Former India cricketer Dinesh Karthik believes Vaibhav Sooryavanshi should remain with the national team rather than return to domestic cricket for Bihar, even if he continues to warm the bench. Karthik considers being part of India’s extended squad a legitimate role, as the young batter could be called upon if any of the first-choice top-three […]

Former Australia batter Michael Hussey has thrown his support behind Marnus Labuschagne amid growing pressure on the national Test team following their disappointing performance against South Africa in Gqeberha. While several players face questions over their places, Hussey believes Labuschagne has shown encouraging signs despite struggling to convert promising starts into substantial scores. Australia endured […]

Mohammed Shami has reaffirmed his strong connection with Bengal cricket, revealing that he intends to end his professional career with the state team. The experienced India fast bowler made the emotional admission following Bengal’s Ranji Trophy victory over Services, underlining the importance of domestic cricket in shaping his career. Shami, 36, missed Bengal’s Ranji Trophy match […]

Australian fast bowler Megan Schutt has received a two-match suspension for breaching Cricket Australia’s Sports Science and Sports Medicine guidelines regarding prescription medication. The 33-year-old will miss Australia’s third and final T20I against New Zealand on Thursday, October 22, as well as the Adelaide Strikers’ opening match of the Women’s Big Bash League (WBBL) 12 […]

Former Indian wicketkeeper-batter MSK Prasad said that Nitish Kumar Reddy’s recent increase in bowling speed is a key reason behind the team management backing him in all three formats. With veteran allrounder Hardik Pandya out with an injury since the 2026 T20 World Cup, India have often played Nitish in the white-ball formats as well. […]

Veteran India pacer Mohammad Shami said that he is not thinking about making a comeback to the Indian team. He also added that his focus instead was on working on his fitness and bowling as well. He also suggested that the return would happen if it was in his destiny. Shami said during a Sports […]

Former Mumbai Indians (MI) batter Tirumalasetti Suman opined on key match-ups ahead of the first T20I between New Zealand and India. The game will take place on Thursday, October 22, at the Hagley Oval in Christchurch. He added that India would have to dismiss openers Finn Allen and Tim Seifert early. “I think the important […]

India’s experienced fast bowler Bhuvneshwar Kumar could play a crucial role in the upcoming five-match T20I series against New Zealand, with former India batter Cheteshwar Pujara backing him to lead the pace attack. Pujara believes the conditions in New Zealand could suit Bhuvneshwar’s swing bowling, making him a strong option with the new ball when […]

South Africa have suffered a potential injury setback during their crucial Test match against Australia, with fast bowler Anrich Nortje leaving the field midway through the 20th over of the hosts’ first innings on Day 4. The incident has raised concerns for the Proteas, who are looking to secure a vital victory in their bid […]

India are banking on Bhuvneshwar Kumar’s experience and recent success in the Indian Premier League to strengthen their bowling attack ahead of the five-match T20I series against New Zealand. Captain Shreyas Iyer believes the veteran pacer’s understanding of the shortest format will be valuable for a bowling unit that has lacked experience in recent months. Bhuvneshwar, […]