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India men's cricket team arrives in Nagoya, set to face Afghanistan in Asian Games quarterfinal

The Indian men's cricket team has arrived in Nagoya ahead of their quarter-final match against Afghanistan. Shreyas Iyer leads a squad featuring established international players as they aim to defend their gold medal. India previously won gold in the last Asian Games after defeating Afghanistan in the final.

The Economic Times · Sep 26

IPL 2027 auction to be held in Goa in December: BCCI secretary

Devajit Saikia from BCCI confirmed that the IPL 2027 auction will take place in Goa in December. The decision follows previous auctions held in Saudi Arabia, Dubai, and Abu Dhabi. Additionally, due to heavy rainfall, the upcoming multi-day match between India A Women and Australia A Women has been relocated…

The Economic Times · Sep 23

Chennai Super Kings name Zaheer Khan head coach after 18-year Fleming era

Chennai Super Kings have appointed former India pacer Zaheer Khan as head coach for IPL 2027, replacing Stephen Fleming after his 18-year association with the franchise. Fleming joined CSK as a player in 2008 and became head coach in 2009, overseeing five IPL titles, two Champions League T20 titles, 12…

The Economic Times · Sep 21

Pakistan Super League may move to January in 2027 to avoid clash with IPL

The Pakistan Super League is considering a shift to January-February next year. Media rights holders have reported limited advertising revenue during the traditional April-May timeframe. This change seeks to prevent conflicts with the Indian Premier League, as franchise owners have noted waning interest in the league. Discussions by the Governing…

The Economic Times · Sep 6

"He has that X factor": Suresh Raina backs Rishabh Pant for white-ball cricket

Suresh Raina praised Rishabh Pant's hard work and performances, calling him a favorite player. He highlighted Pant's X-factor and backed his maturation in white-ball cricket and the IPL. Pant has established himself as a key member of India's Test setup. Raina also suggested Abhishek Sharma should play Test cricket. He…

The Economic Times · Sep 5

MS Dhoni rejects Impact Player role, keeping CSK’s 2027 IPL future uncertain

Mahendra Singh Dhoni will not play as an Impact Player in future IPL seasons. He prefers to remain a full-time wicketkeeper for the entire duration. Subramaniam Badrinath feels the Impact Player role could benefit Chennai Super Kings tactically. Dhoni's fitness concerns continue to fuel speculation about his IPL participation. His…

The Economic Times · Sep 3

Four-time IPL champion Karn Sharma announces retirement from all formats during UPT20 League 2026

Veteran Indian leg-spinner Karn Sharma announced his retirement from all cricket formats. His final professional game will be on Tuesday, August 25, concluding a long career. Sharma expressed gratitude to institutions and people who supported his cricketing journey. He achieved significant success, winning four IPL titles with different franchises. Sharma…

The Economic Times · Aug 23

Mumbai Indians appoints Zubin Bharucha as Director of Performance

Zubin Bharucha has joined Mumbai Indians as director of performance. He previously served Rajasthan Royals in various capacities since 2008. Bharucha will work with Indian players during the off-season at the franchise's facility. He is currently touring South Africa with young MI players and assistant coach Paras Mhambrey. Mumbai Indians…

The Economic Times · Aug 22

ET World Leaders Forum: Broader media economics key to cricket's success, says JioStar's Uday Shankar

JioStar Vice Chairman Uday Shankar said cricket’s long-term success depends on broader media economics, beyond stadium attendance, as traditional media faces pressure from changing advertising models. Speaking at the ET World Leaders Forum, he also discussed the IPL’s relevance, women’s cricket, digital accessibility, AI-led content innovation and the evolving media…

The Economic Times · Aug 21

IPL generation playing good Test cricket a mystery, says Sanjay Manjrekar

Sanjay Manjrekar finds it a mystery how IPL players adapt to Test cricket. Modern batters seamlessly transition from T20s to the longest format of the game. This generation grew up playing T20 cricket and makes technical adjustments. The ability to switch formats defines current Indian players' success. They show patience,…

The Economic Times · Aug 20