Cricket Association of Bengal (CAB) president Sourav Ganguly has confirmed that the association will follow the directions of the state government regarding the use of Eden Gardens, resulting in Bengal’s opening Ranji Trophy match against Delhi being shifted to Kalyani. Eden Gardens will be handed over to the state government ahead of a special event scheduled […]

Mohammed Shami once again showed that age has done little to reduce his hunger for competitive cricket. The 36-year-old fast bowler played an important role in East Zone’s Duleep Trophy 2026 triumph in Chennai, making his 100th First-Class appearance even more memorable. Shami has not played for India since the 2025 ICC Champions Trophy final and […]

The Pakistan Cricket Board (PCB) made a major overhaul to the national Test squad after Pakistan suffered two heavy defeats in the ongoing three-match series against England. With the series already beyond their reach, the PCB dropped seven players and brought in five uncapped cricketers for the third Test. Alongside the new faces, Saim Ayub […]

India speedster Mohammad Siraj has commented on his drop in pace and rhythm since the recent tour of Sri Lanka and an extended two-month break, but said that bowling long spells in the Duleep Trophy has given him strong hints that he is getting back in form ahead of another international season. However, Siraj, who […]

Sunil Gavaskar has criticised the Board of Control for Cricket in India (BCCI) over the way the Ranji Trophy is being scheduled, arguing that the country’s premier red-ball competition is no longer being treated as the “crown jewel” of Indian cricket. The batting legend expressed his disappointment with the current domestic structure, particularly the decision to […]

Former Team India assistant coach Abhishek Nayar showed how a news channel body-shamed veteran India batter Rohit Sharma, forcing him to work on his fitness in 2011 as well. He was left out of the 2011 ODI World Cup squad, much to his dismay, as India won at home. Rohit has since become one of […]

Former Indian captain Sunil Gavaskar lashed out at the lack of importance given to the Ranji Trophy compared to the white-ball domestic formats amid the 2026 Duleep Trophy as well. The 2026-27 Ranji Trophy will be divided into two phases as well. The first phase will take place from October 11 to November 5, while […]

Tilak Varma has been appointed vice-captain of India’s squad for the upcoming three-match T20I series against Afghanistan, beginning September 13. The second and third matches will be played on September 15 and 17 respectively. Shreyas Iyer will continue to captain the side in the T20I format for this assignment. Varma’s promotion to vice-captain represents another […]

Mohammed Shami thoroughly enjoyed his role as one of the senior-most players in the East Zone squad during their successful Duleep Trophy 2026 campaign. The veteran pacer also embraced the opportunity to mentor 15-year-old Vaibhav Sooryavanshi, whose age, as Shami pointed out, is almost identical to the length of his own First-Class career. Shami claimed […]

East Zone ended a 13-year wait for the Duleep Trophy title with a commanding victory over South Zone in the 2026 final at the MA Chidambaram Stadium in Chennai. The triumph sparked jubilant celebrations, with captain Ishan Kishan and 15-year-old Vaibhav Sooryavanshi among those dancing on the field with stumps in hand. The final stretched […]