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BCCI vice-president Rajeev Shukla said the Indian team is giving ample opportunities to young players during its ongoing assignments. He also expressed confidence that India will win the 2027 ODI World Cup and highlighted the team's upcoming Test commitments

Shubman Gill and Devdutt Padikkal scored half-centuries to put India in a strong position against Sri Lanka in the second Test. India reached 187/3 at tea on day one after Gill and Padikkal added 120 runs for the third wicket

South Africa spinner Keshav Maharaj praised India’s young left-arm spinner Manav Suthar, calling him a “gem” after his impressive performances against Sri Lanka in Galle. Maharaj said Suthar’s control and variations could help him carry India’s spin legacy forward

Gautam Gambhir dismissed criticism over India’s recent Test struggles, saying his priority remains winning trophies. The head coach backed Kuldeep Yadav and the five-bowler strategy, insisting India are undergoing a transition and rankings do not reflect their progress

The BCCI is yet to finalise a title sponsor for the Indian cricket team’s home matches after limited response to its tender. Reports suggest brands including Google Gemini, Spinny and SBI Life are in discussions, with pricing emerging as a key hurdle

Punjab Kings spinner Harpreet Brar opens up about his journey from repeated selection setbacks to IPL success, recalling how he chose cricket over joining the Punjab Police. Brar credits his parents’ support and says playing Test cricket remains his ultimate dream

Former Jammu and Kashmir captain Samiullah Beigh praised Auqib Nabi’s maiden India Test call-up, saying the pacer possesses rare skills and “magic in his wrists”. Beigh recalled spotting Nabi’s talent early and backed him to succeed at the international level

Warangal-born Hyderabad coach T.K. Dilip has ended a memorable five-year tenure as India's fielding coach after playing a key role in multiple ICC and Asia Cup triumphs. Known for introducing the 'Best Fielder' medal, he leaves behind a lasting legacy despite limited public recognition

Indian fast bowler Yash Thakur revealed that mastering death-overs bowling is his ultimate goal. Citing Jasprit Bumrah as his benchmark, Thakur aims to become a reliable, all-format match-winner capable of delivering under pressure across every phase of the game

Indian pacer Mayank Yadav credited mental toughness and improved body awareness for his successful return to international cricket. Coming off a 21-month injury layoff, Mayank took a wicket on his first ball to finish with 2-18 against Zimbabwe

India captain Shreyas Iyer urged his young squad to play fearless cricket and ignore external criticism following a tough white-ball tour in England, as the team prepares to bounce back in the three-match T20I series against Zimbabwe in Harare

Former India wicketkeeper Saba Karim praised India's batting despite their 2-1 ODI series defeat to England. However, he urged management to fix pace combinations in Jasprit Bumrah's absence and prioritize a wicket-taking wrist spinner ahead of future tours

A growing rift and lack of communication between veteran batsman Rohit Sharma, head coach Gautam Gambhir, and chief selector Ajit Agarkar have exposed a fractured transition phase in Indian cricket as selectors begin planning for the 2027 ODI World Cup

Former India assistant coach Abhishek Nayar praised Virat Kohli's unwavering self-belief. Recalling a slump in Australia, Nayar revealed Kohli declined technical advice, opting to trust his own instincts before bouncing back in style, proving his champion mindset

Former India assistant coach Abhishek Nayar has called for a measured approach to handling teenage prodigy Vaibhav Sooryavanshi. Nayar emphasized mental empathy over technical adjustments following India's challenging T20I campaigns against Ireland and England

India captain Shubman Gill has been nominated for the ICC Men’s Player of the Month award for June 2026 following a stellar series against Afghanistan. He faces competition from Bangladesh's Mosaddek Hossain and New Zealand's Nathan Smith

Former batter Cheteshwar Pujara and coach Abhishek Nayar have criticized India's dismal T20I tour of England. Following a historic 4-0 series whitewash, the duo flagged severe middle-order shortcomings, poor fielding standards, and an inability to handle the short ball

BCCI Secretary Devajit Saikia confirmed that an upcoming review meeting following India's T20I series losses to Ireland and England will focus solely on course correction. Captain Shreyas Iyer and coach Gautam Gambhir will address overseas execution shortfalls

The India 'A' men's cricket team will play a three-match T20 series against Nepal in Kirtipur this December. Finalized at the ICC Annual Conference, the series highlights the growing bilateral ties between the BCCI and the Cricket Association of Nepal

A cornered Shreyas Iyer leads a depleted Indian team into the fifth T20I against England in Southampton, desperately seeking a consolation win to avoid a humiliating 4-0 series whitewash after a wretched, winless run across the United Kingdom