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 […]

Former India leg-spinner Amit Mishra has taken the first step in his coaching career after being appointed as Delhi Capitals’ spin-bowling coach ahead of the IPL 2027 season. The appointment marks a homecoming for the veteran cricketer, who began his Indian Premier League journey with the Delhi-based franchise and will now look to help its […]

Former India captain Sunil Gavaskar has urged Indian Premier League (IPL) franchises to appoint more Indian assistant coaches, arguing that local coaching staff can play a crucial role in helping young Indian players perform at their best. According to the legendary opener, language barriers and communication gaps can sometimes prevent domestic players from fully understanding […]

India T20I captain Shreyas Iyer believes his team can adapt quickly to New Zealand’s playing conditions ahead of the five-match T20I series, which begins on Thursday, October 22. Despite having limited preparation time following a demanding home series against the West Indies, Iyer remains confident that the players’ previous experience in New Zealand will help […]

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 […]