Madhav Agarwal

Madhav Agarwal

Sports Writer

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6-10-years

Been working in with various print and digital media organisations for the last eight years. Now working with Insidesport.in since September 2023. If cricket is bread & butter, the Olympic sports is ramen & sushi. Like to write on topics that might have missed your attention.

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Buchi Babu Trophy 2025: Full squads, groups, and tournament format explained

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6 months

Buchi Babu Trophy 2025: Full squads, groups, and tournament format explained

Shoaib Akhtar questions Pakistan teams intent to win matches, after series loss to West Indies

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6 months

Shoaib Akhtar questions Pakistan team's intent to win matches, after series loss to West Indies

DRS, August 14: CSK says no to Sanju Samson IPL trade deal, Zaheer Khan & LSG part ways

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6 months

DRS, August 14: CSK says no to Sanju Samson IPL trade deal, Zaheer Khan & LSG part ways

Selectors to have tough time picking keeper between Dhruv Jurel-Jitesh Sharma for Asia Cup

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6 months

Selectors to have tough time picking keeper between Dhruv Jurel-Jitesh Sharma for Asia Cup

No more Sanju Samson IPL trade deal talks between RR & CSK, Chennai unwilling to let go players

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6 months

No more Sanju Samson IPL trade deal talks between RR & CSK, Chennai unwilling to let go players

IPL 2026: LSG and Zaheer Khan to part ways, Sanjiv Goenka to name Director of Cricket soon

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6 months

IPL 2026: LSG and Zaheer Khan to part ways, Sanjiv Goenka to name Director of Cricket soon

Amid uncertainty over ODI career, Rohit Sharma rises to no. 2 spot in ICC rankings

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6 months

Amid uncertainty over ODI career, Rohit Sharma rises to no. 2 spot in ICC rankings

India vs Pakistan shouldnt happen at Asia Cup 2025, ex-World Cup winner makes stance clear

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6 months

India vs Pakistan shouldn't happen at Asia Cup 2025, ex-World Cup winner makes stance clear

Duleep Trophy 2025-26: Tilak Varma to lead South Zone, check other full squads

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6 months

Duleep Trophy 2025-26: Tilak Varma to lead South Zone, check other full squads

Ishan Kishan and Riyan Parag reach CoE for fitness assessments, ahead of Duleep Trophy

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6 months

Ishan Kishan and Riyan Parag reach CoE for fitness assessments, ahead of Duleep Trophy

If not the opening slot, Abhimanyu Easwaran could fit well at No. 3, feels Sourav Ganguly

Cricket

6 months

If not the opening slot, Abhimanyu Easwaran could fit well at No. 3, feels Sourav Ganguly

India squad for Asia Cup: Confusion persists over Yashasvi Jaiswal, might just miss out on berth

Cricket

6 months

India squad for Asia Cup: Confusion persists over Yashasvi Jaiswal, might just miss out on berth

Alls not over for Mohammed Shami, Duleep Trophy litmus test to return to red-ball cricket

Cricket

6 months

All's not over for Mohammed Shami, Duleep Trophy litmus test to return to red-ball cricket

Pakistan probable squad for Asia Cup 2025: Babar Azams spot in danger, Fakhar Zaman an option?

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6 months

Pakistan probable squad for Asia Cup 2025: Babar Azam's spot in danger, Fakhar Zaman an option?

Asia Cup India squad: With Hardik Pandya a certain pick, does team really need Shivam Dube?

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6 months

Asia Cup India squad: With Hardik Pandya a certain pick, does team really need Shivam Dube?

Nationals Sports Bill 2025 Explained

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6 months

Nationals Sports Bill 2025 Explained

BCCI comes under the National Sports Bill, what does it mean?

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6 months

BCCI comes under the National Sports Bill, what does it mean?

Vaibhav Suryavanshi starts personalised training for U19 Australia tour in Bengaluru

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6 months

Vaibhav Suryavanshi starts personalised training for U19 Australia tour in Bengaluru

Prasidh Krishna could be the pacer to watch out for, after Jasprit Bumrah & Mohammed Siraj

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6 months

Prasidh Krishna could be the pacer to watch out for, after Jasprit Bumrah & Mohammed Siraj

Karun Nair signals he is ready for West Indies series, looking forward to put in hard yards

Cricket

6 months

Karun Nair signals he is ready for West Indies series, "looking forward" to put in hard yards

Worrying signs for Bangladesh ahead of Asia Cup, Mustafizur Rahman, Taskin fare poorly in fitness test

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6 months

Worrying signs for Bangladesh ahead of Asia Cup, Mustafizur Rahman, Taskin fare poorly in fitness test

Exclusive | Karun Nair describes mood in dressing room after day 4 of Oval Test, says we deserved..

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6 months

Exclusive | Karun Nair describes mood in dressing room after day 4 of Oval Test, says "we deserved.."

IPL rumours: Ayush Mhatres U-19 teammate gives trials for CSK, was a hit on England tour

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6 months

IPL rumours: Ayush Mhatre's U-19 teammate gives trials for CSK, was a hit on England tour

India A womens team faces another setback in series vs Australia A, bundled out for 73

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6 months

India A women's team faces another setback in series vs Australia A, bundled out for 73

Surgery vs rehab: Englands Chris Woakes faces dilemma to get fit in time for the Ashes

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6 months

Surgery vs rehab: England's Chris Woakes faces dilemma to get fit in time for the Ashes

Indias domestic calendar: Check full list of tournaments, schedule & dates

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6 months

India's domestic calendar: Check full list of tournaments, schedule & dates

Who could replace Nitish Kumar Reddy in Indias Asia Cup 2025 squad?

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7 months

Who could replace Nitish Kumar Reddy in India's Asia Cup 2025 squad?

India squad for Asia Cup 2025: Selectors face opening puzzle as Shubman Gill returns to T20I fold

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7 months

India squad for Asia Cup 2025: Selectors face opening puzzle as Shubman Gill returns to T20I fold

IPL 2026: All well between CSK & R Ashwin? All-rounder all set to part ways with franchise

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7 months

IPL 2026: All well between CSK & R Ashwin? All-rounder all set to part ways with franchise

Asia Cup 2025 India squad: Three way battle for all-rounder in team, Krunal Pandya emerges new contender

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7 months

Asia Cup 2025 India squad: Three way battle for all-rounder in team, Krunal Pandya emerges new contender

IPL 2026: CSK unwilling to trade any player from current roster for Sanju Samson?

Cricket

7 months

IPL 2026: CSK unwilling to trade any player from current roster for Sanju Samson?

Star keeper named Central Zone skipper for Duleep Trophy, several India players make cut

Cricket

7 months

Star keeper named Central Zone skipper for Duleep Trophy, several India players make cut

Cricket ON, Hockey OFF: India vs Pakistan Asia Cup drama takes new turn

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7 months

Cricket ON, Hockey OFF: India vs Pakistan Asia Cup drama takes new turn

Shubman Gill handed new role, set to lead North Zone in Duleep Trophy as squad announced

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7 months

Shubman Gill handed new role, set to lead North Zone in Duleep Trophy as squad announced

$Injured Rishabh Pant likely to recover in six weeks, no surgery needed for fractured toe$

Cricket

7 months

Injured Rishabh Pant likely to recover in six weeks, no surgery needed for fractured toe

Karun Nair or Sai Sudharsan as future No. 3? Cheteshwar Pujara gives verdict after England failures

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7 months

Karun Nair or Sai Sudharsan as future No. 3? Cheteshwar Pujara gives verdict after England failures

Gautam Gambhir back in India after long England tour, says difficult to pick one standout performer

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7 months

Gautam Gambhir back in India after long England tour, says difficult to pick one standout performer

Virat Kohli & Rohit Sharma doubtful for World Cup 2027 as BCCI set to discuss future

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7 months

Virat Kohli & Rohit Sharma doubtful for World Cup 2027 as BCCI set to discuss future

Probable India squad for Asia Cup 2025: KL Rahul vs Sanju Samson for keepers spot, no place for Parag

Cricket

7 months

Probable India squad for Asia Cup 2025: KL Rahul vs Sanju Samson for keeper's spot, no place for Parag

Ex-Pakistan skipper worried over teams performance vs India in Asia Cup 2025?

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7 months

Ex-Pakistan skipper worried over team's performance vs India in Asia Cup 2025?

IND vs ENG combined XI: Ravindra Jadeja misses cut, Ben Stokes worthy captain

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7 months

IND vs ENG combined XI: Ravindra Jadeja misses cut, Ben Stokes worthy captain

IND vs ENG: Englands Bazball is overrated, doesnt work with India

Cricket

7 months

IND vs ENG: England's Bazball is overrated, doesn't work with India

Only believe in Siraj bhai - Indian pacer shows he is no ordinary bowler, earns Gills praise

Cricket

7 months

"Only believe in Siraj bhai" - Indian pacer shows he is no ordinary bowler, earns Gill's praise

Shubman Gill reveals the team mantra for new-look India, says there was pressure

Cricket

7 months

Shubman Gill reveals the team mantra for new-look India, says "there was pressure"

I always believe.. - Mohammed Siraj never doubted Indian victory, fifer at Oval only a testimony

Cricket

7 months

"I always believe.." - Mohammed Siraj never doubted Indian victory, fifer at Oval only a testimony

Suryakumar Yadav reaches Centre of Excellence, hopes to regain full fitness before Asia Cup

Cricket

7 months

Suryakumar Yadav reaches Centre of Excellence, hopes to regain full fitness before Asia Cup

List of most centuries in Tests ft. Joe Root

Cricket

7 months

List of most centuries in Tests ft. Joe Root

IND vs ENG 5th Test, Day 3 LIVE: India in control, England 50/1 at stumps

Cricket

7 months

IND vs ENG 5th Test, Day 3 LIVE: India in control, England 50/1 at stumps

Indias nightwatchman Akash Deep powers his way to maiden 50 against hapless England

Cricket

7 months

India's nightwatchman Akash Deep powers his way to maiden 50 against hapless England

Four dropped catches and counting: England fielders give India multiple lifelines at Oval

Cricket

7 months

Four dropped catches and counting: England fielders give India multiple lifelines at Oval

Yashasvi Jaiswal makes amends after consecutive failures, puts India in command with 13th fifty

Cricket

7 months

Yashasvi Jaiswal makes amends after consecutive failures, puts India in command with 13th fifty

Duleep Trophy 2025: Ishan Kishan pips Abhimanyu Easwaran to be named East Zone captain

Cricket

7 months

Duleep Trophy 2025: Ishan Kishan pips Abhimanyu Easwaran to be named East Zone captain

BCCI not behind Rohit Sharmas Test retirement, former team manager spills the beans

Cricket

7 months

BCCI not behind Rohit Sharma's Test retirement, former team manager spills the beans

IPL 2026 trade rumour: DC to let go KL Rahul, as CSK seek MS Dhonis replacement?

Cricket

7 months

IPL 2026 trade rumour: DC to let go KL Rahul, as CSK seek MS Dhoni's replacement?

Bad news for hosts England, pacer Chris Woakes ruled out of the Oval Test due to shoulder injury

Cricket

7 months

Bad news for hosts England, pacer Chris Woakes ruled out of the Oval Test due to shoulder injury

Is Gautam Gambhir the Test coach under pressure? Mike Atherton feels so

Cricket

7 months

Is Gautam Gambhir the Test coach under pressure? Mike Atherton feels so

PCB perturbed with India withdrawals from WCL 2025, call emergency BoG meeting

Cricket

7 months

PCB perturbed with India withdrawals from WCL 2025, call emergency BoG meeting

IND vs ENG: Ben Stokes absence shot in the arm for Team India before Oval decider

Cricket

7 months

IND vs ENG: Ben Stokes' absence shot in the arm for Team India before Oval decider

IND vs ENG: Five ways Gautam Gambhirs India can turn things around in Oval Test

Cricket

7 months

IND vs ENG: Five ways Gautam Gambhir's India can turn things around in Oval Test

LSG bring big change in support staff for IPL 2026, rope in Bharat Arun as bowling coach

Cricket

7 months

LSG bring big change in support staff for IPL 2026, rope in Bharat Arun as bowling coach

DRS, July 29: Gautam Gambhir doesnt rule out Bumrah from Oval Test, Washis father unhappy

Cricket

7 months

DRS, July 29: Gautam Gambhir doesn't rule out Bumrah from Oval Test, Washi's father unhappy

Ben Stokes continues to struggle in finding supporters for rash behavior against Ravindra Jadeja

Cricket

7 months

Ben Stokes continues to struggle in finding supporters for rash behavior against Ravindra Jadeja

No Asia Cup 2025 broadcast in Pakistan? TV channels scramble to arrange Rs 104 Cr demand

Cricket

7 months

No Asia Cup 2025 broadcast in Pakistan? TV channels scramble to arrange Rs 104 Cr demand

England worried about Jofra Archer, Stuart Broad wants Gus Atkinson to replace him

Cricket

7 months

England worried about Jofra Archer, Stuart Broad wants Gus Atkinson to replace him

Indias practice schedule for Oval Test revealed, team to reach London on Monday

Cricket

7 months

India's practice schedule for Oval Test revealed, team to reach London on Monday

IND vs ENG: Five changes Team India must consider making in playing XI, for the Oval Test

Cricket

7 months

IND vs ENG: Five changes Team India must consider making in playing XI, for the Oval Test

India report card for Manchester Test: Shubman Gill poor despite match-saving ton, Jadeja gets 10/10

Cricket

7 months

India report card for Manchester Test: Shubman Gill poor despite match-saving ton, Jadeja gets 10/10

Ben Stokes offers useless explanation for unpleasant episode with Ravindra Jadeja

Cricket

7 months

Ben Stokes offers useless explanation for unpleasant episode with Ravindra Jadeja

All-rounder Washington Sundar justifies spot over Kuldeep Yadav, scores maiden Test century

Cricket

7 months

All-rounder Washington Sundar justifies spot over Kuldeep Yadav, scores maiden Test century

Drama unfolds as Ravindra Jadeja declines to shake hands with Ben Stokes for draw

Cricket

7 months

Drama unfolds as Ravindra Jadeja declines to shake hands with Ben Stokes for draw

IND vs ENG 4th Test, Day 4 LIVE: India end day on 174

Cricket

7 months

IND vs ENG 4th Test, Day 4 LIVE: India end day on 174

Asia Cup 2025: India vs Pakistan clash dates out, full schedule announced by ACC

Cricket

7 months

Asia Cup 2025: India vs Pakistan clash dates out, full schedule announced by ACC

England should thank Gautam Gambhir-Shubman Gill for handing Manchester Test on platter

Cricket

7 months

England should thank Gautam Gambhir-Shubman Gill for handing Manchester Test on platter

Under-bowling spinners bewilders legend, says happy that Kuldeep Yadav didnt play

Cricket

7 months

Under-bowling spinners bewilders legend, says "happy that Kuldeep Yadav didn't play"

Anshul Kambojs maiden Test wicket overshadowed by Ben Duckett & Zak Crawleys exploits

Cricket

7 months

Anshul Kamboj's maiden Test wicket overshadowed by Ben Duckett & Zak Crawley's exploits

IND vs ENG 4th Test, Day 2: Root-Pope take England to 225/2 at Stumps, trail India by 133 runs

Cricket

7 months

IND vs ENG 4th Test, Day 2: Root-Pope take England to 225/2 at Stumps, trail India by 133 runs

Shreyanka Patils injury woes continue, set to miss IND A vs AUS A tour

Cricket

7 months

Shreyanka Patil's injury woes continue, set to miss IND A vs AUS A tour

IND vs ENG: Injured Rishabh Pant bails India out of trouble, slams 50 on one foot

Cricket

7 months

IND vs ENG: Injured Rishabh Pant bails India out of trouble, slams 50 on one foot

IND vs ENG 4th Test, Day 1 LIVE: India 264/4 at stumps

Cricket

7 months

IND vs ENG 4th Test, Day 1 LIVE: India 264/4 at stumps

Yashasvi Jaiswal overcomes Jofra Archer challenge to slam third 50 of series, gets 1000 runs vs ENG

Cricket

7 months

Yashasvi Jaiswal overcomes Jofra Archer challenge to slam third 50 of series, gets 1000 runs vs ENG

Manchester pitch report: Two spinners might help Team India, wicket could play similar to Edgbaston

Cricket

7 months

Manchester pitch report: Two spinners might help Team India, wicket could play similar to Edgbaston

IND vs ENG 4th Test, Manchester: Toss time, playing XI, live streaming, injury updates & pitch report

Cricket

7 months

IND vs ENG 4th Test, Manchester: Toss time, playing XI, live streaming, injury updates & pitch report

Roger Binny to continue as BCCI chief? Board likely to come under national sports bill

Cricket

7 months

Roger Binny to continue as BCCI chief? Board likely to come under national sports bill

Karun Nair not out of contention for 4th Test in Manchester, Shubman Gill says will turn it around

Cricket

7 months

Karun Nair not out of contention for 4th Test in Manchester, Shubman Gill says "will turn it around"

IND vs ENG: Manchester could be a tough batting Test, Dhruv Jurel could be roped in as extra batter

Cricket

7 months

IND vs ENG: Manchester could be a tough batting Test, Dhruv Jurel could be roped in as extra batter

Anshul Kamboj a quality pacer like Jasprit Bumrah & Zaheer Khan? Bowlers CSK mate offers insight

Cricket

7 months

Anshul Kamboj a quality pacer like Jasprit Bumrah & Zaheer Khan? Bowler's CSK mate offers insight

DRS, July 22: India undecided on playing XI, England send strong signal

Cricket

7 months

DRS, July 22: India undecided on playing XI, England send strong signal

Hosts England name playing XI for Manchester Test, make only one change from Lords

Cricket

7 months

Hosts England name playing XI for Manchester Test, make only one change from Lord's

Mohammed Siraj left mighty impressed with Ben Stokes 10-over spells, says if you can learn..

Cricket

7 months

Mohammed Siraj left mighty impressed with Ben Stokes' 10-over spells, says "if you can learn.."

Manchester training session removes lid from Indias playing XI plans, new additions certain

Cricket

7 months

Manchester training session removes lid from India's playing XI plans, new additions certain

Sarfaraz Khan takes a step closer to big India gains, sheds 17 Kg in time away from team

Cricket

7 months

Sarfaraz Khan takes a step closer to big India gains, sheds 17 Kg in time away from team

Karun Nair vs Sai Sudharsan battle intensifies, Sanjay Manjrekar has a clear pick for Manchester

Cricket

7 months

Karun Nair vs Sai Sudharsan battle intensifies, Sanjay Manjrekar has a clear pick for Manchester

After WCL 2025 IND vs PAK clash cancellation, confusion only increases over Asia Cup

Cricket

7 months

After WCL 2025 IND vs PAK clash cancellation, confusion only increases over Asia Cup

IPL 2026 trade: CSK & two other teams should latch on the first opportunity to get Rinku Singh from KKR

Cricket

7 months

IPL 2026 trade: CSK & two other teams should latch on the first opportunity to get Rinku Singh from KKR

Jasprit Bumrah & Mohammed Siraj automatic picks, which other bowler should be in India XI?

Cricket

7 months

Jasprit Bumrah & Mohammed Siraj automatic picks, which other bowler should be in India XI?

He is a batter who England fear - Rishabh Pant has the edge over England, Manjrekar gives verdict

Cricket

7 months

"He is a batter who England fear" - Rishabh Pant has the edge over England, Manjrekar gives verdict

India U19 vs England U19, 2nd Test at Chelmsford

Cricket

7 months

India U19 vs England U19, 2nd Test at Chelmsford

WCL 2025: Three Indian players refuse to play IND vs PAK game, match could get cancelled

Cricket

7 months

WCL 2025: Three Indian players refuse to play IND vs PAK game, match could get cancelled

WCL 2025: IND vs PAK match on July 20, Check full squads

Cricket

7 months

WCL 2025: IND vs PAK match on July 20, Check full squads

KL Rahuls average should be close to 50 - Ravi Shastri points out technical adjustments opener has made

Cricket

7 months

"KL Rahul's average should be close to 50" - Ravi Shastri points out technical adjustments opener has made

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