Former India cricketer-turned-commentator Mohammad Kaif has strongly criticised the national selectors for overlooking Axar Patel in the ongoing ODI series against New Zealand, arguing that the all-rounder currently offers more value than Ravindra Jadeja in the 50-over format. Axar last featured in ODIs during India’s tour of Australia in October 2025 and has since been […]

Indian all-rounder Washington Sundar has been ruled out of the upcoming T20I series against New Zealand after sustaining a side strain, dealing a setback to India’s preparations ahead of a packed international calendar. The injury occurred during the first ODI at the BCA Stadium in Vadodara on January 11, when Sundar felt sharp discomfort in […]

Australia fast bowler Mitchell Starc has come out in support of Steve Smith following the much-discussed “no single” incident involving Babar Azam during the Sydney derby between the Sydney Sixers and Sydney Thunder in the Big Bash League. While Starc admitted he had not personally watched the moment unfold, he defended Smith’s decision as a […]

Defending IPL champions Royal Challengers Bengaluru (RCB) have taken a proactive step to strengthen fan safety by proposing installing 300 to 350 AI-enabled surveillance cameras at the M. Chinnaswamy Stadium ahead of the IPL 2026 season. The move underlines the franchise’s intent to modernise crowd management systems and prevent a repeat of past tragedies at […]

Former India wicketkeeper-batter Dinesh Karthik believes defending champions India will enter the ICC Men’s T20 World Cup 2026 as one of the most formidable teams in the competition, thanks to their depth, fearless approach, and proven dominance in home-like conditions. With the tournament set to begin on February 7 across India and Sri Lanka, expectations […]

The uncertainty surrounding Bangladesh’s participation in the upcoming ICC T20 World Cup has prompted the International Cricket Council to take a decisive step. In a bid to break the deadlock, the ICC is set to send a high-level delegation to Bangladesh for face-to-face discussions with the Bangladesh Cricket Board (BCB). The global tournament is scheduled […]

Any lingering talk of a rift between Harleen Deol and UP Warriorz head coach Abhishek Nayar was firmly put to rest on Wednesday night, as both fronted up with clarity and conviction after the team’s statement win over Mumbai Indians Women in Match 8 of the Women’s Premier League 2026 in Navi Mumbai. Less than […]

Former Bangladesh cricketer and Cricketers’ Welfare Association of Bangladesh (CWAB) president Mohammad Mithun has revealed disturbing details surrounding the recent players’ protest against Bangladesh Cricket Board (BCB) director M Nazmul Islam. Speaking at a press conference on Friday, January 16, Mithun said several cricketers involved in the Bangladesh Premier League (BPL) boycott have received threatening […]

The Big Bash League (BBL) has long positioned itself as a breeding ground for innovation in T20 cricket. As one of the few major leagues that remain non-privatised, the BBL has consistently sought creative ways to stay competitive in a crowded global calendar dominated by financial powerhouses like the IPL. Its willingness to experiment, even […]

Former India player turned veteran commentator Aakash Chopra has added that Shubman Gill, Rohit Sharma and Virat Kohli’s dismissals in the second ODI against New Zealand reminded him of the 2023 ODI World Cup final as well. He also added that the trio’s dismissals were similar to the way they got out in that match. […]