Ashleigh Gardner Breaks Silence On Divorce As Monica Wright’s Allegations Put CA Under Pressure
Australia women’s vice-captain Ashleigh Gardner has spoken publicly about the emotional impact of her marriage breakdown after allegations surrounding her relationship with teammate Georgia Voll were brought into the public domain. Gardner’s former wife, Monica Wright, had criticised Cricket Australia (CA) over what she described as a lack of public action regarding the situation. Wright […]
By CricShots - Aug 13, 2026
Dhruv Jurel’s Form Under Scanner As India Assess Team Mix Ahead of Sri Lanka Test
India wicketkeeper-batter Dhruv Jurel is under pressure to deliver with the bat after a string of modest performances across formats. According to a report in The Times of India, the Indian team management has asked Jurel to improve his Test batting if he wants to remain in contention for a place in the playing XI. Jurel […]
By CricShots - Aug 13, 2026
Harry Brook’s IPL U-Turn? England Captain Opens Door To Future Return
England’s white-ball captain Harry Brook has hinted at a possible return to the Indian Premier League (IPL) in the future, despite previously making it clear that international cricket and The Hundred would remain his priorities. Brook said the IPL is a competition that helps players improve and admitted he would consider entering the auction again […]
By CricShots - Aug 13, 2026
Amit Mishra Offers Strong Support To Gautam Gambhir Amid India’s Test Struggles
Former India spinner Amit Mishra has defended head coach Gautam Gambhir amid growing scrutiny over India’s recent struggles in Test cricket. Mishra believes coaches need sufficient time to build a successful team and feels the players must share responsibility for the team’s performances. India is currently in a difficult position in the World Test Championship […]
By CricShots - Aug 13, 2026
Pat Cummins Dismisses Bazball ‘Kill’ Claims After Australia’s Ashes Dominance
Australia captain Pat Cummins has brushed aside suggestions that Australia “killed” Bazball after England’s disappointing 2025-26 Ashes campaign. Asked whether the aggressive Test philosophy was now “dead and buried”, Cummins showed little interest in taking credit for England’s struggles. “Uh, no. Don’t really care,” Pat Cummins said during his press conference ahead of Australia’s upcoming […]
By CricShots - Aug 13, 2026
WTC Expansion Set to Fail? ICC Faces Major Budget Concerns Over 12-Team Test Championship
The proposed expansion of the World Test Championship (WTC) to include all 12 full members is facing significant hurdles, with financial concerns emerging as the biggest obstacle. According to Hindustan Times, an International Cricket Council (ICC) working group recommended expanding the competition, but the proposal is unlikely to receive sufficient support because several boards could […]
By CricShots - Aug 13, 2026
Mind Games Begin As Galle Pitch Takes Centre Stage Ahead Of India vs Sri Lanka Test
The pitch at the Galle International Stadium has become a major talking point ahead of the India vs Sri Lanka Test series, with the surface likely to play a crucial role in determining the team combinations for the opening match. India head coach Gautam Gambhir and batting coach Sitanshu Kotak inspected the 22-yard strip on […]
By CricShots - Aug 13, 2026
Matthew Hayden Backs Shubman Gill’s Captaincy Ahead Of Crucial India Test Series
Former Australia opener Matthew Hayden has backed Shubman Gill to handle the growing responsibility of leading India in Test cricket, while acknowledging that the young captain and his team have plenty of work to do to reach the World Test Championship (WTC) final. Gill took over as India’s Test captain in 2025 following the retirements of […]
By CricShots - Aug 13, 2026
Auqib Nabi Reveals Expectations After India Test Call-Up
Jammu and Kashmir pace sensation Auqib Nabi has earned his maiden India senior team call-up after a remarkable run in domestic cricket. The 24-year-old pacer admitted he expected his performances to eventually earn him a place in the national side, but remained focused on the one thing within his control — taking wickets consistently. Nabi […]
By CricShots - Aug 13, 2026
Kapil Dev Urges BCCI To Push Virat and Rohit Towards More Domestic Cricket
Former India captain Kapil Dev has urged the Board of Control for Cricket in India (BCCI) to take a firmer approach towards the participation of established players in domestic cricket. He believes India’s recent struggles against spin bowling are partly linked to the lack of regular multi-day cricket for the country’s leading batters. India has […]
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