Indian Cricket Team: News

15 Jun 2020

BCCI

Indian cricketers issued NADA notices for not disclosing whereabouts

Five centrally-contracted Indian cricketers, Cheteshwar Pujara, Ravindra Jadeja, KL Rahul, Smriti Mandhana and Deepti Sharma, have been issued notices by the National Anti-Doping Agency (NADA) for failing to disclose their whereabouts.

14 Jun 2020

Sushant Singh Rajput

Keshav Banerjee reveals how Sushant Singh Rajput mastered helicopter shot

The untimely demise of Bollywood actor Sushant Singh Rajput has shaken the entire nation.

14 Jun 2020

Rohit Sharma

'Started thinking differently after 2019', Rahul talks about his consistency

Indian batsman KL Rahul believes a prolonged break in 2019 helped him transform as a batsman.

'Ponting acted like umpire', Harbhajan talks about controversial SCG Test

Indian spinner Harbhajan Singh opened up on the infamous 'Monkeygate' Test, which was marred by several umpiring errors.

14 Jun 2020

Sports

'Playing without fans will be tough', says Sachin Tendulkar

Batting legend Sachin Tendulkar believes players will find it difficult to play without the presence of spectators.

13 Jun 2020

India

#NewsBytesExplainer: Why does Team India falter in ICC tournaments?

Former Indian opener Gautam Gambhir recently stated that Team India lacks the ability to handle pressure in knockout games.

13 Jun 2020

BCCI

BCCI restricts employees from talking to media: Reports

The Board of Control for Cricket in India (BCCI) has restricted every staff member from talking to media.

13 Jun 2020

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India's oldest First-class cricketer Vasant Raiji dies at 100

India's oldest First-class cricketer, Vasant Raiji, died in the early hours of Saturday.

13 Jun 2020

BCCI

How Venkatesh Prasad pushed BCCI to select these players

Former India fast bowler Venkatesh Prasad revealed how he once wrote to the Board of Control for Cricket in India (BCCI) in order to accelerate the growth of Rohit Sharma, Piyush Chawla and Cheteshwar Pujara.

Jasprit Bumrah vs Pat Cummins: Statistical comparison (international cricket)

Jasprit Bumrah has been the linchpin of Indian bowling attack across formats, ever since he burst on to the international circuit.

12 Jun 2020

BCCI

India's tour of Sri Lanka and Zimbabwe gets called off

The Board of Control for Cricket in India (BCCI), on Friday, announced Team India will not travel to Sri Lanka and Zimbabwe, owing to COVID-19 pandemic.

#ThisDayThatYear: India register their first-ever ODI win

On this day in the year 1975, the Indian cricket team registered its first-ever ODI win.

10 Jun 2020

England Cricket Team

England could host India and South Africa in women's tri-series

The England and Wales Cricket Board (ECB) is in talks with counterparts Indian and South Africa for hosting a tri-series (women's), later this year.

08 Jun 2020

India

Yuzvendra Chahal wants to play Test cricket in near future

Yuzvendra Chahal has been a mainstay leg-spinner for Team India in the white-ball format, ever since he made his international debut.

08 Jun 2020

Sports

I received death threats after dismissing Tendulkar, reveals Tim Bresnan

England fast bowler Tim Bresnan revealed that he, along with Australian umpire Rod Tucker, received death threats for dismissing Sachin Tendulkar during the 2011 Test at The Oval.

07 Jun 2020

Test Cricket

Ian Chappell advocates Hardik Pandya's inclusion for Australia Test series

Australian veteran Ian Chappell believes India should include Hardik Pandya in the roaster for the impending Test series Down Under.

06 Jun 2020

BCCI

Players will commence fitness drills at home grounds: Bharat Arun

Indian bowling coach Bharat Arun stated that players will have to begin with running and other fitness drills at respective home grounds amid the nationwide lockdown.

Happy Birthday Ajinkya Rahane: A look at his monumental records

Ajinkya Rahane has been the core of Indian middle order in Test cricket, ever since he burst on to international circuit.

05 Jun 2020

India

Virat Kohli vs Rohit Sharma: Statistical comparison (T20Is)

Both Virat Kohli and Rohit Sharma are arguably the greatest white-ball batsmen among active cricketers.

Aaron Finch responds to Michael Clarke's 'sucking up' comment

Australia limited-overs skipper Aaron Finch shed light on Michael Clarke's comments on the 2018 India series, which ignited a huge controversy.

02 Jun 2020

BCCI

Team India to follow four-phased training module: Details here

India's fielding coach R Sridhar, on Tuesday, said a four-phased training module is being prepared for the resumption of Indian cricket.

#CoronavirusOutbreak: Mohammed Shami distributes food, masks to migrant workers

Indian fast bowler Mohammed Shami extended help to migrant workers who are stranded in different parts of the nation amid the lockdown.

02 Jun 2020

BCCI

BCCI is planning isolation camp for players in June- Reports

The Board of Control for Cricket in India (BCCI) is aiming to organize a camp for contracted cricketers in the second half of June.

Jasprit Bumrah wants saliva's alternative to shine ball

Indian pace spearhead Jasprit Bumrah voiced his opinion on the ongoing debate regarding saliva usage.

Hardik Pandya expecting first child with Natasa Stankovic

Actor Natasa Stankovic, on Sunday, confirmed that she is expecting her first child along with fiance Hardik Pandya.

31 May 2020

Virat Kohli

Virat Kohli describes how Dhoni primed him for captaincy

Indian skipper Virat Kohli revealed Mahendra Singh Dhoni helped him take over across formats.

31 May 2020

Virat Kohli

Ian Gould recalls the fierce 'Sachin vs Steyn' battle

Former ICC umpire Ian Gould recalled some of the intense player battles he witnessed on the cricket field.

31 May 2020

Ravindra Jadeja

#NewsBytesExplainer: Is Ravindra Jadeja an underrated all-rounder?

Ravindra Jadeja has been a mainstay all-rounder for Team India after he rose to prominence in 2012.

India could play Test series Down Under at one venue

Cricket Australia (CA) CEO Kevin Roberts opened up on possible scenarios to host India in the upcoming season.

Bhuvneshwar Kumar eyes a comeback in Test cricket

Indian pace spearhead Bhuvneshwar Kumar expressed his desire to make a comeback in the longest format.

#NewsBytesExplainer: What lies ahead for Jasprit Bumrah?

India's pace spearhead Jasprit Bumrah recently made his comeback in international cricket from a prolonged back injury.

ICC to shift T20 World Cup from India?

The ongoing battle between International Cricket Council (ICC) and Board of Control for Cricket in India (BCCI) seems to have taken an ugly turn.

Bharat Arun pins hopes on the Indian pace quartet

Bharat Arun feels the Indian pace quartet will continue to flourish for at least two more years.

Resuming cricket in bio-secure environment unrealistic: Rahul Dravid

Indian legend Rahul Dravid feels playing cricket in bio-secure bubble is not a viable solution.

Advantage to have a skipper like Kohli, says Shubman Gill

Team India youngster Shubman Gill has praised skipper Virat Kohli.

Sports should return to spread positivity: Shikhar Dhawan

Indian opener Shikhar Dhawan believes the return of sports could ward off the negative elements once the coronavirus pandemic ends.

I can still play international cricket: Harbhajan Singh

Indian off-spinner Harbhajan Singh believes he is still proficient enough to play for Team India.

25 May 2020

Olympics

Hockey legend Balbir Singh Senior passes away at 95

Hockey stalwart Balbir Singh Dosanjh passed away on Monday after facing several health issues for over two weeks.

'No saliva' rule an interim measure: Anil Kumble

ICC Cricket Committee chairman Anil Kumble revealed the recommendation to ban saliva usage is only an interim measure to safeguard the health of players.

24 May 2020

Rohit Sharma

Rohit Sharma to undergo fitness test before returning to action

Indian opener Rohit Sharma will have to clear a fitness test in order to make a comeback in international cricket.