Anaya Bangar, daughter of former India all-rounder and batting coach Sanjay Bangar, has received clearance from Cricket Australia to return to competitive cricket at the community level. The approval allows her to participate in Premier Cricket competitions across Australian states and territories under Cricket Australia’s Inclusion of Transgender and Gender Diverse Players in Elite Cricket […]

Former Australia captain Steve Waugh has raised concerns about the changing nature of Test cricket, arguing that modern batters are gradually losing the patience and discipline required to succeed in the longest format. Waugh is regarded as one of the finest Test batters of his generation. He played 168 Tests for Australia between 1985 and 2004, […]

The Asian Games 2026 cricket schedule has been announced, but concerns over playing conditions and player facilities have emerged ahead of the continental multi-sport event. Several cricket boards across Asia have reportedly raised questions about the quality of the venue, dressing rooms, and accommodation arrangements for participating teams. Cricket at the Asian Games 2026 will […]

Joe Root has made a return as England’s Test captain and has already enjoyed a winning start to his second stint in the role. The veteran right-handed batter was reappointed skipper after Ben Stokes announced his retirement from international cricket in June 2026. Root previously stepped down as England’s Test captain in early 2022 following the […]

Former Australia captain Steve Waugh has criticised the International Cricket Council (ICC) for reducing the number of teams in the 2027 ODI World Cup. The 50-over showpiece was initially scheduled to feature 14 teams and will be hosted by South Africa, Zimbabwe and Namibia. However, the ICC has now revised the format, with only 12 […]

Former West Indies all-rounder Kieron Pollard has once again etched his name into the T20 cricket record books, becoming the highest run-scorer in the history of the format. The Trinbago Knight Riders (TKR) star surpassed Jos Buttler’s tally of 14,890 runs during the Caribbean Premier League (CPL) 2026 clash against Saint Lucia Kings on Thursday […]

Former South Africa Test player Dean Elgar will retire from professional cricket at the end of the 2026 season, bringing down the curtain on a 21-year career as well. The veteran, who joined Essex in 2024 after his international retirement, played more than 500 appearances across his career, including 86 Tests. He scored 5,347 Test […]

Star spinner Mayank Markande is happy with the opportunity to represent Amritsar Soormas in the Sher-e-Punjab T20 League, and believes the tournament can play a key role in strengthening the state’s cricketing ecosystem as well. “It is a privilege to be part of Amritsar Soormas and contribute directly to Punjab’s premier T20 tournament. Having come […]

Former India batter Cheteshwar Pujara said that left-arm spinner Manav Suthar was challenged on Day 4 of the Colombo Test because the Sri Lankan batters played him smartly. Pujara stated that the Lankans attacked Suthar early in his spell and did not allow him to settle down as well. Suthar bowled 18 overs in Sri […]

Former India batter Aakash Chopra has added that legendary wicketkeeper-batter MS Dhoni has reportedly asked for a 25 percent stake in the Chennai Super Kings (CSK), and he called it unrealistic. He added that no franchise would give $400 million to anyone as well. Reports also suggested that Dhoni initially wanted to buy a 25 […]