The International Cricket Council (ICC) has approved a major overhaul of the ODI and T20 World Cup formats, introducing new qualification stages designed to increase competitiveness and create higher-stakes matches from the very beginning of each tournament. The changes were ratified during the ICC’s Annual Conference in Edinburgh and will be implemented in upcoming editions […]

Former India wicketkeeper-batter and commentator Saba Karim has praised Axar Patel for producing a match-winning all-round performance in India’s convincing victory over England in the first ODI at Edgbaston. Karim believes the left-arm spinner answered his critics in style after an underwhelming T20I series against the same opposition, in which he struggled to make an […]

England’s struggles in ODI cricket continued after a six-wicket defeat to India in the opening match of the three-match series at Edgbaston, prompting former fast bowler Stuart Broad to call for significant changes to the team’s balance. With the 2027 ODI World Cup in South Africa, Zimbabwe, and Namibia firmly on the horizon, Broad believes […]

England have reportedly drawn up a nine-man shortlist to replace Brendon McCullum as the head coach of the men’s Test team following his departure from the role. The coaching vacancy emerged after England’s disappointing 2-1 home Test series defeat to New Zealand, a campaign that also marked the end of Ben Stokes’ international career. According […]

India assistant coach Ryan ten Doeschate is reportedly considering stepping away from the national team setup after the ongoing white-ball tour of England, with uncertainty surrounding his role emerging as the primary reason behind his decision. According to a PTI report, the former Netherlands captain has grown increasingly frustrated by the lack of a clearly […]

Shubman Gill’s injury scare continued to dominate the conversation even after India produced a commanding win over England in the first ODI at Edgbaston. Hours after the match in Birmingham, encouraging reports emerged on the India captain’s fitness, easing concerns ahead of the second match of the three-game series. Gill had to retire hurt during […]

India’s senior stars Virat Kohli and Rohit Sharma endured disappointing returns, but Axar Patel and Washington Sundar produced outstanding all-round performances to guide the Men in Blue to a memorable six-wicket victory over England in the opening ODI at Edgbaston on Tuesday, July 14. The win handed India a 1-0 lead in the three-match series […]

The Board of Control for Cricket in India (BCCI) has taken a thoughtful step to support teenage batting sensation Vaibhav Sooryavanshi by allowing his parents to accompany him during India’s recent tours of Ireland and England. According to a Sportstar report, the board approved the arrangement to help the 15-year-old adapt to the demands of […]

India captain Shubman Gill praised his side’s all-round effort after the Men in Blue defeated England by six wickets with 28 balls remaining in the first ODI at Edgbaston on Tuesday, July 14. The result gave India a 1-0 lead in the three-match series and marked a strong response after a difficult run in recent […]

India suffered an injury scare during the first ODI against England after captain Shubman Gill was forced to retire hurt in the middle of a well-paced innings at Edgbaston on Tuesday, July 14. The incident came at a crucial stage of India’s run chase, with the visitors looking firmly in control before Gill walked off […]