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Kraigg Brathwaite was on Tuesday dropped while Tagenarine Chanderpaul and Alick Athanaze recalled in the West Indies' 15-member squad to face India in a two-Test series next month source https://sports.ndtv.com/cricket/west-indies-recall-tagenarine-chanderpaul-alick-athanaze-for-test-series-vs-india-big-star-dropped-9290135#publisher=newsstand

Pakistan were dealt a major blow in the ongoing 'handshake' row as Andy Pycroft will remain the match referee for their Asia Cup 2025 clash against UAE on Wednesday. source https://sports.ndtv.com/cricket/pakistan-dealt-another-blow-in-handshake-row-after-skipping-asia-cup-2025-presser-9289979#publisher=newsstand

Afghanistan captain and premier spinner Rashid Khan dethroned India's 'Swing King' Bhuvneshwar Kumar to become the leading wicket-taker in the T20I Asia Cup source https://sports.ndtv.com/cricket/rashid-khan-dethrones-bhuvneshwar-kumar-for-major-asia-cup-feat-9290051#publisher=newsstand

While chasing 128, the 25-year-old scored a quickfire 13-ball 31, with four fours and two sixes. source https://sports.ndtv.com/cricket/after-abhishek-sharma-destroyed-shaheen-afridi-virender-sehwags-blunt-fear-remark-9280212#publisher=newsstand

India dropped four catches as fine half-centuries from Phoebe Litchfield, Beth Mooney and Annabel Sutherland powered Australia women to a crushing eight-wicket victory. source https://sports.ndtv.com/cricket/sloppy-india-handed-eight-wicket-thrashing-by-australia-in-first-womens-odi-9276487#publisher=newsstand

Shoaib Akhtar has backed India to annihilate Pakistan in their much-talked-about Asia Cup 2025 clash. source https://sports.ndtv.com/cricket/india-is-going-to-hammer-you-shoaib-akhtars-blunt-reminder-to-pakistan-ahead-of-asia-cup-clash-9271535#publisher=newsstand

After restricting Bangladesh to 139 for five, Sri Lanka crossed the finish line with 32 balls and six wickets to spare to record a commanding win, making 140 for four in 14.4 overs. source https://sports.ndtv.com/cricket/sri-lanka-crush-bangladesh-by-six-wickets-to-record-commanding-win-in-asia-cup-9272713#publisher=newsstand

The first of the three-ODIs between India and Australia will take place on Sunday at New Chandigarh source https://sports.ndtv.com/cricket/harmanpreet-kaur-embraces-australia-challenge-ahead-of-womens-odi-world-cup-9272454#publisher=newsstand

India vs Pakistan cricket match tickets for any multi-nation event have been the first to sell out. However, ahead of the Asia Cup 2025 clash on Sunday, its different source https://sports.ndtv.com/cricket/india-vs-pakistan-boycott-calls-real-reason-behind-empty-asia-cup-stadiums-ex-india-star-delves-deep-9267976#publisher=newsstand

Wicketkeeper batter Mohammad Haris struck a fluent half-century to guide Pakistan to an emphatic 93-run win over minnows Oman in a Group A Asia Cup match. source https://sports.ndtv.com/cricket/updated-asia-cup-group-a-points-table-after-pakistans-win-over-oman-india-are-at-9267862#publisher=newsstand

With Test captain Shubman Gill also part of the squad, there was speculation whether Sanju Samson would make it into the side. source https://sports.ndtv.com/cricket/r-ashwin-discloses-gautam-gambhirs-project-sanju-samson-before-india-vs-pakistan-asia-cup-mega-clash-9261136#publisher=newsstand

Bangladesh beat Hong Kong by seven wickets to begin their campaign in the Asia Cup on a winning note. source https://sports.ndtv.com/cricket/captain-litton-das-leads-bangladesh-to-emphatic-win-over-hong-kong-in-asia-cup-9261395#publisher=newsstand

The UAE collapsed to 57 all out in 13.1 overs and India gunned down a rather small target in just 4.3 overs in their opening Asia Cup 2025 clash. source https://sports.ndtv.com/cricket/if-arshdeep-singh-cant-make-the-xi-uae-coach-lalchand-rajputs-stunning-remark-on-team-india-9254213#publisher=newsstand

India's right-arm pacer Jasprit Bumrah bowled a lethal delivery to get better of United Arab Emirates batter Alishan Sharafu during the second match of Asia Cup 2025. source https://sports.ndtv.com/cricket/jasprit-bumrah-rattles-uae-stars-off-stump-for-cold-revenge-watch-9253268#publisher=newsstand

Virat Kohli and Rohit Sharma may not return to action as early as anticipated. source https://sports.ndtv.com/cricket/virat-kohli-rohit-sharmas-early-return-excitement-cut-short-report-makes-major-claim-highly-unlikely-9244825#publisher=newsstand

Pakistan T20I captain Salman Ali Agha broke the silence about playing the format without the nation's batting bigwigs Mohammad Rizwan and Babar Azam. source https://sports.ndtv.com/cricket/things-are-coming-together-pakistan-t20i-captain-salman-agha-on-life-after-babar-rizwan-9245818#publisher=newsstand

Shubman Gill's Punjab and India teammate Abhishek Sharma, a very close friend of his since age-group cricket days, wished him a very happy birthday by humorously gifting him a red rose source https://sports.ndtv.com/cricket/bully-shubman-gill-gets-special-wish-from-sister-shahneel-on-26th-birthday-9239665#publisher=newsstand

India and Pakistan can potentially face each other a total of three times in the Asia Cup 2025. source https://sports.ndtv.com/cricket/ndtv-exclusive-bcci-breaks-silence-on-refusal-to-boycott-pakistan-in-asia-cup-2025-9234931#publisher=newsstand

Is MS Dhoni all set for a big-screen debut? Well, a teaser released by Bollywood star R Madhavan that has Dhoni alongside him in the role of an officer has sent social media into overdrive. source https://sports.ndtv.com/cricket/ms-dhoni-all-set-for-big-screen-debut-new-teaser-of-captain-cool-sends-internet-into-overdrive-9232437#publisher=newsstand

South Africa suffered the heaviest loss in ODI history as England dismissed the tourists for just 72 in a 342-run victory. source https://sports.ndtv.com/cricket/south-africa-suffer-embarrassing-defeat-against-england-in-3rd-odi-9233782#publisher=newsstand

Virat Kohli was the sole India player not present at BCCI's Centre of Excellent (CoE) for the Test, as he was reportedly examined in London. source https://sports.ndtv.com/cricket/amid-virat-kohlis-fitness-test-controversy-ex-india-star-hits-bullseye-if-someone-9228878#publisher=newsstand

Zimbabwe bowled Sri Lanka out for the latter's second-lowest T20I total ever. source https://sports.ndtv.com/cricket/zimbabwe-bundle-sri-lanka-out-for-just-80-level-t20i-series-after-stunning-victory-9228846#publisher=newsstand

Suryakumar Yadav last featured in the T20I version of the Asia Cup back in 2022 and was the eighth-highest run-getter with 139 runs in five matches at an average of 34.75 and a strike rate of 163.52. source https://sports.ndtv.com/cricket/suryakumar-yadav-didnt-have-ajinkya-rahane-makes-blunt-asia-cup-remark-on-india-captain-9222642#publisher=newsstand

Former BCCI president N Srinivasan recently made his return to cricket administration, after he was named chairman by CSK. source https://sports.ndtv.com/cricket/n-srinivasan-in-touch-with-ms-dhoni-report-claims-behind-the-scene-movement-at-csk-9224346#publisher=newsstand

Defending champions India had a full-fledged practice session at the ICC Academy in Dubai on Friday as they put the finishing touches to their Asia Cup preparations. source https://sports.ndtv.com/cricket/team-india-begins-asia-cup-preparations-with-nets-in-dubai-9224912#publisher=newsstand

Fakhar Zaman cracked a robust 77 and spinner Abrar Ahmed registered career-best figures as Pakistan reached the T20I tri-series final with a 31-run win over... source https://sports.ndtv.com/cricket/fakhar-zaman-and-abrar-ahmed-star-as-pakistan-defeat-uae-to-reach-t20i-tri-series-final-9219259#publisher=newsstand

Preity Zinta is the co-owner of the Indian Premier League franchise Punjab Kings. source https://sports.ndtv.com/cricket/rajasthan-royals-pacer-reveals-preity-zintas-thoughtful-gesture-from-ipl-2017-it-has-axar-patel-connection-9219022#publisher=newsstand

In a five-year old video, Irfan Pathan can be seen talking about how he exited the Indian team under MS Dhoni source https://sports.ndtv.com/cricket/me-and-ms-dhoni-will-sit-and-smoke-irfan-pathans-epic-reply-on-hookah-question-amid-row-9212410#publisher=newsstand

Former South Africa all-rounder Chris Morris has tipped Aiden Markram to be the most sought-after player at the upcoming SA20 season four auction. source https://sports.ndtv.com/cricket/aiden-markram-will-be-the-most-sought-after-player-in-sa20-auction-chris-morris-9209576#publisher=newsstand

After the Indian Premier League (IPL) 2025, rumours started doing the rounds that Sanju Samson, a long-time RR loyalist, had asked the franchise to release him ahead of the IPL 2026 mini-auction. source https://sports.ndtv.com/cricket/bad-news-loading-for-sanju-samson-report-says-star-will-lose-ipl-captaincy-in-rajasthan-royals-9205649#publisher=newsstand

Mitchell Starc, Australia's marquee pacer, has announced his decision to quit T20 international cricket. source https://sports.ndtv.com/cricket/mitchell-starc-drops-shock-t20i-retirement-bomb-wants-to-focus-on-tests-odis-9199975#publisher=newsstand

India bowling all-rounder Harshal Patel is set for a fresh start as he returns to his roots, signing with Gujarat for the 2025-26 domestic season. source https://sports.ndtv.com/cricket/full-circle-for-harshal-patel-gujarat-sign-him-for-upcoming-domestic-season-9199186#publisher=newsstand

Virat Kohli and Rohit Sharma last played an ODI for India during the successful Champions Trophy campaign in March 2025. source https://sports.ndtv.com/cricket/cheteshwar-pujaras-ultimate-verdict-on-virat-kohli-rohit-sharma-odi-future-they-also-know-9191111#publisher=newsstand

Rahul Dravid has stepped down as Rajasthan Royals head coach. The move was announced by the franchise on social media on August 30. source https://sports.ndtv.com/cricket/rahul-dravid-sort-of-kicked-out-from-rajasthan-royals-south-africa-greats-blunt-take-9192392#publisher=newsstand

A video of star India player Rohit Sharma getting engaged in a fun chat with paparazzi is going viral on social media. source https://sports.ndtv.com/cricket/bohot-bade-log-ho-bhai-rohit-sharmas-funny-interaction-with-paparazzi-viral-watch-9192100#publisher=newsstand

The Indian cricket team is set to play against Pakistan in the upcoming Asia Cup. source https://sports.ndtv.com/cricket/we-know-that-these-terrorists-ex-india-star-ahead-of-asia-cup-clash-vs-pakistan-9188731#publisher=newsstand

Sachin Tendulkar's son, Arjun Tendulkar, got engaged to Saaniya Chandok earlier this month. source https://sports.ndtv.com/cricket/saaniya-chandok-attends-sachin-tendulkars-family-function-with-arjun-pictures-go-viral-9183979#publisher=newsstand

Dilshan Madushanka claimed an incredible last-over hat-trick to help Sri Lanka prevail over hosts Zimbabwe by seven runs in the first ODI of the two-match series. source https://sports.ndtv.com/cricket/1st-odi-dilshan-madushankas-last-over-hat-trick-seals-thrilling-7-run-win-for-sri-lanka-over-zimbabwe-9184003#publisher=newsstand

Given how Pakistan have fared in recent times, there is a school of thought that they are no longer contenders to lift the Asia Cup. source https://sports.ndtv.com/cricket/salman-ali-aghas-unmissable-reaction-as-afghanistan-labelled-2nd-best-team-in-asia-at-9178627#publisher=newsstand

There has been a lot of chatter surrounding Sanju Samson ever since the announcement of the Indian cricket team squad for Asia Cup 2025. source https://sports.ndtv.com/cricket/has-sanju-samson-said-anything-big-outside-noise-claim-made-ahead-of-asia-cup-9174397#publisher=newsstand

Aakash Chopra pointed out that Gautam Gambhir had a worrying start as head coach in Test cricket before adding that despite the poor results, it is important to remember that the team is currently in transition. source https://sports.ndtv.com/cricket/gautam-gambhirs-tenure-as-head-coach-receives-blunt-verdict-not-great-but-9175595#publisher=newsstand

Mohammed Shami has often been subjected to hatred on social media by trolls. source https://sports.ndtv.com/cricket/mohammed-shami-asked-if-muslim-cricketers-get-targeted-by-trolls-when-playing-pakistan-his-blunt-reply-9171083#publisher=newsstand

Wasim Akram believes that the Indian cricket team will start as favourities in their Asia Cup 2025 encounter against Pakistan. source https://sports.ndtv.com/cricket/if-indians-are-patriotic-wasim-akrams-bouncer-ahead-of-mega-asia-cup-2025-clash-9165032#publisher=newsstand

Sachin Tendulkar reacted to Joe Root becoming the second-highest run-scorer in Tests and potentially having a chance at breaking his stunning record. source https://sports.ndtv.com/cricket/sachin-tendulkar-breaks-silence-on-joe-root-nearing-his-world-record-hes-still-9157190#publisher=newsstand

Aaryavir Sehwag, son of legendary Indian cricket team star Virender Sehwag, picked Shubman Gill over both MS Dhoni and Rohit Sharma. source https://sports.ndtv.com/cricket/virender-sehwags-son-makes-huge-remark-shubman-gill-better-than-rohit-sharma-ms-dhoni-but-not-9158051#publisher=newsstand

Dhruv Jurel opened up about the missed run-out chance that left Mohammed Siraj frustrated during the fifth Test match against England at The Oval. source https://sports.ndtv.com/cricket/dhruv-jurel-breaks-silence-on-missed-run-out-chance-vs-england-that-left-mohammed-siraj-fuming-9155964#publisher=newsstand

Cheteshwar Pujara announced his retirement from competitive cricket, having scored 7195 runs in 103 Tests with 19 centuries at a healthy average of 43 plus. source https://sports.ndtv.com/cricket/no-regrets-cheteshwar-pujara-sends-powerful-message-after-announcing-retirement-9151028#publisher=newsstand

India's legendary batter Sachin Tendulkar congratulated veteran Test star Cheteshwar Pujara, who announced his retirement from all form of cricket on Sunday. source https://sports.ndtv.com/cricket/sachin-tendulkars-post-for-cheteshwar-pujara-breaks-internet-to-see-you-walk-out-at-no-3-9149823#publisher=newsstand

Sanju Samson opened the batting for Kochi Blue Tigers and slammed a sensational 42-ball century during the Kerala Cricket League match against Aries Kollam Sailors. source https://sports.ndtv.com/cricket/sanju-samson-sends-big-message-ahead-of-asia-cup-with-42-ball-ton-as-opener-9151705#publisher=newsstand

Sources have informed NDTV that fantasy-sports platform Dream11 has decided to withdraw as the Indian team's lead sponsor. source https://sports.ndtv.com/cricket/what-dream11s-shock-exit-as-title-sponsor-means-for-indian-cricket-team-ahead-of-asia-cup-9147331#publisher=newsstand

Dream11, the lead sponsor for Team India since July 2023 for a period of three years, is a fantasy sports gaming platform. source https://sports.ndtv.com/cricket/if-its-not-permissible-bcci-secretary-devajit-saikia-on-team-indias-association-with-dream11-9138773#publisher=newsstand

India batter Rinku Singh did not hesitate to confront a Pakistan fan after the latter had asked "weird questions" to him and Suryakumar Yadav. source https://sports.ndtv.com/cricket/rinku-singh-shares-story-behind-angry-exchange-with-pakistan-fan-who-wanted-viral-video-9141261#publisher=newsstand

RCB confirmed that if Virat Kohli was asked to lead the franchise again, he would've said yes. source https://sports.ndtv.com/cricket/rcb-break-silence-on-captaincy-saga-virat-kohli-said-this-when-informed-of-rajat-patidar-call-9139267#publisher=newsstand

Mohammed Siraj's seven-year relationship with Royal Challengers Bengaluru (RCB) came to an end before IPL 2025, and the main reason has now been revealed. source https://sports.ndtv.com/cricket/would-make-it-difficult-rcb-director-explains-clear-cut-reason-for-not-retaining-mohammed-siraj-9139787#publisher=newsstand

While commenting on Gautam Gambhir's performance as India head coach and his backing of players, the ex-star gave a massive remark. source https://sports.ndtv.com/cricket/gautam-gambhir-lets-go-of-those-he-doesnt-like-india-head-coach-faces-massive-allegation-9133524#publisher=newsstand

Indian cricket great Ravichandran Ashwin shocked all when he announced a sudden retirement during the Border-Gavaskar Trophy in December, 2024 source https://sports.ndtv.com/cricket/sitting-out-got-to-me-ravichandran-ashwin-bares-it-all-about-shock-retirement-in-chat-with-rahul-dravid-9134044#publisher=newsstand

Former India spinner Harbhajan Singh has specified one name whose absence, he feels, will be missed by the team in the Asia Cup 2025. source https://sports.ndtv.com/cricket/not-shreyas-iyer-or-yashasvi-jaiswal-bcci-slammed-for-excluding-this-x-factor-star-from-indias-asia-cup-2025-squad-9123984#publisher=newsstand

Jasprit Bumrah, despite being the best bowler of the current generation, came under criticism after he missed two out of five matches against England source https://sports.ndtv.com/cricket/sochke-mooh-kholna-jasprit-bumrahs-critics-sent-clear-message-after-we-lost-vs-england-when-he-played-remark-9126172#publisher=newsstand

Shreyas Iyer's omission from India's Asia Cup squad, announced by BCCI chief selector Ajit Agarkar and T20I captain Suryakumar Yadav on Tuesday, took everyone by surprise. source https://sports.ndtv.com/cricket/shreyas-iyer-not-liked-as-much-as-on-asia-cup-snub-reason-ex-india-assistant-coach-drops-bombshell-9116463#publisher=newsstand

Shreyas Iyer's exclusion from India's Asia Cup squad has led to strong criticism of the Ajit Agarkar-led selection committee. source https://sports.ndtv.com/cricket/what-a-shame-bcci-blasted-for-shreyas-iyers-asia-cup-omission-9116820#publisher=newsstand

Shubman Gill was named vice-captain replacing Axar Patel, who served as Suryakumar's deputy in the format during his absence. source https://sports.ndtv.com/cricket/team-indias-asia-cup-squad-ins-outs-from-the-last-t20i-series-9115592#publisher=newsstand

Former India batter Ambati Rayudu has labelled Kohli as a one-of-a-kind personality in Indian cricket history. source https://sports.ndtv.com/cricket/given-indian-cricket-the-next-100-years-ambati-rayudu-makes-stunning-remark-on-virat-kohli-9111175#publisher=newsstand

There is a lot of talk around Shubman Gill on whether the in-form player will be picked for the upcoming Asia Cup. source https://sports.ndtv.com/cricket/no-place-for-shubman-gill-in-asia-cup-squad-as-india-looking-for-an-experienced-report-9104086#publisher=newsstand

Shardul Thakur will be leading the West Zone in the 2025 season of the Duleep Trophy. source https://sports.ndtv.com/cricket/india-star-shardul-thakur-intentions-clear-after-being-named-captain-in-duleep-trophy-will-use-this-to-9103231#publisher=newsstand

After a poor Test series in Australia in 2024/25, Virat Kohli decided to call time on his career in the format. source https://sports.ndtv.com/cricket/irfan-pathan-opens-up-on-backlash-over-virat-kohli-criticism-if-slump-continues-for-5-years-9093605#publisher=newsstand

Team India faces a lot of selection questions ahead of the Asia Cup, starting from September 9. source https://sports.ndtv.com/cricket/sanju-samson-to-play-at-no-5-ex-india-star-on-asia-cup-squad-combinations-9096546#publisher=newsstand

Former India spinner Harbhajan Singh picked his squad for the upcoming Asia Cup that is set to be played next month. source https://sports.ndtv.com/cricket/asia-cup-2025-shreyas-iyer-shubman-gill-included-as-harbhajan-singh-picks-his-india-squad-9093805#publisher=newsstand

Reports have been circulating for the past few weeks, stating that the selectors are not keen on retaining the two stalwarts beyond the upcoming ODI-leg of the tour of Australia. source https://sports.ndtv.com/cricket/shubman-gill-needs-rohit-sharma-virat-kohli-bcci-sent-blunt-odi-message-by-ex-india-star-9089844#publisher=newsstand

The incident took place on the first ball of the 12th over of the Pakistan Shaheens innings when Khawaja Nafay was run out. source https://sports.ndtv.com/cricket/pakistan-shaheens-opener-throws-bat-shouts-at-partner-over-run-out-after-horrible-mix-up-watch-9087573#publisher=newsstand

The ex-India player turned out to be one of the impactful batters in world cricket with his fearless style of play. source https://sports.ndtv.com/cricket/ms-dhoni-dropped-me-ex-india-star-with-over-17000-international-runs-once-considered-early-odi-retirement-9087333#publisher=newsstand

Former Indian spinner Pragyan Ojha shared his long-standing superstition. He mentioned that he always called his family before a match. source https://sports.ndtv.com/cricket/before-a-match-i-would-automatically-pragyan-ojha-shares-cricketing-superstition-9088025#publisher=newsstand

Arjun Tendulkar, Mumbai Indians cricketer and son of India great Sachin Tendulkar, got engaged to Saaniya Chandok on Wednesday, sources told NDTV source https://sports.ndtv.com/cricket/who-is-saaniya-chandok-arjun-tendulkars-fiancee-and-sachin-tendulkars-daughter-in-law-9080639#publisher=newsstand

Virat Kohli and Rohit Sharma stand on the brink of ODI retirement, with the Australia series in October reportedly being their last. source https://sports.ndtv.com/cricket/virat-kohli-rohit-sharma-told-they-wont-be-selected-on-basis-of-vijay-hazare-trophy-9066978#publisher=newsstand

Suresh Raina, former Indian cricket team and Chennai Super Kings star player, has been summoned by the Enforcement Directorate (ED) for questioning in a case of promoting an online betting app source https://sports.ndtv.com/cricket/probe-agency-summons-suresh-raina-in-betting-app-case-9072582#publisher=newsstand

Asia Cup: The Ajit Agarkar-led BCCI selection committee is likely to select the squad for the Asia Cup on August 19 or 20. source https://sports.ndtv.com/cricket/indias-squad-for-asia-cup-three-big-stars-to-be-snubbed-by-bcci-says-report-yashasvi-jaiswal-and-9065593#publisher=newsstand

Babar Azam has now gone 71 innings without scoring a century, since scoring a 151 against Nepal in the 2023 Asia Cup. source https://sports.ndtv.com/cricket/crown-belongs-to-virat-kohli-babar-azams-latest-duck-triggers-meme-fest-9058356#publisher=newsstand

Virat Kohli and Rohit Sharma have so far remained non-committal on whether they are targeting the 2027 World Cup. source https://sports.ndtv.com/cricket/sourav-ganguly-sets-straightforward-condition-for-rohit-sharma-virat-kohli-to-play-odi-world-cup-9056545#publisher=newsstand

Australia batter, Marnus Labuschagne, has been out of the Aussie Test lineup since the ICC World Test Championship Final 2025 against South Africa. source https://sports.ndtv.com/cricket/marnus-labuschagne-would-be-happy-on-opening-batting-for-australia-in-tests-9056986#publisher=newsstand

Australia A bowlers, led by pace-bowling stalwart Kim Garth, ran roughshod as India A suffered a demoralising 114-run defeat in the second unofficial T20I. source https://sports.ndtv.com/cricket/73-all-out-australia-a-demolish-india-a-by-114-runs-in-2nd-womens-t20i-9052536#publisher=newsstand

Ben Duckett's coach has urged the ICC to sanction Akash Deep over his act involving the England opener in the Oval Test. source https://sports.ndtv.com/cricket/icc-urged-to-sanction-india-star-akash-deep-over-controversial-5th-test-act-9047862#publisher=newsstand

Despite registering a memorable draw against England, Team India also dealt with several injury blows. source https://sports.ndtv.com/cricket/not-only-rishabh-pant-karun-nair-suffered-finger-fracture-but-still-batted-during-fifth-test-report-9041958#publisher=newsstand

Haider Ali was arrested by Greater Manchester Police at the Beckenham ground where Pakistan Shaheens was playing against MCSAC on August 3. source https://sports.ndtv.com/cricket/pakistan-cricketer-haider-ali-arrested-in-uk-over-rape-allegations-later-released-on-bail-report-9042367#publisher=newsstand

Matt Henry's incisive seam bowling decimated Zimbabwe on the opening day of their second Test against New Zealand. source https://sports.ndtv.com/cricket/2nd-test-matt-henrys-five-for-wrecks-zimbabwe-as-devon-conway-will-young-put-new-zealand-in-command-9042032#publisher=newsstand

Navjot Singh Sidhu lauded current head coach Gautam Gambhir for his conviction during the gruelling England tour. source https://sports.ndtv.com/cricket/navjot-singh-sidhu-sends-blunt-message-to-gautam-gambhirs-critics-will-you-stand-up-9033617#publisher=newsstand

Irfan Pathan criticised Jasprit Bumrah for his 'pick and choose' approach in the recently-concluded Test series against England. source https://sports.ndtv.com/cricket/jasprit-bumrah-slammed-for-pick-and-choose-stance-in-england-test-series-held-back-9032463#publisher=newsstand

Mohammad Siraj was India's fountainhead as the team clinched one of the most memorable Test wins ever against England at The Oval. source https://sports.ndtv.com/cricket/tragic-hero-to-fountainhead-the-mohammed-siraj-show-lights-up-the-oval-9026874#publisher=newsstand

Former cricketer Yograj Singh saw shades of Kapil Dev after witnessing Mohammed Siraj unleashing fury under London's gloomy sky with his scorching spells at The Oval. source https://sports.ndtv.com/cricket/reminded-me-of-kapil-dev-yograj-singhs-blockbuster-praise-for-mohammed-siraj-9019480#publisher=newsstand

Shubman Gill was extremely consistent with his thought process but more importantly he respected the "good balls" to amass record-breaking 754 runs against England, said Sachin Tendulkar. source https://sports.ndtv.com/cricket/shubman-gill-receives-stunning-praise-from-sachin-tendulkar-if-youre-not-clear-9026256#publisher=newsstand

The first iteration of the Anderson-Tendulkar Trophy ended 2-2, with India snatching a dramatic victory on the final day of the 5th Test at The Oval. source https://sports.ndtv.com/cricket/ben-stokes-breaks-silence-on-heated-moments-with-india-in-test-series-crying-about-9016894#publisher=newsstand

As India near a crucial loss in the ongoing Test series against England, senior Congress leader Shashi Tharoor stirred a fresh wave of discussion. source https://sports.ndtv.com/cricket/tharoor-s-tweet-rekindles-debate-over-kohli-s-absence-as-india-face-series-defeat-9012073#publisher=newsstand

England cricket team batter Joe Root revealed that Chris Woakes can bat if needed on Day 5 of the fifth Test encounter against India at The Oval. source https://sports.ndtv.com/cricket/chris-woakes-to-bat-for-england-on-day-5-if-needed-joe-root-drops-bombshell-ready-to-9012424#publisher=newsstand

Rain in the evening session pushed the series deciding final Test to day five after a down and out India managed to stay in the game yet again following fine hundreds from Joe Root and Harry Brook. source https://sports.ndtv.com/cricket/mohammed-siraj-prasidh-krishna-keep-india-in-hunt-despite-englands-stunning-batting-show-9012334#publisher=newsstand

India's star batter Rohit Sharma called time on his Test career in May this year. source https://sports.ndtv.com/cricket/didnt-seem-like-rohit-sharma-could-ex-team-india-manager-clears-air-on-test-retirement-9001506#publisher=newsstand

Jasprit Bumrah was released from the national squad after completing his quota of three Tests in the five-match series against England. source https://sports.ndtv.com/cricket/bumrah-released-from-squad-will-he-play-asia-cup-or-next-lot-of-tests-in-india-8999499#publisher=newsstand

The Pakistan Cricket Board (PCB) has put a ban on using the name of the country in teams representing it in private cricket leagues following the fiasco in the World Championships of Legends (WCL). source https://sports.ndtv.com/cricket/pcb-takes-stunning-decision-after-india-pakistan-controversy-in-wcl-2025-9002142#publisher=newsstand

Yashasvi Jaiswal's unbeaten 51 took India to 75/2 at stumps on the second day of the fifth Test against England, with a lead of 52 runs on Friday. source https://sports.ndtv.com/cricket/yashasvi-jaiswal-blitz-puts-india-on-top-after-mohammed-siraj-prasidh-krishna-impress-vs-england-9003102#publisher=newsstand

Veteran Indian cricket team spinner Yuzvendra Chahal opened up about his divorce with Dhanashree Verma. source https://sports.ndtv.com/cricket/never-cheated-yuzvendra-chahal-breaks-silence-on-divorce-battling-suicidal-thoughts-8995527#publisher=newsstand

Sourav Ganguly admitted that Mukesh Kumar's omission from India's tour of England left him "surprised" and hopes an opportunity will knock on his door in future. source https://sports.ndtv.com/cricket/sourav-ganguly-surprised-by-big-omission-for-england-test-series-these-conditions-8993771#publisher=newsstand

Will India ring in many changes for the fifth and final Test against England? source https://sports.ndtv.com/cricket/india-xi-vs-england-rishabh-pant-anshul-kamboj-out-arshdeep-singh-kuldeep-yadav-in-side-by-irfan-pathan-8987251#publisher=newsstand

Divya, 19, arrived from Batumi, Georgia, where she defeated Indian stalwart Koneru Humpy in the Women's World Cup title showdown source https://sports.ndtv.com/cricket/divya-deshmukh-arrives-to-grand-reception-credits-womens-chess-world-cup-win-to-her-family-8987052#publisher=newsstand

India head coach GautamGambhir on Tuesday got involved in a heated exchange of words with the Oval's chief curator Lee Fortis source https://sports.ndtv.com/cricket/oval-curators-double-standards-exposed-after-spat-with-gautam-gambhir-ex-india-star-shares-damning-photo-8978547#publisher=newsstand

Gautam Gambhir's heated spat with Lee Fortis, chief curator at The Oval, during a training session on Tuesday has got the ball rolling ahead of the fifth Test source https://sports.ndtv.com/cricket/india-to-lodge-complaint-after-oval-curator-shouts-at-staff-that-angered-gautam-gambhir-team-breaks-silence-8978174#publisher=newsstand

Ravichandran Ashwin didn't mince his words as he urged the Indian team to play specialist bowlers in the 5th and final Test against England. source https://sports.ndtv.com/cricket/test-matches-not-won-by-r-ashwins-blunt-fact-check-to-shubman-gill-gautam-gambhir-8964969#publisher=newsstand

Sunil Gavaskar termed England's antics towards the end of the Manchester Test just 'bravado' and 'loud talk'. source https://sports.ndtv.com/cricket/miffed-sunil-gavaskar-wants-shubman-gill-to-ask-ben-stokes-why-did-you-take-8965919#publisher=newsstand

This has been a series where India's batters have stood up in challenging conditions away from home. source https://sports.ndtv.com/cricket/india-equal-own-big-record-after-washington-sundar-hits-11th-ton-of-test-series-vs-england-8962865#publisher=newsstand

Ben Stokes and Ravindra Jadeja engaged in a tense chat following the end of the fourth Test encounter between England and India at Old Trafford. source https://sports.ndtv.com/cricket/ben-stokes-ravindra-jadeja-engage-in-tense-chat-as-handshake-row-hits-4th-test-video-8962210#publisher=newsstand

Shubman Gill and KL Rahul stitched a 174-run partnership to raise India's hopes of saving the fourth Test against England at Old Trafford. source https://sports.ndtv.com/cricket/shubman-gill-kl-rahul-break-48-year-record-keep-india-alive-in-4th-test-8957211#publisher=newsstand

West Indies vs Australia 3rd T20I Live: Australia lead 2-0 in the five-match T20I series vs West Indies. source https://sports.ndtv.com/cricket/west-indies-vs-australia-3rd-t20i-live-score-updates-wi-vs-aus-live-8951960#publisher=newsstand

The Justice John Michael D'Cunha Commission, appointed by the Karnataka Government, has deemed the Chinnaswamy Stadium "unsuitable and unsafe for mass gathering". source https://sports.ndtv.com/cricket/unsuitable-and-unsafe-probe-provides-new-details-in-ipl-stampede-controversy-8951384#publisher=newsstand

A mammoth 166-run partnership between openers Ben Duckett and Zak Crawley helped England score 225/2 at the end of the play on the second day of the 4th Test. source https://sports.ndtv.com/cricket/handed-rishabh-pants-runs-back-to-england-shubman-gills-captain-blasted-by-ex-captain-8944693#publisher=newsstand

Half centuries from Ben Duckett and Zak Crawley have put England in a commanding position after skipper Ben Stokes took his first five-wicket haul. source https://sports.ndtv.com/cricket/ravi-shastri-fumes-rubbish-after-mohammed-siraj-jasprit-bumrah-anshul-kamboj-let-england-off-the-hook-8944642#publisher=newsstand

Rishabh Pant continues to break records and win hearts, this time, with the bat in hand even while limping source https://sports.ndtv.com/cricket/rishabh-pant-surpasses-rohit-sharma-equals-virender-sehwag-for-historic-feats-but-india-struggle-vs-england-8944346#publisher=newsstand

Farokh Engineer was in attendance on Day 1 of the 4th Test against England in Manchester on Wednesday. source https://sports.ndtv.com/cricket/ravi-shastri-calls-india-great-farokh-engineer-a-voracious-eater-on-air-video-goes-viral-8933955#publisher=newsstand

BCCI is all set to attend the meeting in Dhaka albeit virtually after initial threat of boycotting the event to be presided by PCB chairman Mohsin Naqvi source https://sports.ndtv.com/cricket/asia-cup-cloud-over-event-lifts-bcci-to-attend-meeting-for-deciding-venue-8935559#publisher=newsstand

In what is a big boost to womens football in Mumbai and Maharashtra, Warriorz FC is set for relaunch as a competitive force in the city's sports ecosystem source https://sports.ndtv.com/cricket/mentored-by-aditi-chauhan-warriorz-fc-set-for-grand-relaunch-in-mumbai-womens-league-8927159#publisher=newsstand

Harry Brook believes that the on-field tensions with the Indian players in the ongoing Test series has helped his team more than the opposition. source https://sports.ndtv.com/cricket/india-were-little-scared-harry-brook-makes-explosive-remark-ahead-of-4th-test-8919301#publisher=newsstand

Monty Panesar believes India have a good chance of winning the fourth Test of the Anderson-Tendulkar Trophy if they can focus on the basics and use the strength of the pitch at Old Trafford to their advantage. source https://sports.ndtv.com/cricket/india-have-good-chance-of-winning-4th-test-if-ex-england-stars-big-claim-8916656#publisher=newsstand

Farokh Engineer and West Indies legend Clive Lloyd are set to have stands named after them at the iconic Old Trafford ground by their former county side Lancashire. source https://sports.ndtv.com/cricket/india-legend-farokh-engineer-to-be-honoured-at-old-trafford-ahead-of-4th-england-test-8915677#publisher=newsstand

Jasprit Bumrah's place in India's playing XI for the Manchester Test isn't assured yet. source https://sports.ndtv.com/cricket/if-someone-is-concerned-about-injury-harbhajan-singh-on-jasprit-bumrah-workload-management-8910603#publisher=newsstand

Rishabh Pant is on the brink of breaking Virender Sehwag's all-time record in Test cricket. source https://sports.ndtv.com/cricket/rishabh-pant-set-to-surpass-virender-sehwags-ultimate-test-record-in-manchester-8911052#publisher=newsstand

Currently, Gautam Gambhir is the all-format head coach of the team, having replaced Rahul Dravid at the helm last year. source https://sports.ndtv.com/cricket/bcci-asked-to-name-new-coach-for-t20is-ex-star-not-sold-by-gautam-gambhir-8911666#publisher=newsstand

West Indies vs Australia 1st T20I Live: After clinching a 3-0 series sweep vs West Indies, Australia will be eyeing a similar dominance in the shortest format as well. source https://sports.ndtv.com/cricket/west-indies-vs-australia-1st-t20i-live-score-updates-wi-vs-aus-live-8912805#publisher=newsstand

Ravindra Jadeja remained not out at the score of 61 off 181 balls but India lost the third Test to England by 22 runs at Lord's. source https://sports.ndtv.com/cricket/not-at-all-accepted-ex-india-star-blasts-ravindra-jadeja-shubman-gill-for-lords-test-loss-8908608#publisher=newsstand

Injured Indian left-arm pacer Arshdeep Singh, who is yet to play in the ongoing Test series against England, is unlikely to be available for selection for the fourth Test. source https://sports.ndtv.com/cricket/big-blow-for-india-pacer-arshdeep-singh-unlikely-to-be-fit-for-4th-test-against-england-reason-is-8908586#publisher=newsstand

Yuvraj Singh turned out to be the Player of the Series in the 2011 World Cup, playing an instrumental role in India winning the coveted title. source https://sports.ndtv.com/cricket/yuvraj-singh-was-almost-dropped-for-2011-world-cup-says-gary-kirsten-heres-what-ms-dhoni-said-8901087#publisher=newsstand

Former England cricket team skipper Michael Atherton accused Ravindra Jadeja of ignoring the on-field umpire during the Lord's Test against England. source https://sports.ndtv.com/cricket/ravindra-jadeja-accused-of-ignoring-umpire-during-lords-test-in-explosive-remark-8903619#publisher=newsstand

India are sweating over the availability of vice-captain Rishabh Pant, who suffered a left index finger injury while keeping in Lord's Test. source https://sports.ndtv.com/cricket/rishabh-pant-may-only-play-half-his-role-in-4th-india-vs-england-test-india-coach-explains-why-8895228#publisher=newsstand

Shubman Gill's campaign in the England vs India Anderson-Tendulkar Trophy has been a tale of contrasting displays so far source https://sports.ndtv.com/cricket/shubman-gills-technique-and-temperament-questioned-by-ex-england-captain-after-lords-test-loss-8889812#publisher=newsstand