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Indian cricket lauds Pujara's grit: 'Stood tall when the storm raged'

Cheteshwar Pujara's retirement on Sunday evoked an outpouring of admiration from the cricketing fraternity with former teammates and coaches saluting his grit, determination and selflessness that defined his Test career. Pujara, who played 103 Tests and scored 7195 runs at an average of 43.60, announced his retirement from all forms of cricket, drawing curtains on a career that epitomised resilience in the longest format. "He stood tall when the storm raged, he fought when hope was fading. Congratulations Pujji," India head coach Gautam Gambhir wrote on X. Former India all-rounder Yuvraj Singh lauded Pujara's commitment to the national team. "Someone who always put his mind, body and soul for the country! Many congratulations on an outstanding career Puji! See you on the other side!," wrote Yuvraj. Former India batter VVS Laxman recalled the defining moment of Pujara's career, the series-clinching Test at the Gabba in 2021, when he endured several body blows. "From the time I fir

Sourav Ganguly appointed head coach of SA20 side Pretoria Capitals

Former India captain Sourav Ganguly was on Sunday named head coach of SA20 team Pretoria Capitals ahead of the 2026 season in what will be his first stint at the helm of affairs of a side. Ganguly, also an ex BCCI chief, will succeed former England batter Jonathan Trott, whose stepping down from the top job was announced on Saturday. "The Prince is all set to bring a royal flair to the Capitals camp! We are ecstatic to announce Sourav Ganguly as our new head coach," the Centurion-based franchise wrote on Instagram. This will be the first time Ganguly will be the head coach of a cricket team. Between 2018 and 2019, Ganguly was team director of IPL side Delhi Capitals. He vacated the post after becoming BCCI president. Pretoria Capitals is owned by JSW Sports which is a co-owner of Delhi Capitals. Ganguly was appointed JSW's director of cricket last year. Trott was appointed head coach before the 2025 season of the SA20 but the franchise failed to reach the knock-outs with just two

AUS vs SA 3rd ODI HIGHLIGHTS: All-round Aussies sink Proteas in battle of pride; SA wins series 2-1

Australia registered a huge 276 runs victory to avoid getting whitewash at home

Afghanistan to host Bangladesh for 3 T20Is and 3 ODIs in October at UAE

The Afghanistan Cricket Board confirmed that it will host Bangladesh in the UAE for a six-match white-ball series

Cape Town, Durban among venues revealed for ICC ODI World Cup 2027

To steer preparations, CSA introduced the Local Organising Committee Board (LOCB) for the 2027 World Cup

AUS vs SA: Cameron Green smashes 2nd fastest ODI ton for Australia

Launching his ton in just 47 deliveries during the third ODI against South Africa in Mackay, Green's fury included six fours and eight sixes, propelling him into the record books.

Cheteshwar Pujara retires: A look at his five greatest Test knocks

Cheteshwar Pujara retires after 103 Tests. From Adelaide 2018 to Colombo 2015, here are his five greatest Test innings that defined India's No.3.

Cheteshwar Pujara retires from all forms of Indian cricket

Pujara made his international debut in 2010 and went on to represent India in 103 Tests and 5 ODIs. He scored 7,195 runs in Tests at an average of 43.60, with 19 centuries and 35 fifties.

Australia vs South Africa 3rd ODI playing 11, live toss time and streaming

Live streaming of the AUS vs SA 3rd ODI match will be available on the JioHotstar app and website in India

Asia Cup 2025: Dream11 pulls out as Team India's lead sponsor - report

The BCCI is expected to invite fresh bids for jersey sponsorship rights, though whether a new partner can be finalised before the Asia Cup remains uncertain.

Ex-skipper Mithali Raj backs India's big chance at Women's World Cup 2025

The dialogue between Mithali Raj and Sanjog Gupta underscores a shared vision: women's cricket is no longer just growing, it's thriving.

Priyansh Arya credits Ricky Ponting for his IPL 2025 breakout season

Arya credits much of his growth to learning under PBKS coach Ricky Ponting. Though his place in the playing XI wasn't guaranteed at first, consistent runs in practice games secured his spot.

KL Rahul, Sundar left out as South Zone defy BCCI selection order

The BCCI advisory was circulated over a month ago via email to all state units, urging them to field contracted players in the inter-zonal red-ball championship.

Shafali has X-factor but consistent Rawal picked for WC: Reema Malhotra

Former all-rounder Reema Malhotra backed the selection of Pratika Rawal ahead of Shafali Verma in India's women's ODI World Cup squad, saying consistency needed to be valued more than X-factor. Since making her debut against the West Indies in December last year, Rawal has amassed 703 runs from 14 ODIs at an average of 54 and her strike-rate stands at 87.43. In contrast, Verma's recent performances have been way below the mark, making 52, 4, and 36 in three ODIs, and 41, 3, and 3 in the T20s that preceded them for India A against Australia A. Shafali is a big name. She's an X-factor you want in your team. But when you compare an X-factor with consistent performance, I think the captain and selectors rightly preferred the consistent player, Malhotra told PTI-Bhasha. Prathika has earned her spot by capitalising on her opportunities. She has shown she has the technique and mindset required to represent India in ODIs, said Malhotra who has played 41 ODIs and 22 T20Is for India. The Wo

Real Money Game ban: Will India play Asia Cup 2025 without jersey sponsor?

The new legislation on online gaming has disrupted cricket's biggest sponsorship contract

Bangladesh announce their squad for Asia Cup 2025; Mehidy Hasan dropped

The biggest talking point from the announcement was the comeback of Nurul Hasan. The 31-year-old last featured for Bangladesh during the 2022 T20 World Cup in Australia

Jinxed? Dream11 joins list of BCCI team sponsors to face legal troubles

With Dream11 now facing legal trouble, they are part of an unwanted list of BCCI team sponsors to find themselves in some sort of operational trouble

Rahane resigns Mumbai captaincy just before new Ranji Trophy 2025 campaign

Veteran India batter Ajinkya Rahane on Thursday stepped down from his position as Mumbai captain ahead of the upcoming Ranji Trophy season, saying it is the right time to groom a new leader. The 37-year-old, who has amassed 14000 runs in 201 first-class matches, however, will continue to play as a batter in the team. The Ranji season begins on October 15 and Mumbai will be up against Jammu and Kashmir in their opening game. "Captaining and winning the championships with the Mumbai team has been an absolute honour," Rahane wrote on his 'X' account. "With the new domestic season ahead, I believe it is the right time to groom a new leader, and hence, I have decided not to continue in the captaincy role. "I remain fully committed to giving my best as a player, and will continue my journey with MCA to help us win more trophies, looking forward to the season," he added. Under his captaincy, Mumbai clinched the Ranji Trophy title in the 202324 season with a victory over Vidarbha in the .

Venkatesh Prasad enters KSCA 2025 race, vows sweeping reforms if elected

Venkatesh Prasad also served as Karnataka State Cricket Association vice-president from 2013 to 2016

DPL Season 2: East Delhi Riders get the better of Purani Dilli 6 by 21 runs

East Delhi Riders delivered a commanding all-round performance to defeat Purani Dilli 6 by 21 runs in a Delhi Premier League Season 2 game to become the first team to qualify for the play-offs. Defending a competitive 173, the Riders struck early as Manjeet fell for a duck on the second ball of the innings. Navdeep Saini piled on the pressure in the third over, dismissing Kush Nagpal (1) to leave Dilli 6 in trouble. Despite a spirited resistance from Samarth Seth (41 off 30), Pranav Pant (29 off 25) and skipper Vansh Bedi (48 off 26), the chase never fully took off. Purani Dilli 6 eventually stumbled to 151/8 in their 20 overs. Navdeep Saini was the standout bowler, producing a fiery spell of 3/21 in his four overs. He was well supported by the rest of the Riders' attack, who never allowed Dilli 6's middle-order revival to blossom into a match-winning partnership. Earlier, opting to bat first, East Delhi Riders built their innings around two crucial knocks. Skipper and wicketkeepe