The next Indian Premier League (IPL) mini auction is reportedly set to return to India after franchises raised concerns about hosting the event overseas. Logistical difficulties associated with international travel and arrangements were among the reasons cited by the teams. The decision was discussed during an IPL Governing Council meeting on Tuesday. According to a […]

Afghanistan all-rounder Gulbadin Naib has opened up about his close friendship with India all-rounder Axar Patel, revealing that their relationship extends well beyond their battles on the cricket field. The two players have developed a strong bond through their experiences in franchise cricket, and Naib says they remain in regular contact despite representing different countries. […]

Sanju Samson delivered a timely reminder of his quality with a sensational batting display in India’s second T20I against Afghanistan at the Arun Jaitley Stadium in New Delhi. The wicketkeeper-batter smashed 57 runs from just 22 deliveries, including seven fours and four sixes, at an astonishing strike rate of 259.09. Samson’s fireworks helped India chase down […]

India sealed the three-match T20I series against Afghanistan with a convincing seven-wicket victory in the second match at the Arun Jaitley Stadium in Delhi on September 15. The win gave the Men in Blue an unassailable 2-0 lead and turned the third T20I, scheduled for September 17 at the same venue, into a dead rubber. […]

Former India all-rounder Yuvraj Singh has urged the Gautam Gambhir-led team management to focus on building a settled squad well ahead of the 2027 ODI World Cup. With India making several changes to their playing combinations across formats recently, Yuvraj believes stability and consistent game time will be crucial as the team prepares for the […]

England white-ball coach Brendon McCullum wants to be “challenged” by white-ball mentor Kevin Pietersen, and he has “no problem” with his previous criticism of the team as well. However, Pietersen will work with England for most of the series up to and including the 2027 World Cup, starting with the three T20Is and three ODIs […]

Former India player turned commentator Aakash Chopra has applauded Nitish Kumar Reddy for bowling a stunning spell in the second T20I against Afghanistan. He also added that the seam-bowling all-rounder could be a future replacement for Hardik Pandya. Reddy registered figures of 3/24 in three overs as India restricted Afghanistan to 159/8 in Delhi on […]

Vaibhav Sooryavanshi’s rapid rise has given Indian cricket another exciting batting option, but his emergence has also created a difficult selection call for the team management. With the teenager making a strong impression, leaving him out of the T20I playing XI is becoming increasingly difficult. However, his inclusion also means another player has to make […]

Former India cricketer Sunil Gavaskar applauded Sanju Samson’s sensible and patient approach at the start of the innings before switching gears in the second T20I against Afghanistan as well. The opener scored a quick 57 off just 22 balls in India’s seven-wicket win at the Arun Jaitley Stadium on Tuesday, September 15 as well. “It’s […]

Pakistan wicketkeeper-batter Mohammad Rizwan has reportedly sought clarification from the National Cyber Crime Investigation Agency (NCCIA) regarding the investigation involving him. According to Geo, the veteran cricketer has written to the agency asking why he was summoned and seeking details about the alleged disciplinary violation under scrutiny. Rizwan is also understood to have questioned the […]