One of the biggest reasons behind New Zealand’s struggles has been their inability to take wickets consistently. Their bowlers have claimed only nine wickets in the tournament so far, the fewest among all 12 teams. By comparison, England’s attack has picked up 25 wickets. The lack of breakthroughs has prevented New Zealand from controlling matches,…
Sunil Gavaskar, Shubman Gill Former India captain Sunil Gavaskar has urged the Board of Control for Cricket in India (BCCI) to prioritise player welfare and ensure centrally contracted cricketers get at least one month of uninterrupted rest every year.His comments come after India completed a 3-0 ODI series sweep over Afghanistan, shortly after the conclusion…
Vaibhav Sooryavanshi (PTI Photo) Former England pacer Stuart Broad has said he cannot wait to watch 15-year-old Indian batting sensation Vaibhav Sooryavanshi in action during the upcoming T20I series in the UK, admitting he may even be “starstruck” if he sees the youngster in the series opener in Durham.Sooryavanshi, who recently stunned the cricket world…
Vaibhav Sooryavanshi. (Photo/screengrab) Vaibhav Sooryavanshi has hit bowlers around the park in the IPL. He has done it in Under-19 cricket, domestic matches and India A games as well. The 15-year-old is already being spoken about as a player who could become next big thing in cricket. But for all the runs and sixes, perhaps…
NEW DELHI: India all-rounder Nitish Kumar Reddy has been ruled out of the two-match T20I series against Ireland starting June 26 in Belfast. It is learnt that Reddy’s quadriceps injury, which kept him out of the 2nd ODI against Afghanistan in Lucknow, has flared up and requires attention before he can take the field again….
Former England batter Geoffrey Boycott has criticised Joe Root’s leadership during England’s defeat to New Zealand in the second Test at The Oval, saying the stand-in captain appeared to have learned “nothing” from his previous spell in charge. Boycott also welcomed the return of Ben Stokes for the third Test, saying England needed him back…
James Coles (Photo by Gareth Copley/Getty Images) NEW DELHI: England have announced a 17-member squad for the five-match T20I series against India starting on July 1, with 22-year-old all-rounder James Coles receiving his first international call-up. Harry Brook will captain the side, while Jordan Cox, Sonny Baker and Saqib Mahmood return after missing the T20…
England’s Gus Atkinson and Ben Stokes (AP Photo) England captain Ben Stokes and fast bowler Gus Atkinson have been cleared of any wrongdoing following an investigation into a nightclub incident that occurred after their team’s victory over New Zealand earlier this month. The pair had already been handed written warnings by the England and Wales…
Vaibhav Sooryavanshi (X-Cricbuzz) Praise for Vaibhav Sooryavanshi continues to pour in from some of cricket’s biggest names, and the latest endorsement has come from legendary former West Indies captain Clive Lloyd, who believes the teenage sensation possesses the qualities needed for a bright future at the highest level.Lloyd, one of the most respected figures in…
Kieron Pollard and Chris Gayle (Agency Image) Kieron Pollard added another remarkable chapter to his T20 legacy on Sunday, overtaking Chris Gayle to become the leading run-scorer in the history of the format during Major League Cricket 2026.The landmark moment arrived when the former West Indies all-rounder reached 81 during MI New York’s clash against…