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"Competitions Are...": Manu Bhaker Breaks Silence On Return To Action After Khel Ratna Award

After being felicitated with the prestigious Major Dhyan Chand Khel Ratna Award, India's two-time Olympic medalist shooter Manu Bhaker said that she has been training for the last two and a half months regularly and would be in action in competitions starting at month-end and the next month. Double Olympic medalist Manu, World Chess Champion Gukesh Dommaraju, Indian men's hockey team captain Harmanpreet Singh and Para Athlete Praveen Kumar were awarded the prestigious Major Dhyan Chand Khel Ratna Award by the President of India, Draupadi Murmu at the Rashtrapati Bhawan on Friday.

"Needs To Be Attractive...": Pakistan Captain Backs Two-Tier Test System, Points Out Major Need

Pakistan Test captain Shan Masood has backed the proposed two-tier system in red-ball cricket but asserted that "it should be on a relegation and promotion basis" to make it more exciting. According to The Sydney Morning Herald, Cricket Australia chair Mike Baird, England and Wales Cricket Board chief Richard Thompson, and BCCI representatives will meet ICC Chairman Jay Shah later this month to discuss about a potential two-tier Test system starting in 2027. The proposed system will allow big three nations - India, England and Australia - to play each other more often.

Karnataka Eye Fifth Vijay Hazare Trophy vs Vidarbha, Ex-Player In The Way Of Glory

Karun Nair's strong run in the tournament has been such that Karnataka's primary strategy will be to keep the big-scoring Vidarbha captain quiet in their quest to bag a record-equalling fifth Vijay Hazare Trophy title here on Saturday. Nair has notched up scores of 112, 44, 163, 111, 112, 122 and 88, all but one unbeaten knocks, in his last seven batting innings and his tally now stands at 752 runs at a stunning average of 752. It is the most by a captain in the history of Vijay Hazare Trophy (VHT), surpassing Maharashtra skipper Ruturaj Gaikwad's tally of 660 runs made during the 2022-23 season.

Pakistan-Origin England Star Finally Confirmed Indian Visa After Delay, Will Be Able To Play 1st T20I

England fast-bowler Saqib Mahmood has finally been granted his visa for the side's upcoming white-ball tour of India, starting with the T20I series opener in Kolkata on January 22. Mahmood was granted his visa and he will be able to join the rest of England's touring party, with his passport expected to be back with him later in the day. The development means Mahmood will be able to board the same flight as his England teammates, with the tourists expected to arrive in India on Friday. Mahmood, who is of Pakistani heritage, had faced a delay in procuring the travel document, forcing him to miss an England training camp in the UAE.

Nathan Lyon Donates To Support Cricketers With Disability. Here's How Virat Kohli Helped

Australia off-spinner Nathan Lyon has donated three exclusive bats signed by India stars Virat Kohli, Jasprit Bumrah and Ravichandran Ashwin to Cricket Australia's social impact partner Taverners for auction with the proceeds being used to support cricketers with disability. Australia captain Pat Cummins, star batter Steve Smith and Lyon himself also signed on the three bats. The signatures were taken during the intensely-fought five-match Test series for the Border-Gavasakar Trophy, which India lost 1-3 earlier this month.

"Eventually, You Go Home": Ex-Pakistan Star On BCCI's 'Family Travel' Rules

The BCCI has implemented a 10-point diktat on the Indian team, putting restrictions on the amount of time players can spend with their family members while on a tour, with a maximum of 14 days set to be allowed in a 45-day tour. It is a move that has stirred debate among cricketers, experts and fans alike, but some have come out in defence of such a manoeuvre. Former Pakistan spinner Danish Kaneria is among those who believes that such a decision would be beneficial in enhancing team bonding.

Virat Kohli To Play Ranji Trophy For First Time Since 2012. But There Is A Catch

Star batter Virat Kohli has been named in Delhi's 22-member provisional squad for their next Ranji Trophy game against Saurashtra in Rajkot but doubts remain about his participation after it came to light that he is nursing a niggle. It is learnt that Kohli has intimated the Delhi and Districts Cricket Association (DDCA) top brass that he has a neck niggle that he sustained in Sydney during the final Border-Gavaskar Trophy Test against Australia. He was treated by the physio there and as of now, there is no clarity on availability for the Ranji match starting January 23.

Amid Scrutiny, Coach Gautam Gambhir Gets 'Slightly Temperamental' Tag From Kapil Dev

Gautam Gambhir replaced Rahul Dravid as head coach of the Indian team in July last year, with the latter bowing out in style as the Rohit Sharma-led side won the T20 World Cup in Barbados. Fans had a lot of expectation from Gambhir, especially after he earned the credit of successfully masterminding Kolkata Knight Riders (KKR)'s return to the summit. However, fast forward to January 2025, Gambhir's stint as head coach has turned out to be rather controversial.

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"Competitions Are...": Manu Bhaker Breaks Silence On Return To Action After Khel Ratna Award

"Needs To Be Attractive...": Pakistan Captain Backs Two-Tier Test System, Points Out Major Need

Karnataka Eye Fifth Vijay Hazare Trophy vs Vidarbha, Ex-Player In The Way Of Glory

Pakistan-Origin England Star Finally Confirmed Indian Visa After Delay, Will Be Able To Play 1st T20I

Nathan Lyon Donates To Support Cricketers With Disability. Here's How Virat Kohli Helped

"Eventually, You Go Home": Ex-Pakistan Star On BCCI's 'Family Travel' Rules

Virat Kohli To Play Ranji Trophy For First Time Since 2012. But There Is A Catch

Amid Scrutiny, Coach Gautam Gambhir Gets 'Slightly Temperamental' Tag From Kapil Dev