Mohammed Shami has opened up about his retirement plans after being overlooked once again by the Indian selectors for the upcoming New Zealand series. While the team management has backed experienced pacer Bhuvneshwar Kumar, Shami continues to wait for an opportunity to return to the national side after spending more than a year away from […]

New Zealand captain Mitchell Santner has backed experienced Indian pacer Bhuvneshwar Kumar to pose a significant threat in the upcoming five-match T20I series, which begins on October 22 at Hagley Oval in Christchurch. Bhuvneshwar is set to return to India’s T20I setup after nearly four years, adding valuable experience to a bowling attack that also […]

Indian para-athlete Pranav Soorma delivered a memorable performance at the Asian Para Games, winning gold in the discus throw with a record-breaking effort. The Paris Paralympics silver medallist compared his achievement in a new event to Indian cricket superstar Virat Kohli occasionally bowling and picking up a wicket despite being better known for his batting. […]

India’s upcoming five-match T20I series against New Zealand will offer another chance for young players to gain valuable international experience. However, teenage batting sensation Vaibhav Sooryavanshi may have to wait longer for a regular place in the playing XI, with visiting captain Shreyas Iyer emphasising the importance of patience and learning. Sooryavanshi earned his maiden […]

Hardik Pandya’s wait for a return to competitive cricket could extend until the next edition of the Indian Premier League (IPL), reportedly scheduled to begin in March 2027. The Indian all-rounder is continuing his recovery from a stress injury on the inner side of his calf, with no confirmed timeline for his return to action. According […]

Ishan Kishan made an immediate impact in the fifth T20I against the West Indies, launching a fierce attack on Romario Shepherd during the rain-shortened series decider in Bengaluru. The Indian left-hander showcased his explosive batting with a quickfire knock that gave the hosts early momentum. Persistent rain reduced the contest to nine overs per side, […]

Former Royal Challengers Bengaluru (RCB) cricketer Shreevats Goswami has praised West Indies captain Shai Hope for his outstanding performances on the ongoing tour of India. Goswami believes Hope’s influence on West Indies cricket in white-ball formats is comparable to Virat Kohli’s impact on the Indian team. Hope has been in sensational form during the ongoing […]

Riyan Parag has taken a positive step towards returning to competitive cricket after beginning his training at the BCCI Centre of Excellence (CoE). The Rajasthan Royals all-rounder underwent shoulder surgery in June 2026 after struggling with the injury during the IPL season. He has remained out of action since the conclusion of the tournament, with […]

Former India off-spinner Ravichandran Ashwin hopes Mohammed Shami still has a chance to return to the national team after being left out of India’s squad for the upcoming two-match Test series against New Zealand. The BCCI announced a 16-member squad on October 16, with the first Test scheduled to begin in Wellington on November 19. […]

Former Australia captain Michael Clarke has criticised the Indian team management for leaving Kuldeep Yadav out of the playing XI during the ongoing T20I series against the West Indies. With the five-match series level at 2-2, India’s bowling combination has come under scrutiny ahead of the decisive fifth T20I in Bengaluru on October 17. Kuldeep […]