Former India skipper Sourav Ganguly has publicly backed wicketkeeper-batter Sanju Samson, urging patience after a quiet international run that cost him a regular spot in the starting XI. Samson was named as India’s first-choice keeper-opener for the ICC Men’s T20 World Cup 2026 but lost his place following a lean T20I series against New Zealand […]

Former Australian cricketer Aaron Finch has said that the Indian team management should not rush Abhishek Sharma into the playing XI against Pakistan, as the latter is recovering from a stomach infection that led to his admission to a Delhi hospital. Abhishek played in the game against the USA despite feeling unwell, only to fall […]

The blockbuster clash between the India cricket team and the Pakistan cricket team is set to light up the ICC Men’s T20 World Cup 2026 when the arch-rivals meet in Match 27 at the iconic R. Premadasa Stadium on Sunday, February 15. With both teams unbeaten so far, this Group A encounter carries massive significance, […]

Former India batter Jatin Paranjape has lifted the lid on a sensitive behind-the-scenes moment when he and selector MSK Prasad approached MS Dhoni to suggest it was time to hand over white-ball leadership — and how Dhoni responded with characteristic class and team-first thinking. Speaking on The Great Indian Cricket Show, Paranjape described a scene […]

Former India head coach Rahul Dravid said being honoured with a stand at the M. Chinnaswamy Stadium felt like a homecoming — a recognition of years spent on that turf more than in his own living room. Speaking at the unveiling, Dravid spoke with the quiet gratitude fans have come to expect: the stadium shaped […]

Former India off-spinner Harbhajan Singh believes the defending champions remain favourites for the blockbuster clash with Pakistan men’s national cricket team, but he warned India must be cautious against the mystery and guile of Usman Tariq. Speaking after India’s comfortable win over Namibia, Harbhajan urged the batting unit to stay calm, trust its process and […]

Former India great Sunil Gavaskar didn’t mince words after watching Sanju Samson’s brief but explosive cameo in India’s 93-run win over Namibia at the Arun Jaitley Stadium. Gavaskar flagged a technical flaw in Samson’s approach — one that, if not corrected, could be exposed by high-quality new-ball bowling in the big games ahead. Samson came […]

Ravichandran Ashwin warned that India’s vulnerability to quality spin is a genuine concern after watching a disciplined showing from Namibia and its skipper, Gerhard Erasmus. Speaking on his YouTube show Ash Ki Baat, he praised the visiting team’s skill but stressed the lesson is timely given the looming India vs Pakistan showdown at the R. […]

Australia’s World Cup jitters deepened after a shock 23-run defeat to Zimbabwe men’s national cricket team at the R. Premadasa Stadium, and Matthew Renshaw confirmed a fresh injury worry after the game: Marcus Stoinis sustained a hand problem while fielding his own delivery. Renshaw, who top-scored for his side, revealed the incident unfolded when Stoinis […]

Rajasthan Royals have handed the captaincy baton to 24-year-old Riyan Parag ahead of IPL 2026, a decisive move that signals a fresh chapter for the franchise after a turbulent off-season. The promotion follows Sanju Samson’s exit to Chennai Super Kings — a high-profile trade that brought in all-rounders Ravindra Jadeja and Sam Curran to bolster […]