Mumbai Indians Appoint Zubin Bharucha As Director Of Performance Ahead of IPL 2027
Mumbai Indians have appointed Zubin Bharucha as their new Director of Performance, expanding his role across all verticals of the franchise’s cricket ecosystem. The appointment comes as MI looks to strengthen its leadership and player-development structure after going six IPL seasons without winning the title. Bharucha arrives at Mumbai Indians with extensive experience in cricket […]
By CricShots - Aug 22, 2026
Gautam Gambhir Breaks Silence On Kuldeep Yadav Ahead Of 2nd Test vs Sri Lanka
India head coach Gautam Gambhir has thrown his support behind Kuldeep Yadav ahead of the second and final Test against Sri Lanka in Colombo. The spinner endured a difficult outing in the opening Test at Galle, but Gambhir insisted that one match would not change the team management’s confidence in his ability. Kuldeep finished the Galle […]
By CricShots - Aug 22, 2026
Kris Srikkanth Warns Michael Hussey Against Leaving CSK To Join Stephen Fleming
Former India captain Kris Srikkanth has advised Michael Hussey against joining Stephen Fleming’s coaching staff with England, insisting that the former Australia batter should continue his association with Chennai Super Kings (CSK). Hussey has served as CSK’s batting coach since 2018, working closely with Fleming during their successful stint together. However, Fleming recently ended his 18-year […]
By CricShots - Aug 22, 2026
Michael Vaughan Slams Timid Pakistan After Heavy Loss To England In 1st Test
Former England captain Michael Vaughan has raised serious concerns about Pakistan’s Test team after their heavy defeat to England in the opening Test at Headingley. Vaughan admitted that he “really fears” for Pakistan after watching a side he felt looked unusually timid and lacked the fighting spirit traditionally associated with them. England completed an emphatic innings-and-103-run […]
By CricShots - Aug 22, 2026
Salman Ali Agha Reacts To Pakistan’s Heavy Loss Against England In 1st Test
England began their post-Bazball era in emphatic fashion, defeating Pakistan by an innings and 103 runs in the first Test at Headingley on Friday, August 21. The hosts dominated with both bat and ball, exposing Pakistan’s batting weaknesses and taking a 1-0 lead in the series. Pakistan’s second innings proved decisive as they were bowled out […]
By CricShots - Aug 22, 2026
Kagiso Rabada Suffers Injury During Training, South Africa Face Fitness Concern
Kagiso Rabada’s preparations for South Africa’s upcoming home season have been disrupted after the fast bowler suffered a right hamstring injury during winter training. The setback comes at an important time for the Proteas, with a demanding international schedule beginning in September. Rabada was already rested for South Africa’s upcoming white-ball tour of Namibia, which includes […]
By CricShots - Aug 22, 2026
Josh Hazlewood Furious After Taskin Ahmed Collision Denies Him Easy Catch in 2nd Test
Josh Hazlewood was left frustrated during Australia’s dominant opening day against Bangladesh in the second Test at the Great Barrier Reef Arena in Mackay after a mid-pitch collision with Taskin Ahmed prevented him from completing a straightforward caught-and-bowled chance. Australia won the toss and elected to bowl after suffering a nine-wicket defeat in the series opener […]
By CricShots - Aug 22, 2026
Mitchell Starc Takes Five Wickets, Strikes With First Delivery To Rattle Bangladesh
Mitchell Starc produced a sensational opening spell on Saturday, August 22, ripping through Bangladesh’s batting lineup with a remarkable five-wicket haul as Australia bounced back strongly in the second Test in Mackay. Bangladesh were bowled out for just 64 in 34 overs after Starc’s devastating spell left them reeling. Australia entered the Test under immense pressure […]
By CricShots - Aug 22, 2026
Kate Cross Announces England Retirement After 12-Year International Career
Former England seamer Kate Cross has announced that she will retire from professional cricket at the end of the summer, bringing the curtain down on an international career spanning more than a decade. The 34-year-old represented England 102 times between 2013 and 2025 and continued playing domestic cricket after losing her England contract last year. Cross […]
By CricShots - Aug 21, 2026
Saransh Jain Impresses In India Practice Session Ahead of 2nd Test vs Sri Lanka
Madhya Pradesh all-rounder Saransh Jain could be in contention for his India Test debut as the team prepares for the second and final Test against Sri Lanka in Colombo. The 33-year-old was seen bowling extensively during India’s net session, with Sri Lanka’s left-hand-heavy batting lineup potentially influencing the team management’s selection decision. Jain received his […]
By CricShots - Aug 21, 2026
















