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Former India allrounder Vijay Shankar retires from domestic cricket and IPL

Former India allrounder Vijay Shankar retires from domestic cricket and IPL

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4 min readMay 22, 2026 06:46 PM IST Former India player Vijay Shankar on Friday announced that he has decided to retire from domestic cricket and the Indian Premier League (IPL). However, the 35 year old said that he is not retiring from the sport and ‘will pursue new opportunities and play more cricket.’ “Cricket is my life. I started playing when I was 10 and 25 years later, I am grateful and blessed to have played at every level and to the highest level. Representing our country will always be one of my proudest and happiest moments. I have decided to retire from playing domestic cricket and IPL to pursue new opportunities and play more cricket. Thank you will not suffice for letting me do what I love,” he said in a statement on X. “Thankful to BCCI and the Indian Cricket Team – many learnings, countless memories and various inspirations! Representing the country will be my highest badge of honour. Bowling the last over at India’s 500th ODI at Nagpur and my First …

New Zealand’s rising all-rounder Muhammad Abbas: Born in Pakistan, grew up watching Akram, living his Black Caps dream | Cricket News

New Zealand’s rising all-rounder Muhammad Abbas: Born in Pakistan, grew up watching Akram, living his Black Caps dream | Cricket News

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So early that there are no memories, no images of Pakistan left in his mind from that first journey to New Zealand. Yet both countries continue to shape who he is — one through blood, the other through upbringing, and cricket through identity. “We came to Auckland with him when I was maybe one,” Abbas told The Indian Express. “I actually don’t have a lot of memory or any recollection of that because I was too young. But I’ve grown up most of my life in New Zealand.” That sentence carries a quiet duality. Born in Lahore, raised in New Zealand, and now wearing the Black Caps cap in ODIs, the 22-year-old’s journey has been shaped as much by geography as by emotion. But long before selection calls or international caps, there was one constant in his cricketing life — his father. “Definitely my dad,” he says without hesitation. “He’s a bowling coach, and I’ve done all my training with him growing up. He introduced cricket to me, coached me, and we did everything together. …

Mumbai Indians allrounder Mitchell Santner to miss first Test against England next month, confirms New Zealand Cricket

Mumbai Indians allrounder Mitchell Santner to miss first Test against England next month, confirms New Zealand Cricket

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New Zealand Cricket (NZC) has confirmed that its white-ball captain Mitchell Santner has been sidelined for at least a month due to a grade-three ACL shoulder injury. The allrounder played four games for Mumbai Indians in the 2026 Indian Premier League before the injury cut short his stint a few days back. Mitchell Santner’s injury is also a big setback to Mumbai Indians. (AP) “BLACKCAPS all-rounder and white-ball captain Mitchell Santner is set to be sidelined for at least a month after scans revealed a grade three ACL shoulder injury. Also Read: Firing in deliveries at 90mph, tearaway pacer hopes to set things to rights after terrible debut “Santner injured his left shoulder while fielding for his Indian Premier League side, the Mumbai Indians, in their recent match against the Chennai Super Kings [on April 23]. “The 34-year-old returned home to New Zealand this week and saw a specialist this morning who confirmed a rest and rehabilitation period of at least one month,” a NZC press release said. The New Zealand-Bangladesh T20I series is already …

‘I don’t think Cam Green’s good enough to bat at number 3’: Kevin Pietersen’s blunt take on KKR all-rounder | Ipl News

‘I don’t think Cam Green’s good enough to bat at number 3’: Kevin Pietersen’s blunt take on KKR all-rounder | Ipl News

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4 min readApr 7, 2026 12:55 PM IST After another under-par performance with the bat for Kolkata Knight Riders from Cameron Green, former England cricketer Kevin Pietersen has said that the Australian all-rounder is ‘not good enough’ to bat at number three. So far after three games in IPL 2026, Green has scored 18 and two runs in Knight Riders’ opening two matches while being unavailable to bowl. On Monday evening, at a rain-affected IPL game at the Eden Gardens the Australian all-rounder could only score four runs against the Punjab Kings. “I’m against talking about money because money is something that just happens. These guys don’t earn as much money as some of the other sportsmen around the world. But obviously, a lot of people like to talk about what I like to talk about, which is cricketing ability. And whether or not you’re good enough to be in a position of power and batting a 3 in an IPL team, you have to be good enough to be able to perform at that …

Former India bowler wants Aussie all-rounder to be dropped from KKR playing XI

Former India bowler wants Aussie all-rounder to be dropped from KKR playing XI

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2 min readUpdated: Apr 3, 2026 11:27 AM IST Former India off-spinner Harbhajan Singh has observed that Kolkata Knight Riders’ faith in their record signing Cameron Green may be misplaced, and that the Aussie all-rounder does not find room in an ideal XI after two successive defeats. After losing their opening match in Mumbai, where Green, who is currently restricted from bowling by Cricket Australia (CA) made 18 runs, the Knights lost their first match at home at the Eden Gardens on Thursday to SunRisers Hyderabad by 65 runs. Involved in a run-out mix-up with wicketkeeper-batter Angkrish Raghuvanshi, the 26-year-old Green only scored two runs during a 227-run chase against SRH. Without offering services with the ball, KKR’s Rs 25.20 crore auction buy is not worth game time, according to Harbhajan. The two-time World Cup winner said that KKR could instead bolster their batting by roping in the in-form New Zealand star Tim Seifert who lit up the recent T20 World Cup or West Indies powerhouse Rovman Powell. “I feel that Cameron Green doesn’t fit …

‘Winning trophies is Hardik Pandya’s best habit’: Indian all-rounder sets sights on 2027 ODI World Cup and Olympic gold medal | Cricket News

‘Winning trophies is Hardik Pandya’s best habit’: Indian all-rounder sets sights on 2027 ODI World Cup and Olympic gold medal | Cricket News

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3 min readUpdated: Mar 10, 2026 08:36 PM IST Indian allrounder Hardik Pandya won his third ICC title after the 2024 T20 World Cup and the Champions Trophy when he helped the Men in Blue clinch the 2026 T20 World Cup title on Sunday with a 96-run win against New Zealand. With the win, India became the only team to defend the T20 World Cup title and also the first team to win the title on home soil. “Absolutely special. always wanted to win trophies. Can’t get any better than winning in my home state. very satisfied, many more to come. This is done, now many more to come. Full life circle to be pretty honest. Just when I went up right now I was like this is the same kid who came from Baroda has won so many trophies in my life which I could not fathom. I couldn’t have not been able to process that 10 years down the line, I would be sitting here, being the most senior player in the team …

‘High of people calling my name during medal ceremony – Dube, Dube’ still fresh’: India’s big-hitting all-rounder relives ecstasy after winning T20 World Cup | Cricket News

‘High of people calling my name during medal ceremony – Dube, Dube’ still fresh’: India’s big-hitting all-rounder relives ecstasy after winning T20 World Cup | Cricket News

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4 min readAhmedabadUpdated: Mar 10, 2026 12:34 AM IST SHIVAM Dube may not be near the top of the run-scoring or wicket-taking charts, but his cameos with the bat and the occasional scalps with the ball have been invaluable due to their timing. Even head coach Gautam Gambhir said that Dube’s two boundaries towards the end of the chase in the virtual quarter-final against the West Indies were as crucial as the match-winning unbeaten 97 by Sanju Samson. After India won the T20 World Cup, Dube spoke to The Indian Express about its significance, his role and how the defeat to South Africa brought out the best in the Indian team. Excerpts: You have been part of two T20 World Cup winning teams. What does it mean to you? Shivam Dube: The feeling is surreal and both have a special place for me. I was part of the team that won the World Cup in 2024 but winning at home is a different feeling. No words can describe our happiness last night. The high of …

Mahieka Sharma kisses Hardik Pandya in the ground after India’s T20 World Cup win, all-rounder thanks ‘lucky charm’

Mahieka Sharma kisses Hardik Pandya in the ground after India’s T20 World Cup win, all-rounder thanks ‘lucky charm’

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Amid the roaring cheers and confetti-filled celebrations, Hardik Pandya had a romantic moment that stole the spotlight after India’s T20 World Cup triumph. Hardik celebrated the big win with girlfriend Mahieka Sharma right on the field. Mahieka was seen rushing to him with a hug and a sweet peck on his cheek. An elated Hardik later gushed over her, calling her his “lucky charm”. Hardik Pandya was spotted celebrating with his girlfriend, Mahieka Sharma, after the T20 World Cup win. Hardik Pandya calls Mahieka his lucky charm India became the first team to defend its T20 World Cup crown, with Hardik playing a vital role in both campaigns. The Suryakumar Yadav-led India defeated New Zealand by 96 runs at the Narendra Modi Stadium on Sunday to win the T20 World Cup for the third time. Speaking to the host broadcaster after the triumph in Ahmedabad on Sunday, Hardik opened up about the support he has got from his girlfriend, Maheika, saying that ever since she came into his life, he has been winning nonstop. “This …

‘No pacer bowls slower than 140-145 km per hour,’ says UAE all-rounder Dhruv Parashar after big loss to South Africa | Cricket News

‘No pacer bowls slower than 140-145 km per hour,’ says UAE all-rounder Dhruv Parashar after big loss to South Africa | Cricket News

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4 min readNew DelhiFeb 18, 2026 05:37 PM IST South Africa had come into their final group encounter with a perfect record, and the UAE were never expected to stop them from maintaining that streak. And under overcast skies and a bit of unseasonal rain in the Capital, the Proteas prepared for their Super Eight encounter against favourites India with a six-wicket shellacking of the underdogs at the Arun Jaitley Stadium on Wednesday. The conditions for the morning game, and the pace and bounce in the South African attack – even though Lungi Ngidi and Marco Jansen were rested – was something the UAE team had rarely faced before. So, despite a decent start which took them to 36 for no loss after four overs, they could manage only 122/6 in their allotted 20 overs, a total that was overhauled in just 13.2 overs. “We have faced Haris Rauf and Shaheen Shah Afridi, and other fast bowlers, especially at last year’s Asia Cup. But in the South African team, no pacer bowls slower than 140-145 …

‘Axar Patel ko aur kya karna hoga to get what he deserves?’: Aakash Chopra slams BCCI for giving allrounder Grade C contract in latest list | Cricket News

‘Axar Patel ko aur kya karna hoga to get what he deserves?’: Aakash Chopra slams BCCI for giving allrounder Grade C contract in latest list | Cricket News

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3 min readFeb 10, 2026 08:37 PM IST After India’s T20I vice-captain Axar Patel was handed Grade C in the latest Board of Control for Cricket in India (BCCI) list which was published on Monday, former India player Aakash Chopra slammed the cricketing body about not giving Patel what he deserves. “Axar Patel ko aur kya karna hoga to get what he deserves? Three format player. Vice-captain in one format. Grade-C??,” Chopra posted on X. “Also, if Jadeja and Gill are in Grade-A, why aren’t Hardik, Rahul and Kuldeep?? Even Arshdeep shouldn’t be in Grade-C,” he added. Alongside Axar, Sanju Samson, Dhruv Jurel, Nitish Kumar Reddy, Ruturaj Gaikwad, Tilak Varma, Arshdeep Singh, Harshit Rana, Abhishek Sharma, Rinku Singh, Prasidh Krishna, Varun Chakaravarthy, Sai Sudharsan, Shivam Dube, Akash Deep and Ravi Bishnoi were all in the C Grade category. Meanwhile, veteran former India captains Rohit Sharma and Virat Kohli were handed Grade B contracts for 2025/26. While the pair have been included in the topmost A+ bracket for most of their illustrious careers, both Rohit and …