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Harshit Rana and Nitish Kumar Reddy underwent match simulations and a final call on their availability along with Jasprit Bumrah will be taken on September 9.

Washington Sundar is fit and available for T20I series against Afghanistan.

Jasprit Bumrah is yet to undergo fitness test. 

Sundar passes fitness test for Afghanistan T20Is, final report on Bumrah, Reddy & Harshit on this date

Ajit Agarkar may get an extension of one year till the ODI World Cup 2027 but a final call on his future as selector will be decided in a meeting with BCCI.

Ajit Agarkar may get a one-year extension to his tenure.

Agarkar's current contract expires in September. 

Ajit Agarkar’s future as chief selector to be decided soon in key meeting with BCCI

As many as India's five star players are doubtful for the Test series against Sri Lanka. While Rana and Reddy are out, Sundar can play 2nd Test whereas Bumrah and Sudharsan's participation is subject to fitness.

Nitish Kumar Reddy got injured during ODI series against Afghanistan.

Jasprit Bumrah and Sai Sudharsan's participation in Test series is subject to fitness.

Huge setback for India, 2 youngsters out of Sri Lanka Test series, 3 star players' fitness becomes headache

India Tour of England 2026

The 39-year-old opener Rohit Sharma has got assurances from head coach Gautam Gambhir, urging him to play his natural game in the ODI series against England.

Gautam Gambhir doesn't want Rohit Sharma to curb his natural instinct.

Gambhir has given Rohit a free hand in the ongoing England series. 

Gautam Gambhir gives Rohit Sharma a free hand to play his natural game, focus on present, not the future: Sources

Afghanistan Tour of India 2026

IPL 2026

In the IPL 2026 final, Virat Kohli suffered a hamstring injury and needed medical attention on the field. The injury has led to him missing the ODI series against Afghanistan.

Virat Kohli suffered a hamstring tear during IPL 2026 final.

Kohli hobbled between the wickets during his match-winning unbeaten 75. 

Virat Kohli batted despite hamstring tendon tear in IPL 2026 final; ruled out of Afghanistan series, question mark over England tour

Jammu & Kashmir pacer Auqib Nabi had support in selection committee but Gurnoor Brar's pace trumped a 60-wicket Ranji season to get Afghanistan Test nod.

Auqib Nabi averaged just over 12 in Ranji Trophy 2025-26 season.

Punjab pacer Gurnoor Brar has played 18 first-class games so far.

‘Few selectors wanted Nabi given his numbers but...’: Insider reveals how 52 wickets in career outweighed 60 in a Ranji season 

Scored a century in their previous ODI innings, Sanju Samson and Ruturaj Gaikwad were not named in ODI squad for Afghanistan because selectors are impressed with Ishan Kishan's hitting ability and temperament.

Selectors picked Ishan Kishan in ODIs for his hitting ability and temperament.

Selectors have kept the door ajar for Sanju Samson, Ruturaj Gaikwad's ODI return.

Ishan Kishan picked over Sanju Samson and Ruturaj Gaikwad for Afghanistan ODIs for this reason taking World Cup 2027 into account

Rohit-Hardik Fitness Updates: The Ajit Agarkar-led selection committee has a headache ahead of squad selection for the ODI series against Afghanistan as Rohit Sharma and Hardik Pandya aren't fully fit.

Rohit Sharma had suffered a hamstring injury earlier in IPL 2026 season.

Hardik Pandya has missed a few games this season due back spasms. 

Big update on Rohit Sharma, Hardik Pandya's fitness ahead of squad announcement for ODIs vs Afghanistan

Yashasvi Jaiswal and Shafali Verma have one missed dope test registered against them under the 'whereabout failure' rule.

Yashasvi Jaiswal and Shafali Verma missed their dope test last year.

NADA sought explanation in February 2026 from Jaiswal and Shafali but they went unanswered.

India openers served notice by NADA for missing dope tests, ignoring calls to give explanation

Indian Premier League 2023

<p>The Indian Premier League (IPL) 2023 started on March 31 but several players have already been ruled out of the tournament.

How IPL players get their auction money? Do injured players like Kane Williamson get paid? Here's all you need to know

The BCCI made it clear that the controversial Impact Player rule in Indian Premier League (IPL) will stay till 2027.

BCCI decided to continue the Impact Player rule until 2027.

Impact Player rule in IPL was introduced in 2023.

IPL 2026 will start from March 28. 

Rohit Sharma of Mumbai Indians looks on during the 2025 IPL match between Punjab Kings and Mumbai Indians

Exclusive: Impact Player rule sparks debate again as IPL captains voice reservations

T20 World Cup 2026

Abhishek Sharma Health Updates: Team India may have to go into the encounter against Namibia without the services of their star opener Abhishek Sharma who is suffering from stomach infection.

Abhishek Sharma was dismissed for a golden duck against the USA.

Abhishek is doubtful for the clash against Namibia. 

Abhishek Sharma hospitalised in Delhi ahead of T20 World Cup 2026 encounter vs Namibia

IND vs WI, 5th T20I

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Pakistan tour of England, 2026

Women's Asia Cup T20, 2026

India tour of Afghanistan, 2026

Asian Games Men’s T20I, 2026

Asian Games Women's Cricket Competition, 2026

South Africa and Zimbabwe tour of Namibia, 2026

ACC Men's Premier Cup, 2026

Australia tour of Zimbabwe, 2026

Afghanistan and Bangladesh tour of UAE, 2026

India tour of Japan, 2026

Sri Lanka tour of Pakistan, 2026

South Africa tour of Namibia, 2026

Zimbabwe Women tour of India, 2026

West Indies tour of India, 2026

Australia tour of South Africa, 2026

Sri Lanka tour of England, 2026

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Virender Sehwag's elder son Aaryavir Sehwag ran riot with a scintillating 173 runs off 143 ball for Delhi Under-19s in Vinoo Mankad Trophy Elite clash against Chandigarh Under-19s

Virender Sehwag's elder son Aaryavir Sehwag turned heads with a century in Vinoo Mankad Trophy clash

Aaryavir tonked a scintillating 143-ball 173 for Delhi U-19s

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Sehwag's son Aaryavir wreaks havoc with towering 173 off 143 in U-19 cricket

IND vs WI 5th T20I: Bhuvneshwar Kumar will bolster India's pace attack after Arshdeep Singh copped a blow on his bowling arm.

Bhuvneshwar Kumar will play his comeback T20I game at RCB's homeground.

A final call of Arshdeep Singh will be taken close to the T20I series final. 

Bhuvneshwar Kumar, Arshdeep Singh

Bhuvneshwar called up for IND v WI T20I series final at RCB's home, update on...

Just over a month ahead of the two-Test series, former New Zealand captain Tim Southee has backed Mohammed Siraj as a bigger threat than Jasprit Bumrah.

Southee believes New Zealand play Bumrah better in Tests.

Southee backs Siraj to do well in his maiden Test series on New Zealand soil. 

Jasprit Bumrah, Mohammed Siraj

Not Bumrah but Siraj identified as 'bigger threat' by Kiwi legend for Tests

CWI CEO Chris Dehring recalled the financial remodel of the bilateral series done in 1997, which has led to West Indies cricket's money crisis.

West Indies players have suffered a 25 per cent pay cut.

CWI CEO blames the financial remodel in 1997 for West Indies cricket's issues. 

Shreyas Iyer, Shai Hope

CWI CEO reveals away bilaterals vs India are not profitable for West Indies

Delhi Capitals may have to invest in another fast bowler as Mitchell Starc is unsure of his participation in the IPL 2027. 