Abhishek Sharma’s meteoric rise in 2025 has not only thrilled Indian fans but has also left a remarkable imprint across the border in Pakistan. According to Google’s search trends for 2025, the young left-handed opener emerged as the most-searched athlete in Pakistan, generating even more buzz there than in India. He topped a list otherwise […]

India’s T20I captain, Suryakumar Yadav, has offered an insightful and reassuring update ahead of the much-anticipated South Africa series, emphasising just how crucial Hardik Pandya’s return is for the side. Speaking with the calm assurance of someone who has seen enough transitions in Indian cricket, Suryakumar highlighted that Pandya’s all-round ability instantly restores the balance […]

Shubman Gill has finally broken his silence on his recovery journey after the alarming neck injury he sustained last month. In a pre-recorded video shared on social media, Gill appeared relaxed and upbeat as he spoke from the Centre of Excellence (formerly the National Cricket Academy) in Bengaluru, where he has been undergoing intensive rehabilitation. […]

India’s T20I captain Suryakumar Yadav chose to stay guarded when questioned about Rinku Singh’s exclusion ahead of the five-match series against South Africa. Once a regular feature in India’s T20I middle order, Rinku has struggled for game time over the past year, appearing in just one match across India’s last two series. With the team […]

A day after publicly announcing her emotional decision to call off her wedding with music composer Palash Muchhal, Smriti Mandhana has quietly returned to what grounds her the most — cricket. Her brother, Shravan Mandhana, posted an Instagram story showing the star batter back in her training gear, working in the nets with her usual […]

India captain Suryakumar Yadav has thrown his full support behind Shubman Gill’s return to the T20I setup, insisting that the young opener “deserved” the opportunity to reclaim his spot at the top of the order. Addressing the media on the eve of the first T20I against South Africa in Cuttack, Suryakumar clarified that Sanju Samson […]

Former Bangladesh captain Shakib Al Hasan has sparked fresh debate in the cricketing world by announcing he is no longer retired from Test and T20I cricket. After more than a year away from the international stage, Shakib revealed on the Beard Before Wicket podcast—hosted by Moeen Ali—that he intends to return to the Bangladesh setup […]

England’s explosive batter Philip Salt has admitted that he’s genuinely “in awe” of India’s fearless and ever-evolving approach to T20 cricket, calling them the true global trendsetters of the format. It’s hard to disagree with him. Since lifting the T20 World Cup 2024 trophy in the Caribbean, India have been on a remarkable run, refusing […]

England’s frustrations in the ongoing Ashes series have deepened after their second straight defeat to Australia, and head coach Brendon McCullum’s latest comments have only intensified the backlash. Following the 8-wicket loss in the pink-ball Test at the Gabba, McCullum suggested that Ben Stokes’ side may have “overprepared,” arguing that a more relaxed approach might […]

Australia’s stand-in captain Steve Smith stepped in to calm the growing debate around Nathan Lyon’s omission from the second Ashes Test in Brisbane, stressing that the call was purely tactical and in no way a reflection on the veteran spinner. Lyon, who hasn’t been dropped in a home Test for 13 years, admitted he was […]