Australia’s stand-in skipper Steve Smith has found himself at the centre of a major controversy after widespread criticism of the team’s alleged time-wasting tactics on Day 1 of the second Ashes Test in Brisbane. Only 74 overs were bowled out of the mandated 90, even with the additional half-hour extension, marking the fewest overs bowled […]

Ravichandran Ashwin has called for greater clarity on Washington Sundar’s role, urging the Indian team management to treat him as a frontline bowler who can also contribute with the bat — not the other way around. According to Ashwin, Sundar will “keep searching for who he is” until the team firmly backs him in the […]

Former India spinner R. Ashwin has called on the Indian team management to offer Ruturaj Gaikwad a longer, uninterrupted run in ODI cricket, even when senior batters Shreyas Iyer and Shubman Gill return from their injury breaks. Ashwin’s appeal came in the wake of Gaikwad’s maiden ODI century in Raipur. This knock not only showcased […]

Former India all-rounder Irfan Pathan has criticised Ravindra Jadeja’s approach in the second ODI against South Africa, blaming his slow knock for India’s defeat in Raipur. Despite a powerful platform laid by Virat Kohli and Ruturaj Gaikwad, India managed only 74 runs in the final 10 overs—well below what modern ODI standards demand, especially on […]

Ruturaj Gaikwad, widely recognised as a natural white-ball opener, made a strong statement in his new role at No. 4 after a disappointing start in the series. Handed the responsibility in Shreyas Iyer’s absence, Gaikwad turned the narrative around with a sublime century in the second ODI against South Africa, proving his adaptability and temperament […]

Former India head coach Sanjay Bangar lauded the brilliant batting performance of Virat Kohli and Ruturaj Gaikwad in the second ODI against South Africa in Raipur. The duo stitched together a commanding 195-run partnership off just 156 deliveries for the third wicket, stabilizing India’s innings after an early wobble. Bangar particularly praised Gaikwad for pacing […]

Ruturaj Gaikwad has finally silenced the critics by delivering a classy and composed century after a wave of debate over his surprising role at No.4 in the ongoing ODI series against South Africa. Traditionally, an opener—both in domestic cricket and throughout much of his IPL career—Gaikwad was asked to take up the No.4 slot with […]

Mohammed Siraj has long been a mainstay in India’s Test setup, and until the 2023 ODI World Cup final, he was equally important in the 50-over format. Entering that tournament as the world’s No.1 ODI bowler, Siraj was seen as a cornerstone of India’s white-ball attack. But since India’s heartbreaking defeat in Ahmedabad, his presence […]

As Virat Kohli and Rohit Sharma continue responding to critics with commanding on-field performances, former India spinner Harbhajan Singh has stepped forward with a strong and heartfelt defence of the two modern greats. Harbhajan, one of India’s finest match-winners with the ball, openly questioned the credibility of those who feel they are qualified to judge […]

India batter Ruturaj Gaikwad has opened up about the clear and encouraging message he received from head coach Gautam Gambhir ahead of his shift to the No.4 role in the ongoing ODI series against South Africa. Traditionally an opener in domestic cricket and the IPL, Ruturaj was assigned the crucial middle-order slot with Shreyas Iyer […]