ECB Faces Possible Loss of ₹627 Crore in 2027: No India Tour and ICC Revenue Cut Add to Financial Worries
Sports/Alive News: The England and Wales Cricket Board (ECB) could face a financial loss of around £50 million (approximately ₹627 crore) in 2027. The absence of India’s tour of England and a decision by the International Cricket Council (ICC) to withhold part of its broadcast revenue are major reasons behind the expected loss. According to […]
Arshdeep Singh, Gurnoor Brar and Auqib Nabi to Stay in New Zealand for Test Preparations
Sports/Alive News: India’s fast bowlers Arshdeep Singh, Gurnoor Brar and Auqib Nabi will stay in New Zealand after the ODI series to prepare for the upcoming Test matches. Batting coach Sitanshu Kotak confirmed the development ahead of the third ODI. India’s Test preparation camp will begin on November 11, with five to six practice sessions […]
PM Modi Meets Suryakumar Yadav and Family Ahead of Diwali, Cricket Star Shows T20 World Cup Medal
Sports/Alive News: Prime Minister Narendra Modi met former India T20 captain Suryakumar Yadav and his family ahead of Diwali 2026. The Prime Minister shared a video of the meeting on social media, showing warm moments with the cricketer and his family members. In his post, Modi wrote that the arrival of Ram and the Sarayu […]
Shreyas Iyer Climbs to 7th in T20I Batting Rankings; Mitchell Starc Becomes No. 1 Test Bowler
Sports/Alive News: Australian fast bowler Mitchell Starc has moved to the top of the latest ICC Test bowling rankings, overtaking South Africa’s Marco Jansen. Starc claimed nine wickets in the Cape Town Test, helping him regain the number one position. Meanwhile, India’s Shreyas Iyer has climbed two places to seventh in the T20 International batting […]
Rohit Sharma to Play in Vijay Hazare Trophy 2026-27; Will Virat Kohli Also Join?
Sports/Alive News: Indian cricket star Rohit Sharma has made himself available to play for Mumbai in the Vijay Hazare Trophy 2026-27, which begins in December. He has reportedly informed the Mumbai Cricket Association (MCA) about his decision. With the ODI World Cup scheduled for next year, the tournament will provide him with valuable match practice. […]
‘My Job Is Not to Make Everyone Happy’: Gautam Gambhir Responds to Team Selection Criticism
Sports/Alive News: India head coach Gautam Gambhir has responded strongly to criticism over team selection, saying his responsibility is to make the right decisions rather than please everyone. He also stressed the importance of giving players confidence and maintaining security within the dressing room. Gambhir made these remarks ahead of the fifth and final T20I […]
Abhishek Sharma Reclaims No. 1 Spot in ICC T20I Batting Rankings
Sports/Alive News: Indian opener Abhishek Sharma has reclaimed the top position in the latest ICC men’s T20I batting rankings after his impressive century against New Zealand in the third match of the series. India’s Ishan Kishan has slipped two places to third, while Pakistan’s Sahibzada Farhan has moved to second. Abhishek’s explosive innings helped India […]
Kuldeep Yadav Enters Top 5 in ICC ODI Bowling Rankings, Axar Patel Slips in T20Is
Sports/Alive News: Indian spinner Kuldeep Yadav has broken into the top five of the latest ICC ODI bowling rankings released on Wednesday after an impressive performance against the West Indies. The left-arm wrist spinner took seven wickets in the ODI series, moving up one place in the rankings. Pakistan have also climbed in the ICC […]
Rohit, Virat’s 2027 World Cup Selection to Depend on Fitness and Performance: Mithun Manhas
Sports/Alive News: BCCI president Mithun Manhas has said that Rohit Sharma and Virat Kohli’s selection for the 2027 ODI World Cup will depend on their fitness and performance, not their age. The tournament is scheduled to be held in South Africa, Zimbabwe and Namibia in October-November 2027. Speaking to Sportstar ahead of India’s multi-format tour […]
Pragyan Ojha Named India’s Chief Selector, Ramesh Powar Joins Men’s Selection Committee
Sports/Alive News: Pragyan Ojha has been appointed as the new chairman of India’s men’s cricket selection committee by the Board of Control for Cricket in India (BCCI). He succeeds Ajit Agarkar, whose tenure ended in October. Former India cricketer Ramesh Powar has also been included in the selection committee. The BCCI decided to appoint Ojha […]