Mumbai Indians could be preparing for another major leadership change ahead of the Indian Premier League (IPL) 2027 season, with Rohit Sharma emerging as the frontrunner to reclaim the captaincy. The franchise’s retention deadline is November 17, and the expected departure of Hardik Pandya has increased speculation about who will lead the five-time champions next […]

New Zealand faced a difficult challenge heading into the third ODI against India, having fallen 0-2 behind in the five-match series. The Black Caps had also suffered a 3-2 defeat in the preceding T20I series, making their white-ball campaign against the Men in Blue increasingly demanding. Adding to their concerns, New Zealand have struggled with […]

India could make notable changes to their playing XI for the fourth ODI against New Zealand, scheduled to take place on November 13, 2026, at Bay Oval in Mount Maunganui. Former India batter Ambati Rayudu and cricket analyst Murali Kartik have both called for the inclusion of Ishan Kishan and Ruturaj Gaikwad, suggesting that Shubman […]

India wicketkeeper-batter Rishabh Pant is reportedly close to receiving fitness clearance ahead of the upcoming two-match Test series against New Zealand. The left-hander is expected to return to competitive cricket later this month, with his final fitness assessment likely to be completed within the next 24 hours, according to a PTI report. Pant could travel […]

Australian fast bowler Mitchell Starc has stood by his version of events surrounding the infamous 2018 Sandpapergate scandal, following fresh allegations from former teammate Usman Khawaja. In his recently released autobiography, Sabr, Khawaja claimed that knowledge of the ball-tampering plan extended throughout the Australian dressing room rather than being restricted to a handful of players. The […]

The Board of Control for Cricket in India (BCCI) is reportedly considering a major expansion of the Indian Premier League (IPL), with plans to introduce at least two new franchises from the 2028 season. If the proposal receives approval, the league could expand further, strengthening its position as one of the most commercially successful sporting […]

Former India batter Ambati Rayudu has heaped praise on Yashasvi Jaiswal, describing him as one of the finest red-ball batters in the country ahead of India’s upcoming two-match Test series against New Zealand. The Shubman Gill-led Indian team will face the Blackcaps from November 19 in a crucial World Test Championship (WTC) 2025-27 assignment, with […]

Former India captain Sunil Gavaskar has backed the team management’s decision to leave Mohammed Siraj out of the playing XI for the third ODI against New Zealand. The legendary batter believes India should focus on winning the ongoing series rather than making selection decisions based on preparations for the 2027 ODI World Cup in South […]

Hardik Pandya is reportedly set to end his association with Mumbai Indians and join Punjab Kings ahead of the Indian Premier League (IPL) 2027 season. As part of the proposed trade deal, Indian fast bowler Arshdeep Singh is expected to move to Mumbai Indians. The development, first reported on November 7, 2026, has generated considerable […]

Anshul Kamboj has made an impressive start to his international career, delivering consistent performances during India’s ongoing ODI series against New Zealand. The young fast bowler picked up two wickets for 22 runs in the opening ODI in Auckland on November 4, 2026, and followed it up with another economical spell of 2/25 in the […]