Sanju Samson (BCCI Photo) NEW DELHI: It’s not easy being Sanju Samson. He has been forever walking the line in his 10-year-old international career, partly because of team dynamics and mostly because of his unignorable inconsistency. As he has often done in his career when pushed to a corner, he served a reminder on Tuesday…
Abhishek Sharma and Rashid Khan (Image credit: Agencies) Abhishek Sharma produced a stunning batting performance against Afghanistan in the first T20I at the Arun Jaitley Stadium in Delhi on Sunday. His 82 off 32 balls helped India chase down 157 in just 13.4 overs and take a 1-0 lead in the three-match series.But Abhishek’s assault…
India beat Afghanistan by seven wickets (ANI Photo) Abhishek Sharma produced a breathtaking batting display as India began their three-match T20I series against Afghanistan with a commanding seven-wicket victory at the Arun Jaitley Stadium in New Delhi.Chasing 157, India raced to 157/3 in just 13.4 overs, with Abhishek smashing 82 off only 32 balls to…
Coach Ishank Jaggi during the 2026 Jharkhand T20 Cricket League Kolkata: Almost fourteen years after Ishank Jaggi was named Player of the Match when East Zone last won the Duleep Trophy, he watched Ishan Kishan collect the same award as the region ended its long wait for the title.For Jaggi, the coincidence was nostalgic. But…
Ishan Kishan and Vaibhav Sooryavanshi (Image credit: BCCI Domestic) NEW DELHI: Ishan Kishan and Vaibhav Sooryavanshi shared a fun moment after East Zone’s memorable Duleep Trophy 2026/27 triumph. Kishan, who captained East Zone in the final against South Zone, had a light-hearted exchange with his 15-year-old deputy over who should get the credit for the…
Sanju Samson and Vaibhav Sooryavanshi (Image: X) NEW DELHI: Former India cricketer Ajinkya Rahane believes Vaibhav Sooryavanshi’s time will come, but feels India should currently stick with the top-three combination that delivered the 2026 T20 World Cup title, backing Sanju Samson to reclaim his place alongside Abhishek Sharma and Ishan Kishan for the upcoming T20I…
Sanju Samson and Vaibhav Sooryavanshi (Image: X) NEW DELHI: Former India cricketer Ajinkya Rahane believes Vaibhav Sooryavanshi’s time will come, but feels India should currently stick with the top-three combination that delivered the 2026 T20 World Cup title, backing Sanju Samson to reclaim his place alongside Abhishek Sharma and Ishan Kishan for the upcoming T20I…
KOLKATA: Mahendra Singh Dhoni’s influence on Jharkhand cricket has never needed an official designation. Even after stepping away from the domestic cricket long ago, the former India captain continues to leave his imprint quietly, helping shape a young generation that is now beginning to make its presence felt at the highest domestic level across formats.East…
Mohammed Shami (PTI Photo) Sourav Ganguly has rejected the suggestion that Mohammed Shami is being overlooked by India’s selectors, saying the veteran pacer has already achieved plenty and remains “an absolute champion”.Shami has not played for India since the Champions Trophy 2025, where he was an important part of the side that won the title….
East Zone take monumental 584-run lead at stumps on Day 4 (PTI Photo) The Duleep Trophy final moved closer to its inevitable conclusion on Wednesday, with East Zone ending Day 4 in a commanding position after stretching their overall lead to 584 runs with five wickets still in hand. South Zone endured a difficult day…