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Shubman Gill remains silent on Rohit Sharma's ODI future after flop show against Afghanistan
Shubman Gill has refused to provide an update on Rohit Sharma’s ODI future after India’s series win over Afghanistan. Meanwhile, the selection debate has intensified ahead of the England series and the road to the 2027 World Cup, with several players staking a claim for a spot in the team.

Vaibhav Sooryavanshi’s ruthless knock leaves cricket world speechless: 'Esports cricket chal raha hai'
Cricket world is going berserk as 15-year-old Vaibhav Sooryavanshi smashed 94 off 29 balls in the India A vs Sri Lanka A tri-series final. He fell just short of a record-breaking fastest List A century, but broke the record for the fastest fifty off just 11 balls.

T20 World Cup: Momentum favours India as stern 'knockout' test against familiar foes South Africa arrives
India and South Africa are likely fighting for one spot for semifinals with Australia almost assured of advancing from the group. This makes the clash between India and South Africa the most crucial game for both the team involved.

Vaibhav Sooryavanshi gets captain’s backing amid scrutiny over lack of form after on-field altercation: 'At this age...'
Vaibhav Sooryavanshi has been backed by his captain amid scrutiny over poor form and on-field altercation in Sri Lanka A Tri-Series 2026. The 15-year-old is all set to play in the final of the tournament before he makes his international debut in a few weeks time.

Joe Root crosses 14000-run milestone in Test cricket: How far is England batter from Sachin Tendulkar's all-time record?
England's star batter Joe Root has taken another big stride towards bridiging the gap between him and the great Sachin Tendulkar on the top of the run tally in Test cricket.

Yashasvi Jaiswal reveals his winning blueprint to convert starts into big scores: 'When it's your day...'
Indian opener Yashasvi Jaiswal made his opportunity count in one-day cricket after smashing his second hundred in the format during the third ODI match between India and Afghanistan in Chennai on Saturday.

India vs Afghanistan Highlights, 3rd ODI at Chennai: India complete 3-0 ODI series sweep; Centurion Jaiswal dominates in nine-wicket win vs AFG in Chennai
IND vs AFG Highlights (India national cricket team vs Afghanistan national cricket team scorecard): India wrapped up the third and final ODI in Chennai with a dominant nine-wicket win over Afghanistan. Prasidh Krishna tore through the opposition with his maiden ODI five-wicket haul, while centurion Yashasvi Jaiswal and Rohit Sharma anchored the chase. The Men in Blue finished the chase in just 28.4 overs, with Jaiswal bringing up his second ODI hundred and sealing victory in style by smashing a six. (IND 224/1 [28.4])

Hardik Pandya to miss England ODIs amid injury concerns; Virat Kohli to undergo fitness test on this date
Hardik Pandya will not be available for ODIs in England and Virat Kohli's availability too remains a concern as the star batter will undergo a test soon to prove his fitness.

Rishabh Pant-Kuldeep Yadav trade: What will be the new salaries of both stars in this blockbuster move?
Rishabh Pant will be back at Delhi Capitals while Kuldeep Yadav will be playing for Lucknow Super Giants with both franchises set to be involved in this blockbuster trade.

Prasidh Krishna, Nitish Reddy back in business for Team India as Afghanistan decides to bat first in 3rd ODI
Team India and Afghanistan name multiple changes in their respective playing XIs for the third and final ODI match of the series at the MA Chidambaram Stadium in Chennai on Saturday.

India vs Afghanistan 3rd ODI live streaming: Chennai weather, predicted playing XIs, head-to-head & more
India will take on Afghanistan in the third and final ODI of the series at Chepauk in Chennai on June 20. India have already sealed the series with one match to go. Check live streaming details, weather forecast, pitch report, head-to-head record and predicted playing XIs.

Sreesanth calls out Gautam Gambhir's coaching methods in blistering outburst: 'India needs a mentor like...'
Former Indian fast bowler S Sreesanth unleashed a torrent of criticism over Team India head coach Gautam Gambhir in a fiery outburst. He also pointed out what the team genuinely needs to revive their Test dominance.

Ben Stokes' comeback hopes as England captain rise ahead of third Test as nightclub probe continues: Report
Ben Stokes is expected to return as England’s captain for the third Test against New Zealand at Trent Bridge, even as the investigation involving him and Atkinson continues.

Shreyanka Patil ruled out of Women's T20 World Cup due to ankle injury; uncapped spinner approved as replacement
Indian off-spin bowler Shreyanka Patil has been ruled out of the ongoing ICC Women's T20 World Cup after sustaining an ankle injury during the India-Netherlands group-stage match in Leeds.

Explained: Why BCCI has allowed Vaibhav Sooryavanshi's parents to accompany teenager to Ireland and England
Vaibhav Sooryavanshi has been named in India's T20I squad for the upcoming tour of Ireland and England as well as the Asian Games later this year after a sensational IPL season. The BCCI has even allowed the 15-year-old to travel with his parents to the United Kingdom for the upcoming tour.

BCCI eyes early-March kickoff for IPL 2027 to avoid scorching summers; clarifies stance on expanded schedule
Secretary Devajit Saikia revealed that the BCCI is considering an earlier start for IPL 2027 to avoid the peak summer heat, while also clarifying the board’s position on a potential expansion of the tournament.

Vaibhav Sooryavanshi could face heavy disciplinary action for on-field scuffle; BCCI to take final call: Report
Teen batting phenomenon Vaibhav Sooryavanshi could be sanctioned for his involvement in an on-field scuffle with the Sri Lanka-A players during the one-day tri-series in Dambulla.

India vs Afghanistan: BCCI’s scheduling choices in spotlight once again after 2nd ODI draws sparse crowd amid intense heat
Despite the presence of stars such as Rohit Sharma, Shubman Gill and Rashid Khan among others, the second ODI between India and Afghanistan was played in front of empty stands at Lucknow's Ekana Cricket Stadium on Wednesday.

India make light work of Netherlands to win back-to-back games at Women's T20 World Cup
Smriti Mandhana scored 74 while Shafali Verma starred with both bat and ball to power India's 95-run win over Netherlands in their second T20 World Cup match.

Shubman Gill reveals mantra to ODI success after successful T20 run in IPL: ‘I had a target for myself that…’
India captain Shubman Gill continued his red-hot form with the bat, starring in his team's series-clinching 170-run victory over Afghanistan in the 2nd ODI in Lucknow with a majestic 154.

India vs Afghanistan Highlights, 2nd ODI at Lucknow: Men in Blue clinch ODI series with clinical 170-run victory
IND vs AFG Highlights (India national cricket team vs Afghanistan national cricket team): Debutant Prince Yadav grabs the final wicket, with Rahmat Shah (79) being the final Afghan batter to fall, as Afghanistan are restricted to 232 after being set a mammoth 403 to win the second of three ODIs.

BCCI slammed for scheduling fiasco as India vs Afghanistan 2nd ODI begins in largely empty stadium: 'What's the point?'
India and Afghanistan played the second ODI in front of an almost empty stadium in Lucknow as extreme heat kept fans away from the venue.

Shubman Gill maps out Team India's path to consistency across conditions: 'All about being in difficult situations'
Team India captain Shubman Gill opened up on their path towards consistent outings as Afghanistan won the toss and have opted to bowl first in the second ODI at Lucknow.

BCCI's direct message to Vaibhav Sooryavanshi after fight with Sri Lankan players: 'Media watch...'
The BCCI has issued a clear message after Vaibhav Sooryavanshi’s on-field altercation during India A vs Sri Lanka A tri-series match in Dambulla. Devajit Saikia has spoken on the matter, saying that many players from the squad are in line to be selected for the senior team and that they should not get distracted.

Sri Lanka cracks the whip on players involved in Vaibhav Sooryavanshi fight, BCCI refrains from similar step: Report
Sri Lanka Cricket imposed penalties on players involved in the post-match fight involving India's Vaibhav Sooryavanshi. But the BCCI has avoided taking any such step against their cricketers.

Joe Root slams booze-loving Ben Stokes and Co: 'We have to accept that...'
Joe Root has been named England's stand-in captain for the second Test against New Zealand, with regular Test skipper Ben Stokes left out along with pacer Gus Atkinson after the two were involved in a late-night altercation at a nightclub last week.

Rohit Sharma a 'very very important' member of Indian ODI team, says member of Gautam Gambhir-led support staff
Despite going through a lean patch in recent 50-over appearances, Rohit Sharma has been backed as an important member of the Indian team in the ODI format in the build-up to next year's ICC World Cup in South Africa.

Nasser Hussain makes big 'uneven playing field' claim as India beat Pakistan in Women's T20 World Cup: 'It's unfair'
India made light work of Pakistan in the opening game of both the teams at the Women's T20 World Cup and Nasser Hussain believes that the result was already known before the match even began.

'Go home, this is not IPL': Vaibhav Sooryavanshi's on-field fight details revealed as report makes shocking claim
Vaibhav Sooryavanshi is being criticised for losing his cool against Sri Lanka A but the latest report has shown the detailed picture of the on-field spat.

Smriti Mandhana pips Virat Kohli, Rohit Sharma to become only Indian in TIME's list of most influential sportspersons
Smriti Mandhana is the only Indian on the list of 100 most influential sportspersons of TIME magazine that was unveiled on Tuesday.