England’s decision to bring Joe Root back as Test captain after Ben Stokes’ retirement may have surprised many, but the England and Wales Cricket Board believes it is the right move for both the present and the future.With Harry Brook already serving as England’s white-ball captain and acting as Stokes’ deputy in the Test side,…
India opener Yashasvi Jaiswal looked back at a memorable moment involving former captain Rohit Sharma as the team prepared for the upcoming Test series against Sri Lanka.Jaiswal shared a set of pictures from India’s training session as preparations began for the two-Test series. However, it was his caption that caught the attention of fans.The left-handed…
Jammu and Kashmir’s Auqib Nabi celebrates with teammates (PTI Photo) Auqib Nabi’s impressive rise in domestic cricket has finally earned him a place in India’s Test setup, with the Jammu and Kashmir fast bowler drafted into the squad for the upcoming series against Sri Lanka following Jasprit Bumrah’s injury.The call-up comes after a remarkable run…
Harmanpreet Kaur batting during the ICC Women’s T20 World Cup match between India and South Africa, at Emirates Old Trafford, Manchester, England, Sunday June 21, 2026. (AP) Cricket South Africa (CSA) on Thursday revised the schedule for the India women’s team’s tour later this year by adding a three-match T20I series to the itinerary, alongside…
Chennai: Chennai Super Kings captain MS Dhoni and Kolkata Knight Riders captain Ajinkya Rahane during the toss before an Indian Premier League (IPL) 2025 T20 cricket match between Chennai Super Kings and Kolkata Knight Riders, at the MA Chidambaram Stadium, in Chennai. (PTI Photo/R Senthilkumar) *** Local Caption *** Mahendra Singh Dhoni‘s leadership has often…
Bhuvneshwar Kumar and Mohammed Shami (Agency Image) Former India opener Aakash Chopra believes Bhuvneshwar Kumar‘s lack of regular 50-over and first-class cricket could prove to be a major hurdle if he is to force his way into India’s plans for the 2027 ODI World Cup.While praising the veteran seamer’s performances in the IPL, Chopra said…
Ireland cricket team (Pic credit: Cricket Ireland) NEW DELHI: Ireland’s hopes of securing direct qualification for the 2027 ICC Men’s ODI World Cup were washed away on Wednesday after persistent rain forced the opening ODI against Afghanistan in Bready to be abandoned without a ball being bowled.The washout officially ended Ireland’s already slim mathematical chance…
Gautam Gambhir (Pic credit: BCCI) NEW DELHI: India head coach Gautam Gambhir has delivered a rousing message to his young Test squad ahead of the two-match series against Sri Lanka, urging Shubman Gill and his teammates to ensure they are mentally and physically prepared for every challenge from the opening morning in Galle.With the World…
Australia remain at the top of the World Test Championship standings. They have won seven of their eight matches, lost one, collected 84 points and have the best Points Percentage (PCT) of 87.50. Pakistan climbed to eighth after their win over the West Indies. They have won two and lost four of their six matches….
Former India batter Ajinkya Rahane has urged everyone to be patient with young opener Vaibhav Sooryavanshi, saying it is too early to predict his future in Test cricket. Rahane said the teenager should be allowed to grow, adding that the Indian Premier League and international cricket are “completely different.”The 15-year-old Sooryavanshi had a mixed start…