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India head coach Gautam Gambhir. (Photo: Reuters)

‘Not even sparing a 23-year-old kid to run your YouTube channel’: Gambhir fires back at Srikkanth for “shameful” comments on Harshit Rana

October 14, 2025 12:30 IST

Gambhir said he can take all the criticism thrown his way but targetting young boys in the team is unfair.

Australia's Josh Inglis and Adam Zampa in action.(Photo: Reuters)

AUS vs IND: Josh Inglis, Adam Zampa ruled out of first ODI; Josh Philippe named replacement

October 14, 2025 10:34 IST

While Inglis has been ruled out due to an injury, Zampa will miss the match due to family reasons

IND vs WI 2nd Test Day 5 Live Cricket Score

India vs West Indies Live Cricket Score, 2nd Test Day 5: IND beat WI by 7 wickets in New Delhi to win series 2-0

October 14, 2025 12:02 IST

IND vs WI 2nd Test Day 5 Live Cricket Score, India vs West Indies Test Match Today Live Score Updates: India won the first Test at Ahmedabad and have with the win in Delhi have clean-swept West Indies 2-0 to register Shubman Gill's first series win as captain

South Africa struggle against Pakistan spinners to reach 216-6 in first Test

October 13, 2025 23:35 IST

Left-handed Tony de Zorzi showed a lot of composure against the spinners on an abrasive wicket and was unbeaten on a skillful 81 by stumps on day two, but South Africa still trails by 162 runs.

Sundar also said that historically teams that have done well in Test cricket tend to have a few great all-rounders. (PTI Photo)

Gautam Gambhir’s approach a ‘blessing’ for Washington Sundar: ‘…you are always in the game’

October 13, 2025 23:33 IST

Washington Sundar has become a mainstay of the Indian team since Gautam Gambhir took over as head coach late last year.

Women’s World Cup: Nadine De Klerk takes South Africa home again

October 13, 2025 23:31 IST

Bangladesh came with a plan, but South Africa's depth again shines through for a hat-trick of wins

AFG Vs BAN 3rd ODI Live Cricket Streaming Afghanistan vs Bangladesh

Afghanistan vs Bangladesh 3rd ODI Live Cricket Streaming: When and where to watch AFG vs BAN?

October 13, 2025 23:01 IST

Afghanistan (AFG) vs Bangladesh (BAN) 3rd ODI Live Cricket Score & Streaming Online: The Indian Express provides all the livestreaming info for the BAN vs AFG ODI match in Abu Dhabi on Tuesday.

John Campbell reverse sweep Ravindra Jadeja

IND vs WI | ‘Little bit of miscalculation on my part’: John Campbell on his dismissal after trying to reverse sweep Ravindra Jadeja

October 13, 2025 21:32 IST

Campbell and Shai Hope both smashed centuries which the player said will give immense confidence to the West Indies after poor showings with the bat in the 1st Test as well as their 1st innings of the second test.

IND vs WI: Aakash Chopra ‘baffled’ by IND’s decision to not bowl Nitish Kumar Reddy at all in New Delhi Test

October 13, 2025 20:56 IST

"NKR not bowling a single over in the 200+ overs India bowled in Delhi is baffling," Chopra posted on X.

Finally, West Indies fight: John Campbell, known for controversial past, and Shai Hope, known for white-ball prowess, come good in Tests

October 13, 2025 20:33 IST

India need only 58 runs more with nine wickets in hand but Windies pair, who hit hundreds, have salvaged some pride

Harmanpreet Kaur and Jemimah Rodrigues India Women's World Cup

Women’s World Cup: Time for Harmanpreet Kaur and Jemimah Rodrigues to step up as India’s semifinal push starts to gets tricky

October 13, 2025 19:50 IST

Successive defeats to South Africa and Australia highlight some glaring concern in India ranks, but none more prominent that the two batters who are yet to fire.

‘Both of them always come across as mature’: Parthiv Patel on why Shubman Gill won’t face any issue leading Rohit Sharma, Virat Kohli in AUS series

October 13, 2025 19:24 IST

Patel also feels that if the duo plans to play Vijay Hazare games in between the South Africa and New Zealand ODIs, it will only help them stay in the groove.

IND vs WI: John Campbell and Shai Hope show heart for a fight before India take charge

October 13, 2025 19:23 IST

Though centurions John Campbell and Shai Hope added 177 for the fourth wicket, India in control at 63 for 1 chasing 121 for a win.

MCA-affiliated National Cricket Club felicitates 55 groundsmen of city’s maidaans

October 13, 2025 18:50 IST

Ramchandra Shaw, a senior groundsman who has spent over 40 years shaping the pitches of Mumbai's maidaans, said he feels proud when players he has seen at a young age score big and represent the country.

India Women's World Cup qualification scenarios

Women’s World Cup 2025 Semi-final Qualification Scenario: How can India qualify for semi-finals after loss to Australia?

October 13, 2025 18:27 IST

The hosts began the tournament on a positive note, beating Sri Lanka and Pakistan in Guwahati and Colombo, respectively. However, close losses to South Africa and Australia have increased the pressure on India to lift their game and return to winning ways.

England captain Ben Stokes in action. (AP)

‘Australia playing for Ashes, England for moral victory’: David Warner takes dig at Ben Stokes’ side ahead of AUS-ENG series

October 13, 2025 17:21 IST

Warner said Australia will hold the edge over the English side because they will be playing to win the Ashes, whereas England will be playing for a moral victory.

Alyssa Healy after stunning 142 vs India: ‘If you’ve been watching me in the nets, it’s been frustrating; it was my day’

October 13, 2025 16:51 IST

Speaking after the match in the press conference, the player of the match said that she especially enjoyed the contest against pacer Gaud and it felt good to deliver after having struggled for rhythm in the nets.

Ravi Shastri praised the youngsters within the setup currently, adding that Rohit Sharma and Virat Kohli would be aware that they were pushing them (Reuters)

‘They themselves will know by the end of this series’: Ravi Shastri opens up about Rohit Sharma and Virat Kohli’s ODI future ahead of Australia tour

October 13, 2025 15:10 IST

The former India coach also praised the youngsters within the setup currently, adding that Rohit Sharma and Virat Kohli would be aware that they were pushing them.

Led by Vaibhav Suryavanshi's century, India U19 recorded their biggest win in Australia on Thursday. (PTI)

Vaibhav Suryavanshi named Bihar vice-captain at 14 in Ranji Trophy 2025-26

October 13, 2025 13:29 IST

Bihar will open their campaign against Arunachal in Patna before travelling to Naidad to face Manipur.

Indian openers Pratika Rawal and Smriti Mandhana in action. (Photo: ICC)

‘Five or six days is quite a long gap, and how India manage that will be important’ – Anjum Chopra analyses what India need to do before facing England

October 13, 2025 12:53 IST

India scored 58 from first 10 and Australia 82. That was the difference

Ranji Trophy 2025-26: Defending champions VIdarbha will take on Nagaland in the first round. (PTI Photo)

Ranji Trophy 2025-26 Squad: Full list of players, captains & squad announced so far for red-ball domestic tournament

October 13, 2025 13:49 IST

Ranji Trophy 2025-26 Squad, Players List: Check out the full squad list and players announced so far for this Ranji Trophy season.

India vs Australia: Coach Amol Muzumdar press conference – should India play an extra spinner? Is dot-ball percentage a concern?

October 13, 2025 11:57 IST

Check what Indian women's team head coach Amol Muzumdar had to say in the press conference after India’s defeat to Australia in their fourth league stage match of the ICC Women's ODI World Cup 2025.

Australia beat India by three wickets to stay on top of World Cup standing. (Photo: ICC)

Women’s World Cup 2025 Points Table: Australia reclaim top spot after record chase vs India; England second; Check full standings

October 13, 2025 11:41 IST

ICC Women's World Cup 2025 Updated Points Table: Australia beat India by 3 wickets to move on top of points table ahead of England.

Jurel fell on Day 2 of the second Test in New Delhi trying to hit out against West Indies captain Roston Chase and his wicket prompted India's declaration as well. (AP Photo)

Dhruv Jurel’s ‘team first’ approach impresses India coaching staff: ‘He could’ve got a not out there’

October 13, 2025 07:16 IST

Dhruv Jurel fell trying to go for a big hit on Day 2 and missed out on a half-century; Ryan Ten Doeschate has said that he was informed of India's decision to wrap up their innings soon.