Why is cricket not part of the Commonwealth Games 2026? EXPLAINED | Commonwealth Games News

Indian women’s cricket team pose with their silver medals at the Commonwealth Games 2022. (PTI Photo) NEW DELHI: The 2026 Commonwealth Games begin on Thursday in Glasgow, Scotland. However, fans will notice that several popular sports, including cricket. Apart from cricket, hockey, badminton and wrestling, are also missing from this year’s programme.The number of sports…

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‘When you fear failure, you play to save yourself’: Shreyas Iyer’s message to Team India ahead of Zimbabwe T20Is | Cricket News

Shreyas Iyer (BCCI Photo) NEW DELHI: After a disappointing tour of England and Ireland, India captain Shreyas Iyer has made it clear that he does not want his players to carry the fear of failure into the T20I series against Zimbabwe.The India skipper said players should not worry about what people outside the dressing room…

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‘He was struggling’: Former India cricketer slams Shubman Gill’s captaincy against England | Cricket News

Shubman Gill and Gurnoor Brar during 3rd ODI against England, at Lord’s in London on Sunday. (ANI Photo) Former India batter Hanuma Vihari has questioned Shubman Gill’s captaincy following India’s 27-run defeat to England in the third ODI at Lord’s, criticizing the team’s decision to field only five bowling options in the series decider.India suffered…

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‘He must have rectified where he went wrong’: Shreyas Iyer backs Vaibhav Sooryavanshi ahead of Zimbabwe series | Cricket News

Vaibhav Sooryavanshi and Shreyas Iyer (ANI Photos) NEW DELHI: India captain Shreyas Iyer has thrown his weight behind teenage batting sensation Vaibhav Sooryavanshi ahead of the three-match T20I series against Zimbabwe, expressing confidence that the youngster has learned from his difficult introduction to international cricket and is ready to make a stronger impact.Speaking on the…

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‘There were a lot of positives’: Shreyas Iyer reflects on ‘rough’ England tour, urges fearless approach in Zimbabwe | Cricket News

India skipper Shreyas Iyer during a T20I match against England. (ANI Photo) NEW DELHI: India captain Shreyas Iyer believes his team’s disappointing white-ball tour of England and Ireland has laid the foundation for future success, insisting the difficult phase has brought the squad closer together ahead of the three-match T20I series against Zimbabwe.After enduring a…

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Kuldeep Yadav lands county deal after no-show in India vs England ODIs | Cricket News

Kuldeep Yadav (File Photo) India spinner Kuldeep Yadav has signed with Yorkshire as an overseas player for the remainder of the English domestic season. The left-arm wrist-spinner will play five One-Day Cup matches before returning in September for three County Championship games. His stint begins with Friday’s 50-over clash against Glamorgan.In the club’s statement, Kuldeep…

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After four-and-a-half years, Hashmatullah Shahidi steps down as Afghanistan’s ODI captain | Cricket News

Hashmatullah Shahidi (ANI Photo) Hashmatullah Shahidi has stepped down as Afghanistan’s ODI captain with immediate effect, ending a leadership stint that began in January 2022. His decision comes after Afghanistan’s 3-0 ODI series loss to India last month. Shahidi captained the side in 55 matches, winning 27 of them, and oversaw one of the most…

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Traffic jam! BCCI CoE braces for an influx of contracted, targeted India players | Cricket News

(L-R) Varun Chakravarthy, Akash Deep and Nitish Kumar Reddy are currently at BCCI’s Centre of Excellence in Bengaluru. New Delhi: The Board of Control for Cricket in India‘s (BCCI) Centre of Excellence (CoE) in Bengaluru is buzzing with activity, and the facility is bracing for a heavy influx of contracted and targeted players in the…

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