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‘Don’t worry, mom. I’ll take care of the water’: The night that made Rovman PowellSubscriber Only

February 10, 2026 19:47 IST

From pushing rainwater in an unfinished Jamaican house to hitting sixes in T20 franchises —the remarkable story of cricket's gentle giant.

How Suryakumar Yadav battled his worst slump: From devotional songs to finding his balanceSubscriber Only

February 09, 2026 21:40 IST

After scoring just 100 runs in 11 innings, India's T20 captain took a rare step-he walked away. What happened during the break, and what his match-winning knock against the USA tells us about the road ahead

Surya rescues India in thrilling escape from plucky USASubscriber Only

February 07, 2026 23:04 IST

Shadley van Schalkwyk’s fearless challenge rattles host’s top order but captain’s composed innings ensures the defending champions begin campaign with a 29-run win

How a Pakistani immigrant who had given up on cricket and a South African troublemaker at school combined to reduce India to 77 for 6Subscriber Only

February 07, 2026 21:11 IST

From dreams against a wall to dismantling India, the remarkable journey of USA cricketers Shadley van Schalkwyk and Ali Khan, who stunned a packed Mumbai crowd

T20 World Cup eve in Mumbai: Moon balls, blonde hair and days offSubscriber Only

February 06, 2026 19:56 IST

USA players Saurabh Netravalkar, Harmeet Singh and Shubham Ranjane will return to Mumbai, where they have played domestic cricket in their formative years.

T20 WORLD CUP PREVIEW: How Rohit Sharma and Suryakumar Yadav made India and T20 soulmates to trigger a grand transformationSubscriber Only

February 06, 2026 13:28 IST

18 years after IPL, the league that changed the world, India has the talent and the attitude to emerge as the firm favourite to lift the T20 World Cup

Best of Both Sides | Pakistan’s T20 boycott is hollow performance, sets a dangerous precedentSubscriber Only

February 02, 2026 17:01 IST

The boycott fails even on its own terms. Pakistan will play all their other matches in Sri Lanka, making this selective protest impossible to justify on security grounds

IND vs NZ | Daryl Mitchell’s rise: From a no-hoper against spin to world’s best ODI batsmanSubscriber Only

January 19, 2026 16:22 IST

In 2013, during trip to India and Sri Lanka Daryl Mitchell was found wanting against spin, however, he worked hard to overcome the weakness

Why Joe Root’s troubles against Cummins, Hazlewood and Bumrah prevent him from becoming an all-time Test greatSubscriber Only

January 05, 2026 21:11 IST

How else can one determine greatness if not performances against the very best? Else, so many really good batsmen can waltz into that exclusive club. Root hasn't earned that one of the GOATs tag yet.

Looking ahead at 2026: Fan experiences, lack of a Test No. 3, political instability – the messes, on and off field, that need cleaning upSubscriber Only

January 01, 2026 10:18 IST

In this three-part series, The Indian Express team outlines what they look forward to in 2026

2025 Reimagined: What if… Shubman Gill had not suffered a neck spasm in the first Test against South AfricaSubscriber Only

December 31, 2025 13:28 IST

A turn of fortune, a stroke of luck or a quirk of fate which could have altered the sporting path of teams and individuals this year.

Reflections of 2025: A smash that shook the chess world, a controversial outburst at the US Open and a false dawn in Indian footballSubscriber Only

December 31, 2025 13:21 IST

As the year winds down, The Indian Express team picks moments from the world of sports that captured imagination and changed fortunes. From Divya Deshmukh in chess, to Rory McIlroy in golf, to a visually impaired mountaineer Chhonzin Angmo who conquered Mount Everest

As Virat Kohli scores back-to-back tons, why is dew hogging headlines along?Subscriber Only

December 04, 2025 15:36 IST

Dew significantly skews the game in favour of the batting side. Since India lost both tosses and had to bat first, its bowlers bore the brunt of the dewy conditions

Furious Virat, Calm Kohli — how Virat Kohli’s Raipur hundred was different from his century in RanchiSubscriber Only

December 03, 2025 17:51 IST

Other than an occasion shot of aggression, Virat Kohli played a composed and calculated innings without having to stretch himself in Raipur

IND vs SA, 2nd ODI: Washington Sundar or Nitish Kumar Reddy in Raipur? Dew will take the callSubscriber Only

December 02, 2025 15:55 IST

India’s biggest headache before the ODI is picking the eleven based on the potential impact of dew

Time for the BCCI to ensure there’s no ill will between Virat Kohli, coach Gautam Gambhir and chief selector Ajit AgarkarSubscriber Only

December 01, 2025 19:57 IST

Virat Kohli's comments after Ranchi hundred draws battle lines as biggest star seems to be at loggerheads with chief selector and head coach after directive to play domestic tournament

In Kohli’s run-flood, how South Africa slipped on Ranchi’s dewSubscriber Only

November 30, 2025 22:16 IST

The dew factor was supposed to make chasing easier for the batting, and though it appeared copiously after the halfway mark to trouble India, it had helped the Indian seamers to pick wickets with the new ball.

How Rohit Sharma became the batsman with most sixes in ODIsSubscriber Only

November 30, 2025 18:33 IST

Opener overtakes Afridi in all-time record and now leads a list that has Afridi, Chris Gayle, Sanath Jayasuriya and MS Dhoni

IND vs SA | Temperament, talent, and timing: Is Tilak Varma ready for ODI spotlight?Subscriber Only

November 29, 2025 18:04 IST

Tilak Varma isn’t just a hitter. He isn’t just a finisher. He has the heart to soak up the pressure and has the game against both spin and pace.

‘Will learn from Mr Gavaskar’: KL Rahul says ‘no regrets’ about not using his feet to spin in Test series against South AfricaSubscriber Only

November 29, 2025 14:25 IST

‘It is Test format. I don't think that's the right time for me to try and step down,’ says Rahul, who said his team of batsmen need to improve batting against spin.

IND vs SA: Virat Kohli, ODIs and a question of desire, commitmentSubscriber Only

November 28, 2025 19:38 IST

His greatness is ascertained in this format, but the longevity would depend on not only the runs he makes, but also the sacrifices.

Gautam Gambhir’s team buried India’s proud home record without a fightSubscriber Only

November 26, 2025 12:34 IST

The 2-0 series loss to South Africa at home, after the 3-0 whitewash against New Zealand, exposes Indian team management's confused state of mind and also lack of application by a batting unit that lacks Test temperament.

What was Travis Head’s most incredible shot in his hundred that ‘shell-shocked’ England? ‘He had it at 10’Subscriber Only

November 22, 2025 21:20 IST

Head was on 22 when the Australian opener decided to pull out a sensational cut shot against Brydon Carse against all odds.

From Waiting to Triumph: Amol Muzumdar’s Journey to World Cup Glory with India Women’s CricketSubscriber Only

November 16, 2025 08:03 IST

The Indian Express catches up with Amol Muzumdar, the coach who led the Indian women’s national cricket team to their first World Cup win

Axar Patel slams captaincy perceptions: ‘people say he doesn’t speak English, he is not captain material!’Subscriber Only

November 13, 2025 08:18 IST

In an interaction with The Indian Express, ahead of first Test against South Africa, Axar brought up the notions about a player's perceived personality that is not based about his cricketing skills but vague "personality" traits and "English" speaking abilities