Former India batter Hanuma Vihari has praised the BCCI for announcing India’s Test squad for the upcoming Sri Lanka tour well in advance, calling it a positive step for preparation ahead of a crucial red-ball assignment. The move comes after captain Shubman Gill had reportedly suggested that the board should organise 15-day camps before every […]

Former India off-spinner Ravichandran Ashwin has thrown his support behind Saransh Jain after the Madhya Pradesh all-rounder earned his maiden India call-up for the upcoming Test series against Sri Lanka. Ashwin said the 33-year-old has been rewarded for years of consistent domestic performances and believes the off-spinner deserves the opportunity to prove himself on the […]

Former South Africa captain AB de Villiers has admitted he was surprised to see Rishabh Pant return to India’s Test squad for the upcoming two-match series against Sri Lanka. While the legendary batter questioned Pant’s recent form and confidence, he expressed full faith in the dynamic wicketkeeper-batter’s ability to rediscover his best at the international […]

Royal Challengers Bengaluru (RCB) have created history by becoming the first franchise in Indian Premier League (IPL) history to cross the $300 million brand valuation mark. The milestone caps off a remarkable year for the Bengaluru-based side, both on the field and in the business world, as the IPL itself continues its rapid rise as […]

Former Australia head coach Justin Langer has dismissed speculation linking him with the vacant England men’s Test coaching role, confirming that the England and Wales Cricket Board (ECB) has not approached him following Brendon McCullum’s departure from the position earlier this month. Langer had emerged as one of the leading names reportedly under consideration for […]

India captain Shubman Gill has climbed to the top of the latest ICC ODI batting rankings, reclaiming the No. 1 position after an impressive series against England. The 26-year-old opener, who struck two half-centuries during India’s three-match ODI series earlier this month, moved up one place to overtake New Zealand’s Daryl Mitchell. Gill now leads […]

Former India wicketkeeper Deep Dasgupta has dismissed the growing comparisons between Gautam Gambhir and VVS Laxman following India’s convincing 3-0 T20I series victory over Zimbabwe. With Laxman serving as stand-in head coach during Gambhir’s absence, the dominant performance sparked fresh speculation over whether the former India batter should replace Gambhir as the full-time coach. The […]

Former India off-spinner Ravichandran Ashwin has clarified his much-discussed “serve drinks” remark about teenage sensation Vaibhav Sooryavanshi, insisting that his comments were never intended to belittle the youngster. Instead, Ashwin explained that he was highlighting the importance of patience and learning, adding that spending time on the sidelines can help a young cricketer develop into […]

Mohammad Shami’s exclusion from India’s Test squad for the Sri Lanka series has reinforced a clear message from the selectors: they are ready to look ahead rather than revisit the past. The veteran fast bowler did everything in his power to force a comeback, but the India team management now appears determined to invest in […]

Former India off-spinner Ravichandran Ashwin has backed India to field four spinners in the upcoming two-Test series against Sri Lanka, which begins on August 15. Picking his ideal XI for the spin-friendly tour, Ashwin named Ravindra Jadeja, Manav Suthar, Saransh Jain and Kuldeep Yadav as the key spin options, leaving just two places for fast […]