Former England all-rounder Moeen Ali believes India’s spin-heavy attack could be the decisive factor against Pakistan in the marquee T20 World Cup clash scheduled for Sunday, February 15, in Colombo. Speaking on a podcast with Anis Sajan, Moeen underlined how India’s variety in spin — especially on slow, gripping surfaces — can suffocate Pakistan’s batting […]

Pakistan captain Salman Ali Agha has called for the upcoming India vs Pakistan clash to be played in the “right spirit,” saying his side is open to the customary handshake ahead of the blockbuster ICC Men’s T20 World Cup 2026 encounter. Speaking at the pre-match press conference, Agha stressed that while Pakistan will respect cricketing […]

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. […]