Sanju Samson finds himself under the spotlight after a difficult start to India’s ongoing five-match T20I series against the West Indies. The wicketkeeper-batter managed just 11 runs from nine deliveries in the first T20I in Lucknow on October 6, which India won by eight wickets. With the second T20I scheduled to be played in Ranchi on […]

Mumbai Ranji Trophy captain Siddhesh Lad has revealed that India Test opener Yashasvi Jaiswal has started practising wicketkeeping as he looks to add another dimension to his game. The 24-year-old is currently preparing for the upcoming domestic red-ball season before joining India’s plans for the Test series against New Zealand. Pictures of Jaiswal practising behind […]

Former India wicketkeeper-batter Parthiv Patel has opened up about some of the most defining moments of his career, including his inspiring India comeback in 2011 and Gujarat’s historic Ranji Trophy triumph under his captaincy. Parthiv, who represented India in 25 Tests, 38 ODIs and two T20Is, endured a lengthy absence from the national white-ball setup before […]

Sri Lanka Cricket has appointed Kusal Mendis as the new Test captain with immediate effect following Dhananjaya de Silva’s resignation from the role on October 8, 2026. The decision was confirmed by the SLC Selection Committee after it met at the board’s headquarters on the same day. Mendis already leads Sri Lanka in both ODIs and […]

Former Indian batter Sanjay Manjrekar believes Bhuvneshwar Kumar’s return to the Indian T20I setup should have happened much earlier. The veteran pacer has finally earned a recall for the upcoming five-match T20I series against New Zealand after spending nearly four years away from international cricket. Bhuvneshwar’s comeback has been driven by his outstanding performances for […]

Hardik Pandya’s prolonged absence from competitive cricket has once again brought the spotlight on player workload, match fitness and injury management in Indian cricket. The India all-rounder has not played competitive cricket since the conclusion of IPL 2026, and his much-anticipated return has now been delayed further. Pandya was initially expected to make his comeback with […]

Dhananjaya de Silva has stepped down as Sri Lanka’s Test captain with immediate effect, ending his two-and-a-half-year stint at the helm. Sri Lanka Cricket confirmed the development on Thursday, October 8, after the experienced all-rounder informed the national selection committee about his decision. De Silva took over the Test captaincy in January 2024 after Dimuth Karunaratne […]

Vaibhav Sooryavanshi has enjoyed a stunning rise in Indian cricket, making headlines at just 15 years of age. After winning the IPL Orange Cap in 2026 with 776 runs in 16 innings, the teenage batter further underlined his talent by smashing an unbeaten 175 off 80 balls in the Under-19 World Cup final. His innings […]

Former India T20I captain Suryakumar Yadav is set to return to Mumbai’s club cricket circuit after being left out of the squad for the opening match of the 2026-27 Ranji Trophy season. The experienced batter will reportedly feature in the President Cup on Sunday, October 11, as he looks to get regular game time and […]

Sanju Samson is going through a challenging phase with the bat after India’s T20 World Cup triumph in March 2026. The wicketkeeper-batter has struggled to maintain consistency in T20Is since the tournament, putting his recent form and position in India’s playing XI under increased scrutiny. Former India cricketer Hanuma Vihari has weighed in on Samson’s struggles, […]