‘Ek ball karane do, please’ – From boxing rings to 147 first-class wickets: Bishworjit Konthoujam’s unlikely journey began with one request | Cricket News

NEW DELHI: When North East Zone pacer Bishworjit Konthoujam came into the attack during the Duleep Trophy quarterfinal against East Zone, all eyes were on the batter facing him – 15-year-old batting sensation Vaibhav Sooryavanshi.The expectations were clear. Boundaries. Big hits. Perhaps even a few towering sixes.And Sooryavanshi did exactly what many expected from him….

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11 coaches reset in last five years and still searching for answers: Inside Pakistan cricket’s never-ending coaching carousel | Cricket News

Pakistan’s Coaching Carousel (Agency Images) Pakistan cricket has developed a familiar pattern over the past five years: a disappointing series or tournament is followed by a management reshuffle, and another coaching regime begins before the previous one has had enough time to establish itself. The latest upheaval came in August 2026, when the Pakistan Cricket…

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Rohit Sharma’s future, ODI roadmap to 2027 World Cup and recent setbacks on agenda at BCCI meeting | Cricket News

On BCCI’s agenda: Rohit’s future, WC roadmap and India’s recent past (Agency Images) Mumbai/New Delhi: The future of Rohit Sharma and the shape of India’s ODI team for the next World Cup cycle are set to dominate discussions when the BCCI’s top brass meets in Mumbai on Thursday for a wide-ranging performance review.While recent defeats…

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Towhid Hridoy creates history with 350, breaks Tamim Iqbal’s long-standing first-class record | Cricket News

Towhid Hridoy makes Bangladesh history (Image: Cricbuzz) Bangladesh A captain Towhid Hridoy etched his name into the country’s first-class record books after becoming the first Bangladeshi batter to score 350 runs in an innings. The landmark knock came at the NWC Oval in Potchefstroom on Wednesday, more than six years after Hridoy helped Bangladesh win…

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8 wickets in 4 Innings, Yet former India WK-batter urges team to look beyond Ravindra Jadeja | Cricket News

India’s Ravindra Jadeja (ANI Photo) Ravindra Jadeja has been a mainstay of India’s Test team for more than a decade, but former India wicketkeeper-batter Deep Dasgupta believes the time has come for the team to start looking beyond the veteran all-rounder in the longest format.Jadeja aged 37, finished India’s recent two-Test tour of Sri Lanka…

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India to host inaugural ICC Women’s Champions Trophy after shift from Sri Lanka; Check teams, dates and venues | Cricket News

India To Host Inaugural Women’s Champions Trophy 2027 (Image: IANS) India will host the inaugural ICC Women’s Champions Trophy in 2027, with the six-team tournament relocated from its originally designated host Sri Lanka. The tournament is scheduled to take place from February 14 to 28, 2027, marking a significant addition to India’s calendar of major…

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Adelaide Strikers coach Tim Paine reveals Ben Stokes’ likely BBL role, hails his ‘360-degree’ game | Cricket News

Former captain Ben Stokes (image: IANS) Ben Stokes is set to make his mark in the Big Bash League with the Adelaide Strikers, and coach Tim Paine believes the England all-rounder could be particularly effective if he opens the batting.Stokes’ one-year deal with the Strikers was confirmed on Tuesday, making him available for the entire…

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English cricket team take u-turn after backlash, confirm rape acquitted cricketer won’t represent club | Cricket News

Hampshire withdraw Scott Kuggeleijn (Image: X) Hampshire Cricket have confirmed that New Zealand all-rounder Scott Kuggeleijn will not represent the club, following strong criticism from supporters over his inclusion in the squad for the County Championship. The 34-year-old was named in Hampshire’s 15-member squad on X ahead of their match against Warwickshire, although the county…

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‘Destroyed entire system’: Pakistan cricketer takes ‘chidiya chug gayin khet’ swipe at PCB after England debacle | Cricket News

Pakistan leg-spinner Usama Mir has launched a veiled attack at the Pakistan Cricket Board (PCB) and the team management after the board made sweeping changes following the team’s defeats in the first two Tests against England.Pakistan have already lost the three-match series after defeats at Headingley and Lord’s. In response, the PCB recalled seven players…

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