Former India batter Mohammad Kaif has explained why Harshit Rana appears to be ahead of experienced pacers Mohammed Shami and Mohammed Siraj in Team India’s current pecking order. According to Kaif, the Delhi speedster offers an added dimension with the bat, making him a valuable option in Gautam Gambhir’s long-term plans as India begin shaping […]

India wicketkeeper-batter Sanju Samson has opened up about one of the most challenging phases of his international career, revealing how former captain Rohit Sharma’s words of encouragement during the 2026 T20 World Cup eventually became a turning point in his journey. Samson entered the marquee tournament on the back of a disappointing five-match T20I series […]

Teenage batting prodigy Vaibhav Sooryavanshi may have endured a difficult start to his international career during India’s recent T20I series against England, but the 15-year-old has received a major vote of confidence from Zimbabwe captain Sikandar Raza ahead of the upcoming three-match T20I series in Harare. Despite failing to make a significant impact with scores of […]

Rohit Sharma has delivered the strongest possible response to the retirement chatter with a historic century in the third and final ODI between India and England at Lord’s. Although India lost the series 2-1, Rohit’s batting masterclass once again underlined his value to the side and reminded everyone that he remains one of India’s most […]

Former India opener Abhinav Mukund has revealed his preferred 15-member India squad for the 2027 ODI World Cup, offering a mix of experienced campaigners and emerging stars following India’s recent 2-1 ODI series defeat to England. Sharing his picks on ESPN Cricinfo’s YouTube channel, Mukund retained faith in the senior core while making a few […]

Star India batter Ruturaj Gaikwad is set to captain West Zone in the upcoming Duleep Trophy, with Mumbai all-rounder Shams Mulani appointed as his deputy for the domestic season opener beginning on Sunday, August 23. The six-team tournament will mark the start of the Indian red-ball season and will be played at the BCCI’s Centre […]

Former India batter Subramaniam Badrinath has questioned Team India’s decision to leave Kuldeep Yadav out of the playing XI for the third and final ODI against England at Lord’s, calling the move one of the biggest selection errors of the series. The left-arm wrist-spinner did not feature in a single match during the UK tour, […]

Rohit Sharma’s historic century in the third ODI against England at Lord’s has become one of the biggest talking points in cricket, but an equally fascinating story has emerged about the bat he used during the record-breaking knock. The veteran opener revealed his class on the grand stage with a willow gifted to him by […]

Former India opener Sadagoppan Ramesh has criticised the Indian team management for putting unnecessary pressure on senior batters Rohit Sharma and Virat Kohli following the ODI series defeat to England. Ramesh believes the experienced duo deserve greater backing, especially considering their consistent performances in the 50-over format and their continued presence among the world’s top-ranked […]

Former Chennai Super Kings batter Subramaniam Badrinath has backed the franchise’s decision to part ways with long-time head coach Stephen Fleming after a disappointing IPL 2026 campaign. Fleming, who first joined CSK as a player in the inaugural 2008 season, went on to serve as head coach from 2009 to 2026 and played a major […]