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Hardik Pandya "Not Looking At It In Negative Way": India Great's Big Update On All-Rounder's Role

India all-rounder Hardik Pandya has had a curious journey of late. In and out of the national team over his injury issues, Hardik 'the all-rounder' has become a more reliable player for the team ever since he took up his role as a bowler more seriously. Especially in the T20 format, Hardik has been bowling a lot more consistently of late, hence becoming indispensable to the team's balance. Indian pace great Zaheer Khan, highlighting Hardik's importance as a seamer, feels that the all-rounder himself has also understood how important his role as a bowler is.

Gongadi Trisha Follows Mithali Raj's Footsteps, Paces Innings Like Her 'Idol'

Teen sensation Gongadi Trisha, who became the first player to score a hundred in the ongoing Women's T20 U19 World Cup, has credited her 'idol' and the legendary Mithali Raj for influencing her game, particularly in how she would pace her innings. On Tuesday, the Indian opener struck an unbeaten 110 from just 53 balls that powered India to a commanding 150-run victory over Scotland. India posted a huge 208/1 before bowling Scotland out for just 58 in their Super Six encounter.

Virat Kohli Declines Team Manager's Offer During Ranji Trophy Camp, Wins Hearts For His Simplicity

Virat Kohli returned to domestic red-ball cricket after a gap of 12 years, practicing with the Delhi state players ahead of their Ranji Trophy match against Railways, starting January 30. On the second consecutive day of his practice at the Arun Jaitley stadium, Virat gave the perfect example of his grounded nature, as he refused help to carry his kit in and out, doing everything on his own, just like before. Though Kohli last played for Delhi in 2012, against Uttar Pradesh, those who have known him over this period, say not a lot has changed.

Another India Star Makes Ranji Trophy Return, Joins UP Squad For Match Against MP

Indian spinner Kuldeep Yadav has been included in the Uttar Pradesh (UP) squad for their Ranji Trophy match against Madhya Pradesh at Holkar Stadium in Indore from Thursday onwards. Kuldeep, having not played any competitive cricket since the first Test against New Zealand at Bengaluru in October 2024, is making his return to the sport after a hernia surgery, as per ESPNCricinfo. With both UP and MP out of contention for the quarterfinals, Kuldeep will get some quality game time to check his fitness and rhythm ahead of the three-match ODI series against England from February 6 onwards. Kuldeep is a part of that series and in the provisional ICC Champions Trophy squad as well.

Hardik Pandya Slammed For Refusing India Star A Single: "Could Have Shown..."

Former batter Ambati Rayudu has criticised all-rounder Hardik Pandya for not backing youngster Dhruv Jurel during India's loss to England in the third T20I on Tuesday. For the unversed, Hardik refused to take a single on final ball of the 18th over after Jurel hit Jofra Archer's delivery to deep square leg. While Rayudu praised Hardik for his fighting knock, he felt the veteran all-rounder could've show more faith in Jurel. Hardik top-scored for with a 35-ball 40, but couldn't prevent India from suffering a 26-run loss in Rajkot.

"Suryakumar Yadav Missed A Trick": Ex-India Star Points Out Captaincy Error After 3rd T20I Loss

While India's batting has come under scrutiny for failing to chase down 172 against England in the third T20I, former Indian cricketer-turned-pundit Aakash Chopra has pinpointed an error that India captain Suryakumar Yadav made when India were bowling. Having pinned down England to 147/9, led by Varun Chakravarthy's five-wicket haul, India allowed England's 10th-wicket pair of Adil Rashid and Mark Wood to add on a crucial 24 runs in the end. This proved to be vital, as India ended up losing by 26 runs.

"Where's Friendship?": Sourav Ganguly Asks On Indo-Pak Rivalry. Shoaib Akhtar Responds

A new chapter is set to be added in the long-standing cricket rivalry between India and Pakistan as the two teams play against each other in a Champions Trophy game on February 23 in Dubai. Arch-rivals India and Pakistan don't play bilaterals ever since the 2012-13 series due to the increased political tensions between them. This makes a match between the two sides rare and much-more special. Only ICC events and Asia Cup are the tournaments where the two teams are seen against each other and the craze among the fans for the games is just incomparable.

Late Twist For Virat Kohli's Ranji Trophy Return, DDCA Mandates...

India's star batter Virat Kohli is all set to make his domestic comeback after a long gap of over 12 years. The 36-year-old's last appearance came in the Ranji Trophy back in November 2012 against Uttar Pradesh. It will be Delhi's game against Railways from January 30 onwards this year that will see the right-handed batter playing in domestic cricket again. He will feature under the captaincy of a young Ayush Badoni at the Arun Jaitley Stadium, Delhi. Keeping the interest of the fans in mind, the Delhi and District Cricket Association (DDCA) has made the entry free for fans, however, it has asked the visiting spectators to get there with their Aadhaar card and its photocopy.

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Hardik Pandya "Not Looking At It In Negative Way": India Great's Big Update On All-Rounder's Role

Gongadi Trisha Follows Mithali Raj's Footsteps, Paces Innings Like Her 'Idol'

Virat Kohli Declines Team Manager's Offer During Ranji Trophy Camp, Wins Hearts For His Simplicity

Another India Star Makes Ranji Trophy Return, Joins UP Squad For Match Against MP

Hardik Pandya Slammed For Refusing India Star A Single: "Could Have Shown..."

"Suryakumar Yadav Missed A Trick": Ex-India Star Points Out Captaincy Error After 3rd T20I Loss

"Where's Friendship?": Sourav Ganguly Asks On Indo-Pak Rivalry. Shoaib Akhtar Responds

Late Twist For Virat Kohli's Ranji Trophy Return, DDCA Mandates...