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Arshdeep helps India beat South Africa to take T20 series lead

Arshdeep Singh led an inspired bowling attack to help India beat South Africa by seven wickets in the third T20 international on Sunday as the hosts took a 2-1 lead in the five-match series.
14 December 2025, 18:14 PM

Amazon to invest over $35 billion in India by 2030

Amazon has announced plans to invest over $35 billion in India by 2030, focusing on artificial intelligence, job creation, and export growth. As per an official announcement by the company, the commitment builds on approximately $40 billion Amazon has already invested in the country.
10 December 2025, 08:55 AM

'Twenty stitches on forehead': Cricket coach allegedly assaulted over team selection

S Venkataraman, the head coach of the Cricket Association of Pondicherry’s (CAP) U-19 team in India, has been reportedly attacked by three local players after they were left out of the Syed Mushtaq Ali Trophy squad.
10 December 2025, 08:51 AM

Gill, Pandya declared fit for SA T20s

Top-order batter Shubman Gill and all-rounder Hardik Pandya are fit and available for Tuesday's T20 series opener against South Africa, India captain Suryakumar Yadav said on the eve of the match.
8 December 2025, 11:00 AM

Pandya returns for South Africa T20s, Gill subject to fitness test

All-rounder Hardik Pandya, out since September with injury, has returned to the India squad for this month's Twenty20 series against South Africa, while Shubman Gill will have to pass a fitness test to play, the Indian cricket board (BCCI) said on Wednesday.
3 December 2025, 14:04 PM

India’s toss-losing streak hits one-in-a-million probability

India’s unusual streak of bad luck at the toss showed no signs of ending. With South Africa captain Temba Bavuma choosing to bowl first in the second ODI in Raipur, India have now gone 20 consecutive ODIs without winning a toss -- the longest such run in men’s international cricket.
3 December 2025, 08:13 AM

Gavaskar calls for 'post-mortem' after India Test debacle

Batting great Sunil Gavaskar has called for a "post-mortem" into India Test cricket after their aura of home invincibility was blown away by a second series whitewash in 12 months.
27 November 2025, 08:35 AM

India's Ahmedabad to stage 2030 Commonwealth Games

The Indian city of Ahmedabad will stage the 2030 multi-sport Commonwealth Games, it was confirmed on Wednesday.
26 November 2025, 13:55 PM

Gambhir leaves it to BCCI to decide his future

The head coach of Indian cricket team Gautam Gambhir today said it was up to the BCCI to decide his future after the hosts suffered a humiliating defeat in the second Test match against South Africa in Guwahati.
26 November 2025, 10:40 AM

South Africa thrash India by 408 runs to clinch Test series 2-0

Spinner Simon Harmer took six wickets as South Africa romped to victory by 408 runs in the second Test for their first series win in India in 25 years on Wednesday.
26 November 2025, 07:19 AM
25 November 2025, 09:28 AM

'Goal against India ranks above the others'

Sheikh Morsalin once again made the headlines with the goal that helped Bangladesh edge past India 1-0 after 22 years. Morsalin spoke to The Daily Star's Anisur Rahman about the mood in the camp, his feelings, and his future ambitions. Following are excerpts from the conversation.
20 November 2025, 03:00 AM

Vacationing in Sreemangal, Shamit has eyes on SAFF success

Fresh off Bangladesh’s historic 1-0 victory over India, midfielder Shamit Shome chose a quieter, more personal celebration.
19 November 2025, 08:54 AM

Ball-boy's emotional speech adds spark to historic win

On the eve of Bangladesh’s Asian Cup Qualifier against India, the national team followed their usual tradition: coaches, key players and team officials delivering motivational speeches after the final training session.
19 November 2025, 07:13 AM

Shamit in, Jamal out as Bangladesh take on India

Bangladesh will take the field against India today with notable changes in the midfield, as Shamit Shome has been included alongside Sheikh Morsalin while Jamal Bhuyan and Sohel Rana Jr sit out.
18 November 2025, 12:21 PM

Bangladesh, India face off in battle of pride

With both sides already eliminated from the AFC Asian Cup Qualifiers, hosts Bangladesh and India are set to meet in what has become a battle of pride rather than a dead-rubber at the National Stadium in Dhaka today. The match kicks off at 8:00 pm.
18 November 2025, 05:00 AM

India confront batting blind spot after Kolkata pitch boomerangs

India have long curated home tracks that accentuate turn, but the assumption their own batters would master such conditions no longer appears safe following their defeat in the opening Test against South Africa.
17 November 2025, 06:32 AM

‘Only football on our mind’: India players assured with Dhaka security

India’s key players have expressed their assurance over the security arrangements made for them ahead of the AFC Asian Cup Qualifiers in Dhaka on Tuesday, affirming that they have only football on their mind.
16 November 2025, 11:56 AM

Shamit knows how to hurt India

Shomit Shome is optimistic Bangladesh will end their winless streak in international football when they take on neighbours India in an AFC Asian Cup Qualifiers fixture in Dhaka on November 18.
15 November 2025, 17:50 PM

Bangladesh eye medal at home

Bangladesh are gearing up for hosting the 2nd Women’s Kabaddi World Cup 2025, starting from November 17 at the Shaheed Suhrawardi Indoor Stadium in Mirpur.
15 November 2025, 16:00 PM