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Virat Kohli returns to India amid Lionel Messi's GOAT Tour, fans speculate blockbuster meet

Virat Kohli returns to India amid Lionel Messi's GOAT Tour, fans speculate blockbuster meet

Virat Kohli and Anushka Sharma arrive in Mumbai as Lionel Messi starts his GOAT India Tour, sparking huge speculation about a possible meeting between the two global icons.

The Cricket Standard Desk 15 Dec 2025 2 min read
Lionel Messi India Tour
PCB complains to ICC after Pakistan captain Salman Ali Agha left out of T20 World Cup ticket poster

PCB complains to ICC after Pakistan captain Salman Ali Agha left out of T20 World Cup ticket poster

PCB has complained to ICC after Pakistan captain Salman Ali Agha was not featured in the T20 World Cup 2026 ticket sales poster that showed only five captains.

The Cricket Standard Desk 14 Dec 2025 2 min read
World Cup
Usman Khawaja declares himself “100 per cent fit” and ready for Adelaide Ashes Test

Usman Khawaja declares himself “100 per cent fit” and ready for Adelaide Ashes Test

Usman Khawaja insists he is fully fit and ready for the third Ashes Test in Adelaide, staying calm over selection doubts after back spasms and strong returns from new openers.

The Cricket Standard Desk 14 Dec 2025 2 min read
Ashes 2025–26 Third Test
ICC and JioStar deny reports of Indian media rights deal collapse

ICC and JioStar deny reports of Indian media rights deal collapse

ICC and JioStar have denied reports claiming the Indian media rights deal is ending early, confirming their $3 billion agreement remains fully active.

The Cricket Standard Desk 14 Dec 2025 2 min read
World Cup
“If we judge Shubman after two T20Is, we have a problem”: Ashish Nehra backs Gill and hints at big role for Washington Sundar

“If we judge Shubman after two T20Is, we have a problem”: Ashish Nehra backs Gill and hints at big role for Washington Sundar

Ashish Nehra slams snap judgements on Shubman Gill’s T20I form, calls him undroppable on class, and outlines Gujarat Titans’ faith in Washington Sundar ahead of IPL 2026.

The Cricket Standard Desk 14 Dec 2025 3 min read
Ashish Nehra
India drop to sixth in WTC standings after New Zealand's big win over West Indies

India drop to sixth in WTC standings after New Zealand's big win over West Indies

India have dropped to sixth place in the WTC standings after New Zealand's nine-wicket win over West Indies pushed the Kiwis up to third spot.

The Cricket Standard Desk 14 Dec 2025 2 min read
International
Keshav Maharaj to lead Pretoria Capitals as Ganguly-Pollock era begins in SA20 Season 4

Keshav Maharaj to lead Pretoria Capitals as Ganguly-Pollock era begins in SA20 Season 4

Keshav Maharaj has been appointed Pretoria Capitals captain for SA20 Season 4, with Sourav Ganguly as head coach and Dewald Brevis their record signing.

The Cricket Standard Desk 14 Dec 2025 3 min read
Pretoria Capitals SA20
Yashasvi Jaiswal opens up on T20 World Cup dream and future India captaincy hopes

Yashasvi Jaiswal opens up on T20 World Cup dream and future India captaincy hopes

Yashasvi Jaiswal says his dream is to play the T20 World Cup and one day lead India, while he patiently learns from Rohit Sharma and Virat Kohli in the current setup.

The Cricket Standard Desk 14 Dec 2025 2 min read
Player Profiles
“Can’t rely on Abhishek every time”: Suryakumar Yadav owns up after India’s batting failure vs South Africa

“Can’t rely on Abhishek every time”: Suryakumar Yadav owns up after India’s batting failure vs South Africa

Suryakumar Yadav admits he and Shubman Gill failed with the bat and says India cannot keep relying on Abhishek Sharma after a 51‑run loss to South Africa.

The Cricket Standard Desk 14 Dec 2025 2 min read
“We are quite far down the road”: India coach backs Shubman Gill and Suryakumar Yadav despite T20I slump

“We are quite far down the road”: India coach backs Shubman Gill and Suryakumar Yadav despite T20I slump

India assistant coach Ryan ten Doeschate explains why the team will stick with Shubman Gill and Suryakumar Yadav in T20Is despite poor form and a big loss to South Africa.

The Cricket Standard Desk 14 Dec 2025 4 min read
"Major mistake": Dale Steyn and Robin Uthappa slam Gautam Gambhir's Suryakumar Yadav batting order blunder

"Major mistake": Dale Steyn and Robin Uthappa slam Gautam Gambhir's Suryakumar Yadav batting order blunder

Dale Steyn and Robin Uthappa criticise Gautam Gambhir's decision to send Axar Patel ahead of Suryakumar Yadav in the 2nd T20I, calling it a major mistake.

The Cricket Standard Desk 14 Dec 2025 3 min read
Sanjay Bangar hits back at BCCI “diktat” talk on Rohit and Kohli’s Vijay Hazare participation

Sanjay Bangar hits back at BCCI “diktat” talk on Rohit and Kohli’s Vijay Hazare participation

Sanjay Bangar defends Rohit Sharma and Virat Kohli amid Vijay Hazare “diktat” noise, insisting their ODI spots and legacy should not be questioned.

The Cricket Standard Desk 14 Dec 2025 2 min read
Domestic
IPL 2026 auction list trimmed to 350 as Quinton de Kock makes surprise return

IPL 2026 auction list trimmed to 350 as Quinton de Kock makes surprise return

IPL 2026 auction will feature 350 players after BCCI dropped 1,005 names and added 35 fresh entries, including a surprise return for Quinton de Kock.

The Cricket Standard Desk 14 Dec 2025 2 min read
IPL 2026
Josh Hazlewood ruled out of Ashes as Pat Cummins set for Adelaide return

Josh Hazlewood ruled out of Ashes as Pat Cummins set for Adelaide return

Josh Hazlewood ruled out for rest of Ashes with hamstring and Achilles injuries. Pat Cummins set to return as captain for third Test in Adelaide.

The Cricket Standard Desk 14 Dec 2025 2 min read
International
“Kaafi masti hogi”: Shardul Thakur excited to reunite with Rohit Sharma at Mumbai Indians

“Kaafi masti hogi”: Shardul Thakur excited to reunite with Rohit Sharma at Mumbai Indians

New Mumbai Indians signing Shardul Thakur recalls Rohit Sharma’s support in his early days and looks forward to “kaafi masti” in IPL 2026.

The Cricket Standard Desk 13 Dec 2025 2 min read
IPL 2026