India’s white-ball tour of Bangladesh appears to have moved a step closer to becoming a reality after the Bangladesh Cricket Board (BCB) invited bids for the television and digital media rights of the series, even though the Board of Control for Cricket in India (BCCI) is yet to officially confirm the tour.
Ireland defeated India by 34 runs in the 1st T20I in Belfast to register their maiden T20I win over the Men in Blue despite Abhishek Sharma's explosive fifty.
Teenage batting sensation Vaibhav Sooryavanshi said receiving his first India jersey fulfilled a lifelong dream after becoming the youngest player ever selected for India's senior men's cricket team.
Virat Kohli is set to undergo a fitness assessment ahead of India's England tour, while all-rounder Hardik Pandya has been ruled out of the white-ball series due to injury.
India all-rounder Hardik Pandya has reportedly been ruled out of the three-match ODI series against Afghanistan after suffering a last-minute injury setback despite receiving fitness clearance from the BCCI's Centre of Excellence.
The remainder of the tournament, which was suspended on May 9 for a week due to cross-border tensions between the two countries, will be played at six venues: Bengaluru, Jaipur, Delhi, Lucknow, Mumbai, and Ahmedabad.
Former West Indies legend Brian Lara has made a public plea to Virat Kohli, urging the Indian batting icon to withdraw his reported decision to retire from Test cricket.
In an unprecedented move, the BCCI has decided to temporarily suspend the ongoing Indian Premier League (IPL) in the wake of the cross-border tensions between India and Pakistan. A formal announcement is expected shortly.
Roger Binny, BCCI President, congratulated Rohit Sharma on having a stellar 11-year career as a Test cricketer, saying that he leaves behind a culture of discipline and selflessness that will inspire future generations to play the longer format.
The IPL currently featuring 10 teams witnessed a rejig in 2022 from the earlier 60-game format after the addition of Gujarat Titans and Lucknow Super Giants. While there were talks about expanding the tournament to 84 matches in 2025, those plans have been pushed back due to scheduling problems with the International Cricket Council (ICC).
