No title defence! India suffer double quarterfinal exit at Badminton Asia Team Championships | Cricket News

NEW DELHI: India’s campaign at the Badminton Asia Team Championships ended in disappointment on Friday as both the women’s and men’s teams were knocked out in the quarterfinals.The defending champion women’s team crashed out after a 0-3 loss to a second-string China, with the absence of star shuttler PV Sindhu proving costly. India failed to…

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‘Don’t be surprised’: R Ashwin makes bold Vaibhav Sooryavanshi claim after U19 World Cup final heroics | Cricket News

Vaibhav Sooryavanshi (Photo by @BCCI on X) NEW DELHI: After Vaibhav Sooryavanshi’s jaw-dropping performance in the U-19 World Cup final, former India spinner R Ashwin made a bold prediction about the teenager’s future, saying fans shouldn’t be shocked if he breaks into international cricket very soon.Reacting to Vaibhav’s final innings, Ashwin highlighted how extraordinary the…

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Rishabh Pant’s explosive verdict on Abhishek Sharma: ‘Every day can’t be tukka’ | Cricket News

India’s Abhishek Sharma (AP Photo/Aijaz Rahi) India wicketkeeper-batter Rishabh Pant has singled out Abhishek Sharma as the most dangerous batter in world cricket right now, citing the youngster’s consistency and fearless approach at the top of the order.Speaking on India Today’s Salaam Cricket, Pant said Abhishek’s current run of form is no coincidence, stressing that…

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U19 World Cup final: Vaibhav Sooryavanshi smashes 55-ball century against England, puts India in command | Cricket News

Vaibhav Sooryavanshi. (File photo) Teenage batting prodigy Vaibhav Sooryavanshi continued to grow his persona as he scored a 55-ball century in the Under-19 World Cup final against England at Harare Sports Club on Friday.Sooryavanshi reached his hundred in the 20th over with a single off Ralphie Albert’s delivery. He hit eight fours and as many…

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Watch: 14-year-old Vaibhav Sooryavanshi’s animated celebration after record-breaking ton goes viral in U19 World Cup final | Cricket News

Vaibhav Sooryavanshi (Photo by @BCCI on X) NEW DELHI: Fourteen-year-old Vaibhav Sooryavanshi delivered a stunning performance in the U-19 World Cup final on Friday, producing one of the most dominant innings ever seen at this level. Playing against England on the biggest stage, the young Indian opener showed remarkable composure and attacking intent from the…

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Mohammed Siraj to linkup with India T20I squad in Mumbai today; Harshit Rana all but ruled out of World Cup | Cricket News

India’s Mohammed Siraj reacts during the third ODI cricket match between India and New Zealand, at Holkar Cricket Stadium, in Indore, Madhya Pradesh. (PTI Photo/Atul Yadav)(PTI01_18_2026_000310B) Times of India.com in Mumbai: Mohammed Siraj is set to replace injured Harshit Rana in India’s squad for the ICC T20 World Cup, the TimesofIndia.com can confirm. It is…

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Harshit Rana all but ruled out of T20 World Cup 2026; captain Suryakumar Yadav says ‘he doesn’t look good’ | Cricket News

NEW DELHI: India fast bowler Harshit Rana’s participation in the ICC Men’s T20 World Cup 2026 is in doubt after he suffered an injury during the warm-up match against South Africa in Navi Mumbai on Wednesday.Rana picked up the injury while bowling in India’s warm-up game. He aborted his run-up twice in an over before…

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India vs England Live Score, U19 World Cup 2026 Final: Vaibhav Sooryavanshi, Ayush Mhatre steady innings after early wicket

India enter the Under-19 World Cup final against England in Harare with a composure that borders on understated confidence. In a tournament often driven by hype and grand narratives, Ayush Mhatre’s side has embraced a quieter approach — one built on clarity, balance and trust in their process rather than emotional build-up. If Aaron George’s…

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‘Played through massive flu!’: Coach reveals after Smriti Mandhana’s heroic 87 powers RCB to WPL glory | Cricket News

Smriti Mandhana (Pic credit: WPL) NEW DELHI: Royal Challengers Bengaluru head coach Malolan Rangarajan revealed that captain Smriti Mandhana battled a “massive flu” and high fever while producing a match-winning knock that guided RCB to their second Women’s Premier League title on Thursday. Mandhana’s breathtaking 41-ball 87 helped Bengaluru pull off a record-breaking chase of…

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