Steve Smith may have been left out of Australia’s preliminary squad for the upcoming T20 World Cup, but the veteran batter has made it clear that his journey in international T20 cricket is far from over. The former Australia captain has accepted the decision with maturity, while firmly keeping his long-term focus on representing his […]

Sunil Gavaskar delivered a sharp and uncompromising verdict on India’s stunning ODI series defeat to New Zealand, pinpointing the batters’ repeated failure to provide strong starts as the defining flaw. The former India captain urged the current generation to take cues from Virat Kohli, whose ability to pace an innings under pressure once again stood […]

India ODI captain Shubman Gill struck a measured tone when asked about Ravindra Jadeja and Kuldeep Yadav’s struggles against New Zealand, offering a pragmatic take. Jadeja’s returns were modest: 43 runs in three innings at an average of 14.33 and no wickets across the three-game series — a rare blank for a player of his quality. […]

Australia have received an early setback ahead of the 2026 men’s T20 World Cup, with chief selector George Bailey confirming that Pat Cummins is set to miss at least the first few matches of the tournament. Speaking on Monday, January 19, Bailey revealed that the Australian captain is still recovering from a lumbar bone stress […]

India captain Shubman Gill and veteran all-rounder Ravindra Jadeja are reportedly set for a swift return to domestic cricket following India’s 1-2 ODI series defeat against New Zealand. According to Cricbuzz, the senior duo is expected to travel to Rajkot to feature in the 2025–26 Ranji Trophy, with a mouth-watering contest lined up between Jadeja’s […]

The International Cricket Council (ICC) has reportedly taken a firm stand against the Bangladesh Cricket Board (BCB) amid growing uncertainty over Bangladesh’s participation in the 2026 men’s T20 World Cup in India. According to a report by ESPNcricinfo, the ICC has issued an ultimatum to the BCB, asking it to confirm its willingness to travel […]

Former India batting coach Sanjay Bangar has showered rich praise on current World No.1 T20I batter Abhishek Sharma, underlining how the young opener perfectly embodies India’s modern-day approach to T20 cricket. Speaking as a JioStar expert, Bangar highlighted Abhishek’s fearless mindset and attacking intent as the blueprint for how this Indian side wants to dominate […]

Former Pakistan captain Basit Ali has placed the onus squarely on Babar Azam after the now-viral “no single” episode involving Steve Smith in the Sydney derby, arguing the Pakistan skipper’s own approach invited the slight. The incident unfolded late in the 11th over at the SCG when Babar, sitting in the 40s at roughly a […]

India fast bowler Mohammed Siraj has backed senior all-rounder Ravindra Jadeja to bounce back strongly in the series-deciding third ODI against New Zealand, insisting that the experienced left-arm spinner is just one wicket away from rediscovering his best rhythm. Jadeja has endured a rare lean patch with the ball in the ongoing ODI series, returning figures […]

Former India batter Manoj Tiwary has launched a sharp critique of the process that led to Rohit Sharma’s removal as ODI captain, arguing the decision didn’t happen in a vacuum and pointing a finger at both chief selector Ajit Agarkar and head coach Gautam Gambhir. Tiwary called the move “disrespectful” to Rohit — a player […]