Former Indian spinner Ravichandran Ashwin has backed young fast bowler Anshul Kamboj as a serious contender for India’s future World Cup plans, praising his ability to adapt to different bowling conditions. Ashwin shared his assessment during the ongoing second ODI between India and New Zealand in Wellington, where the Haryana pacer continued to impress with […]

Indian fast bowler Mohammed Shami has officially announced his retirement from Test cricket, bringing the curtain down on an impressive career in the longest format. The 36-year-old pacer shared the news through an emotional video message on Instagram on Friday night, confirming that he would no longer represent India in the traditional white-ball format. Shami […]

India and New Zealand are preparing for the second match of their five-game ODI series, scheduled to take place in Wellington on Saturday, November 7. The Men in Blue currently lead 1-0 after securing a convincing five-wicket victory in the rain-affected opening encounter. Ahead of the contest, New Zealand fast bowler Blair Tickner opened up […]

India’s long-pending white-ball tour of Bangladesh could finally receive a fresh opportunity in January 2027, with discussions reportedly underway to accommodate the six-match assignment. The proposed series includes three One-Day Internationals (ODIs) and three T20 Internationals (T20Is), although its confirmation remains subject to scheduling adjustments and approval from the Indian government. According to a report […]

New Zealand fast bowler Blair Tickner has revealed how his wife’s battle with leukaemia transformed his perspective on life and professional cricket. The challenging period helped the 33-year-old move away from the pressure of international performances and rediscover the happiness of simply representing his country. Tickner’s wife, Sarah, was diagnosed with leukaemia in April 2024 […]

Former India all-rounder Irfan Pathan has raised concerns over a potential trade between Punjab Kings (PBKS) and Lucknow Super Giants (LSG) involving Marcus Stoinis and Mohsin Khan. While the deal could benefit Lucknow, Pathan believes Punjab may be taking a significant risk by considering the departure of a consistently available player in exchange for a […]

Cricket Australia has appointed former Australian batter Mike Hussey as a consultant coach and T20 advisor, expanding his responsibilities ahead of a demanding international cricket calendar. The experienced campaigner will work with the national team across multiple formats, with his role covering the 2027 Ashes, the ICC Men’s ODI World Cup and the 2028 Los […]

Delhi head coach Vijay Dahiya is keen to have Virat Kohli back in the state dressing room for the upcoming Vijay Hazare Trophy. While the experienced batter’s presence would strengthen Delhi’s campaign, Dahiya believes his biggest contribution could come through mentoring the younger players. The coach feels Kohli’s remarkable journey, discipline and approach to the […]

Venkatesh Iyer has opened up about the demanding atmosphere Gautam Gambhir created inside the Kolkata Knight Riders (KKR) dressing room during their successful IPL 2024 campaign. The Indian batter recalled how Gambhir’s presence, high expectations and emphasis on excellence pushed players to maintain exceptional standards throughout the tournament. Gambhir returned to KKR as a mentor […]

After securing a five-wicket victory in the opening ODI at Eden Park, India will look to extend their lead when they face New Zealand in the second match at Seddon Park, Wellington, on November 7. Ahead of the encounter, former India opener and cricket commentator Aakash Chopra has shared his thoughts on the possible changes […]