Madhya Pradesh all-rounder Saransh Jain has described his maiden India Test call-up as proof that consistent domestic performances still matter, insisting that the Indian Premier League (IPL) is not the only route to representing the national team. The 33-year-old was named in India’s 15-member squad for the upcoming two-match Test series against Sri Lanka after […]

Former New Zealand captain Stephen Fleming is reportedly set to become England’s next Test head coach, marking a major change in the team’s red-ball setup. According to a report in The Telegraph, the legendary left-handed batter is expected to replace Brendon McCullum, who was relieved of his duties earlier this month after serving as England’s […]

Former India batter Ajinkya Rahane struggled to hold back his emotions as he announced his retirement from professional cricket on Thursday, breaking down in tears while thanking fans for standing by him throughout his career. The 38-year-old shared an emotional farewell video on Instagram, bringing the curtain down on a journey that spanned more than […]

Former India all-rounder Irfan Pathan has questioned the Ajit Agarkar-led selection committee over its approach to rewarding domestic performers, using Jammu and Kashmir pacer Auqib Nabi as a prime example. Pathan wondered why Nabi, despite delivering consistently in domestic cricket and for India A, was overlooked for the one-off Test against Afghanistan, while Mohammed Siraj […]

Batting icon Sachin Tendulkar paid a heartfelt tribute to his late childhood coach, Ramakant Achrekar, on the occasion of Guru Purnima by sharing an emotional message on X on Wednesday, July 29. Along with four nostalgic pictures, the legendary India batter expressed gratitude to the mentor who played a defining role in shaping both his […]

Veteran India batter Ajinkya Rahane has officially announced his retirement from international cricket, bringing an end to a remarkable career that spanned over a decade. The 38-year-old shared an emotional video on his social media accounts to confirm his decision, calling time on an international journey that saw him represent India in 85 Tests, 90 […]

Former India batter Hanuma Vihari has praised the BCCI for announcing India’s Test squad for the upcoming Sri Lanka tour well in advance, calling it a positive step for preparation ahead of a crucial red-ball assignment. The move comes after captain Shubman Gill had reportedly suggested that the board should organise 15-day camps before every […]

Former India off-spinner Ravichandran Ashwin has thrown his support behind Saransh Jain after the Madhya Pradesh all-rounder earned his maiden India call-up for the upcoming Test series against Sri Lanka. Ashwin said the 33-year-old has been rewarded for years of consistent domestic performances and believes the off-spinner deserves the opportunity to prove himself on the […]

Former South Africa captain AB de Villiers has admitted he was surprised to see Rishabh Pant return to India’s Test squad for the upcoming two-match series against Sri Lanka. While the legendary batter questioned Pant’s recent form and confidence, he expressed full faith in the dynamic wicketkeeper-batter’s ability to rediscover his best at the international […]

Royal Challengers Bengaluru (RCB) have created history by becoming the first franchise in Indian Premier League (IPL) history to cross the $300 million brand valuation mark. The milestone caps off a remarkable year for the Bengaluru-based side, both on the field and in the business world, as the IPL itself continues its rapid rise as […]