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IND vs AFG 1st ODI: Dharamsala weather report, hourly rain forecast

According to the weather report, the first ODI between India and Afghanistan in Dharamsala could be heavily affected by rain, with the probability of precipitation highest in the early afternoon

IND vs AFG 1st ODI: Where to watch live streaming of today's ODI match?

JioHotstar in India will stream the India vs Afghanistan first ODI match through its app and website

Emma, Zizi set the stage for ICC Women's T20 WC with 'Wicked' performance

British performers Emma Kingston and Zizi Strallen led the celebrations alongside the full West End cast of the acclaimed musical Wicked

IND vs AFG 1st ODI: Gill eyes maiden ODI series win in Kohli's absence

The ODI series vs Afghanistan will be crucial for the home side, who are still going through the process of transition with skipper Gill at the helm

Former NZ captain Kane Williamson announces retirement from int'l cricket

Williamson led New Zealand to their first ICC championship in 21 years after beating India in the 2021 WTC final

Can the 12-team T20 World Cup help ICC make women's cricket profitable?

ICC revenue from women's ICC events has risen significantly in the last few years, but it has still not been enough to achieve a surplus

Ben Stokes, Atkinson dropped from 2nd NZ Test squad over nightclub row

England captain Ben Stokes and Gus Atkinson were on Wednesday dropped from the 15-member squad for the second Test against New Zealand due the ongoing investigation into their alleged involvement in a nightclub incident, the country's cricket board said. Senior batter Joe Root was named interim captain in place of Stokes. The second Test will played at The Oval here from June 17-21. "The England & Wales Cricket Board (ECB) can confirm that, given the ongoing investigation, Ben Stokes and Gus Atkinson have not been made available for selection for the Rothesay second Test against New Zealand, which starts at the Kia Oval on Wednesday 17 June. Yorkshire batter Joe Root will lead the team as Interim Captain," the ECB said in an official statement. Sussex fast bowler Jofra Archer and Essex batter Jordan Cox have also been added to the squad. According to reports, Stokes was allegedly involved in a nightclub incident alongside teammate Gus Atkinson. The incident, also allegedly ...

Hardik Pandya's injury woes continue, Ruled out of Afghanistan ODIs

Despite the latest setback, there is optimism surrounding Pandya's availability for India's ODI tour of England next month.

Why Vaibhav Sooryavanshi's ODI callup may still be a distant idea

Vaibhav Sooryavanshi has strong Youth ODI numbers and an IPL 2026 Orange Cap, but India's ODI depth means he must prove himself in senior cricket

Can India solve their spin problem before Sri Lanka Test challenge?

India have lost five of their last nine Tests on spin-friendly tracks and now face a Sri Lankan side whose home success still rests heavily on slow bowling

IND vs AFG: Spinners shine as India secure record Test win over Afghanistan

India's win by an innings and 300 runs against Afghanistan is now their biggest victory in Test cricket by margin of runs

Vaibhav Sooryavanshi's parents to accompany him to Ireland, England

The parents of batting wonder Vaibhav Sooryavanshi are set to accompany him during the national team's tour of Ireland and England, and the BCCI is set to bear their expenses in the UK. The 15-year-old Sooryavanshi was on Saturday included in India's T20I squad after an impressive run in the recent edition of the IPL for Rajasthan Royals. "The board will look after the expenses as we believe it is crucial for the young boy to have his family around him," a BCCI official told PTI. India will tour Ireland for two T20Is to be played on June 26 and 28 in Belfast, before travelling to England for five T20Is and three one-day internationals. The young left-hander is also a part of India's squad for the upcoming Asian Games in Japan. Sooryavanshi is currently with the India A side which is set to compete in a one-day tri-series in Sri Lanka, with Afghanistan being the third side.

IND vs AFG Test, Day 1: Centuries from Gill and Rahul propel India to 368/3

Sai Sudharsan and Rishabh Pant also dominated the Afghanistan bowling attack with brilliant half-centuries

IND vs AFG Test: Manav Suthar becomes 319th player to debut for India

Manav is the first specialist spinner to make his India debut in red-ball cricket since Axar Patel in 2021

India vs Afghanistan one-off Test playing 11, live match time, streaming

The last time the two sides played a Test match against each other was back in 2018, when India secured a mammoth innings-and-262-run win over Afghanistan

Saba Karim backs Kohli but says Rohit has work to do for 2027 World Cup

Virat Kohli's fitness and hunger for runs have "completely convinced" the Indian selectors but former captain Rohit Sharma will have to prove his fitness and form if he has to be picked in the side for the 2027 ODI World Cup, says former cricketer and selector Saba Karim. Kohli and Rohit have both retired from the other formats and next year's 50-overs World Cup is being perceived as their final act before walking away from the only format they play for India. "I think Rohit has to do a lot of hard work. He has to work on his fitness levels and on his batting performance," Karim told PTI in an exclusive interaction. "I think selectors will be keenly watching Rohit's performance for the next six months to decide whether he can be part of the equation or not. (But) for Virat Kohli, I am sure that they are completely convinced that he will be a part of the 2027 World Cup set-up." " because through his performances and fitness level, (and) through his hunger for runs, he has shown all

WTC-bound India search for missing pieces against resilient Afghanistan

Battling demons of a horrendous home Test run in the not so distant past but nevertheless a formidable unit, India are pitted against a plucky Afghanistan in a one-off Test here that might help the hosts figure out a balanced combination, starting Saturday. In 2018, Afghanistan lost 10 wickets in a session between lunch and tea on the second day of the Test against India. The next 10 fell by the wayside between tea and end of day's play which also was end of the game. In 2026, Hashmatullah Shahidi would want his team to at least stretch the home side which is going through a tough transition phase and will be in experimental mode during this game trying different combinations. However, the Indians would not have forgotten the 0-2 drubbing handed by a meticulously prepared South Africa last year and would do well to not take the opposition lightly despite the gulf in experience. Sai or Dev? That's the question ==================== A stable No.3 and Ravindra Jadeja's potential succ

I try to make new players comfortable and talk freely to me: Kuldeep Yadav

Seniority comes with added responsibility and Kuldeep Yadav understands it well but instead of being a traditional mentor, he is looking to be a "partner" to rookies Manav Suthar and Harsh Dubey in the upcoming one off Test against Afghanistan. The 31-year-old wants to make sure that the new entrants feel comfortable in the set-up and wants them to pick his brains as and when they feel it is necessary. The game against Afghanistan begins here on Saturday. "Whenever a new player joins the team, your job is to make him comfortable. You want him to see you as a partner. If he has any problem, he should feel free to talk to you, and you must be ready to support him," Kuldeep told PTI in an exclusive interview facilitated by series broadcasters 'JioHotstar'. "Right now, there is good bonding with two or three of the younger players. It feels good to have them around," Kuldeep added. For Kuldeep, the best way to integrate youngsters is by asking them relevant questions and getting a hang

Switching formats not easy; devoted time at nets for AFG Test: Kuldeep

Switching formats in a short span of time is never easy, concedes Kuldeep Yadav and the senior India spinner hopes that players coming off a gruelling IPL season have prepared well for this week's one-off Test against Afghanistan just as he did with extended red-ball practice. Kuldeep's franchise Delhi Capitals failed to make the IPL play-offs and he himself had an underwhelming season with only 10 wickets from 12 games. In an interview to PTI ahead of the Test beginning on Saturday, Kuldeep talked about how he had been personally doing net sessions for the past two weeks to get into the red-ball groove. "It is tough when you switch from IPL cricket to red-ball cricket. Preparation becomes very necessary. Luckily, I got time. I practised for at least 10 to 15 days and got the feel of the red ball," Kuldeep said in the exclusive interaction facilitated by series broadcasters 'JioHotstar'. "In T20, you are always attacking. You always think about going after the batter. You stay in th

Virat Kohli ruled out of IND vs AFG ODIs due to hamstring injury: Report

Kohli's absence is expected to reduce the spotlight on the Afghanistan series, given his enduring popularity among cricket fans across the world.