Dinesh Karthik and Murali Kartik slam team management on India playing XI for NZ vs IND 2026 4th ODI
Former Indian cricketers Dinesh Karthik and Murali Kartik opined that Ruturaj Gaikwad could open the batting with Rohit Sharma, leaving Ishan Kishan in the middle order in the fourth ODI against New Zealand in Mount Maunganui. The batters came into the side for the penultimate clash of the series after Shubman Gill and KL Rahul […]
By SMCS - Nov 13, 2026
Irfan Pathan opines on India’s playing XI for 4th NZ vs IND 2026 ODI
Former Indian all-rounder Irfan Pathan feels that India will be tempted to play Kuldeep Yadav in the fourth ODI against New Zealand in Mount Maunganui. He also added that the venue offers something for spinners as compared to other grounds, but stated that he would personally stick to playing four fast bowlers. However, India will […]
By SMCS - Nov 13, 2026
“He is not solving Punjab’s problem” – Aakash Chopra on Arshdeep Singh-Hardik Pandya trade
Former Indian batter Aakash Chopra made a blunt remark on the massive trade involving Arshdeep Singh and Hardik Pandya ahead of the IPL 2027 auction. Singh will move to the Mumbai Indians (MI), while Pandya goes to the Punjab Kings (PBKS). “If you look at it from Punjab’s view, Hardik will not be the captain. […]
By SMCS - Nov 12, 2026
“I think conceptually, it’s a good idea” – Ness Wadia
Punjab Kings co-owner Ness Wadia has joined supporters calling for a January start to the IPL. While speaking to Cricbuzz on the Hardik Pandya-Arshdeep Singh trade, he commented on the subject of an early window for the league, an idea that Kolkata Knight Riders co-owner Juhi Chawla had also endorsed. The proposal, however, was first […]
By SMCS - Nov 12, 2026
“In the future, you never know” – Tirumalasetti Suman on Arshdeep Singh-Hardik Pandya trade ahead of IPL 2027
Former Mumbai Indians (MI) batter Tirumalasetti Suman opined on the winner of the blockbuster trade of Arshdeep Singh and Hardik Pandya involving MI and the Punjab Kings (PBKS) ahead of IPL 2027. The highly anticipated trade was officially confirmed on Wednesday, November 11 as well. “Which team has more advantage in this trade? If you […]
By SMCS - Nov 12, 2026
“An incredible player but a poor captain” – Sadagoppan Ramesh on Hardik Pandya-Arshdeep Singh trade
Former Indian player Sadagoppan Ramesh saw no losing team in the Hardik Pandya-Arshdeep Singh swap between Mumbai Indians (MI) and Punjab Kings (PBKS), calling it one of the best the IPL has seen. However, at Punjab, Hardik will play under Shreyas Iyer, with Ricky Ponting as coach, a senior player rather than the man making […]
By SMCS - Nov 12, 2026
“Even if I get out, they can simply go to sleep” – Rohit Sharma reveals why his parents prefer watching matches at home
Former India captain Rohit Sharma has said that his parents don’t like watching cricket matches at stadiums because they become nervous. He further added that his parents prefer watching matches from the comfort of their home as they can go to sleep if he gets out as well. Speaking on the game show ‘Family Full […]
By SMCS - Nov 12, 2026
“Even his parents had come” – Mohammad Kaif on MS Dhoni’s future ahead of IPL 2027 auction
Former Indian cricketer turned commentator Mohammad Kaif commented on veteran star MS Dhoni’s future ahead of the IPL 2027 auction. With the retention deadline nearing, it remains to be seen whether CSK will retain Dhoni. As in every season over the last few years, there is uncertainty once again around MS Dhoni’s participation as a […]
By SMCS - Nov 12, 2026
“When he plays, someone like Rutherford or Bosch needs to sit out” – Mohammad Kaif on Trent Boult following IPL 2027 trade
Former Indian cricketer Mohammad Kaif opened up about Mumbai Indians (MI) pace bowler Trent Boult after MI traded with Punjab Kings (PBKS) ahead of IPL 2027. MI traded all-rounder Hardik Pandya to PBKS for speedster Arshdeep Singh. Mohammad Kaif also stated that MI missed out on playing better overseas players regularly last season while trying […]
By SMCS - Nov 12, 2026
“It was a blunder by Hardik to leave GT” – Mohammad Kaif
Former Indian batter Mohammad Kaif made a massive comment about Hardik Pandya after the all-rounder’s trade to Punjab Kings (PBKS) ahead of IPL 2027. Hardik has been traded by Mumbai Indians (MI) to PBKS in exchange for pacer Arshdeep Singh. He returned to MI in 2024 via trade from the Gujarat Titans (GT) but did […]
By SMCS - Nov 12, 2026
















