Indian Cricket

No December wedding yet for Smriti Mandhana and Palaash, confirms family

Smriti Mandhana and Palaash Muchhal's wedding was set for Nov 23, and continues to face uncertainty after a health emergency forced postponement. Despite rumours, they aren't getting married on Dec 7

Time for selectors and coach to go as Indian cricket made to grovel at home

The India-South Africa series-defining fact is the catastrophic decline of Indian red ball cricket, where a visiting team can mock us with the 'grovel' word

Big WPL auction 'win' likely to lift Deepti Sharma's brand appeal

Her brand value saw a growth of up to 80% in the last three months

Asian Paints signs 3-year BCCI partnership as Team India's colour partner

Asian Paints has entered a three-year partnership with the BCCI as Team India's official colour partner, covering 110 matches and offering on-ground activations, digital fan engagement

Datanomics: World Cup victory set to make women's cricket a mass sport

The total prize pool for the 2025 women world cup edition was $13.88 million against $10 million for the 2023 men's world cup

How the world cup triumph can change women's cricket landscape in India

Cricket's universal appeal ensured this moment reached every small town and village, inspiring a new generation of girls to dream beyond boundaries.

When Mandira Bedi gave up her endorsement fee to keep women's cricket alive

Long before equal pay and packed stadiums, actor Mandira Bedi kept Indian women's cricket alive by giving up her endorsement fee to sponsor the team's 2004 ODI series

'A defining moment': India's long journey to women's World Cup triumph

India on Sunday raised a toast to the women's cricket team after its historic World Cup victory, with leading sports personalities and political figures calling it a "defining" moment that could inspire an entire generation. It was a watershed moment for Indian women's cricket as years of toil and near-misses culminated in an evening of redemption and history, with the team defeating South Africa by 52 runs in the final to become only the fourth side to lift the ODI title. "1983 inspired an entire generation to dream big and chase those dreams. Today, our Women's Cricket Team has done something truly special," cricket legend Sachin Tendulkar wrote on 'X'. "They have inspired countless young girls across the country to pick up a bat and ball, take the field and believe that they too can lift that trophy one day. "This is a defining moment in the journey of Indian women's cricket. Well done, Team India. You've made the whole nation proud." Calling it an iconic moment, Sports Ministe

PM Modi, Prez Murmu congratulate women's cricket team on World Cup win

Prime Minister Narendra Modi on Sunday congratulated the Indian women's cricket team for winning its first-ever World Cup with a 52-run victory over South Africa. "A spectacular win by the Indian team in the ICC Women's Cricket World Cup 2025 Finals. Their performance in the final was marked by great skill and confidence," he said in a post on X. "The team showed exceptional teamwork and tenacity throughout the tournament. Congratulations to our players. This historic win will motivate future champions to take up sports," Modi added. Lok Sabha Speaker Om Birla also congratulated the team, saying the women cricketers have won hearts across the nation. "Congratulations to Team India on clinching the ICC Women's World Cup 2025!What a display of courage, skill, and belief. You've not just won a trophy, you've won hearts across the nation. Every Indian is proud of you! 'Saare Jahan se accha Hindustan humaara'. A golden moment for Indian cricket and for women in sports!" he said on X.

From terrace nets to world records: Pratika Rawal's inspiring cricket rise

Rawal had already made headlines by becoming the fastest woman to 500 runs in WODIs, surpassing former England captain Charlotte Edwards' record.

India's cricket economy has just scratched surface, says Knight Riders CEO

Venky Mysore says India's cricket valuations have only scratched the surface, as investments rise and sports like football, kabaddi, and e-sports gain traction

BCCI deal to make Apollo Tyres one of the biggest auto ad spenders

Additional spending on brand promotion after becoming the lead sponsor for the Indian cricket team could weigh on margins and profits in short run

Kohli retains pole position in brand valuation list with $231 mn in 2024

Kohli leads for the fourth time as India's most valued celebrity, followed by Ranveer Singh and Shah Rukh Khan

Engagement Farmers' Cup 2025: Rethinking cricket ties with Pakistan

Many really smart people now share the position that playing cricket with Pakistan is politically, strategically, and morally wrong. It is just a poor appreciation of competitive sport

Apollo Tyres named Team India lead sponsor in ₹579 cr deal till 2028

Apollo Tyres becomes Team India's lead sponsor until March 2028 in a Rs 579 crore deal, marking its first major cricket sponsorship and replacing Dream11

Delhi restaurants gear up for packed houses for India-Pakistan clash

Restaurants in Delhi report strong buzz for the India-Pakistan Asia Cup clash, with special offers and screenings expected to drive turnout despite muted promotions

'Match should go on': SC rejects plea to cancel India-Pak Asia Cup clash

The Supreme Court refused to urgently hear a plea seeking cancellation of the India-Pakistan Asia Cup match on September 14, saying the game will go ahead as scheduled

BCCI hikes Indian cricket team jersey sponsorship rates after Dream11 exit

Sponsoring the Indian cricket team is set to get costlier with the BCCI raising the amount to Rs 3.5 crore per match for a bilateral series and Rs 1.5 crore for a game in a multilateral event. According to a report in Cricbuzz, these figures will apply in competitions sanctioned and organised by the ICC and Asian Cricket Council (ACC). Citing industry sources, the report added that these figures are slightly higher than the current rates of Rs 3.17 crore for bilateral games and Rs 1.12 crore for multilateral matches. The development comes in the wake of Dream11's exit as jersey sponsor, which was triggered by the government's Online Gaming Act, 2025. Following the government's recent Promotion and Regulation of Online Gaming Act, 2025, the BCCI promptly cancelled the contract of the Indian team's lead sponsor, Dream11. With this revision, which will come into effect only after the end of the upcoming Asia Cup, the BCCI could potentially earn over 400 crore rupees, though the final

Dream11 steps back as Team India's lead sponsor after new gaming bill

Dream11 withdraws as Team India's primary sponsor after the passage of the Promotion and Regulation of Online Gaming Bill, 2025, leaving BCCI in search of a new sponsor ahead of the Asia Cup

Crossover at Old Trafford: When Cricket and Football united in Manchester

This special gathering saw players from both teams engage in a lively exchange of jerseys, skills, and camaraderie, delighting fans from both cricket and football around the world.