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Vaibhav Sooryavanshi's brother Ashirvad continues to make heads turn with another explosive century
Vaibhav Sooryavanshi's younger brother Ashirvad had slammed 103 off just 87 balls during a local match in Bihar earlier this month. And on Wednesday, he produced an even more explosive knock, earning praise from his celebrated sibling and from the wider cricketing community.

How Vaibhav Sooryavanshi will be accommodated in India's playing XI in Ireland
Team India have reached Ireland and will begin preparations for the upcoming two-match T20 series. The spotlight remains on Vaibhav Sooryavanshi, as buzz intensifies on whether he would make his highly-anticipated debut in Belfast or in England.

Vaibhav Sooryavanshi won't share India's changing room with teammates; to have separate facilities during England tour: Report
Teen cricket sensation Vaibhav Sooryavanshi will not share Team India’s dressing room at all times during the England tour, instead using separate changing facilities.

Bumrah's No.1 Test bowler spot under threat as New Zealand seamer draws level after recent heroics
Jasprit Bumrah’s position as the world’s No. 1 Test bowler is under threat, after Matt Henry’s stellar performance against England propelled him to joint-top of the rankings alongside the Indian seamer.

Indian fans rip apart Ian Botham after comments on IPL and BCCI's financial power: 'How dare brown India...'
Indian fans tore into England cricket great Ian Botham after his recent comments on BCCI and the power it wields in the global circle.

Chamari Athapaththu secures ground-breaking feat, becomes first-ever player to...
Sri Lanka Women’s captain Chamari Athapaththu etched her name in history by becoming the first cricketer to achieve a monumental milestone after smashing a century against Ireland Women in their ICC Women’s T20 World Cup 2026 group-stage clash.

Why Pant-Kuldeep trade was announced so quickly after IPL 2026 season? The rule change explained
The blockbuster Rishabh Pant-Kuldeep Yadav swap surprised many IPL fans, with the deal being announced just days after the end of the 2026 season. Here's a small rule change that allowed IPL transfer window to begin early.

Hardik Pandya chased by two IPL teams; multiple discussions held with one franchise: Report
The IPL transfer window is heating up with insider suggesting that Mumbai Indians captain Hardik Pandya is being pursued by two former champions. Will he leave MI?

England coach McCullum denies rift with Test captain Stokes after nightclub controversy: 'We both want what's right'
England Test captain Ben Stokes was dropped for the second Test against New Zealand along with pacer Gus Atkinson after the two were involved in a late-night altercation at a London nightclub. Head coach Brendon McCullum, however, insists the incident has not affected their relationship whatsoever.

Rohit Sharma receives Padma Shri award from President Droupadi Murmu | Watch video
Indian batting icon and former captain Rohit Sharma was among 65 personalities honoured during the second Civil Investiture Ceremony at the Rashtrapati Bhavan in New Delhi on Tuesday.

Sanjiv Goenka's Rishabh Pant prophecy ages like milk after LSG exit, fans take dig: '15 years, five IPL titles'
Fans took a dig at LSG and owner Sanjiv Goenka as Rishabh Pant left the franchise on Tuesday. Meanwhile, a video of Goenka claiming Lucknow Super Giants will win 'five IPL titles' with Pant is also going viral.

Suryansh Shedge earns maiden India call-up: Who is PBKS all-rounder replacing Nitish Kumar Reddy in T20 squad
Punjab Kings all-rounder Suryansh Shedge has earned his maiden India call-up after Nitish Kumar Reddy suffered an injury, ruling him out of the T20 series on the UK tour.

New candidate emerges for LSG captaincy as Rishabh Pant leaves for Delhi Capitals
Lucknow Super Giants offloaded Rishabh Pant on Tuesday as he moved back to Delhi Capitals, while the franchise also acquired Kuldeep Yadav. Now LSG need to find a new captain.

Gavaskar’s strong message to BCCI on players' workload, calls for mandatory rest period: 'Please spare our elite players'
Sunil Gavaskar has urged the BCCI to introduce a mandatory one-month rest period for centrally contracted Indian players to manage their workload after India’s 3-0 ODI series win over Afghanistan. He also suggested that the India cap must not be handed out easily simply because senior players are being rested.

Vaibhav Sooryavanshi emotional as he receives India jersey ahead of historic debut: 'The moment I saw that T-shirt'
Vaibhav Sooryavanshi is set for a potential India debut in the T20I series against Ireland. Before the contest, the 15-year-old received his first India jersey from the BCCI and his reactions said it all.

Virat Kohli passes key fitness check, availability for England ODIs almost confirmed: Report
Virat Kohli has reportedly completed his fitness assessment at the BCCI Centre of Excellence in Bengaluru and is likely to be cleared for India’s ODI series against England. Kohli had missed India's last ODI series against Afghanistan due to a hamstring injury.

Big blow for India as crucial all-rounder ruled out of T20 series against Ireland and England
Indian cricket team has suffered a big blow before the start of the T20 series against Ireland as a crucial all-rounder has been ruled out due to an injury. He will also miss the England T20 series.

ICC unveils 'Return to Play Post-Pregnancy Guidelines' for female players' return to top-level cricket
According to the ICC, the post-pregnancy guidelines are an important step towards creating a more supportive and informed environment across the game on women cricketers and their participation at the highest level of the sport after giving birth.

Hardik Pandya reportedly set for another blockbuster trade three years after return to MI, this time with different team
Hardik Pandya is reportedly set to leave Mumbai Indians after a second underwhelming season as captain in three years, and is currently linked to a franchise he has never represented before, whose star player is currently on the MI management's radar.

'What's the point?': England, Stokes and McCullum blasted after ICC strips 12 WTC points
England's World Test Championship campaign suffered a major setback after the ICC deducted 12 points for a slow over-rate in the second Test against New Zealand.

Rishabh Pant was sacked as captain by LSG? Report claims LSG fired skipper before possible Delhi Capitals return
Rishabh Pant reportedly did not offer to leave Lucknow Super Giants captaincy, rather he was sacked by the team management. An explosive report as leaked all the details.

Against South Africa in T20 World Cup, India blinked when must-win clash demanded boldness and precision
India's dropped catches will dominate the conversation after the defeat to South Africa, but the bigger concern was a batting unit that squandered a flying start.

Vaibhav Sooryavanshi reacts after smashing records in breathtaking 29-ball 94: 'No pressure'
Sooryavanshi shattered the record for the fastest half-century in List A cricket as he raced to 50 runs in just 11 balls in the final against Sri Lanka A to set up India A's victory.

India Women's T20 World Cup semifinal qualification scenarios explained after big loss to South Africa
Can India still qualify for the Women's T20 World Cup semifinal after the loss to South Africa? Check out the scenarios for the Women in Blue after the defeat.

Harmanpreet Kaur reacts after becoming first player ever to play 200 T20Is: 'God has been kind'
Harmanpreet Kaur played her first T20I in June 2009 against England at Taunton and at the 2026 Women's T20 World Cup, she has completed 200 matches for India in the format.

Yashasvi Jaiswal's omission from England ODIs sparks furore as fans question BCCI's 'selection criteria'
Opener Yashasvi Jaiswal’s omission from India’s ODI squad for the England tour sparked criticism on Sunday, with fans questioning the BCCI’s selection criteria after the team announcement.

Why was Virat Kohli in Delhi's Yashobhoomi and what he said about his potential return to Test cricket?
Virat Kohli has offered a straightforward view on his potential Test comeback amid speculations of the star batter taking back his retirement to play the red-ball game again.

India A vs Sri Lanka A Highlights: India A lift tri-nation crown as Vipraj dismisses Shiraz to seal 66-run win
IND-A vs SL-A Highlights, Tri-series final (India A national cricket team vs Sri Lanka A national cricket team scorecard): India A clinched a commanding 66-run win over Sri Lanka A in the tri-nation series final at Dambulla. Despite early setbacks, the Tilak Varma-led side delivered a clinical all-round performance, with teenage sensation Vaibhav Sooryavanshi wreaking havoc with a blistering knock and Yash Thakur striking early to claim three wickets, setting the tone with the ball. Vipraj picked up the decisive wicket, dismissing Shiraz in the 48th over to win the summit clash.

Cricket Ireland confirms hosting India T20 series in Belfast with boosted safety measures
Cricket Ireland has confirmed on Sunday that the India vs Ireland T20 series will go ahead at Stormont amid concerns over the anti-immigration violence in Belfast.

Virat Kohli’s availability in doubt as India name ODI squad for England tour
India have announced their ODI squad for the upcoming England series, with Virat Kohli’s fitness and availability under doubt. Shubman Gill will lead a strong side featuring Rohit Sharma, Jasprit Bumrah, and Shreyas Iyer for the three-match series starting July 14.