Former India cricketer Lakshmipathy Balaji has showered praise on Shubman Gill, comparing the Gujarat Titans skipper’s elegant batting style to that of Rohit Sharma. Balaji described Gill as a “shorter version of Rohit Sharma,” highlighting his effortless strokeplay, extra time on the ball, and ability to dominate bowlers with classical cricketing shots despite operating at […]

The pressure is mounting on the Punjab Kings as their IPL 2026 campaign continues to spiral after a dream start to the season. Once comfortably placed in the top two, the Shreyas Iyer-led side has now suffered five consecutive defeats, putting their playoff qualification hopes in serious danger. While criticism has largely focused on the […]

Former India head coach Rahul Dravid has offered a balanced perspective on the ongoing debate surrounding “superstar culture” in Indian cricket, subtly disagreeing with current India coach Gautam Gambhir’s push to move away from individual-centric recognition in the sport. Gambhir has repeatedly stressed that Indian cricket should prioritise collective success over the celebration of star […]

Former India opener Virender Sehwag has strongly criticised Ruturaj Gaikwad’s captaincy following Chennai Super Kings’ disappointing defeat to Lucknow Super Giants in IPL 2026. Sehwag felt CSK’s tactical approach during the powerplay was far too predictable and claimed the decision to avoid spin bowling early in the innings proved costly. CSK’s pace attack struggled badly […]

The lingering mystery surrounding MS Dhoni’s complete absence from the ongoing Indian Premier League season has taken a compelling turn, with veteran Indian spinner Ravichandran Ashwin hinting that the legendary wicketkeeper-batter could finally make his heavily anticipated return in Chennai Super Kings’ must-win encounter against SunRisers Hyderabad on Monday. Dhoni, who has not played a […]

Virat Kohli has opened up about the emotional significance of Royal Challengers Bengaluru finally winning their maiden IPL title in 2025, admitting the triumph felt far more special because of the franchise’s painful journey over the previous 18 years. RCB ended one of the longest title droughts in IPL history after defeating Punjab Kings in the […]

Chennai Super Kings batting coach Michael Hussey has admitted that every remaining game in IPL 2026 now feels like a final for the five-time champions after their damaging defeat to Lucknow Super Giants left their playoff hopes hanging by a thread. CSK suffered a comprehensive loss in Lucknow on Friday night as Australian all-rounder Mitchell Marsh […]

Former India spinner Ravichandran Ashwin has strongly backed Devdutt Padikkal as a long-term solution for India’s number three spot in Test cricket following the batter’s impressive performance for Royal Challengers Bengaluru against Kolkata Knight Riders in IPL 2026. Padikkal once again showcased his elegance and composure with a fluent 39 off just 27 balls in Raipur. […]

Legendary Indian batter Virat Kohli said that his preparations were in full sync for the upcoming ICC Men’s Cricket World Cup 2027 as well. Kohli, the player with the most hundreds (54) in the format and the second-highest ODI runs (14,797), has already played four Men’s Cricket World Cups and was a part of the […]

Chennai Super Kings’ 3-match winning streak came to an end against Lucknow Super Giants in the Indian Premier League (IPL) 2026 campaign on Friday, putting their playoff qualification at risk as well. However, after the game, former Chennai player S Badrinath slammed skipper Ruturaj Gaikwad for his ‘tactical blunder’ that played a key role in […]