The Mumbai Cricket Association (MCA) has taken a major step towards modernising cricket coaching by partnering with Singapore-based company Level Up Sportslytics to introduce artificial intelligence (AI) into its training programme. A pilot project is currently underway at the Sharad Pawar Indoor Cricket Academy in Mumbai’s Bandra Kurla Complex. The initiative aims to provide coaches […]

A Jammu court has dismissed an application seeking the registration of an FIR against Board of Control for Cricket in India (BCCI) president Mithun Manhas over alleged discrepancies in his date-of-birth records. The court ruled that the complaint did not contain sufficient evidence to justify a criminal investigation into allegations of fraud, cheating and forgery. […]

Former India head coach Ravi Shastri has expressed disappointment over Mohammed Shami’s decision to retire from Test cricket, believing the experienced fast bowler still had plenty to offer in the longest format. Shami announced his retirement through a social media video message on Friday, bringing an end to an international Test career that lasted more […]

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pacer shared the news through an emotional video message on Instagram on Friday night, confirming that he would no longer represent India in the traditional white-ball format.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 […]