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Jayden Lennox earns maiden New Zealand call-up as Kane Williamson skips India ODIs

Jayden Lennox earns maiden New Zealand call-up as Kane Williamson skips India ODIs

Left-arm spinner Jayden Lennox receives his first New Zealand call-up for the India tour while Kane Williamson will miss ODIs due to SA20 commitments.

The Cricket Standard Desk 27 Dec 2025 3 min read
International
Amit Mishra backs Rohit Sharma and Virat Kohli for 2027 World Cup spot

Amit Mishra backs Rohit Sharma and Virat Kohli for 2027 World Cup spot

Amit Mishra says Rohit Sharma and Virat Kohli should be in India's 2027 World Cup squad because no one handles pressure better and they can guide youngsters.

The Cricket Standard Desk 27 Dec 2025 4 min read
World Cup
Delhi High Court protects Sunil Gavaskar's personality rights from AI and deepfake misuse

Delhi High Court protects Sunil Gavaskar's personality rights from AI and deepfake misuse

Delhi High Court has protected Sunil Gavaskar's personality rights, banning unauthorized use of his name and images, including through AI and deepfake technology.

The Cricket Standard Desk 26 Dec 2025 3 min read
Sunil Gavaskar
Vaibhav Suryavanshi receives Pradhan Mantri Rashtriya Bal Puraskar, set to meet PM Modi

Vaibhav Suryavanshi receives Pradhan Mantri Rashtriya Bal Puraskar, set to meet PM Modi

Vaibhav Suryavanshi, 14, has been honoured with the Pradhan Mantri Rashtriya Bal Puraskar by President Droupadi Murmu. He will meet PM Modi after the ceremony.

The Cricket Standard Desk 26 Dec 2025 3 min read
Vaibhav Suryavanshi
BCCI general fund surges by Rs 3,358 crore despite Dream11 exit and ICC revenue dip

BCCI general fund surges by Rs 3,358 crore despite Dream11 exit and ICC revenue dip

The BCCI's general fund has jumped from Rs 7,988 crore to Rs 11,346 crore, creating a Rs 3,358 crore surplus despite losing Dream11 as sponsor and facing reduced ICC revenues.

The Cricket Standard Desk 26 Dec 2025 3 min read
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Amit Mishra warns Rishabh Pant: Modify your game or risk getting dropped

Amit Mishra warns Rishabh Pant: Modify your game or risk getting dropped

Former India spinner Amit Mishra has warned Rishabh Pant to modify his approach or risk being dropped, as the 28-year-old struggles for white-ball consistency.

The Cricket Standard Desk 26 Dec 2025 4 min read
Amit Mishra
Kohli and Rohit return to domestic cricket as Vijay Hazare Trophy gets star-studded makeover

Kohli and Rohit return to domestic cricket as Vijay Hazare Trophy gets star-studded makeover

Virat Kohli, Rohit Sharma, Shubman Gill and Rishabh Pant headline the Vijay Hazare Trophy 2024-25 as BCCI makes domestic cricket mandatory for all India players.

The Cricket Standard Desk 25 Dec 2025 3 min read
Domestic
Ravichandran Ashwin explains why Ishan Kishan truly earned his T20 World Cup comeback

Ravichandran Ashwin explains why Ishan Kishan truly earned his T20 World Cup comeback

Ravichandran Ashwin says Ishan Kishan’s T20 World Cup recall is a “gift” from cricket, praising his SMAT form, Buchi Babu grind and respect for the game.

The Cricket Standard Desk 24 Dec 2025 2 min read
World Cup
Rohit Sharma Reveals He Wanted to Quit Cricket After 2023 World Cup Heartbreak

Rohit Sharma Reveals He Wanted to Quit Cricket After 2023 World Cup Heartbreak

Rohit Sharma opens up about wanting to quit cricket after the 2023 World Cup final loss, revealing the emotional toll of India's heartbreaking defeat to Australia.

The Cricket Standard Desk 24 Dec 2025 2 min read
2023 World Cup Final
BCCI reveals why Axar Patel replaced Shubman Gill as India’s T20 World Cup 2026 vice-captain

BCCI reveals why Axar Patel replaced Shubman Gill as India’s T20 World Cup 2026 vice-captain

After Shubman Gill was dropped from India’s T20 World Cup 2026 squad, BCCI chief selector Ajit Agarkar explained why Axar Patel was chosen as vice-captain.

The Cricket Standard Desk 21 Dec 2025 2 min read
World Cup
Ishan Kishan reacts to India comeback for T20 World Cup 2026 after SMAT heroics

Ishan Kishan reacts to India comeback for T20 World Cup 2026 after SMAT heroics

Ishan Kishan expressed delight after being named in India's T20 World Cup 2026 squad, crediting his Jharkhand teammates for their SMAT triumph.

The Cricket Standard Desk 21 Dec 2025 3 min read
World Cup
Robin Uthappa sees Viv Richards in Hardik Pandya after SA series win

Robin Uthappa sees Viv Richards in Hardik Pandya after SA series win

Robin Uthappa has made a stunning comparison between Hardik Pandya and a cricket legend after India's series triumph over South Africa.

The Cricket Standard Desk 21 Dec 2025 5 min read
BCCI explains why Shubman Gill was excluded from India's T20 World Cup 2026 squad

BCCI explains why Shubman Gill was excluded from India's T20 World Cup 2026 squad

Ajit Agarkar revealed the reasons behind Shubman Gill's T20 World Cup 2026 exclusion, citing poor form and team combination as India opted for two wicketkeeper-openers.

The Cricket Standard Desk 21 Dec 2025 3 min read
World Cup
BCCI to review winter scheduling after fog abandons India-South Africa 4th T20I in Lucknow

BCCI to review winter scheduling after fog abandons India-South Africa 4th T20I in Lucknow

The BCCI will review scheduling of matches between December 15 and January 15 in North India after fog forced the abandonment of the 4th T20I in Lucknow.

The Cricket Standard Desk 20 Dec 2025 3 min read
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Dale Steyn slams umpires after fog abandons India vs South Africa 4th T20I in Lucknow

Dale Steyn slams umpires after fog abandons India vs South Africa 4th T20I in Lucknow

Dale Steyn criticised match officials after the 4th T20I between India and South Africa was abandoned due to excessive fog in Lucknow following a three-hour delay.

The Cricket Standard Desk 19 Dec 2025 3 min read
Dale Steyn