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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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Darren Lehmann defends England over Noosa drinking row: "I was there, they were well behaved"

Darren Lehmann defends England over Noosa drinking row: "I was there, they were well behaved"

Former Australia coach Darren Lehmann has defended England over drinking allegations during their Noosa break, saying "I was there" and the players were well behaved.

The Cricket Standard Desk 26 Dec 2025 4 min read
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Sean Abbott eyes Ashes comeback after injury: "Hunger has never been an issue"

Sean Abbott eyes Ashes comeback after injury: "Hunger has never been an issue"

Sean Abbott is targeting an Ashes debut after recovering from a hamstring injury that ruled him out of the Perth Test. The 34-year-old remains determined to earn his Test cap.

The Cricket Standard Desk 26 Dec 2025 4 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
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Keshav Maharaj excited to work with Sourav Ganguly and Shaun Pollock at Pretoria Capitals

Keshav Maharaj excited to work with Sourav Ganguly and Shaun Pollock at Pretoria Capitals

Keshav Maharaj is thrilled to work with legends Sourav Ganguly and Shaun Pollock as Pretoria Capitals prepare for SA20 Season 4, starting December 26, 2025.

The Cricket Standard Desk 26 Dec 2025 3 min read
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Jhye Richardson set for Australia Test return at Boxing Day after shoulder surgery comeback

Jhye Richardson set for Australia Test return at Boxing Day after shoulder surgery comeback

Jhye Richardson is closing in on a return to Australia's Test squad for Boxing Day after recovering from shoulder surgery, with Pat Cummins ruled out.

The Cricket Standard Desk 25 Dec 2025 3 min read
International
Pat Cummins ruled out of rest of Ashes and doubtful for T20 World Cup due to back injury

Pat Cummins ruled out of rest of Ashes and doubtful for T20 World Cup due to back injury

Pat Cummins will not play again in the Ashes and is doubtful for the T20 World Cup as Australia refuse to risk his long-term fitness after back injury.

The Cricket Standard Desk 25 Dec 2025 4 min read
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Chinnaswamy Stadium denied permission for Vijay Hazare Trophy due to safety concerns

Chinnaswamy Stadium denied permission for Vijay Hazare Trophy due to safety concerns

Vijay Hazare Trophy matches featuring Virat Kohli and Rishabh Pant have been moved from Chinnaswamy Stadium to the CoE due to safety and security concerns.

The Cricket Standard Desk 25 Dec 2025 3 min read
Domestic
England players spent six days drinking during Ashes break, shocking report claims

England players spent six days drinking during Ashes break, shocking report claims

A shocking report claims England players spent six out of nine days drinking during their mid-Ashes break at Noosa, with Rob Key promising an investigation.

The Cricket Standard Desk 25 Dec 2025 3 min read
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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
From waived hostel fees to Rs 5.20 crore: Mangesh Yadav's incredible journey to RCB

From waived hostel fees to Rs 5.20 crore: Mangesh Yadav's incredible journey to RCB

Mangesh Yadav's life changed when RCB bought him for Rs 5.20 crore at the IPL auction. His journey from Borgaon village to IPL stardom is pure inspiration.

The Cricket Standard Desk 25 Dec 2025 7 min read
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BCCI more than doubles match fees for women cricketers and officials in domestic cricket

BCCI more than doubles match fees for women cricketers and officials in domestic cricket

BCCI has more than doubled match fees for women cricketers in domestic cricket, with senior players now earning Rs 50,000-60,000 per day after India's World Cup triumph.

The Cricket Standard Desk 24 Dec 2025 2 min read
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Abhishek Nayar reveals why KKR paid Rs 25 crore for Cameron Green to replace Andre Russell

Abhishek Nayar reveals why KKR paid Rs 25 crore for Cameron Green to replace Andre Russell

Abhishek Nayar says KKR went all out for Cameron Green because they needed someone to replace Andre Russell and score 500 runs batting in the top three.

The Cricket Standard Desk 24 Dec 2025 4 min read
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Todd Murphy called up to replace Nathan Lyon for Boxing Day Test as surgery confirmed

Todd Murphy called up to replace Nathan Lyon for Boxing Day Test as surgery confirmed

Todd Murphy has been named in Australia's squad for the Boxing Day Test to replace Nathan Lyon, who will undergo surgery on a torn hamstring and miss an extended period.

The Cricket Standard Desk 24 Dec 2025 4 min read
International
Geoffrey Boycott demands Brendon McCullum's sacking after England's Ashes humiliation

Geoffrey Boycott demands Brendon McCullum's sacking after England's Ashes humiliation

Geoffrey Boycott has called for Brendon McCullum to be sacked as England coach, saying Bazball has failed after a 3-0 Ashes defeat to Australia.

The Cricket Standard Desk 24 Dec 2025 3 min read
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