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2027 ODI World Cup dates revealed: ICC's showpiece event to take place from 4 October to 21 November
The dates for the next edition of the ODI World Cup, which returns to South Africa after 24 years, were finalised at the recent ICC meeting that took place in Ahmedabad.
IND A vs AFG A Highlights: Afghanistan A beat India A by 4 runs (DLS) in rain-curtailed match
IND A vs AFG A Highlights (India A national cricket team vs Afghanistan A national cricket team scorecard): Afghanistan A batters took Afghanistan to 177/2 in 25.5 overs which turned out to be three more than par according to DLS calculations and India A thus had to suffer a defeat.
Vaibhav Sooryavanshi’s weakness exposed again as young star falls to familiar short-ball trap
Vaibhav Sooryavanshi scored 44 against Afghanistan A in the India A tri-series, but his dismissal exposed his weakness once again. Despite the missing out on the fifty, the young star is continuing his rise after a record-breaking IPL 2026 season.
The exclusive club Nikhil Chaudhary could join: India-born cricketers who played for Australia
Delhi-born Nikhil Chaudhary is on the verge of a ground-breaking Australia debut, but he would not be the first cricketer born in India to achieve this feat. Here is a look at the select group of India-born players who have represented Australia in international cricket.
Who is Nikhil Chaudhary? Delhi-born all-rounder on brink of ground-breaking Australia debut
Delhi-born all-rounder Nikhil Chaudhary is on the brink of creating history after emerging as a contender for Australia's national cricket team.
Drama in India ODI camp as 'seniors' ignore Gambhir, directly approach BCCI for clarity on role, future: Report
While India head coach Gautam Gambhir wields considerable influence in the Test and T20I formats, the same cannot be said for ODIs, the only format that the iconic duo of Rohit Sharma and Virat Kohli are still active in as far as international cricket is concerned.
Root back as captain as Stokes, Atkinson dropped from England squad for 2nd Test against New Zealand
England Test captain Ben Stokes and pacer Gus Atkinson currently are being investigated for their roles in a nightclub incident on Monday and have been dropped from the squad for the second Test as a result, with former skipper Joe Root being named interim leader.
India suffer major setback as Hardik Pandya's return delayed after last-minute injury scare: Report
India have suffered a major setback ahead of the ODI series against Afghanistan, with Hardik Pandya set to miss the three-match assignment despite recently clearing fitness tests at the BCCI's Centre of Excellence.
Why Ben Stokes is gaining support not to quit after nightclub controversy: 'The villain was the rugby player'
Ben Stokes is receiving support amid speculation that he could step down as England captain or retire from cricket following an ECB investigation into a nightclub incident.
Vaibhav Sooryavanshi's fleeting cameo during India A's opening match draws mixed response: 'Highly hyped, but failed'
15-year-old opener Vaibhav Sooryavanshi delivered a short-lived knock for India A during the series-opening fixture against Sri Lanka A on Tuesday in Dambulla.
Australia suffer historic upset against Bangladesh in 1st ODI, sparks heavy criticism: 'AUS in a lot of trouble'
Bangladesh's stunning victory over Australia in the 1st ODI at Dhaka triggered an array of reactions from critics, who expressed concern over the reigning ODI world champions' form.
England captain Ben Stokes contemplating retirement as nightclub fiasco deepens: Report
England Test skipper Ben Stokes is reportedly contemplating stepping down from captaincy and may even consider retiring from cricket following the nightclub drama.
Lord's pitch used for low-scoring England-New Zealand Test labelled 'unsatisfactory' by ICC
Lord's had been the venue for the first Test between England and New Zealand that concluded on Day 4 but would have finished in less than two had it not been for bad weather, with batters from both teams struggling to adjust to the bounce and seam movement.
Siraj withdrawn from India's T20I fixtures against Ireland and England, replaced by GT teammate Prasidh; here's why
Mohammed Siraj had been included in India's T20I squads for the upcoming white-ball tour of the United Kingdom, where they play two T20Is against Ireland and five against England, only to be replaced by Gujarat Titans teammate Prasidh Krishna.
Priyansh Arya run out in bizarre fashion after bat blocked by keeper’s foot in India A vs Sri Lanka A | WATCH
Priyansh Arya suffered a bizarre run-out while playing for India A in a 50-over game against Sri Lanka A in Dambulla, his bat getting blocked by wicketkeeper Niroshan Dickwella's foot at the striker's end after getting involved in a mix-up with captain Ruturaj Gaikwad.
Are Rohit Sharma and Hardik Pandya fit for Afghanistan ODIs? BCCI gets answer
India's preparations for the Afghanistan ODI series were overshadowed by uncertainty surrounding Rohit Sharma and Hardik Pandya, two of their most experienced stars. Their availability remained under scrutiny due to injuries, but the BCCI has now received a confirmation on that.
Shreyas Iyer makes defiant statement after being named India T20 captain, insists he won't play 'under someone’s shadow'
Shreyas Iyer was unveiled as India's newest T20I captain on Saturday during the Men in Blue's squad announcement for the upcoming T20I series in Ireland and England as well as the Asian Games in Japan later this year.
Litton Das invokes Pakistan as he slams Bangladesh's India stance: 'What can be more dangerous than that?'
Bangladesh batter Litton Das has questioned his country's decision to skip the 2026 T20 World Cup in India, arguing that the team had previously played in Pakistan under much worse security conditions.
Why Ben Stokes could lose England captaincy after nightclub controversy
England are yet to announce their team for the upcoming second Test against New Zealand and reports suggest that captain Ben Stokes could be dropped after the latest nightclub incident involving him and his teammate Gus Atkinson.
England take major step for Indian viewers ahead of T20I series against new look Team India
The ECB has taken a big decision for the upcoming T20I series against India in order to make the most of Indian market. This comes just weeks after a report projected losses for England next year with India not playing any series against them.
Ben Stokes, Gus Atkinson under investigation by ECB for 'breach of team protocols' after nightclub incident
England cricketers Ben Stokes and Gus Atkinson are being probed by ECB for team protocol breach following their victory over New Zealand in the first Test match at Lord's.
Harmanpreet Kaur shuts down reporter’s retirement query with a witty comeback: 'You think I should stop?'
Team India skipper Harmanpreet Kaur cleverly shut down a reporter asking about her retirement with a witty response ahead of the ICC Women's T20 World Cup 2026 in the UK.
Indian cricket legend urges Sooryavanshi to stay focused, tells experts and fans to avoid 'expecting too much'
Vaibhav Sooryavanshi has been fast-tracked into the Indian senior team after a sensational IPL season with the Rajasthan Royals, with the selectors including him in the T20I squad for the upcoming tour of the United Kingdom as well as the Asian Games in Japan.
India vs Afghanistan Test: 3 major learnings from Shubman Gill and Co's lopsided victory in New Chandigarh
India thrashed Afghanistan by a record innings and 300 runs inside three days at New Chandigarh's Maharaja Yadavindra Singh Stadium. Here are some of the key lessons learnt from India's first red-ball fixture of the year...
Gavaskar pushes back against head coach Gambhir's 'Test team in transition' narrative: 'Focus on the standards'
Former India cricketer Sunil Gavaskar wants Team India to avoid calling that the Test unit is in a 'transition' period and urged the batters to shoulder responsibility.
Tilak Varma details coach Gambhir's vision to develop his leadership skills: 'Think about Indian team ahead'
Tilak Varma spilt details on Team India head coach Gautam Gambhir's strategic blueprint for his development as a leader as he gears up to take charge of the India 'A' side.
Tamim Iqbal secures full-time BCB President role after urging stronger India-Bangladesh cricketing ties
Former Bangladesh captain and cricketer Tamim Iqbal will now serve as in a full-time role as a President of the Bangladesh Cricket Association after being elected unopposed.
Shubman Gill reflects on strategy and execution after India's historic Test win over Afghanistan: 'Keep testing them in...'
India Test captain Shubman Gill reflects upon the team's game-plan and execution following their historic triumph over Afghanistan in New Chandigarh on Monday.
Records tumble in New Chandigarh as India thrash Afghanistan by an innings inside three days
India bundled Afghanistan out for 152 and 112 after declaring on a mammoth score of 564/8 to win the one-off Test at New Chandigarh's Maharaja Yadavindra Singh Stadium in comfortable fashion inside three days.
Manav Suthar demolishes multiple records with stunning six-wicket haul on dream Test debut
Manav Suthar bamboozled Afghanistan batters with a record-breaking debut performance to finish with figures of 6/33 in 22 overs in the one-off Test in New Chandigarh.