Afghanistan have announced a strong 15-member squad for their upcoming three-match T20I series against India, with fast bowler Naveen-ul-Haq making his return to the national side. The two teams will meet in Delhi next month, with all three matches scheduled at the Arun Jaitley Stadium. Naveen last played a T20I for Afghanistan in December 2024. […]

Former India and Mumbai opener Wasim Jaffer has strongly criticised Yashasvi Jaiswal for his physical confrontation with Sri Lankan pacer Asitha Fernando during the second Test in Colombo. Jaffer described the incident as “totally unacceptable” and suggested that frustration over Jaiswal’s recent performances may have contributed to his reaction. Jaiswal was involved in a heated […]

Former India opener Wasim Jaffer has revealed his preferred Asian Test XI, making a significant leadership choice by naming Pakistan great Imran Khan as his captain and India legend Sachin Tendulkar as his vice-captain. Jaffer also made a notable call behind the stumps, preferring Rishabh Pant over former India captain and Chennai Super Kings (CSK) […]

Yashasvi Jaiswal and Sri Lanka pacer Asitha Fernando have both been fined by the International Cricket Council (ICC) following their heated exchange during the second Test in Colombo. The two players were handed a 25 per cent match-fee fine and one demerit point after their confrontation on the opening day. The incident took place during the […]

A group of 21 former international cricket captains, including Indian legends Sunil Gavaskar and Kapil Dev, have renewed their appeal to Pakistan Prime Minister Shehbaz Sharif, calling for humane treatment and proper medical care for former Pakistan captain and Prime Minister Imran Khan. The latest letter, dated August 23, comes amid growing concerns over Khan’s health […]

Former Indian player Saba Karim hailed the team management for replacing veteran spinner Kuldeep Yadav with debutant Saransh Jain for the ongoing second Test against Sri Lanka at Colombo. Kuldeep had a poor outing in the first Test at Galle, picking up only one wicket across the two innings, while conceding 103 runs as well. […]

Former Indian batter Cheteshwar Pujara said that star India opener Yashasvi Jaiswal will be lucky to escape a ban after his altercation with Sri Lankan pacer Asitha Fernando on Day 1 of the second Test at Colombo as well. He was at his free-flowing best, scoring 45 off 52 deliveries, when Fernando cleaned him up […]

Former India batter turned commentator Cheteshwar Pujara said that it is too early to say whether Devdutt Padikkal can be India’s long-term No. 3 batter in Test cricket. Pujara added that, to cement his place, Padikkal will need to perform in New Zealand and the home series against Australia as well. However, Padikkal scored 117 […]

After KL Rahul and Shubman Gill’s dismissals in the second Test against Sri Lanka, former India batter Aakash Chopra has said that the duo would feel they messed up. He added that they got out similarly and missed a chance to make a big score as well. While Rahul scored 18 runs off 33 balls, […]

Former Australian opener Matthew Hayden said that current Royal Challengers Bengaluru (RCB) mentor Dinesh Karthik can be the ideal head coach for the Chennai Super Kings (CSK) in IPL 2027. However, CSK recently parted ways with Stephen Fleming as head coach, ending a successful 18-year association as well. Meanwhile, Karthik retired from the IPL after […]