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England cricket team batter Harry Brook is currently serving an IPL ban. The star was banned from the Indian Premier League (IPL) for two years after opting out of IPL 2025 despite being picked by Delhi Capitals in the auction source https://sports.ndtv.com/cricket/banned-england-player-harry-brook-keen-on-ipl-comeback-after-2028-11907155#publisher=newsstand

Jasprit Bumrah is one player whom many, including Ravichandran Ashwin, believe should be preserved like a national treasure source https://sports.ndtv.com/cricket/why-would-you-not-do-it-jasprit-bumrahs-workload-management-back-in-focus-11906905#publisher=newsstand

Australia vs Bangladesh 1st Test Live Updates: Australia won the toss and opted to bat against Bangladesh in the 1st Test of the two-match series on Thursday. source https://sports.ndtv.com/cricket/australia-vs-bangladesh-1st-test-live-updates-and-live-cricket-score-11902153#publisher=newsstand

Australia vs Bangladesh Live Streaming, 1st Test Live Telecast: When And Where To Watch source https://sports.ndtv.com/cricket/australia-vs-bangladesh-live-streaming-1st-test-live-telecast-when-and-where-to-watch-11902235#publisher=newsstand

In the absence of premier pacer Jasprit Bumrah, Mohammed Siraj will have to assume the lead role in the Sri Lanka tour, besides handholding Prasidh Krishna and Gurnoor Brar. source https://sports.ndtv.com/cricket/better-without-bumrah-why-mohammed-siraj-can-thrive-as-the-leader-of-indias-pace-attack-11900803#publisher=newsstand

Former Indian cricket team batter Aakash Chopra suggested that Kolkata Knight Riders could release Rinku Singh for one of Gujarat Titans' fast bowlers in a sensational IPL trade move. source https://sports.ndtv.com/cricket/kkr-gujarat-titans-sent-major-ipl-trade-deal-message-it-involves-two-big-india-stars-11895329#publisher=newsstand

Starting from the Sri Lanka Test series that begins later this week, the Indian cricket team will be back in action after a brief break source https://sports.ndtv.com/cricket/india-vs-afghanistan-in-new-delhi-in-september-so-what-happens-to-bangladesh-tour-11897045#publisher=newsstand

Harbhajan Singh explained what actually went wrong that saw the player tearing up the diet chart, which led to the NCA removing him. source https://sports.ndtv.com/cricket/it-was-not-my-mistake-harbhajan-singh-recalls-being-expelled-from-nca-in-2000-11887015#publisher=newsstand

Former Indian cricket team captain Sourav Ganguly has complained to the police that he has received several threatening letters over the past few months, including one warning that he and his wife, Dona Ganguly, would be killed source https://sports.ndtv.com/cricket/sourav-ganguly-wife-receive-death-threats-police-begin-probe-11891943#publisher=newsstand

Mohammed Shami revealed that the player would sometimes be extremely happy despite losing a match, which eventually lifted the mood of the dressing room. source https://sports.ndtv.com/cricket/anytime-he-will-stand-on-table-and-start-dancing-mohammed-shami-on-team-indias-most-funny-player-11886185#publisher=newsstand

VVS Laxman said that the mental side of the players undergoing rehab or facing injuries is something that is looked after by the COE. source https://sports.ndtv.com/cricket/vvs-laxman-breaks-silence-on-india-stars-repeated-injury-setbacks-not-jasprit-bumrah-11886354#publisher=newsstand

Standing on the cusp of its second anniversary, the state-of-the-art Centre of Excellence here came to a fruition after the efforts put on a war-footing by BCCI officials led by its former secretary Jay Shah. source https://sports.ndtv.com/cricket/from-40-acres-of-barren-land-to-sprawling-bcci-coe-how-jay-shah-co-turned-dream-to-reality-11887261#publisher=newsstand

Indian spin bowling coach Sairaj Bahutule said that skipper Shubman Gill is "very much ready" for the first Test against Sri Lanka. source https://sports.ndtv.com/cricket/is-shubman-gill-fit-to-play-first-test-against-sri-lanka-india-coach-answers-11887406#publisher=newsstand

Concerns over Shubman Gill are rising by the hour. The India captain did not bat on Day 2 of the India vs Sri Lanka Cricket XI warm-up match on Saturday source https://sports.ndtv.com/cricket/injured-shubman-gill-turns-batting-coach-as-concerns-over-finger-injury-rises-ahead-of-sri-lanka-series-11884700#publisher=newsstand

The Indian team is currently missing so many players due to injury that almost an entire playing XI could be formed from them source https://sports.ndtv.com/cricket/indian-cricket-or-hospital-ward-crisis-deepens-as-bcci-steps-in-heres-the-full-list-of-injured-stars-11884672#publisher=newsstand

A group of former Pakistan cricketers have returned from Zambia after featuring in an unsanctioned Twenty20 league, where they reportedly failed to receive full payment and now face a two-year ban from the Pakistan Cricket Board. source https://sports.ndtv.com/cricket/pakistan-cricketers-return-from-unsanctioned-zambia-league-face-two-year-pcb-ban-11884518#publisher=newsstand

Across eight Ranji Trophy appearances last season, Vaibhav Sooryavanshi gathered a modest 207 runs at an average of 17.25, with a best of 83. source https://sports.ndtv.com/cricket/vaibhav-sooryavanshi-preparing-for-red-ball-cricket-but-will-he-succeed-in-tests-11881534#publisher=newsstand

Indian bowling unit got some rough treatment from Sri Lanka's Gen-Next batters before Kuldeep Yadav-led spinners scripted a recovery in the final session as the hosts posted 363 for 8 to end their first innings on the opening day of the three-day warm-up game on Friday. source https://sports.ndtv.com/cricket/indian-bowlers-make-comeback-after-poor-1st-session-on-day-1-of-warm-up-match-vs-sri-lanka-xi-11879813#publisher=newsstand

India's abundance of talent in cricket can be gauged from the fact that the side has won the U-19 World Cup six times, the most by any team source https://sports.ndtv.com/cricket/146-kmph-vaibhav-sooryavanshis-18-year-old-teammate-deepesh-devendran-turns-heads-after-world-cup-heroics-11876525#publisher=newsstand

Vaibhav Sooryavanshi is the talk of the town for his fearless batting and consistent results at the age of just 15. source https://sports.ndtv.com/cricket/ajinkya-rahane-shares-crucial-advice-for-vaibhav-sooryavanshi-family-needs-to-understand-11874477#publisher=newsstand

England national selector Marcus North explained the committee's thinking behind handing the Test captaincy back to former skipper Joe Root rather than promoting white-ball captain Harry Brook following Ben Stokes' exit from international cricket source https://sports.ndtv.com/cricket/england-national-selector-reveals-why-joe-root-got-test-captaincy-over-harry-brook-11876400#publisher=newsstand

Pakistan batter Abdullah Shafique entered the history books after his stunning knock of 160 not out against the West Indies on Day 3 of the second and final Test in Port of Spain, Trinidad. source https://sports.ndtv.com/cricket/first-since-1977-pakistan-star-scripts-rare-feat-with-unbeaten-160-vs-west-indies-11871178#publisher=newsstand

The remarkable sequence resulted in a run-out and forced the match into the first Super Over of the DPL 2026. source https://sports.ndtv.com/cricket/lsg-star-fumbles-run-out-chance-kicks-ball-away-what-followed-left-fans-stunned-11865706#publisher=newsstand

The speculation surrounding Rohit Sharma has subsided for now. Under intense scrutiny following a couple of low scores, Rohit shut up his critics with a classy 138 for India against England at Lord's source https://sports.ndtv.com/cricket/drop-me-rohit-sharmas-message-to-bcci-selectors-decoded-by-ex-india-star-11866408#publisher=newsstand

Virat Kohli and Anushka Sharma often visit spiritual leader Premanand Maharaj in Vrindavan, most recently after the ODI series against England last month. source https://sports.ndtv.com/cricket/has-anushka-sharma-influenced-virat-kohlis-spiritual-journey-mohammed-shami-sets-record-straight-11866232#publisher=newsstand

Former India fast bowler Zaheer Khan on Tuesday became the co-owner of four-time champions Jaffna Kings in the Lanka Premier League (LPL) source https://sports.ndtv.com/cricket/zaheer-khan-becomes-co-owner-of-this-team-in-lanka-premier-league-11866284#publisher=newsstand

At age 13, Sachin Tendulkar fielded as a substitute for Pakistan in a 1987 Mumbai exhibition match, invited by captain Imran Khan during the Pakistan tour. source https://sports.ndtv.com/cricket/when-sachin-tendulkar-fielded-for-pakistan-two-years-before-his-india-debut-11862116#publisher=newsstand

Arshdeep Singh apologised to Ravichandran Ashwin while appearing in an interview recently. source https://sports.ndtv.com/cricket/arshdeep-singh-says-sorry-to-r-ashwin-promises-to-message-him-personally-heres-the-reason-11856316#publisher=newsstand

Kuldeep Yadav remained an unused player as India lost the 3-match ODI series to England 1-2. source https://sports.ndtv.com/cricket/gautam-gambhir-shubman-gill-not-spared-for-overlooking-kuldeep-yadav-folks-didnt-see-him-11854996#publisher=newsstand

MS Dhoni is regarded as one of the best cricketing brains, if not the individual best. source https://sports.ndtv.com/cricket/moeen-ali-names-best-cricketing-brain-its-former-india-star-but-not-ms-dhoni-11856612#publisher=newsstand

Former India head coach Ravi Shastri was left awestruck after meeting Real Madrid and England midfielder Jude Bellingham during a game in The Hundred between Birmingham Phoenix and Welsh Fire. source https://sports.ndtv.com/cricket/my-daughter-wouldnt-let-me-home-ravi-shastris-special-jude-bellingham-request-wins-hearts-11854994#publisher=newsstand

Ajinkya Rahane, a veteran of 85 Tests, 90 ODIs, and 20 T20Is, set to earn BCCI's top-bracket pension after retirement. source https://sports.ndtv.com/cricket/retired-ajinkya-rahane-to-receive-fixed-monthly-pension-from-bcci-heres-how-much-11854657#publisher=newsstand

The Indian cricket team, after a brief break, will again embark on a Test mission with the Sri Lanka series that starts on August 15 source https://sports.ndtv.com/cricket/gautam-gambhir-warned-questions-will-be-asked-with-india-in-tough-fight-for-wtc-final-spot-11853891#publisher=newsstand

Indian women's cricket team star Jemimah Rodrigues shared a hug with Pakistan all-rounder Fatima Sana after a match between their franchises in The Hundred. source https://sports.ndtv.com/cricket/jemimah-rodrigues-shares-hug-with-pakistan-cricketer-in-the-hundred-video-is-viral-11851141#publisher=newsstand

MS Dhoni was wearing a matching blue tracksuit while Rishabh Pant opted for a black t-shirt and shorts. source https://sports.ndtv.com/cricket/ms-dhoni-trains-with-rishabh-pant-ex-india-stars-viral-post-breaks-the-internet-11850525#publisher=newsstand

The World Cup 2027 will start in Africa in October. While more than a year remains until the mega event, the time for India to sort out their squad combination is now source https://sports.ndtv.com/cricket/ajit-agarkar-bcci-selectors-urged-to-communicate-with-ignored-india-pacer-for-2027-world-cup-not-mohammed-shami-11850256#publisher=newsstand

Marcus Rashford thanked Barcelona for "special memories" as he prepares to return to Manchester United with his future still uncertain source https://sports.ndtv.com/cricket/marcus-rashford-says-final-goodbye-to-barcelona-ahead-of-manchester-united-return-11844784#publisher=newsstand

Mohammed Shami who played a key role in India's memorable ODI World Cup 2023 campaign, has remained out of favour with the selectors since India's Champions Trophy 2025 triumph. source https://sports.ndtv.com/cricket/india-doors-closed-for-mohammed-shami-report-reveals-selectors-future-plans-11836844#publisher=newsstand

Rajasthan Royals shared a video on social media in which Vaibhav Sooryavanshi came up with a confident remark when asked if he feared facing any bowler. source https://sports.ndtv.com/cricket/does-vaibhav-sooryavanshi-fear-any-bowler-his-four-word-reply-goes-viral-11839476#publisher=newsstand

Bangladesh Cricket Board on Wednesday announced the appointment of experienced wicketkeeper-batter Litton Das as the new ODI captain with the 2027 Cricket World Cup in sight. source https://sports.ndtv.com/cricket/litton-das-named-bangladesh-odi-captain-with-world-cup-2027-in-sight-11839664#publisher=newsstand

Subhadeep Ghosh is expected to take the spot of India's assistant coach Ryan ten Doeschate and fielding coach T Dilip. source https://sports.ndtv.com/cricket/who-is-subhadeep-ghosh-the-man-tipped-to-replace-t-dilip-as-team-indias-fielding-coach-11834716#publisher=newsstand

Former Indian cricket team spinner R Ashwin clarified his statement that Vaibhav Sooryavanshi should 'serve drinks' to his teammates if he is not playing. source https://sports.ndtv.com/cricket/r-ashwin-clarifies-his-serve-drinks-remark-on-vaibhav-sooryavanshi-11835168#publisher=newsstand

English county Warwickshire Bears have signed gutsy India opener Pratika Rawal until the end of the 2026 domestic season, the club announced on Tuesday. source https://sports.ndtv.com/cricket/warwickshire-recruit-indian-opener-pratika-rawal-until-end-of-2026-season-11834503#publisher=newsstand

Former Indian cricketer Aakash Chopra said that veteran opener Rohit Sharma is "irreplacable" as long as he is fit, available and scoring runs leading upto the 2027 ICC Cricket World Cup. source https://sports.ndtv.com/cricket/should-rohit-sharma-be-part-of-indias-2027-world-cup-squad-ex-india-stars-clear-verdict-irreplaceable-11828660#publisher=newsstand

The left-arm seamer, who was part of India's white-ball tours of Ireland and England, is currently in the United Kingdom enjoying a short vacation with the actress. source https://sports.ndtv.com/cricket/arshdeep-singhs-2-word-post-all-but-confirms-relationship-with-samreen-kaur-11826204#publisher=newsstand

Vaibhav Sooryavanshi replaced Sanju Samson in India's T20I team for the Zimbabwe series. He finished the 3-match series as the top run-getter, making Samson's return even more difficult. source https://sports.ndtv.com/cricket/wapas-nahi-aane-dega-sanju-samson-given-blunt-vaibhav-sooryavanshi-warning-by-irfan-pathan-11825970#publisher=newsstand

Vaibhav Sooryavanshi's emotional maturity has impressed coach VVS Laxman, but overall fitness is one area where he still has a long way to go. source https://sports.ndtv.com/cricket/india-coachs-big-fitness-message-to-vaibhav-sooryavanshi-after-series-winning-show-11825905#publisher=newsstand

Ignored Indian cricket team batter Hanuma Vihari was not happy with Abhishek Sharma's form in the ongoing T20I series against Zimbabwe. source https://sports.ndtv.com/cricket/team-india-grilled-for-backing-abhishek-sharma-over-sanju-samson-why-different-rules-11824747#publisher=newsstand

India are the No. 1 team in T20Is again. They regained the top spot from England after their second T20I win against Zimbabwe source https://sports.ndtv.com/cricket/india-back-at-the-top-of-icc-t20i-rankings-after-sealing-series-vs-zimbabwe-11822318#publisher=newsstand

India continued their dominance in T20I cricket, equalling their own record for the most 200-plus totals in a calendar year after posting 219/5 against Zimbabwe in the second T20I on Saturday. source https://sports.ndtv.com/cricket/india-equal-their-own-world-record-with-blistering-219-5-against-zimbabwe-11821391#publisher=newsstand

After Vaibhav Sooryavanshi smashed a record-breaking half-century in India's first T20I against Zimbabwe, India head coach Gautam Gambhir came under further criticism. source https://sports.ndtv.com/cricket/gautam-gambhir-labelled-foolish-brutally-slammed-for-treatment-towards-vaibhav-sooryavanshi-11818554#publisher=newsstand

Joe Root is expected to return as England's Test captain, with the England and Wales Cricket Board (ECB) close to naming him as Ben Stokes' successor following the latter's retirement from international cricket. source https://sports.ndtv.com/cricket/joe-root-set-for-england-test-captaincy-return-after-stokes-retirement-report-11817206#publisher=newsstand

Left-arm spinner Joshua Bishop has earned his maiden Test call-up to the West Indies squad for the upcoming two-match series against Pakistan. source https://sports.ndtv.com/cricket/joshua-bishop-earns-maiden-call-up-as-west-indies-name-15-member-squad-for-pakistan-test-series-11813076#publisher=newsstand

Shreyas Iyer hailed his bowlers for making the most of the lively conditions and said the comprehensive victory over Zimbabwe in the opening T20I would give his side the confidence it needs. source https://sports.ndtv.com/cricket/shreyas-iyer-gives-big-reaction-on-1st-win-as-captain-couldnt-have-been-happier-11812769#publisher=newsstand

Media reports claimed that the series finale at Lord's could be Rohit Sharma's last game for India in the format and that the selectors no longer saw him in their plans for the World Cup. source https://sports.ndtv.com/cricket/r-ashwin-floats-big-theory-over-rohit-sharma-retirement-chatter-no-smoke-without-fire-11805661#publisher=newsstand

Indian cricketer Yuvraj Singh shared a social media message urging everyone to support peace, safety, and opportunities for children and citizens, calling for an amicable solution through dialogue source https://sports.ndtv.com/cricket/through-dialogue-we-can-find-amicable-solution-yuvraj-singh-urges-peace-safety-amid-neet-protests-11807548#publisher=newsstand

The ODI World Cup 2027 is still more than a year away. While permutations and combinations will change leading up to the marquee event, there seems to be instability surrounding the side source https://sports.ndtv.com/cricket/can-someone-say-rahul-dravid-did-something-without-planning-r-ashwin-on-how-road-to-world-cup-2027-should-shape-up-11803284#publisher=newsstand

The BCCI has made a significant change to the playing conditions ahead of the 2026-27 domestic season source https://sports.ndtv.com/cricket/bcci-makes-five-changes-to-playing-conditions-ahead-of-2026-27-domestic-season-11802975#publisher=newsstand

A day after slamming a sensational 138, the highest score by an Indian at Lord's, Rohit Sharma spoke about the 'outside noise'. The reason: the buzz surrounding his potential 'last ODI', which spread like wildfire before the third India vs England ODI source https://sports.ndtv.com/cricket/without-fire-there-is-no-smoke-ravichandran-ashwin-decodes-rohit-sharmas-outside-noise-claim-after-138-vs-england-11798252#publisher=newsstand

Kemar Roach recently became only the fifth West Indies and the second player from Barbados to reach the coveted 300-wicket landmark. source https://sports.ndtv.com/cricket/kemar-roach-to-receive-special-honour-from-cricket-west-indies-for-300-test-wickets-milestone-11797383#publisher=newsstand

Rohit Sharma has played many memorable knocks in his career. He has three double centuries in ODIs, 33 centuries - seven of those coming in World Cups. Yet his 34th ODI ton, which came against England at Lord's on Sunday, was probably his most important century source https://sports.ndtv.com/cricket/shubman-gill-asked-asked-about-rohit-sharmas-last-odi-buzz-after-138-vs-england-his-reply-11793466#publisher=newsstand

India's batting heavyweights Rohit Sharma and Virat Kohli added another remarkable milestone to their glittering careers on Sunday, becoming the first Indian pair to feature together in 400 international matches. source https://sports.ndtv.com/cricket/rohit-sharma-virat-kohli-achieve-huge-record-as-a-duo-not-even-sachin-tendulkar-sourav-ganguly-managed-11792065#publisher=newsstand

The last couple of days in Indian cricket have been all about one man - Rohit Sharma. source https://sports.ndtv.com/cricket/rohit-sharma-slams-statement-century-days-after-last-odi-buzz-slams-feat-that-even-sachin-tendulkar-virat-kohli-doesnt-have-11793052#publisher=newsstand

The former Pakistan batter hinted that if the selectors pressure Rohit Sharma out, Virat Kohli's departure could follow next. source https://sports.ndtv.com/cricket/rohit-sharma-lords-retirement-talk-triggers-massive-virat-kohli-warning-from-ex-pakistan-star-11789751#publisher=newsstand

In his last two ODI innings, Rohit Sharma has struggled to get going, putting uncertainty over his international future. source https://sports.ndtv.com/cricket/that-is-something-rohit-sharma-would-be-concerned-about-ex-india-coach-ahead-of-3rd-england-odi-11789438#publisher=newsstand

Former Indian cricket team batter Mohammed Kaif weighed in on the chatter surrounding Rohit Sharma and Virat Kohli's futures with the 2027 ODI World Cup in focus. source https://sports.ndtv.com/cricket/lionel-messi-namedropped-in-big-verdict-on-rohit-sharma-virat-kohlis-future-people-are-talking-11787293#publisher=newsstand

Former Australia head coach Darren Lehmann has backed his compatriot Justin Langer to clinch the vacant position of England's men's Test head coach. source https://sports.ndtv.com/cricket/justin-langer-gets-backing-from-ex-australia-coach-to-take-up-england-test-gig-hed-be-really-good-11789580#publisher=newsstand

Former India head coach and renowned commentator Ravi Shastri offered a heartfelt reaction to reports of veteran batter Rohit Sharma's retirement. source https://sports.ndtv.com/cricket/rohit-sharma-last-odi-chatter-reaches-press-box-ravi-shastri-narrates-what-he-saw-11783948#publisher=newsstand

Under the revised format, the tournament will still feature 14 teams but will begin with a newly introduced three-team round-robin 'Super Series' involving the lowest-ranked qualifiers. source https://sports.ndtv.com/cricket/less-opportunities-icc-slammed-over-controversial-world-cup-qualification-shake-up-11785023#publisher=newsstand

Joe Root dug deep into his reservoir of experience for an unbeaten 99 off 133 balls, anchoring England's series-levelling four-wicket win over India in the second ODI source https://sports.ndtv.com/cricket/joe-root-digs-in-as-england-level-series-with-four-wicket-victory-over-india-11781946#publisher=newsstand

Former Indian cricket team opener Sadagoppan Ramesh believes that there are many good options to replace Stephen Fleming as the Chennai Super Kings head coach. source https://sports.ndtv.com/cricket/who-will-become-new-csk-head-coach-india-legend-picked-as-best-candidate-11776263#publisher=newsstand

Smriti Mandhana is more suited to lead India in the longer formats after Harmanpreet Kaur's tenure ends while the much younger Shafali Varma can be handed the reins of the T20 side, Mithali Raj said. source https://sports.ndtv.com/cricket/mithali-backs-smriti-for-odi-captaincy-shafali-for-t20-11780547#publisher=newsstand

Moises Henriques, the most capped player in Australian domestic cricket history, has announced his retirement from New South Wales and the Sydney Sixers. source https://sports.ndtv.com/cricket/australia-star-who-played-16-odis-set-to-play-for-portugal-in-t20-world-cup-qualifiers-11778054#publisher=newsstand

Former India cricketer Ravichandran Ashwin backed the International Cricket Council's (ICC) changes to the fixture formats for the 2027 ODI World Cup and 2028 T20 World Cup. source https://sports.ndtv.com/cricket/icc-format-changes-make-sense-from-competitiveness-standpoint-ravichandran-ashwin-11778079#publisher=newsstand

With just over a month remaining before the start of a three-match series against Pakistan, the ECB faces a race against time to finalise a replacement, while also keeping an eye on next year's home Ashes series. source https://sports.ndtv.com/cricket/ipl-coaches-in-demand-as-england-shortlist-9-candidates-to-replace-brendon-mccullum-report-11776240#publisher=newsstand

As per a report, the PCB has been accused of extortion for demanding a last-minute, unbudgeted $25,000 (approx. Rs. 24 lakh, approx. PKR 69 lakh) per player from the franchises for the NOC. source https://sports.ndtv.com/cricket/mohsin-naqvi-accused-of-extortion-pakistan-players-set-to-face-ban-from-this-t20-league-report-11771486#publisher=newsstand

Brendon McCullum has apologised to English cricket fans for his results as the national test coach and accepted "it's time for someone else to have a go." source https://sports.ndtv.com/cricket/brendon-mccullum-says-sorry-to-england-fans-after-being-axed-as-test-coach-11766583#publisher=newsstand

Heather Knight and Tammy Beaumont marked the end of their international careers as India capped a dominant all-round performance with a massive 270-run victory over England in the one-off Women's Test at the iconic Lord's. source https://sports.ndtv.com/cricket/heather-knight-tammy-beaumont-bid-farewell-to-international-cricket-as-india-crush-england-in-lords-test-11766044#publisher=newsstand

England head coach Brendon McCullum said his players had earned the opportunity to celebrate after completing a 4-0 T20I series sweep over India, confirming that he would ease the team's recently introduced alcohol guidelines for one night. source https://sports.ndtv.com/cricket/anyone-who-wants-a-beer-can-have-brendon-mccullum-relaxes-englands-alcohol-policy-after-4-0-india-whitewash-11761379#publisher=newsstand

In the recent T20I series against England, the shuffle in the opening combination of India became a talking point. source https://sports.ndtv.com/cricket/handling-of-vaibhav-sooryavanshi-and-sanju-samson-far-from-professional-ex-india-star-11761493#publisher=newsstand

Sam Curran and Adil Rashid's bowling masterclass outclassed India in the fifth and final T20I as England sealed a 56-run victory at The Rose Bowl in Southampton on Saturday. source https://sports.ndtv.com/cricket/india-lose-number-1-spot-in-t20i-rankings-after-1-605-days-11759430#publisher=newsstand

Former India assistant coach Abhishek Nayar has lauded Rohit Sharma's leadership during some of the team's most difficult moments. source https://sports.ndtv.com/cricket/rohit-sharma-never-threw-anyone-under-the-bus-ex-india-coach-abhishek-nayars-big-statement-11758052#publisher=newsstand

The 'Sanju Samson or Vaibhav Sooryavanshi' debate rages on amid Team India's disastrous T20I form. source https://sports.ndtv.com/cricket/gautam-gambhir-made-emotional-decision-by-picking-vaibhav-sooryavanshi-ex-india-stars-major-question-11755010#publisher=newsstand

Vaibhav Sooryavanshi's initiation into international cricket has been tough. In the two matches he has played, he got starts but fell for scores of 13 and 14 in the India vs England T20I serie source https://sports.ndtv.com/cricket/have-seen-where-he-struggles-vaibhav-sooryavanshi-given-reality-check-by-england-star-with-t20i-series-on-line-11750375#publisher=newsstand

Senior Pakistan Cricket Board selector Aaqib Javed has blamed sacked Test captain Shan Masood and the team management for the recurring leadership and game-management issues. source https://sports.ndtv.com/cricket/why-did-babar-azam-replace-shan-masood-as-pakistan-test-captain-explosive-details-emerge-11745625#publisher=newsstand

MS Dhoni recently celebrated his 45th birthday. The legendary India captain retired from international cricket long ago but continues to be part of the Chennai Super Kings side in the IPL. source https://sports.ndtv.com/cricket/i-am-old-i-struggle-to-walk-ms-dhonis-gesture-during-3rd-india-vs-england-t20i-decoded-by-internet-11746230#publisher=newsstand

Kapil Dev, one of India's greatest cricketers ever, and Yograj Singh were contemporaries. They were mentored by the same coach, Desh Prem Azad, and went on to play for India, albeit with different levels of success. source https://sports.ndtv.com/cricket/kapil-dev-finally-responds-to-yograj-singhs-controversial-remarks-on-him-sends-clear-message-11745993#publisher=newsstand

Vaibhav Sooryavanshi got a taste of the fact that international cricket isn't always child's play as England pacers Jofra Archer and Josh Tongue were fast and furious in clinically decimating India by a record 125 runs in the third T20 International on Tuesday. source https://sports.ndtv.com/cricket/3rd-t20i-india-collapse-to-record-heaviest-loss-as-england-win-by-125-runs-to-take-2-0-lead-11741187#publisher=newsstand

Dinesh Karthik, who was on commentary duty, was left baffled by the decision and questioned the management's faith in Dube. source https://sports.ndtv.com/cricket/are-you-serious-gautam-gambhir-blasted-over-harshit-rana-batting-call-in-record-loss-to-england-11741247#publisher=newsstand

India outing in Nottingham marked an abject surrender as they were bowled out for 76 in just 11.4 overs while chasing 202. source https://sports.ndtv.com/cricket/atrocious-unacceptable-shreyas-iyer-tears-team-india-apart-after-humiliating-loss-vs-england-11741215#publisher=newsstand

Former Indian skipper and "Captain Cool" MS Dhoni turns 45 on Tuesday. Dhoni has one of the most inspiring journeys in sports history. source https://sports.ndtv.com/cricket/captain-cool-turns-45-looking-back-at-ms-dhonis-extraordinary-career-11736201#publisher=newsstand

FIFA chief Gianni Infantino on Monday defended the decision to reprieve US World Cup star Folarin Balogun after Donald Trump said he had appealed directly to the head of world football's governing body over the issue. source https://sports.ndtv.com/cricket/fifa-chief-gianni-infantino-forced-to-defend-folarin-balogun-world-cup-reprieve-11736015#publisher=newsstand

Anvay Dravid, son of legendary Rahul Dravid, displayed his potential with a 67-ball 87, but opener Dimantha Mahavithana made an unbeaten 155 to guide Sri Lanka U19 to an eight-wicket win over India U19 in the second Youth ODI on Monday. source https://sports.ndtv.com/cricket/anvay-dravids-87-in-vain-as-dimantha-mahavithanas-155-leads-sl-u19-to-win-over-india-u19-11734245#publisher=newsstand

Justin Greaves and Shai Hope compiled centuries and guided West Indies to 406-5 in reply to Sri Lanka's 549-9 declared on the fourth morning of the second Test. source https://sports.ndtv.com/cricket/justin-greaves-and-shai-hope-tons-have-west-indies-trailing-by-143-vs-sri-lanka-on-day-4-11735606#publisher=newsstand

The ex-India star particularly criticised the 17th over, where Ravi Bishnoi conceded 29 runs, citing the importance of disciplined bowling in modern T20 cricket. source https://sports.ndtv.com/cricket/a-no-ball-crime-ex-india-star-blasts-ravi-bishnoi-after-loss-in-2nd-t20i-vs-england-11732703#publisher=newsstand

India dropped Sanju Samson in the second T20I vs England to hand 15-year-old Vaibhav Sooryavanshi his international debut. source https://sports.ndtv.com/cricket/samson-dropped-are-you-kidding-me-ex-india-star-as-vaibhav-sooryavanshi-makes-international-debut-11730043#publisher=newsstand

Australia thrashed England by seven wickets to win a record-extending seventh women's T20 World Cup title in a sold-out final at Lord's on Sunday. source https://sports.ndtv.com/cricket/beth-mooney-phoebe-litchfield-star-as-australia-hammer-england-in-womens-t20-world-cup-final-11731048#publisher=newsstand

Ravi Bishnoi became the perfect party pooper on Vaibhav Sooryavanshi's much-hyped debut, conceding 29 runs in an over as England romped home by four wickets against India in the second T20I. source https://sports.ndtv.com/cricket/2nd-t20i-ravi-bishnoi-gifts-england-easy-win-on-vaibhav-sooryavanshi-debut-11727783#publisher=newsstand

A masterful 168 by left-handed batter B Sai Sudharsan helped India A take a commanding 175-run first-innings lead against Sri Lanka A on day three of the second unofficial Test in Galle on Saturday. source https://sports.ndtv.com/cricket/sai-sudharsan-hits-magnificent-168-as-india-a-take-175-run-lead-against-sri-lanka-a-11726997#publisher=newsstand

The Pakistan star is facing the country v club debate, and he will have to decide whether to join the national team for red-ball cricket or his franchise for white-ball cricket. source https://sports.ndtv.com/cricket/pakistan-spinner-abrar-is-in-a-fix-as-west-indies-tests-clash-with-the-hundred-11724356#publisher=newsstand

Vaibhav Sooryavanshi is expected to make his senior India debut in the 2nd T20I of the 5-match series against England. His social media activity suggests so. source https://sports.ndtv.com/cricket/vaibhav-sooryavanshi-to-make-india-debut-15-year-old-drops-big-hint-with-cryptic-post-11725138#publisher=newsstand

Former India cricketer Parthiv Patel sent a clear message to the Gautam Gambhir-led Indian team management on the need to communicate correctly with Vaibhav Sooryavanshi. source https://sports.ndtv.com/cricket/gautam-gambhir-sent-blunt-message-on-how-to-manage-vaibhav-sooryavanshi-tell-him-he-wont-play-11723388#publisher=newsstand

England men's team have announced their playing 11 for the second T20I of the ongoing five-match series against India, set to take place on Saturday at Manchester's Old Trafford stadium. source https://sports.ndtv.com/cricket/england-announce-playing-11-for-2nd-t20i-against-india-11723910#publisher=newsstand

England captain Nat Sciver-Brunt led from the front on her return from injury with a superb 75 in a 40-run Women's T20 World Cup semi-final thrashing of South Africa at the Oval on Thursday. source https://sports.ndtv.com/cricket/nat-sciver-brunt-heather-knight-help-england-set-up-womens-t20-world-cup-final-against-australia-11720210#publisher=newsstand

Vaibhav Sooryavanshi has quite literally divided the cricket world on the topic: whether the Indian team is holding back the teenager source https://sports.ndtv.com/cricket/ab-de-villiers-goes-against-team-indias-thinking-on-vaibhav-sooryavanshi-in-a-divided-cricket-world-11719930#publisher=newsstand

Rajasthan-born Jai Moondra, who recently headlined Ireland's historic T20 series victory over India, was picked by Rotterdam Dockers during the inaugural ETPL Player Draft on Thursday. source https://sports.ndtv.com/cricket/india-born-ireland-pacer-jai-moondra-joins-t20-franchise-side-co-owned-by-john-abraham-11719649#publisher=newsstand

Ishan Kishan got run out in India's first T20I against England after a mix-up with Abhishek Sharma. source https://sports.ndtv.com/cricket/kya-kar-raha-hai-abhishek-sharmas-reaction-viral-after-ishan-kishans-run-out-sunil-gavaskar-puts-clear-blame-11715001#publisher=newsstand

July 1 did not bring the much-awaited good news for Vaibhav Sooryavanshi. India yet again left out the 15-year-old prodigy for the first T20I of the five-match T20 series against England source https://sports.ndtv.com/cricket/it-will-put-him-under-more-pressure-sunil-gavaskar-blunt-as-vaibhav-sooryavanshis-wait-for-debut-continues-11714887#publisher=newsstand

England's chase of 190 remained a non-starter after the heavens opened up during the innings break. source https://sports.ndtv.com/cricket/rain-abandons-1st-t20i-between-india-and-england-after-shreyas-iyer-abhishek-sharma-shine-11714963#publisher=newsstand

Indian cricket team management is firm in its stand that Vaibhav Sooryavanshi will have to wait for his opportunity before he gets his senior debut. Or, that is what the team is saying officially. source https://sports.ndtv.com/cricket/i-dont-see-it-shreyas-iyer-hits-vaibhav-sooryavanshi-hype-out-of-the-park-as-call-for-debut-rises-11709692#publisher=newsstand

Kylian Mbappe scored twice and Michael Olise was in scintillating form as France beat Sweden 3-0 at the World Cup on Tuesday and set up a last-16 clash with Paraguay. source https://sports.ndtv.com/cricket/kylian-mbappe-scores-twice-as-france-breeze-past-sweden-into-fifa-world-cup-2026-last-16-11710075#publisher=newsstand

England have their tactics drawn up for Vaibhav Sooryavanshi even as suspense prevails over the Indian batting sensation's T20I debut in the series opener at Chester-le-Street on Wednesday. source https://sports.ndtv.com/cricket/weve-got-our-tactics-harry-brooks-england-prepared-for-vaibhav-sooryavanshi-challenge-11709482#publisher=newsstand

New Zealand boosted their chances of qualifying for next year's World Test Championship final after beating England in the third and final Test in Nottingham on Monday by 160 runs, clinching the series 2-1. source https://sports.ndtv.com/cricket/updated-world-test-championship-points-table-after-new-zealands-big-win-over-england-in-3rd-test-11704005#publisher=newsstand

England captain Ben Stokes was given a stirring guard of honour by both his England teammates and New Zealand players at Trent Bridge on Sunday after announcing his shock retirement from international cricket. source https://sports.ndtv.com/cricket/ben-stokes-given-emotional-guard-of-honour-in-final-test-new-zealand-players-join-england-watch-11699567#publisher=newsstand

Amid the clamour over Vaibhav Sooryavanshi's likely inclusion, India lost to Ireland in the first T20I of a two-match series source https://sports.ndtv.com/cricket/why-vaibhav-sooryavanshi-should-not-be-picked-for-2nd-india-vs-ireland-t20i-too-ex-star-explains-11696569#publisher=newsstand

Ireland has finally won in the Women's Twenty20 World Cup. The Irish ended a 0-21 losing streak across five tournaments going back 12 years when they defeated the West Indies by six wickets with 11 balls remaining on Saturday. source https://sports.ndtv.com/cricket/ireland-stun-west-indies-to-snap-12-year-womens-t20-world-cup-losing-run-11696444#publisher=newsstand

Rohit Sharma has been selected for India's ODI series against England starting next month. But will he be persisted with for the 2027 World Cup? source https://sports.ndtv.com/cricket/sanjay-manjrekar-gives-blunt-take-on-rohit-sharma-being-in-2027-world-cup-plans-this-will-become-controversial-11693064#publisher=newsstand

India's women's team will be up against their fierce rivals, Australia, in a virtual quarter-final at Lord's, with their hopes of reaching the ICC Women's T20 World Cup 2026 semi-finals hinging on the result. source https://sports.ndtv.com/cricket/harmanpreet-kaur-reveals-why-india-are-confident-ahead-of-do-or-die-clash-against-australia-in-womens-t20-world-cup-11692397#publisher=newsstand

N Shree Charani continued her dream run in the ICC Women's T20 World Cup, rewriting the record books by becoming the highest wicket-taker for India in a single edition of the tournament during the clash against Bangladesh. source https://sports.ndtv.com/cricket/n-shree-charani-scripts-history-achieves-huge-feat-in-womens-t20-world-cup-11687851#publisher=newsstand

Legendary India captain Kapil Dev has made his thoughts clear on 15-year-old sensation Vaibhav Sooryavanshi. source https://sports.ndtv.com/cricket/kapil-dev-namedrops-sachin-tendulkar-in-big-verdict-on-vaibhav-sooryavanshi-sends-warning-too-young-11680941#publisher=newsstand

India's path to the Women's T20 World Cup semi-finals remains firmly in their own hands, but Thursday's meeting with Bangladesh offers little room for complacency. source https://sports.ndtv.com/cricket/womens-t20-world-cup-india-seek-complete-performance-vs-bangladesh-as-semi-final-race-intensifies-11680903#publisher=newsstand

Former Australia cricketer David Warner left fans talking with a cheeky reaction to Delhi Capitals (DC) co-owner Parth Jindal's post announcing Rishabh Pant's return to the franchise. source https://sports.ndtv.com/cricket/dc-owner-announces-rishabh-pants-return-david-warners-laughing-emoji-reply-leaves-fans-puzzled-11678036#publisher=newsstand

Rishabh Pant's journey at Lucknow Super Giants (LSG) is over. The Rs 27 crore gamble has not worked out. And the signs were there a long time ago. source https://sports.ndtv.com/cricket/too-many-minds-verdict-to-f-word-bomb-the-brutal-breakdown-of-rishabh-pants-lsg-journey-11678324#publisher=newsstand

Batting great Sachin Tendulkar has welcomed the ICC's newly unveiled post-pregnancy return-to-play guidelines, calling them a "massive boost" for the future of women's cricket. source https://sports.ndtv.com/cricket/massive-boost-for-women-cricketers-sachin-tendulkar-welcomes-iccs-post-pregnancy-guidelines-11677866#publisher=newsstand

The all-rounder was also supposed to fill in the void left by Hardik Pandya, who also has quadriceps niggle and is not in condition to bowl 10 overs in ODIs. source https://sports.ndtv.com/cricket/big-blow-to-team-india-as-star-all-rounder-ruled-out-of-irelands-t20is-11674025#publisher=newsstand

Vaibhav Sooryavanshi received the number '03' jersey as he gears up for his senior Team India debut in the T20I format. source https://sports.ndtv.com/cricket/vaibhav-sooryavanshi-couldnt-react-as-he-is-given-his-senior-team-india-jersey-watch-11674235#publisher=newsstand

Uncapped all-rounder James Coles was on Monday named in England's 17-member T20I squad to take on the three-time world champions, India, in a five-match series starting next month source https://sports.ndtv.com/cricket/england-squad-for-t20i-series-vs-india-james-coles-named-in-harry-brook-led-squad-11673307#publisher=newsstand

Australia completed a clean sweep over Bangladesh in style on Sunday. Captain Mitchell Marsh struck a 28-ball 60 as Australia thrashed Bangladesh by seven wickets in the third T20 to complete a 3-0 series sweep source https://sports.ndtv.com/cricket/tim-davids-epic-celebration-as-australia-beat-bangladesh-in-t20i-series-11672854#publisher=newsstand