Former Chennai Super Kings (CSK) batter Ambati Rayudu believes India missed an opportunity by leaving experienced wrist-spinner Kuldeep Yadav out of the playing XI for the fourth T20I against New Zealand at Eden Park, Auckland. The former cricketer felt Kuldeep’s variations could have made a difference on a ground known for its short straight boundaries. India’s […]

The International Cricket Council (ICC) is planning a major revamp of its annual awards, with the prestigious ceremony set to return in 2027 after a year-long rethink. The governing body wants to introduce a fresh format that gives greater recognition to outstanding cricketers, teams and achievements across international cricket. The ICC Awards traditionally honour the […]

Aaryavir Sehwag and Anvay Dravid, sons of former India cricket stars Virender Sehwag and Rahul Dravid, have earned places in India’s 15-member squad for the upcoming ACC Men’s Under-19 Asia Cup. The Board of Control for Cricket in India (BCCI) announced the team on Friday, October 30, with the tournament scheduled to take place in […]

Mumbai Indians have announced a revamped coaching setup for the IPL 2027 season, appointing T Dilip as their new fielding coach, Dhawal Kulkarni as development bowling coach and Mitchell McClenaghan as bowling coach. The appointments will see the trio work under newly appointed head coach Kieron Pollard as the five-time champions look to rebuild after […]

India head coach Gautam Gambhir could make a return to the Indian Premier League (IPL) in 2028, with four franchises reportedly interested in securing his services. Kolkata Knight Riders (KKR) and Rajasthan Royals (RR) are among the teams that have approached the former India opener, while two other franchises are also believed to be exploring […]

India fast bowler Prasidh Krishna has been ruled out of the upcoming three-match ODI series against New Zealand after failing to recover fully from a hamstring injury. The setback means the 30-year-old will have to wait longer for another opportunity to establish himself in India’s playing XI. The BCCI has not announced a replacement for […]

India vice-captain Tilak Varma has explained how he has adapted his batting approach after moving down the order in T20I cricket. The left-handed batter believes that batting at No. 5 or No. 6 requires a different mindset compared to playing at No. 3, where he has more time to settle in and build an innings. […]

Former India opener Aakash Chopra believes the Indian cricket team has the batting firepower to score 300 or more in a T20I, provided aggressive players such as Abhishek Sharma and Vaibhav Suryavanshi get going. He highlighted the ability of India’s top-order batters to maintain a strike rate of around 200 throughout their innings, making a […]

Jasprit Bumrah is widely regarded as one of the finest fast bowlers in modern cricket, particularly in white-ball formats. His ability to deliver under pressure has earned him recognition from players and experts across the world. However, Pakistan fast-bowling legend Waqar Younis believes Bumrah still has more to prove in Test cricket, despite his outstanding […]

Former India batter Hanuma Vihari has urged the Indian team management to give Bhuvneshwar Kumar two more opportunities in the ongoing T20I series against New Zealand before making a final decision on his future. However, Vihari believes India should consider younger fast bowlers if the experienced pacer fails to improve. He also expressed concerns about […]