India stamped their authority on the opening day of the one-off Test against Afghanistan in Mullanpur, finishing in a commanding position at 368/3 after a superb display of batting on Saturday. India made a brilliant recovery from an early setback, with KL Rahul and captain Shubman Gill producing magnificent centuries that put the Afghanistan bowlers under huge...

Team India has undergone a surprising shift in leadership, with Suryakumar Yadav's tenure at the helm of the T20I side coming to an end. A few months ago, the dynamic batter guided the Men in Blue to their third T20 World Cup title, becoming the first nation to lift the prestigious trophy three times. Now, the selectors have opted for a fresh start, removing Yadav from the capt...

India’s head coach Gautam Gambhir has backed the idea of switching from a red ball to a pink ball to deal with poor light conditions. The concept was proposed by the International Cricket Council during a meeting in Ahmedabad recently. Test cricket has long struggled with interruptions caused by poor visibility as the day progresses. Traditionally, play is susp...

India decided to bat after winning the toss in their one-off Test match against Afghanistan on Saturday in New Chandigarh. The match is special for Rajasthan all-rounder Manav Suthar, who has earned his maiden Test cap after impressive domestic performances. His inclusion will strengthen India’s spin and lower-order depth. The rest of the Indian XI feature...

Just days ahead of the Women's T20 World Cup, Sri Lanka have been hit hard by an untimely injury setback in their bowling unit. The team will be without Shashini Gimhani, who has been ruled out due to a lower-back injury. Gimhani’s absence is a notable blow to the side’s bowling depth. The right-arm bowler has useful international experience, having appeared in seven T20Is for ...