Former India batter Wasim Jaffer has backed Vaibhav Suryavanshi to continue playing his natural attacking game after the teenage sensation smashed a breathtaking maiden T20I half-century against Zimbabwe in the opening match of the three-game series. The 15-year-old announced himself on the international stage with a fearless innings that reminded many of Virender Sehwag’s […]

Former India captain Kris Srikkanth has expressed concern over India’s search for a reliable pace-bowling all-rounder ahead of the 2027 ODI World Cup, stating that no player currently matches the value and balance that Hardik Pandya brings to the side. While India continue to test multiple options due to Hardik’s recurring fitness concerns, Srikkanth believes […]

Former India off-spinner Ravichandran Ashwin has praised Mayank Yadav for producing a memorable comeback in the first T20I against Zimbabwe, while also underlining just how difficult it is for a young fast bowler to recover from repeated stress fractures and other serious injuries. Ashwin said the physical strain is obvious, but the mental battle can […]

Former India captain and ex-chief selector Krishnamachari Srikkanth has strongly criticised head coach Gautam Gambhir for dropping teenage sensation Vaibhav Sooryavanshi after just three low scores during India’s T20I series against England. Srikkanth described the decision as “foolish,” arguing that it dented the youngster’s confidence before his stunning comeback in the opening T20I against Zimbabwe, […]

India are in no rush to transform Vaibhav Sooryavanshi into a full-fledged all-rounder, with stand-in spin-bowling coach Sunil Joshi making it clear that the 15-year-old’s batting will remain the top priority for the immediate future. After Sooryavanshi’s explosive performances in Harare, India are choosing patience over experimentation as they continue to manage one of their […]

BCCI vice-president Rajeev Shukla has firmly dismissed speculation surrounding Rohit Sharma’s ODI future, stating that there is “no question” of the India captain retiring from international cricket. His remarks come amid growing reports suggesting Rohit could be nearing the end of his ODI career ahead of the 2027 ODI World Cup. Rumours intensified after claims […]

Team India bowling coach Sunil Joshi said that leg-spinner Ravi Bishnoi has only made a tweak in his run-up to make sure that he does not get close to the return crease as well.He also added that both the team management and the bowler himself are satisfied with the adjustment as well. However, Bishnoi registered […]

Team India’s commanding victory over Zimbabwe in the first T20I may have come against lower-ranked opposition, but former India opener Sadagoppan Ramesh believes the celebrations were completely justified given the team’s recent struggles in the shortest format. After enduring back-to-back T20I series defeats against Ireland and England, India finally returned to winning ways with an […]

Australia opener Travis Head has finally addressed the much-discussed on-field exchange with Virat Kohli during the TATA IPL 2026, insisting there is no lingering animosity between the two despite the incident generating widespread attention. The flashpoint occurred during the league-stage clash between Sunrisers Hyderabad (SRH) and Royal Challengers Bengaluru (RCB), where a heated moment between […]

With the inaugural edition of the European T20 Premier League (ETPL) set to get underway on August 26, league co-founder Abhishek Bachchan has outlined the long-term vision behind the project and why he believes European cricket is ready for a new franchise-driven platform. For Bachchan, the ETPL is not just about staging another T20 competition; […]