Team India’s preparations for the upcoming two-Test series against Sri Lanka have been slightly adjusted, with their scheduled warm-up match against a Sri Lanka XI reduced from four days to three. According to a Cricbuzz report, the practice fixture will now be played from August 7 to 9 at the NCC Ground in Colombo, located […]

Young India batter Sai Sudharsan is making encouraging progress in his recovery ahead of the upcoming Test tour of Sri Lanka. The left-hander has resumed batting at the BCCI Centre of Excellence in Bengaluru, boosting his chances of being fully fit before Team India departs for Colombo on August 4. The BCCI and Sri Lanka […]

A tragic incident in Nagpur has claimed the life of 17-year-old aspiring cricketer Aditi Moreshwar Chaukande, with preliminary police findings suggesting that she was upset after missing out on selection in the recent Vidarbha Cricket Association (VCA) squad. The young player, originally from Akola, had been living in Nagpur with her mother for the past […]

Former India opener Wasim Jaffer has shared his views on East Zone’s decision to appoint 15-year-old Vaibhav Sooryavanshi as vice-captain for the 2026-27 Duleep Trophy, suggesting that the role could have gone to the more experienced Abhimanyu Easwaran. While Jaffer welcomed the faith shown in the teenage sensation, he admitted the decision remains open to […]

Former England batter Mark Butcher has criticised the ECB’s decision to bring Joe Root back as England’s Test captain, arguing that the move risks taking the side in the wrong direction after the leadership shift that followed Ben Stokes’ rise. Root was officially reappointed on July 31, with the ECB also confirming Stephen Fleming as […]

Former India player Wasim Jaffer backed the inclusion of 29-year-old pacer Auqib Nabi in the Test squad. His comments came ahead of India’s two-match away Test series against Sri Lanka, beginning on August 15 in Galle as well. Speaking during a discussion on his YouTube channel (Wasim Jaffer Official), he said, “Maybe one reason is […]

England and Wales Cricket Board (ECB) Managing Director Rob Key has explained why Joe Root was chosen to return as England’s Test captain instead of Harry Brook, insisting the decision was made with the team’s long-term future in mind. Root was officially reappointed as England’s Test captain on Thursday (July 31), replacing Brendon McCullum’s leadership era […]

Former India wicketkeeper-batter Deep Dasgupta has slammed the decision to appoint 15-year-old Vaibhav Sooryavanshi as East Zone’s vice-captain for the 2026-27 Duleep Trophy. The domestic tournament will begin on August 23. On July 29, East Zone announced their squad, with Ishan Kishan named captain as well. The team also includes experienced players such as Abhimanyu […]

Kuldeep Yadav continued his impressive run in England with another impactful performance for Yorkshire in the One-Day Cup, claiming two wickets against Durham on Friday at Clifton Park. The left-arm wrist-spinner has now picked up two wickets in each of his four matches in the competition, underlining his consistency in English conditions. Bowling first in […]

India all-rounder Manav Suthar is set for another busy stretch of cricket after being named in the national squad for the upcoming two-Test series against Sri Lanka. The 23-year-old left-arm spinner, who recently made his India debut in the one-off Test against Afghanistan, will also return to county cricket after the Sri Lanka assignment, with […]