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Kumail Nanjiani and a Deep, Personal Tie to Pakistan Cricket Kumail Nanjiani has long been a familiar face beyond the world of entertainment — a proud Pakistani-American who keeps a close eye on cricket. Ahead of the upcoming T20 World Cup, Nanjiani has spoken openly about his emotional connection to Pakistan cricket, describing how the … Read more

India’s search for a Sundar-like all-rounder is proving difficult. Washington Sundar occupies a rare niche: a reliable off-spin option who can also steady the middle order and bowl tight overs across formats. While Team India will almost certainly look to add another all-rounder to cover Sundar’s absence, the crop of available players each brings different … Read more

Atharva Taide delivered a masterclass when it mattered most, carving a composed and aggressive century to steer Vidarbha into a commanding position in the Vijay Hazare Trophy final at the new BCCI Centre of Excellence in Bengaluru. The 24-year-old left-hander combined calmness with intent, turning pressure into a defining innings of the season. Taide rises … Read more

Where Indian cricket first found its feet — on the sands of Khambhat Long before floodlights, cheering crowds and soaring sixes, cricket in India had a quieter beginning. Picture a salty breeze off the Arabian Sea, wooden ships at anchor and sailors stepping ashore at Khambhat — historically known as Cambay — to stretch their … Read more

Daryl Mitchell’s fighting hundred steered New Zealand to a seven-wicket victory over India in the second ODI at Rajkot, levelling the three-match series at 1-1. The Kiwi batting display under pressure and a disciplined bowling effort helped New Zealand chase down a challenging target and set up a winner-takes-all finale in the decider. Mitchell anchors … Read more

Arshdeep Breaks Big Partnership to Halt New Zealand Charge On a high-scoring afternoon at Holkar Stadium in Indore, left-arm quick Arshdeep Singh provided a crucial breakthrough for India in the third ODI by dismissing Glenn Phillips. Phillips, who had raced to 106 off 88 balls with three sixes and nine fours, was caught behind by … Read more

Mumbai Indians vs UP Warriorz — Jan 15: Match Preview The stage is set for a compelling league encounter on January 15 as Mumbai Indians and UP Warriorz meet in what promises to be a hard-fought clash. Both sides will be looking to consolidate their positions and pick up momentum early in the competition, making … Read more

Harleen becomes only the second ‘retired out’ player in WPL history Harleen, a batter for UP Warriorz (UPW), was declared retired out in a recent Women’s Premier League game, making her only the second player in WPL history to suffer that rare form of dismissal. The first came earlier this week when Gujarat Giants’ Ayushi … Read more

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Daryl Mitchell once again made life difficult for India, producing a powerhouse innings in Indore after his unbeaten 131 in Rajkot. Coming in at 5 for 2, Mitchell grounded New Zealand’s recovery and turned a wobble into a big total — finishing with a brilliant 137 and adding another chapter to a remarkable short stint … Read more