Indian fast bowler Mohammed Shami has officially announced his retirement from Test cricket, bringing the curtain down on an impressive career in the longest format. The 36-year-old pacer shared the news through an emotional video message on Instagram on Friday night, confirming that he would no longer represent India in the traditional white-ball format. Shami […]

The second ODI between India and New Zealand in Wellington began late due to persistent rainfall, but Indian fast bowler Auqib Nabi Dar wasted no time making an impact once play got underway. The Jammu and Kashmir pacer, popularly known as the ‘Baramulla Express’, produced a sensational opening spell, claiming his maiden ODI wicket in […]

India and New Zealand are preparing for the second match of their five-game ODI series, scheduled to take place in Wellington on Saturday, November 7. The Men in Blue currently lead 1-0 after securing a convincing five-wicket victory in the rain-affected opening encounter. Ahead of the contest, New Zealand fast bowler Blair Tickner opened up […]

The rain-affected first ODI between India and New Zealand at Eden Park may not have offered uninterrupted action, but it certainly produced two memorable moments of brilliance in the field. Former India captains Virat Kohli and Rohit Sharma caught everyone’s attention with their exceptional fielding efforts, prompting praise from India’s fielding coach, Subhadeep Ghosh, ahead […]

India’s long-pending white-ball tour of Bangladesh could finally receive a fresh opportunity in January 2027, with discussions reportedly underway to accommodate the six-match assignment. The proposed series includes three One-Day Internationals (ODIs) and three T20 Internationals (T20Is), although its confirmation remains subject to scheduling adjustments and approval from the Indian government. According to a report […]

New Zealand fast bowler Blair Tickner has revealed how his wife’s battle with leukaemia transformed his perspective on life and professional cricket. The challenging period helped the 33-year-old move away from the pressure of international performances and rediscover the happiness of simply representing his country. Tickner’s wife, Sarah, was diagnosed with leukaemia in April 2024 […]

India began the ODI leg of their New Zealand tour on a positive note after securing a 3-2 victory in the preceding T20I series. The opening one-day international took place in Auckland on November 4, where the visitors chased a rain-revised target of 143 under the DLS method after opting to bowl first. The five-wicket […]

Former India all-rounder Irfan Pathan has raised concerns over a potential trade between Punjab Kings (PBKS) and Lucknow Super Giants (LSG) involving Marcus Stoinis and Mohsin Khan. While the deal could benefit Lucknow, Pathan believes Punjab may be taking a significant risk by considering the departure of a consistently available player in exchange for a […]

India captain Shubman Gill has expressed his excitement and nostalgia about returning to New Zealand, a country that holds a special place in his cricketing journey. Ahead of the second ODI against the Black Caps, the Indian skipper reflected on how quickly his career has progressed since his first visit as a promising young cricketer. […]

Cricket Australia has appointed former Australian batter Mike Hussey as a consultant coach and T20 advisor, expanding his responsibilities ahead of a demanding international cricket calendar. The experienced campaigner will work with the national team across multiple formats, with his role covering the 2027 Ashes, the ICC Men’s ODI World Cup and the 2028 Los […]