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Vice-captain Smriti Mandhana led India to the Women's Asia Cup final with an unbeaten 55, as they defeated Bangladesh by 10 wickets. Renuka Singh Thakur and Radha Yadav's three-wicket hauls restricted Bangladesh to 80/8. Smriti and Shafali Verma chased down the target in 11 overs, maintaining India's unbeaten streak.

After winning the World Championship of Legends, Indian cricketers Yuvraj Singh and Harbhajan Singh faced backlash for a viral video mimicking a dance step. Para-swimmer Shams Aalam and Paralympic India criticized their actions as insensitive towards the disabled community.

Rohit Sharma has addressed rumors about his retirement, confirming he will continue playing Test and ODI cricket 'at least for a while.' The 37-year-old is currently on a break after India's T20 World Cup win. He retired from T20Is but remains integral to the Indian team in longer formats.

India Champions clinched the World Championship of Legends title by defeating Pakistan by five wickets in a thrilling finale. The Yuvraj Singh-led team chased down a target of 157 with contributions from Ambati Rayudu, Gurkeerat Singh Maan, and Yusuf Pathan, after Anureet Singh's impressive bowling restricted Pakistan to 156/6.

In a historic match on this day in 2002, Sourav Ganguly led India to a thrilling victory in the NatWest Trophy Final against England at Lord's. Key performances from Yuvraj Singh, Mohammad Kaif, and others marked a significant milestone for Indian cricket.

Veteran fast bowler James Anderson reflected on ending his 21-year Test career as England defeated the West Indies. Anderson described playing for England as the best job in the world, expressed gratitude to his family, and appreciated his teammates. He finished with 704 wickets, marking him as one of the most successful bowlers in Test history.

Mitchell Starc, acquired by Kolkata Knight Riders for a record Rs 24.75 crore, shone in the IPL Final against Sunrisers Hyderabad with figures of 2-14, securing KKR's third title. Post-match, he humorously narrated an interaction with Angkrish Raghuvanshi about the prize money.

Former Indian all-rounders Irfan and Yusuf Pathan were involved in a heated altercation during the India Champions vs South Africa Champions match at County Stadium. The mix-up occurred when Irfan was run out after Jacques Kallis dropped his shot, leading to a frustrating exchange between the brothers. Despite this, India qualified for the Semi-finals.

India's T20 World Cup 2024 win is overshadowed by a viral photo of Rohit Sharma with a mysterious third hand on his shoulder, sparking social media intrigue and criticism for letting the Indian flag touch the ground.

Team India is unlikely to travel to Pakistan for the 2025 Champions Trophy as BCCI proposes a hybrid model. The PCB has refused, suggesting Lahore as India's base due to security concerns. This follows last year's Asia Cup hosting issue.

The Board of Control for Cricket in India (BCCI) has appointed Gautam Gambhir as the new head coach of the senior men's cricket team.

Suryakumar Yadav's boundary catch against South Africa was game-changing in the T20 World Cup Final. However, he considers his wife Devisha Shetty as the most important 'catch' of his life. They recently celebrated their eighth wedding anniversary, sharing adorable pictures and a heartfelt post on Instagram.

Legendary cricketer Sunil Gavaskar praised Rohit Sharma for leading India to a victory in the 2024 Men's T20 World Cup, likening his leadership to that of MS Dhoni and Kapil Dev. Rohit's tactical acumen and selfless play were highlighted as key factors in India's unbeaten run in the tournament.

The BCCI announced replacements for India's T20I squad against Zimbabwe due to three players being stranded in Barbados because of Hurricane Beryl. Sai Sudharsan, Jitesh Sharma, and Harshit Rana have been included in the team.

India’s premier speedster Jasprit Bumrah heaped massive praise on Rohit and passed verdict on his captaincy.