“It’s going to be a big miss”: Jofra Archer on Ben Stokes’ retirement
England pacer Jofra Archer, who was adjudged England’s Player of the Series, became emotional while talking about Ben Stokes at the post-series presentation at Trent Bridge. He stated that it was going to take him a while to get used to an English dressing room without Stokes. “Not just as a captain, but as a […]
By SMCS - Jun 30, 2026
“In ODI cricket, I feel Jaiswal should be ahead of anybody else for being the third opener” – Ambati Rayudu
Former India batter Ambati Rayudu commented on the possibility of trying out teen sensation Vaibhav Suryavanshi in ODIs ahead of the 2027 World Cup. Suryavanshi earned his maiden India call-up for the Ireland and England T20Is. However, Rayudu added that Yashasvi Jaiswal should be the third opener in the one-day format and must be given […]
By SMCS - Jun 30, 2026
Sunil Gavaskar urges Vaibhav Suryavanshi’s inclusion for ENG vs IND 2026 1st T20I
Legendary former India captain Sunil Gavaskar has backed 15-year-old batter Vaibhav Suryavanshi’s inclusion for the first T20I of the five-match series against England. The match will be played on Wednesday, July 1, in Chester-le-Street. His comments came after India’s one-run defeat to Ireland in the second T20I on June 28, which saw India suffer a […]
By SMCS - Jun 30, 2026
Aakash Chopra shares reasons behind India’s Women’s T20 World Cup 2026 exit
After India’s exit from the ICC Women’s T20 World Cup 2026, veteran commentator Aakash Chopra has said that the team lacked intent in their batting. He added that Smriti Mandhana and Shafali Verma were scoring at virtually a run-a-ball even though a wicket hadn’t fallen in the first nine overs as well. Notably, India were […]
By SMCS - Jun 29, 2026
“Should have stuck with Rohit Sharma and Suryakumar Yadav as well then” – Mohammad Kaif slams Team India after IRE vs IND 2026 T20Is
Former India batter Mohammad Kaif slammed the Indian team management for not adding young Vaibhav Suryavanshi in the playing XI during the 0-2 T20I series loss against Ireland in Belfast as well. The 15-year-old, who received his maiden India call-up, waits for a historic debut as Team India went with the opening combination of Sanju […]
By SMCS - Jun 29, 2026
“Arshdeep hits a ball and takes a single” – Dinesh Karthik slams India’s game awareness after series loss to Ireland
Former India player Dinesh Karthik criticised the Indian team for their game awareness after the loss to Ireland in the second and final T20I of the series on Sunday, June 28, in Belfast. Chasing 155, India needed 21 runs off the last seven balls, with Arshdeep Singh on strike on one off two and Harshit […]
By SMCS - Jun 29, 2026
Aakash Chopra opens up after India’s 2-0 loss in IRE vs IND 2026 T20I series
Former India player turned veteran commentator Aakash Chopra has expressed his concern about Sanju Samson’s place in the Indian team’s playing XI after their 2-0 series loss against Ireland. He added that the Kerala wicketkeeper-batter is generally the first player dropped when someone has to be left out as well. However, India faced a one-run […]
By SMCS - Jun 29, 2026
“I presumed Ricky Ponting would be the coach” – Michael Vaughan’s hilarious remark on Shreyas Iyer’s appointment as Team India T20I captain
Former England captain Michael Vaughan, funnily enough, said that he felt Team India would appoint Ricky Ponting as their head coach after announcing Shreyas Iyer as the new T20I captain. However, the star batter returned to the short-format side after 2023 and replaced Suryakumar Yadav as the skipper as well. Notably, Australian legend Ricky Ponting […]
By SMCS - Jun 27, 2026
Michael Vaughan shares a tactic to counter Vaibhav Suryavanshi in ENG vs IND 2026 T20Is
Legendary batter Michael Vaughan suggested that England should think of sending Team India out to field first in the upcoming T20I series so that the bowlers get a chance against a relatively tired Vaibhav Suryavanshi, who is still settling in as a fielder as well. However, Vaibhav mostly featured as an impact sub in the […]
By SMCS - Jun 27, 2026
Aakash Chopra reacts to India’s shocking 34-run defeat vs Ireland in 1st T20I
Former India cricketer Aakash Chopra reacted to India’s shocking 34-run defeat against Ireland in the first T20I of the two-match series. The game took place in Belfast on Friday, June 26. Batting first, Ireland posted 182/9. However, India were eventually bundled out for just 148 in 18.5 overs, failing to even bat for the entire […]
By SMCS - Jun 27, 2026















