Veteran India pacer Bhuvneshwar Kumar made an impressive return to international cricket on Thursday, October 22, opening the bowling against New Zealand in the first T20I at Hagley Oval after a four-year absence from the national team. With India captain Shreyas Iyer opting to bowl after winning the toss, the experienced seamer immediately demonstrated why […]

Former Australia batter Michael Hussey has thrown his support behind Marnus Labuschagne amid growing pressure on the national Test team following their disappointing performance against South Africa in Gqeberha. While several players face questions over their places, Hussey believes Labuschagne has shown encouraging signs despite struggling to convert promising starts into substantial scores. Australia endured […]

Former England captain Ben Stokes has dismissed reports suggesting he could make a surprise return to Test cricket for the Ashes 2027 series against Australia. The veteran all-rounder took to social media to clarify that claims about a potential comeback were misleading, putting an end to speculation surrounding his return to England’s red-ball setup. Stokes […]

Mohammed Shami has reaffirmed his strong connection with Bengal cricket, revealing that he intends to end his professional career with the state team. The experienced India fast bowler made the emotional admission following Bengal’s Ranji Trophy victory over Services, underlining the importance of domestic cricket in shaping his career. Shami, 36, missed Bengal’s Ranji Trophy match […]

Australian fast bowler Megan Schutt has received a two-match suspension for breaching Cricket Australia’s Sports Science and Sports Medicine guidelines regarding prescription medication. The 33-year-old will miss Australia’s third and final T20I against New Zealand on Thursday, October 22, as well as the Adelaide Strikers’ opening match of the Women’s Big Bash League (WBBL) 12 […]

India face a demanding start to their five-match T20I series against New Zealand in Christchurch, with a packed schedule, limited recovery time and unfamiliar conditions testing Shreyas Iyer’s side. After competing in the Asian Games in Japan until October 3, India travelled to Lucknow for a five-match series that concluded amid rain in Bengaluru on […]

India’s experienced fast bowler Bhuvneshwar Kumar could play a crucial role in the upcoming five-match T20I series against New Zealand, with former India batter Cheteshwar Pujara backing him to lead the pace attack. Pujara believes the conditions in New Zealand could suit Bhuvneshwar’s swing bowling, making him a strong option with the new ball when […]

South Africa have suffered a potential injury setback during their crucial Test match against Australia, with fast bowler Anrich Nortje leaving the field midway through the 20th over of the hosts’ first innings on Day 4. The incident has raised concerns for the Proteas, who are looking to secure a vital victory in their bid […]

India are banking on Bhuvneshwar Kumar’s experience and recent success in the Indian Premier League to strengthen their bowling attack ahead of the five-match T20I series against New Zealand. Captain Shreyas Iyer believes the veteran pacer’s understanding of the shortest format will be valuable for a bowling unit that has lacked experience in recent months. Bhuvneshwar, […]

New Zealand captain Mitchell Santner has acknowledged the threat posed by India’s teenage batting sensation Vaibhav Sooryavanshi ahead of the five-match T20I series, which begins on Thursday. While the youngster’s place in India’s playing XI remains uncertain, Santner revealed that his team has already discussed strategies to counter the left-handed batter if he gets an […]