Mohammed Siraj believes his drop in pace during India’s recent Sri Lanka tour was largely due to a two-month break from competitive cricket. The Indian fast bowler has now regained his rhythm after a demanding outing in the Duleep Trophy final, where he bowled 41 overs for South Zone ahead of the upcoming international assignments. […]

Former Pakistan captain Wasim Akram has criticised the Pakistan Cricket Board (PCB) for making major changes to the national setup during the ongoing England tour. Akram described the decision to send seven players and two coaches back midway through the Test series as “embarrassing” and questioned the communication between the board, team management and captain. […]

India all-rounder Deepti Sharma has played down concerns over the team’s catching lapses during the ongoing Women’s Asia Cup, insisting that the players are putting in the required work during training. India have been unbeaten throughout the tournament and secured their place in the final with a convincing 40-run victory over Bangladesh on Thursday. However, […]

Cricket Association of Bengal (CAB) president Sourav Ganguly has confirmed that the association will follow the directions of the state government regarding the use of Eden Gardens, resulting in Bengal’s opening Ranji Trophy match against Delhi being shifted to Kalyani. Eden Gardens will be handed over to the state government ahead of a special event scheduled […]

The historic India vs Japan T20I has officially sold out ahead of the September 22 fixture at the Sano International Cricket Stadium. The Japan Cricket Association (JCA) confirmed the ticketing milestone on Thursday, adding further excitement around the Suzuki Cup encounter. The match will mark the first senior international meeting between India and Japan in cricket. […]

Mohammed Shami once again showed that age has done little to reduce his hunger for competitive cricket. The 36-year-old fast bowler played an important role in East Zone’s Duleep Trophy 2026 triumph in Chennai, making his 100th First-Class appearance even more memorable. Shami has not played for India since the 2025 ICC Champions Trophy final and […]

The Pakistan Cricket Board (PCB) made a major overhaul to the national Test squad after Pakistan suffered two heavy defeats in the ongoing three-match series against England. With the series already beyond their reach, the PCB dropped seven players and brought in five uncapped cricketers for the third Test. Alongside the new faces, Saim Ayub […]

Kuldeep Yadav is making a strong case for a return to the Indian team after producing a stunning 10-wicket haul for Yorkshire in the County Championship. Despite limited opportunities at the international level recently, the left-arm wrist-spinner continues to make his presence felt with impressive performances in English domestic cricket. On Thursday, September 10, Kuldeep […]

Sunil Gavaskar has criticised the Board of Control for Cricket in India (BCCI) over the way the Ranji Trophy is being scheduled, arguing that the country’s premier red-ball competition is no longer being treated as the “crown jewel” of Indian cricket. The batting legend expressed his disappointment with the current domestic structure, particularly the decision to […]

Tilak Varma has been appointed vice-captain of India’s squad for the upcoming three-match T20I series against Afghanistan, beginning September 13. The second and third matches will be played on September 15 and 17 respectively. Shreyas Iyer will continue to captain the side in the T20I format for this assignment. Varma’s promotion to vice-captain represents another […]