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Ravichandran Ashwin discussed the mood in the Indian dressing room after their defeat by Australia in the ICC Cricket World Cup final. He praised Rohit Sharma's leadership qualities and revealed that both Rohit and Virat Kohli were in tears after the match. Ashwin described Rohit as an outstanding person who understands every single person in the team. He also commended Rohit for his efforts in team meetings and for leading by example on the field. More

Head coach Rahul Dravid on Thursday stated that he hasn't signed any papers regarding the length of his contract extension with Team India. The Board of Control for Cricket in India (BCCI) on Wednesday announced the extension of contracts for head coach Rahul Dravid and the support staff of Team India. When asked about the length of his contract, Dravid commented, "It's announced officially, I haven't signed anything yet, let the papers come officially from the BCCI." More

Royal Challengers Bangalore, despite consistently boasting a star-studded lineup, has long harbored the elusive dream of clinching an IPL title. Despite reaching the IPL finals three times (2009, 2011, and 2016), they have fallen short on each occasion, finishing as runners-up. AB de Villiers pointed out the enduring weaknesses of his former franchise that have surfaced over the years, leading to disruptions in their campaigns. He also questioned RCB for not forming a core group of players like Mumbai Indians and Chennai Super Kings. More

Spin stalwart Ravichandran Ashwin feels that if all-rounder Hardik Pandya is made the Mumbai Indians skipper, Rohit Sharma will "handle it with grace" as the Team India captain "does not have much ego". Pandya returned to MI recently after an all-cash deal trade-off with Gujarat Titans, the IPL side he led for two years. Pandya, who had started his IPL journey with MI in 2015 and won four titles, moved to Gujarat in 2022 and led the side to title triumph the same season, besides helping it finish runners-up in IPL 2023. More

Uganda etched their name in history by securing qualification for the 2024 Men's T20 World Cup, triumphing over Rwanda in the final round of matches during the African leg of the qualifiers. Joining Namibia, Uganda emerged as the second team to clinch a coveted spot in the prestigious tournament. This achievement marks Uganda's maiden appearance in any ICC World Cup event, showcasing their rising prowess in international cricket. More

In the third game, as Australia skillfully chased down a challenging target of 223 runs, India's emerging bowling lineup faced difficulties, ultimately unable to defend over 40 runs in the last two overs. India look to take advantage of the absence of the influential Maxwell, who played a pivotal role in Australia's recent triumph. With Maxwell, Steve Smith and Adam Zampa having departed home, India perceive an opportunity to capitalize on the situation and win series. More

Najmul Hossain Shanto produced a captain's hundred and forged two significant partnerships to put Bangladesh in a commanding position in the opening Test against New Zealand in Sylhet on Thursday. More

The deadline for player registrations for the 2024 season of the Indian Premier League (IPL) auction is November 30. Players seeking inclusion in the auction pool must ensure they register by the end of today, as the auction is set to take place on December 19. Only those who have obtained no-objection certificates (NOC) from their respective countries' boards are eligible to participate. Australia's World Cup-winning players are expected to invite a bidding war among the 10 franchises. More

Deepak Chahar, the medium pacer brought into the Indian team for the T20I series against Australia, aims to dispel the myth of being a white-ball specialist and wants to play Test cricket. He believes that adequate workload management and advance notice will help him prepare for red-ball cricket. Chahar, known for his swing bowling, has been working on new variations including the slower ball, leg-cutter, and slower bouncer. More

India secured a 2-0 series lead by winning the first two T20Is, but Australia staged a comeback in the third T20I, narrowing the home team's lead to 2-1. The upcoming fourth T20I is scheduled to take place at the Shaheed Veer Narayan Singh International Stadium in Raipur on December 1. Led by Suryakumar Yadav, the team departed Guwahati for Raipur. The BCCI documented the squad's trip, capturing their departure and arrival in a short video on social media. More

The Pakistan Cricket Board (PCB) on Thursday announced that they have decided to upgrade Pakistan Test captain Shan Masood's category in the central contract list from D to B. "The decision has been made in line with board's policy that if a centrally contracted player below A or B categories is appointed captain, their contract shall be upgraded to category B for the tenure of their captaincy," a statement from PCB read. More

After a week of hectic parleys and suspense, the Indian cricket board (BCCI) extended Rahul Dravid's contract as Team India's head coach. While the tenure of the contract hasn't been specified by BCCI, TOI understands that both parties have agreed to primarily focus on the T20 World Cup to be held in the US and West Indies in June 2024. In Dravid's first two-year term, the Indian team made the T20 World Cup semifinals in 2022 and the final of World Test Championship in June this year before suffering heartbreak in the ODI World Cup final this month. More

Kevin Pietersen believes that Rohit Sharma and Virat Kohli have a chance to be in India's squad for the T20 World Cup in 2024. Their performance in the IPL will be crucial in determining their selection. Pietersen emphasizes the need to give them respect and ask them if they fancy their chances based on their form. He also mentions that the IPL form will be significant since there isn't much gap between the IPL and the T20 World Cup. Pietersen is currently playing in the Legends League Cricket and sees it as an opportunity for retired cricketers to have a second innings in their careers. More

Rising New Zealand all-rounder Rachin Ravindra credits his father's love for cricket for his instinctive attraction to the game. He had a childhood surrounded by cricket, with his dad playing club cricket and the sport always present at home. Ravindra idolized spin-bowling all-rounder Daniel Vettori and had the opportunity to meet his family in India during the World Cup. He praised captain Kane Williamson's leadership and the cricketing intelligence of Mitchell Santner. Ravindra remains humble and focused on the present, prioritizing the Bangladesh Test series over the possibility of an IPL contract. More