Built on belief: How Aman Mokhade’s resilience inspired Vidarbha to glory in Vijay Hazare Trophy

Built on belief: How Aman Mokhade’s resilience inspired Vidarbha to glory in Vijay Hazare Trophy

For Aman Mokhade, one quote has served as a constant source of motivation: “Jab tu record todega, tabhi tera naam ghoonjega” (your name will echo only when you break records). It’s a line he overheard during one of the many training sessions he attended at a young age. Mokhade still doesn’t know who said it,…

Suryakumar Yadav storms back into form; India get timely T20 World Cup boost | Cricket News

Suryakumar Yadav storms back into form; India get timely T20 World Cup boost | Cricket News

Suryakumar Yadav (AP Photo) RAIPUR: Over the last few months, India’s T20I skipper Suryakumar Yadav has often talked about how well he was batting in the nets, and that it was “just a matter of a few innings” before he got going again. On the field, though, the numbers told a different story. The 35-year-old…

Babar Azam, Shaheen Afridi return as Pakistan announce T20 World Cup 2026 squad | Cricket News

Babar Azam, Shaheen Afridi return as Pakistan announce T20 World Cup 2026 squad | Cricket News

Babar Azam and Shaheen Afridi (Image credit: AFP) NEW DELHI: Pakistan have announced their 15-man squad for the ICC Men’s T20 World Cup 2026, set to be co-hosted by India and Sri Lanka.The 2009 champions, captained by Salman Agha, will look to mount a strong challenge for their second title when the tournament begins on…

Ranji Trophy 2025-26: Rasheed, Bhui seal eight-wicket win as Andhra dethrone Vidarbha

Ranji Trophy 2025-26: Rasheed, Bhui seal eight-wicket win as Andhra dethrone Vidarbha

Andhra dethroned Vidarbha to move to the top of the Group ‘A’ table with 28 points after registering a comfortable eight-wicket win in its sixth-round Ranji Trophy fixture at the Anantapur Cricket Ground in Anantaput on Sunday. Shaik Rasheed anchored the 259-run chase with an unbeaten 132, laced with 20 fours, redeeming himself after a…

From contract snub to comeback king: Ishan Kishan’s fearless return powers India | Cricket News

From contract snub to comeback king: Ishan Kishan’s fearless return powers India | Cricket News

GUWAHATI: “I asked myself one question — can I do it again or not? And I had a very clear answer.” That was Ishan Kishan, collecting the player-ofthe-match award in only his second game back for India.For two years, the diminutive Jharkhand captain was out of the national set-up but never out of belief. The…

Karan Singh stuns Max Houkes to lift ITF M15 Hyderabad Title

Karan Singh stuns Max Houkes to lift ITF M15 Hyderabad Title

Karan Singh put together a memorable week of tennis to clinch the ITF M15 Hyderabad singles title, underlining his growing maturity and resilience on the professional circuit. The 22-year-old Indian capped the campaign with a composed 6-4, 6-4 victory over top seed Max Houkes of the Netherlands in the final at the Lake View Academy….

Pakistan squad for T20 World Cup 2026: Salman Ali Agha named captain; Haris Rauf dropped

Pakistan squad for T20 World Cup 2026: Salman Ali Agha named captain; Haris Rauf dropped

Pakistan announced its 15-member squad for the ICC Men’s T20 World Cup 2026 in India and Sri Lanka on Sunday. Led by Salman Agha, the 2009 winners will be making a push for their second title in the marquee tournament starting February 7. Pakistan squad: Salman Ali Agha (captain), Abrar Ahmed, Babar Azam, Faheem Ashraf,…

‘India is not safe for us’: Bangladesh Cricket Board’s final word as they say ‘accept ICC’s decision’ | Cricket News

‘India is not safe for us’: Bangladesh Cricket Board’s final word as they say ‘accept ICC’s decision’ | Cricket News

The Bangladesh Cricket Board confirmed on Saturday that it has accepted the ICC’s decision to replace its national team with Scotland in next month’s T20 World Cup, conceding that it had exhausted all available options.Earlier in the day, the ICC officially announced Scotland as Bangladesh’s replacement for the tournament, which will be jointly hosted by…

T20 World Cup row: Shahid Afridi drags India–Pakistan angle, says ‘ICC should build bridges, not burn them’ | Cricket News

T20 World Cup row: Shahid Afridi drags India–Pakistan angle, says ‘ICC should build bridges, not burn them’ | Cricket News

Shahid Afridi (Image credit: X) Shahid Afridi has strongly criticised the International Cricket Council following Bangladesh’s removal from the 2026 T20 World Cup, accusing the governing body of applying different standards to different teams. The former Pakistan captain pointed to what he described as the ICC’s “inconsistency”, referencing how India’s concerns during the 2025 Champions…