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Sanjiv Goenka and Kane Williamson (X) Lucknow Super Giants owner Sanjiv Goenka announced that former New Zealand captain Kane Williamson has joined the franchise as their new Strategic Advisor ahead of IPL 2026. The franchise, which finished seventh in the 2025 season, will be looking to rebuild after a disappointing campaign despite boasting some of…

Both Virat Kohli and Rohit Sharma have been named in the squad vs Australia, marking their first appearances in the India jersey since the Champions Trophy triumph in March. (AFP Photo) The Indian cricket team arrived in Perth around 4 AM IST on October 16 after facing travel delays. Led by Shubman Gill, the squad,…

Rohit Sharma, Virat Kohli, and Shubman Gill (X) The Indian cricket team finally touched down in Perth in the early hours of October 16 after experiencing multiple delays during their journey. The Shubman Gill-led squad had initially reached Delhi airport early on October 15, but the flight to Australia departed nearly four hours behind schedule,…

Mohammed Shami with Rohit Sharma (Photo by Francois Nel/Getty Images) India pacer Mohammed Shami, who last played in the Champions Trophy and emerged as the country’s joint highest wicket-taker alongside Varun Chakravarthy, has been left out of India’s upcoming white-ball tour to Australia starting October 19, 2025. South African cricket legend AB de Villiers has…

Glenn Maxwell of Australia (Photo by Mark Brake/Getty Images) Australian cricket star Glenn Maxwell recently revealed his all-time ODI XI comprising players from India, Australia, and England, making some surprising selections while speaking to Fox Cricket. Initially picking David Warner over Sachin Tendulkar as an opener alongside Rohit Sharma, Maxwell later had to revise his…

Virat Kohli (Photo by Francois Nel/Getty Images) Former India cricketer and Royal Challengers Bengaluru mentor Dinesh Karthik has revealed that Virat Kohli is actively preparing for a comeback at the 2027 World Cup, with the 36-year-old star batsman maintaining his cricket training during his recent London break ahead of the ODI series against Australia. “He…

Rohit Sharma and Virat Kohli (agency image) Former India head coach Ravi Shastri has shared his views on Virat Kohli and Rohit Sharma‘s future in ODI cricket, including their potential involvement in the 2027 World Cup, as the duo prepares to return for the upcoming three-match ODI series against Australia starting October 19. This marks…

Ishan Kishan (Image credit: X) NEW DELHI: Jharkhand captain Ishan Kishan played a commanding innings to rescue his team from a precarious position, scoring a statement century as the visitors reached 307 for six against Tamil Nadu on day one of the Ranji Trophy season on Wednesday. Kishan, who has lost his place in the…

NEW DELHI: India’s star batter Virat Kohli’s future with Royal Challengers Bengaluru (RCB) has been the subject of speculation after reports suggested he declined a commercial contract with the franchise. However, former India cricketer Mohammad Kaif has clarified that Kohli remains fully committed to RCB and will continue his association with the team, despite not…

Shubman Gill and Virat Kohli (Image credit AFP) NEW DELHI: Team India’s departure for the upcoming white-ball series in Australia was marked by smiles, warmth, and camaraderie. The players gathered in good spirits, reflecting the blend of continuity and change that defines this new phase of Indian cricket. The newly-appointed ODI captain, Shubman Gill, was…