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India's Test debut factory keeps growing, but careers remain hard to build

India introduced 68 Test debutants between 2006 and 2026, but only a handful became long-term pillars as fierce competition reshaped the national side

Asian Games 2026, men's cricket: India full schedule and live match timings

The men's cricket competition will once again be played in the T20 format and staged at the Korogi Athletic Park in Aichi Prefecture, Japan.

CoE faces scrutiny after Jasprit Bumrah's late withdrawal from Lanka Tests

A glaring communication disconnect between the Centre of Excellence's (CoE) sports science and medical team and the senior national men's selection committee has come into sharp focus once again, with Jasprit Bumrah's absence from the Test series against Sri Lanka emerging as the latest example. It has been learnt that national selection committee was initially made to believe that Bumrah will be available for the Sri Lanka series, starting August 15, before it was realised that his injury is more serious than what was expected. There was a virtual meeting between the top officials of CoE, including VVS Laxman, and head of selection committee Ajit Agarkar on Monday to discuss the injury management issue of centrally contracted players. While injuries are a part and parcel of sport, the performance of the sports science team at the state-of-the-art Centre of Excellence with all modern amenities available, hasn't been something to write home about. The BCCI has been without an offici

Auqib Nabi's road to India's Test squad started with a friend's advice

When a teenage Auqib Nabi received an opportunity to attend a BCCI pace bowling camp where Australian great Glenn McGrath was to impart the finer nuances of fast bowling, he was in the middle of preparing for his Class 12 board examinations with bio-science as his chosen stream. His father, Ghulam Nabi Dar, a school teacher who believed education came first, was firmly against the idea of his son putting studies on hold for cricket. Dar eventually gave in, a decision that changed the course of Nabi's life. Nearly 13 years later, the right-arm pacer has created history by becoming the first cricketer from Jammu and Kashmir to be named in India's Test squad, earning a call-up for the tour of Sri Lanka after a remarkable run in domestic cricket. "His father was dead against him attending the camp organized by BCCI despite McGrath being the coach. He told me that he should instead focus on studies and prepare for his medical entrance test. I had to convince him that Auqib can't miss th

Auqib Nabi receives maiden India Test call-up, replaces Bumrah in SL Tests

Jammu and Kashmir seamer Auqib Nabi on Monday replaced injured Jasprit Bumrah for the upcoming two-match Test tour of Sri Lanka, becoming the first player from the Kashmir valley to get selected in India's Test squad. Bumrah, originally named in the squad, has been ruled out of the tour as he has not yet fully recovered from the left knee injury sustained during the ODI series against England. It is Nabi's maiden call-up to the senior national team. "The Men's Selection Committee has named Auqib Nabi as Bumrah's replacement. The Jammu and Kashmir fast bowler earns his maiden call-up to the senior national team," the BCCI said in a statement. The 29-year-old Nabi, who hails from a remote village in Kashmir's Baramulla, is the third player from J&K after Parvez Rasool and Umran Malik to get a senior national team call-up. Rasool and Malik played for India in limited overs format. Nabi had claimed 104 wickets across the last two Ranji Trophy seasons, including 60 wickets in the ...

Injury blow for India! Jasprit Bumrah ruled out of Test series vs Sri Lanka

Premier pacer Jasprit Bumrah is set to miss India's two-Test tour of Sri Lanka as he is yet to recover from his knee injury. The swelling in his knee seems to be more serious than it initially looked and the Sports Science team at Bengaluru's Centre of Excellence doesn't want to rush the seasoned pacer to the grind of international cricket, keeping in mind a packed calendar ahead. The Sri Lanka series begins August 15 in Galle. The 32 year old had missed out on the third ODI against England at Lord's after sustaining an impact injury. He recently reported at the Centre Of Excellence in Bengaluru and was expected to be match-fit by the time series begins in two weeks. However it has been learnt that Bumrah is still feeling some discomfort and even if he gets fit before August 15 or the second Test starting August 23, the medical team isn't sure if Test match is correct format due to a massive workload on the docile tracks. It will be interesting to see of selectors pick Jammu and

Ajinkya Rahane retires: The quiet leader who rebuilt a broken India side

Rahane's numbers tell only part of his story; his enduring legacy lies in overseas resilience, quiet leadership and the belief he restored after the Adelaide collapse

Time is right to 'move on': Ajinkya Rahane retires from int'l cricket

Senior India batter Ajinkya Rahane on Thursday announced his retirement from international cricket with immediate effect, saying that the time is right for him to "move on". The 38-year-old played an overall 85 Tests, 90 ODIs and 20 T20Is for India in a career which began in 2013. However, he has not turned up for India since the 2023 away Test series against the West Indies. "Today, I feel the timing is right for me to move on and announce my retirement from international cricket and all formats," Rahane said in a social media post. Despite falling out of the national selectors' radar, Rahane has been active in the domestic circuit and led Mumbai until the 2024-25 season.

Doeschate, T Dilip contracts end; BCCI to appoint new fielding coach soon

The contracts of assistant coach Ryan Ten Doeschate and fielding coach T Dilip have ended and the BCCI isn't handing them any further extensions, secretary Devajit Saikia told PTI on Tuesday. The BCCI will announce the name of a new fielding coach for the tour of Sri Lanka and while Saikia said that there are "two or three names being discussed", it is understood that former India women's and A team support staff Subhadeep Ghosh is tipped to take over from Dilip and Ten Doeschate. "Assistant coach Ryan Ten Doeshchate's two-year contract with Indian men's team ended on June 10. Fielding coach T Dilip, who was given a one-year extension after his original term ended, also had his contract ending on June 8," BCCI secretary Saikia told PTI in an exclusive interaction. "The BCCI continued with the duo till the end of India's tour of United Kingdom. However, the BCCI is not giving them any extension. There is no question of accepting resignation as the contract has ended," the secretary .

India load up on spin for Sri Lanka Tests as WTC hopes face stern test

Four spinners give India variety for conditions expected to favour turn, but concerns remain over batting against spin, Bumrah's fitness and the side's demanding WTC qualification equation

VVS Laxman hails Vaibhav's game awareness after six-month transformation

India's interim head coach VVS Laxman on Sunday said Vaibhav Sooryavanshi's game awareness has "skyrocketed" in the last six months, with the teenage batting sensation's growing maturity helping him handle pressure situations in the early stages of his international career. The 15-year-old silenced his critics in emphatic fashion, capping a memorable tour by winning both the Player of the Match and Player of the Series awards as India completed a 3-0 sweep of Zimbabwe with a 35-run victory in the final T20I on Sunday. "What is really impressive is the way he's evolved as a person. The maturity level, the understanding, and the awareness over the last six months has actually skyrocketed. And that's why he's been able to handle tough situations," said Laxman, during the post-match press conference. Sooryavanshi amassed 151 runs in three innings at an average of 50.33, with his sparkling 81 in the series finale laying the foundation for India's victory. This came after the teenager ..

Vaibhav Sooryavanshi should open with Rohit in ODIs, says Farokh Engineer

Teen sensation Vaibhav Sooryavanshi should be drafted into the ODI side as an opener alongside Rohit Sharma ahead of the 2027 World Cup, reckoned former India cricketer Farokh Engineer. The wicketkeeper batter of yesteryears opined that Shubman Gill, the other half of the current opening pair with Rohit, can bat at No. 4, giving more meat to the middle-order. "The ideal situation is Shubman Gill and Vaibhav Sooryavanshi. Gill is a class player. Gill, I think, is the best batsman in the team now. So, Gill should come at four," Engineer told PTI. "Gill is not a guy who lifts the ball. So, a left-right combination would be ideal in ODIs. So, if Rohit is playing, and I think he should be playing, let him open with Sooryavanshi. "A batsman like him (Sooryavanshi) is much better at opening because he finds bigger gaps in the field. Virat Kohli can come third. Gill can come fourth and then we've got a solid batting line-up," he said. Sooryavanshi bagged the Player of the Series award in

Shreyas credits VVS Laxman after India's flawless series win vs Zimbabwe

Shreyas Iyer found VVS Laxman's mentorship inspiring, while Laxman marvelled at the young batter's infectious confidence as India's T20 captain and its interim head coach applauded each other's role in the 3-0 sweep of Zimbabwe here. A relatively new-look India, which did not have several regular stars such as Sanju Samson, Axar Patel, Arshdeep Singh and Harshit Rana, hammered the home team and comfortably clinched the series, closing it with a 35-run win in the third and final T20I on Sunday. In a dressing room video released by BCCI, Laxman spoke at length about Iyer's tough mindset. "I would like to specially congratulate Shreyas because he had a rough start to his captaincy career but the way he came back, right from the first day when he joined us one day before the first game, he was very optimistic," Laxman said referring to the 0-4 loss to England earlier this month, which was Iyer's first as India's T20 captain. "It's a new group of players. We know that only four or five

Zimbabwe vs India Live streaming: Where to watch 3rd T20 live today?

The live streaming of the Zimbabwe vs India 3rd T20I will be available on the FanCode app and website in India.

Zimbabwe vs India 3rd T20I Playing 11, live time (IST), live streaming

Zimbabwe will host India in the third and final T20I of the series at the Harare Sports Club on Sunday, with the visitors aiming to complete a 3-0 clean sweep after sealing the series.

ZIM vs IND: Kishan, Tilak fire India to 219/5 in 2nd T20I against Zimbabwe

Half-centuries from Ishan Kishan (81) and Tilak Varma (60 not out) fired India to a huge 219/5 against Zimbabwe in the second T20I here on Saturday. Kishan and Tilak also put on 94 runs for the fourth wicket which took India past the 200-run mark. Kishan struck nine fours and two sixes to make 81 off 44 balls, while Tilak made 60 not out off 29 balls with five fours and three sixes. At the top, Vaibhav Sooryavanshi hammered a 9-ball 20 with three fours and a six. Brief scores: India 219/5 in 20 overs (Ishan Kishan 81, Tilak Varma 60 not out; Blessing Muzarabani 1/36) vs Zimbabwe.

Zimbabwe vs India Live streaming: Where to watch 2nd T20 live today?

FanCode will stream the Zimbabwe vs India 2nd T20I match through its app and website

Zimbabwe vs India 2nd T20I Playing 11, live time (IST), live streaming

Shreyas Iyer, after a tough United Kingdom tour, will be hoping to secure his first series win as T20I skipper today in Harare

Here's why India got direct entry to Asian Games cricket knockout stage

Defending champions India receive quarterfinal byes in the men's event, while the women's tournament starts directly from the last eight

ZIM vs IND: Sooryavanshi becomes youngest batter to score maiden T20I fifty

Sooryavanshi's knock made him the youngest player in international cricket history to score a T20I fifty,