieved an astonishing 822/4, powered by centuries from Winfed Mutende (203 off 75 balls) and Takunda Madembo (302). Methane Lions collapsed to 28/7, resulting in a record 794-run victory for Scorpions. This score dwarfs previous high totals in List A cricket.
Urvil Patel etched his name in IPL history by smashing a 13-ball half-century for Chennai Super Kings against Lucknow Super Giants. This explosive innings equalled Yashasvi Jaiswal's record for the fastest fifty in the tournament. Patel, a 27-year-old wicketkeeper-batter from Gujarat, has a proven track record of rapid scoring in domestic cricket.
Thirty-five years ago, the 1990-91 Ranji Trophy final between Mumbai and Haryana delivered an unforgettable thriller. Haryana, led by Kapil Dev, clinched their maiden title by a mere two runs in a dramatic finish at the Wankhede Stadium. The match featured stellar performances and a nail-biting conclusion, cementing its place as a classic in Indian domestic cricket history.
Kishan returned to the India setup earlier this year for the T20I series against New Zealand and the T20 World Cup after strong performances in domestic cricket, where he led Jharkhand to the Syed Mushtaq Ali Trophy (SMAT) title and scored more than 500 runs.
Former England all-rounder Samit Patel, 41, has retired from domestic cricket after being banned from the T20 Blast for 12 months due to his participation in the World Legends Pro T20 League in Goa. Patel, who played 60 times for England and made 629 appearances for Nottinghamshire over 22 years, said he "probably wouldn't have played" had he known it would result in a ban. He joins Ravi Bopara as the only players to feature in every year of the Blast since it began in 2003.
Former England all-rounder Samit Patel, 41, has retired from domestic cricket after being banned from the T20 Blast for 12 months due to his participation in the disapproved World Legends Pro T20 League in Goa. Patel, who played 60 times for England and made 629 appearances for Nottinghamshire, admitted he "probably wouldn't have played" had he known the consequences. He joins Ravi Bopara as the only players to feature in every year of the Blast since its inception in 2003.
