Ajinkya Rahane has brought the curtain down on his professional cricket career, announcing his retirement from all forms of the game in an emotional social media video on July 30. The former Indian batter revealed that he took the decision after discussing it with his father, wife Radhika, and longtime coach Pravin Amre. Rahane, 38, […]

Former India all-rounder Irfan Pathan has opened up about a fiery on-field confrontation with Sri Lankan legend Kumar Sangakkara during the 2005 Test series between India and Sri Lanka. The incident took place during the second Test in Delhi, where Pathan was unexpectedly promoted to open the batting in India’s second innings. Pathan recalled that tensions […]

  Former Royal Challengers Bengaluru (RCB) all-rounder Marcus Stoinis has made an interesting choice when asked which Indian cricketer he would want on his backyard cricket team. While Virat Kohli may seem like the obvious pick for his batting ability, Stoinis had a completely different reason for selecting the legendary batter. The Australian all-rounder picked […]

January 21, 2022, marked the last time Bhuvneshwar Kumar represented India in an ODI. Since then, the experienced pacer has gradually slipped out of the national team’s plans as India moved towards a new generation of fast bowlers. Nearly five years after his last ODI appearance and close to three years since his most recent […]

Former Indian batter Ajinkya Rahane has reflected on the batting transformation that revived his IPL career during his first season with Chennai Super Kings (CSK) in 2023. Days after announcing his retirement from all forms of cricket, Rahane revealed how extensive preparation and the faith shown by CSK helped him completely change his approach at […]

VVS Laxman, head of the BCCI Centre of Excellence (CoE), addressed the media in Bengaluru on Sunday, August 9, 2026, providing an update on the rehabilitation and fitness protocols followed by injured members of India’s senior men’s team. The former Indian batter explained the stringent procedures players must complete before being cleared to return to […]

India’s touring party wrapped up their pre-series warm-up fixture against Sri Lanka XI on August 9, completing a six-wicket chase of 207 in 45 overs to head into the two-match Test series against Sri Lanka with confidence. The first Test begins on August 15 at Galle. Batting coach Sitanshu Kotak reflected on the match with […]

India’s spin bowling coach Sairaj Bahutule has played down concerns surrounding Kuldeep Yadav’s fitness after the left-arm wrist-spinner did not bowl during India’s second innings in the three-day warm-up match against Sri Lanka on Sunday. Bahutule clarified that Kuldeep’s absence was a precautionary decision, with the spinner keen to assess how his body was responding […]

Former India cricketer and BCCI Centre of Excellence (CoE) head VVS Laxman has praised Virat Kohli for his exceptional professionalism and unwavering commitment to maintaining the highest standards in the game. Laxman believes Kohli’s dedication has made him an inspiration for a new generation of cricketers. Speaking to reporters during a press conference in Bengaluru […]

Nearly two years after his last international appearance, Sarfaraz Khan is delighted to have earned a recall to India’s Test squad for the upcoming Sri Lanka series. The middle-order batter made his Test debut in 2024 and featured in all six of his matches that year, scoring 371 runs at an average of 37.10, including […]