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Big BCCI Central Contracts Boost For Virat Kohli, Rohit Sharma, Says Report. Shreyas Iyer To...

India stalwarts Virat Kohli and Rohit Sharma are set to continue their A+ grade BCCI central contract list for 2025-26, while Shreyas Iyer is expected to return to the list after being dropped on the previous occasion due to reportedly missing domestic cricket. The Board of Control for Cricket in India (BCCI) is looking to retain Virat and Rohit in the A contract, which will see them earn Rs 7 crore despite the duo's retirement from the T20I format. Rohit and Virat had their last dance in the format after ending India's ICC trophy drought by lifting the T20 World Cup last year in Barbados.

Pakistan Star Batters Mohammad Rizwan, Fakhar Zaman Pick Toughest Bowlers They Faced

Pakistan's ODI captain Mohammad Rizwan chose India's prime pace spearhead, Jasprit Bumrah, as the bowler who has caused him difficulty in the present scenario. For his fellow compatriot Fakhar Zaman, it is English tearaway Jofra Archer when he has the new ball in his hand. In a special show, Rizwan, Fakhar and Naseem Shah had a candid chat with former Pak pacer Wahab Riaz playing the host's role. Wahab posed a question to Pakistan's famed cricketing faces and asked them the 'most difficult player' they had faced.

Kasatkina looks ahead to new chapter under Australian flag

Russian-born Daria Kasatkina said she was emotional and excited to begin a fresh chapter in her career under the Australian flag at the ongoing Charleston Open after being granted permanent residency last week.

Three talking points ahead of clay-court season

PARIS: Czech teenager Jakub Mensik and Aryna Sabalenka emerged victorious at the Miami Open last weekend, but their attentions will now turn to the European clay-court swing with all eyes on Roland Garros.

England Test captain Ben Stokes To Miss Early County Games In Fitness Battle

Ben Stokes is not expected to play in the early rounds of the County Championship as he battles to be fit to lead England, his Durham coach Ryan Campbell said on Monday. The 33-year-old Test captain is recovering from hamstring surgery after breaking down in New Zealand in December, his second hamstring tear in five months. But the all-rounder is not yet ready for action in the four-day domestic championship, which starts on Friday. England host Zimbabwe in May, with a five-Test series against India to follow. Later in the year they head to Australia for a five-match Ashes series.

Paolini says ciao to coach Furlan after decade-long run

Jasmine Paolini has called game, set and match on a decade with Renzo Furlan, ending a glittering partnership that peaked last year with Grand Slam finals, Olympic gold, and a Coach of the Year crown for her long-time mentor.

Kraigg Brathwaite Steps Down As West Indies Test captain, Shai Hope Appointed T20I Skipper

Kraigg Brathwaite has stepped down as skipper of the West Indies Test team after four years in charge, Cricket West Indies (CWI) said on Monday after a shift in leadership roles saw Shai Hope taking over captaincy of the T20I side. Brathwaite, 32, was appointed as West Indies' Test captain in place of Jason Holder in March 2021. Hope, who is also the team's ODI skipper, replaced Rovman Powell for T20I captaincy. Powell has led the T20 side since May 2023. In a statement, CWI said, "Brathwaite wanted to ensure the team had a period of transition before his departure. As a result, he has submitted his resignation ahead of the home series against Australia, giving the new leadership time to establish itself.

Asian Games Medallist Narender Berwal To Lead India At World Boxing Cup In Brazil

Asian Games bronze medallist Narender Berwal will headline a 10-member Indian men's boxing team at the inaugural World Boxing Cup in Foz do Iguacu, Brazil, starting Monday. This tournament marks the first event hosted by World Boxing since receiving provisional recognition from the International Olympic Committee in February and the inclusion of boxing in the 2028 LA Olympics. Competitions will be held for both men and women, but India has sent only male boxers, as the women's National Championships concluded only on Thursday.

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Big BCCI Central Contracts Boost For Virat Kohli, Rohit Sharma, Says Report. Shreyas Iyer To...

Pakistan Star Batters Mohammad Rizwan, Fakhar Zaman Pick Toughest Bowlers They Faced

Kasatkina looks ahead to new chapter under Australian flag

Three talking points ahead of clay-court season

England Test captain Ben Stokes To Miss Early County Games In Fitness Battle

Paolini says ciao to coach Furlan after decade-long run

Kraigg Brathwaite Steps Down As West Indies Test captain, Shai Hope Appointed T20I Skipper

Asian Games Medallist Narender Berwal To Lead India At World Boxing Cup In Brazil