India head coach Gautam Gambhir has opened up about one of the toughest selection decisions of his coaching tenure, admitting that leaving Sanju Samson out of the England series was particularly difficult.  Samson had been part of India’s T20 World Cup-winning squad and finished the tournament strongly, scoring 97 not out, 89 and 89 in his […]

Jos Buttler has etched his name into T20 cricket history by becoming the first batter to reach 15,000 runs in the format. The England wicketkeeper-batter achieved the landmark during England’s six-wicket victory over Sri Lanka in the second T20I at Sophia Gardens, Cardiff, on September 17. After winning the toss, England restricted Sri Lanka to 145/9 […]

The Indian men’s and women’s cricket teams could face a fresh medal ceremony issue at the Asian Games, with Pakistan Cricket Board and Asian Cricket Council chief Mohsin Naqvi potentially involved in presenting the medals. According to a report by The Times of India, the Olympic Council of Asia (OCA) will decide who presents the medals […]

India head coach Gautam Gambhir has made it clear that Hardik Pandya’s current fitness is still not enough for him to bowl 10 overs in an ODI. With the all-rounder having played very little competitive cricket over the last four months, the team management is unwilling to rush him back into international cricket. Pandya remains […]

Former India player turned commentator Aakash Chopra has picked five former cricketers who could replace chief selector Ajit Agarkar if his tenure gets finished. Agarkar may have already attended his final selection meeting after the recent announcement of Team India’s squad for the white-ball series against West Indies and the Rest of India (ROI) squad […]

India opener Abhishek Sharma added a light-hearted moment to the build-up for the third and final T20I against Afghanistan, as players from both teams came together for an event in New Delhi ahead of Thursday’s match at the Arun Jaitley Stadium. With the series heading into its final game, India T20I captain Shreyas Iyer, Abhishek Sharma […]

Anti-corruption and betting allegations have emerged for the first time in the ongoing National Cyber Crime Investigation Agency (NCCIA) inquiry involving Pakistan wicketkeeper-batter Mohammad Rizwan. The Lahore High Court has noted that the agency is investigating matters related to online betting and gambling. On Thursday, the court dismissed Rizwan’s petition challenging notices issued to him […]

The Big Bash League is set to enter a new chapter on December 12, 2026, when Melbourne Renegades face Perth Scorchers at the MA Chidambaram Stadium in Chennai. The fixture will mark the first-ever Big Bash League match to be played outside Australia and will open the 16th edition of the tournament. The Renegades have […]

Leicestershire have been hit with a 27-point penalty after the Cricket Discipline Panel upheld a charge relating to a poor pitch during their County Championship clash against Glamorgan. The decision has left the club facing a major setback in their bid to remain in Division One. The Grace Road pitch curator, Callum Lewin, had argued […]

Wasim Jaffer said that Team India should consider resting Abhishek Sharma or Ishan Kishan for the upcoming dead-rubber third T20I against Afghanistan as well. India have already sealed the series by taking an unassailable 2-0 lead as well. Jaffer, however, suggested that with the series already in the pocket, Team India can afford to give […]