Cricket

Fantasy Nightmare: BCCI begins hunt for new sponsor after Dream11 walks out

Dream11 has exited as title sponsor of the Indian cricket team after the government banned real money gaming under a new law. BCCI has begun searching for a replacement, but no new sponsor is expected before next month’s Asia Cup New Delhi: Fantasy sports company Dream11 is no longer the title sponsor of the Indian cricket team and the Board has initiated the process to find a replacement, which is unlikely to be finalised in time for next month’s Asia Cup. As reported by the PTI on Sunday, Dream11 won’t be continuing as Indian cricket team’s title sponsors, starting from the men’s Asia Cup, after the government banned real money gaming under the recently-passed ‘Promotion and Regulation of Online Gaming’ act.…

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India clear favourites for Asia Cup, says Farveez Maharoof

Farveez Maharoof backs India as favourites for the Men’s T20 Asia Cup, praising their fast-bowling attack with Bumrah, while Sri Lanka and Bangladesh are dark horses, ahead of the UAE tournament New Delhi: Former Sri Lanka fast-bowling all-rounder Farveez Maharoof has backed India to win the upcoming Men’s T20 Asia Cup, calling them “clear favourites” based on the composition of their squad. India have won the Asia Cup eight times, including the T20I edition held in Bangladesh in 2016. The 17th edition, scheduled in the UAE from September 9-28, marks India’s first T20I outing since their 4-1 series win against England at home in January. “I would think clear favourites for me are India, looking at how their side is. Dark…

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Australia beat South Africa by 276 runs for record ODI victory

Australia thrashed South Africa by 276 runs in Mackay, their biggest ODI win, as Head, Marsh and Green scored centuries and Connolly’s 5/22 bowled out the visitors for just 155 Mackay (Australia): Australia’s top three batters dominated an understrength South African pace attack with blazing centuries to hand the tourists their largest-ever ODI defeat in the third and final game here on Sunday. Travis Head (142), captain Mitchell Marsh (100) and Cameron Green’s maiden ODI hundred (118 not out) powered Australia to its second-highest ODI total of 431/2. South Africa, chasing, collapsed for 155 in 24.5 overs. All-rounder Cooper Connolly, playing his first game of the series, took 5/22 to rattle the tourists as none of their batters crossed Dewald Brevis’…

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Cheteshwar Pujara announced his retirement from all forms of cricket

Cheteshwar Pujara, India’s dependable Test mainstay with 7,195 runs in 103 matches, announced retirement from all forms of cricket on Sunday, ending a resilient career marked by grit, humility and overseas heroics New Delhi: Cheteshwar Pujara, the rock of Indian batting in the longest format for over a decade, on Sunday announced his retirement from all forms of cricket, bringing the curtains down on an exemplary Test career. The 37-year-old made the announcement on social media, having played the last of his 103 Tests in 2023. “As a little boy from the small town of Rajkot, along with my parents, I set out to aim for the stars; and dreamt to be a part of the Indian cricket team. Little did…

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BCCI hails Cheteshwar Pujara as he retires after illustrious Test career

The BCCI paid rich tribute to Cheteshwar Pujara on his retirement, celebrating his resilience, patience, and classical batting style. With 7,195 Test runs, Pujara’s grit defined India’s greatest victories at home and abroad, making him the modern embodiment of Test cricket. Hyderabad: The Board of Control for Cricket in India (BCCI) congratulated Cheteshwar Pujara on a distinguished career, defined by resilience, patience, and an unflinching commitment to the longest form of the game. Pujara’s retirement closes a celebrated chapter in Indian cricket, one that will be remembered for his classical batting style, unmatched concentration, and his ability to anchor India in challengingsituations. His arrival at the crease brought stability, consistency, and the assurance of a fighter who would not yield easily.…

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BCCI invites applications for 2 men’s selectors and 4 women’s selection committee members

The BCCI has invited applications for two vacancies in the senior men’s selection committee and four in the women’s panel, with eligibility unchanged. Applications are also open for a junior selection role. The deadline for submissions is September 10 New Delhi: The BCCI on Friday invited applications to fill two vacancies in the five-member senior men’s national selection committee, as well as four positions in the women’s panel. The eligibility criteria remained unchanged from previous years. Applicants must have played either a minimum of seven Test matches or 30 first-class games. Alternatively, candidates with experience in at least 10 One Day Internationals (ODIs) and 20 first-class matches will also be considered. “The contracts of selectors are renewed annually. We have not yet…

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BCCI invites applications for men’s, women’s, and junior selection committee positions

The BCCI has opened applications for Senior Men’s, Women’s, and Junior Men’s Selection Committees. Eligibility requires former international or first-class players, retired at least five years, with no prior BCCI committee service. Applications close September 10 at 5:00 pm. Hyderabad: The Board of Control for Cricket in India (BCCI) has invited applications for positions on its Senior Men’s, Women’s, and Junior Men’s Selection Committees. National selector – Men (two positions): The members of the Senior Men’s Selection Committee will be responsible for selecting Team India (Senior Men) across formats—Tests, One-Day Internationals, Twenty20 Internationals, and any other formats as determined by the BCCI. The eligibility norms include having played a minimum of seven Test Matches or 30 first-class games or 10 ODIs and 20…

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Former Andhra Cricket Association VP PVR Prashanth appointed Team India manager for Asia Cup in Dubai

Former Andhra Cricket Association Vice-President PVR Prashanth has been appointed Team India’s manager for the Asia Cup in Dubai from September 9 to 28. The BCCI and ACA leaders congratulated him as India, led by Suryakumar Yadav, prepares for the tournament. Hyderabad: Former Vice President of Andhra Cricket Association, Mr. PVR Prashanth, has been appointed as Manager for Team India’s Asia Cup 𝘵𝘰 𝘣𝘦 𝘩𝘦𝘭𝘥 𝘢𝘵 Dubai 𝘧𝘳𝘰𝘮 𝘚𝘦𝘱𝘵𝘦𝘮𝘣𝘦𝘳 9𝘵𝘩 𝘵𝘰 28 th September With an extensive background in cricket administration and a strong commitment to the sport, Mr. Prashanth brings valuable experience and leadership to the team management. Having served the Andhra Cricket Association with dedication, his appointment is expected to play a crucial role in ensuring smooth coordination and…

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Gill returns as vice-captain for Asia Cup, Iyer misses out

Shubman Gill returns as India’s T20 vice-captain for Asia Cup 2025 alongside Jasprit Bumrah and Kuldeep Yadav, while Shreyas Iyer misses out; India face Pakistan in group stage on September 14 Mumbai: The national selectors for the men’s team sprung a pleasant surprise for the Test team captain Shubman Gill by including him in the T20I team and elevating him as vice-captain under Suryakumar Yadav while at the same time bringing in T20 World Cup stars Jasprit Bumrah and Kuldeep Yadav for the Asia Cup, to be held in the United Arab Emirates from September 9. The Ajit Agarkar-led committee attempted to strike a balance, giving preference to T20 credentials for some players while accommodating the biggest star of the Indian…

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Harmanpreet to lead India in ODIs and World Cup

Harmanpreet Kaur will captain India in the ODI series against Australia and the ICC Women’s Cricket World Cup, with Smriti Mandhana as vice-captain. Selectors also announced India A squad for warm-ups Hyderabad: Captain Harmanpreet Kaur will lead the Indian women’s cricket team in both the three-match ODI series against Australia and the upcoming ICC Women’s Cricket World Cup. Smriti Mandhana will serve as vice-captain in both tournaments. India’s ODI squad vs Australia Harmanpreet Kaur (C), Smriti Mandhana (VC), Pratika Rawal, Harleen Deol, Deepti Sharma, Jemimah Rodrigues, Renuka Singh Thakur, Arundhati Reddy, Richa Ghosh (wk), Kranti Gaud, Sayali Satghare, Radha Yadav, Sree Charani, Yastika Bhatia (wk), Sneh Rana Standbys: Tejal Hasabnis, Prema Rawat, Priya Mishra India’s squad for ICC Women’s Cricket World CupHarmanpreet…

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