Pakistan Cricket Board (PCB) chairman Mohsin Naqvi has defended the major changes made to Pakistan’s Test setup following a disappointing England tour. Naqvi acknowledged that the team’s recent performances were unacceptable but rejected claims that Pakistan cricket is in complete decline. Pakistan suffered heavy defeats in the first two Tests against England, losing the opening match […]

Gujarat Titans batter Shahrukh Khan has praised Shubman Gill’s development as a leader, highlighting the Indian Test and ODI captain’s tactical awareness, ability to read situations, and understanding of his teammates. Shahrukh has shared the Gujarat Titans dressing room with Gill and has closely witnessed the 26-year-old’s progression from an emerging IPL captain to leading […]

Former India batter and Centre of Excellence head VVS Laxman is set to take charge of the Indian men’s cricket team during the upcoming Asian Games 2026 in Japan. Regular head coach Gautam Gambhir is expected to remain with the ODI squad, allowing Laxman to oversee India’s campaign in Nagoya. India are set for a hectic […]

Hampshire have withdrawn New Zealand all-rounder Scott Kuggeleijn from their squad for the remainder of the County Championship season following strong criticism over his inclusion in their recent Division One fixture against Warwickshire. Kuggeleijn, 34, was initially named in Hampshire’s 15-member squad for the match at the Utilita Bowl. The club had planned to make the […]

Former India player turned commentator Aakash Chopra has said that the India squad for the upcoming T20I series against Afghanistan might see some changes. He added that Suryansh Shedge could replace Nitish Kumar Reddy as a like-for-like swap if the latter isn’t declared fit as well. However, Afghanistan will host India in three T20Is in […]

Fresh details have emerged about the Indian men’s selection committee’s reported decision to move on from Rohit Sharma during India’s England tour earlier this year. According to reports, the selectors had informed the veteran opener that he was no longer part of their “scheme of things” as they looked to build a younger ODI setup […]

Former India cricketer-turned-commentator Aakash Chopra has said that Ajit Agarkar’s future as selection committee chairman might also be on the agenda at a meeting to be held on Thursday, September 3. He added that they have taken some tough decisions during their tenure and have also picked teams that have won global titles as well. […]

Former India wicketkeeper-batter Deep Dasgupta has said that the team will need to rotate its openers and give chances to both Rohit Sharma and Yashasvi Jaiswal. Rohit has been at the centre of attention over the past year regarding his future, while Jaiswal did well in the limited opportunities he has received in ODIs. Speaking […]

Coming from steering South Zone into the Duleep Trophy final, captain Tilak Varma made a clear push for India’s Test side as well, stating that first-class cricket remains the true form of his game despite his limited-overs fame. He made twin unbeaten knocks of 116 and 51 against North Zone, guiding his squad to a […]

Former India wicketkeeper-batter Deep Dasgupta has backed Sanju Samson and Abhishek Sharma as India’s opening pair for the Afghanistan T20I series, starting September 13 as well. The remaining two matches of the three-match series will take place on September 15 and 17, taking place at the Arun Jaitley Stadium in Delhi. Speaking during a discussion […]