Former India wicketkeeper-batter Dinesh Karthik believes India’s disappointing T20I series defeat in Ireland influenced one of the biggest tactical decisions in the opening T20I against England. Despite overcast conditions and the constant threat of rain at the Riverside Ground in Chester-le-Street, India captain Shreyas Iyer chose to bat first after winning the toss, a move […]

Cheteshwar Pujara has thrown his support behind out-of-form Sanju Samson, backing the India wicketkeeper-batter to continue opening alongside Abhishek Sharma despite a quiet run in the ongoing T20I series. Samson has managed scores of 5, 0 and 1 across the first three matches against Ireland and England, but Pujara feels the experienced batter deserves a […]

The ICC Women’s T20 World Cup 2026 final is set to deliver more than just world-class cricket, with international music stars Rita Ora and Clean Bandit confirmed to perform during the title clash at Lord’s on Sunday, July 5. The blockbuster event promises to combine elite sport with live entertainment, creating a memorable experience for […]

Former India wicketkeeper-batter Saba Karim believes Sanju Samson’s latest failure is part of a familiar pattern in his career, but he is confident the Kerala batter will soon bounce back with a match-winning innings. Samson managed just one run in the opening T20I against England in Durham on Wednesday as India’s top order once again […]

India all-rounder Shardul Thakur has opened up about his limited role during India’s Test tour of England last year, saying he believes the team management could have utilised him far more effectively. The experienced seam-bowling all-rounder feels his performances deserved greater backing, particularly after an impressive domestic campaign in the 2024-25 season. Thakur featured in only […]

India opener Yashasvi Jaiswal took some time away from cricket to tick off a personal dream by attending a FIFA World Cup 2026 match, watching France take on Sweden in the Round of 32 at the New York-New Jersey Stadium. Fresh from an impressive run in international cricket, the left-handed batter enjoyed the electric atmosphere […]

Former India head coach Ravi Shastri has criticised the team management’s handling of 15-year-old Vaibhav Suryavanshi, saying the teenage batter should have already been given a chance in the recent T20I series against Ireland. Shastri was speaking after India left the youngster out of the playing XI once again for the opening T20I against England […]

Former India player Saba Karim has criticised Ishan Kishan’s dismissal in the opening T20I against England, saying the wicketkeeper-batter essentially “pressed the self-destruct button” with a needless run-out. According to Karim, Kishan was largely responsible for his own dismissal after setting off for a nonexistent single in Durham on Wednesday, July 1. Kishan was run […]

Vaibhav Sooryavanshi’s long wait for a senior India debut continued on Wednesday, as the 15-year-old once again missed out on the playing XI for the opening T20I against England in Chester-le-Street. Despite the excitement surrounding the teenage prodigy, the India team management stuck with its trusted top order, leaving Sooryavanshi to watch from the sidelines. […]

Bollywood superstar and Kolkata Knight Riders (KKR) co-owner Shah Rukh Khan has officially unveiled the Knight Riders Cricket Ground in California, the venue set to host cricket matches during the **Los Angeles 2028 Olympics**. The announcement marks a historic milestone, with cricket returning to the Olympic Games for the first time in 128 years after […]