Picked Ishan for World Cup on gut feeling, sensed his X-factor, says skipper Surya

India captain Suryakumar Yadav says he picked power-hitter Ishan Kishan for the T20 World Cup on instinct, believing the opener had the X-factor to change matches, a decision that proved crucial in India’s title-winning campaign

Kashmir’s pride, Delhi Capitals’ pace bet: Auqib Nabi Dar reflects on Ranji triumph and India ambitions

From Baramulla to a record Ranji season, the fast bowler looks ahead to the IPL and beyond

Gauti bhai took two steps, I took two and we met somewhere in middle: Suryakumar Yadav

Suryakumar Yadav says unity with coach Gautam Gambhir and support for players in tough phases drives India’s success

Varun Chakaravarthy bowled too full or too short: Chawla

Varun Chakaravarthy returned figures of 1/40 and 1/64 against the West Indies and England in the last two games

Axar Patel is going to be one of India’s greatest players: Gavaskar

Sunil Gavaskar backs Axar Patel to become one of India’s greatest players after his match-turning efforts against England

Auqib Nabi on his way to national colours, says Sourav Ganguly

Sourav Ganguly praised Auqib Nabi, saying the pacer is nearing national selection after his 60-wicket Ranji season helped Jammu and Kashmir cricket team take control against Karnataka cricket team in the Ranji Trophy final.

No concern over Abhishek and Tilak’s form, but open to playing Sanju: Sitanshu Kotak

Batting coach Sitanshu Kotak backs struggling opener Abhishek Sharma and No.3 Tilak Varma, saying there is no concern over their form, while leaving the door open for tactical changes

T20 World Cup: Sohaib Khan’s journey from Jamia to UAE glory

Jamia Millia Islamia alumnus Sohaib Khan’s rise from tennis-ball cricket to the UAE national team has stirred pride on campus. In conversation with Patriot, his brother and coaches recount the struggles, setbacks and turning points behind his T20 World Cup breakthrough