India is staring at a rare opportunity to rewrite T20 World Cup history when they host the 2026 edition, walking in as clear favourites and defending champions. The tournament presents multiple firsts that no team has achieved so far — winning a T20 World Cup at home, successfully defending the title, or lifting the trophy […]

Australia have received an early setback ahead of the 2026 men’s T20 World Cup, with chief selector George Bailey confirming that Pat Cummins is set to miss at least the first few matches of the tournament. Speaking on Monday, January 19, Bailey revealed that the Australian captain is still recovering from a lumbar bone stress […]

Former India captain turned commentator Sunil Gavaskar opined on the controversial pitch at Melbourne Cricket Ground (MCG) after the fourth Ashes Test ended inside two days as well. He sarcastically pointed out the preferential treatment given to Australia, stating that the match referee would only drop ‘very’ from ‘very good’ from the pitch ratings as […]

Veteran England batter Joe Root played an anchoring role in the chase of the 4th Ashes Test, scoring 15 off 38 balls, holding the ship at one end while allowing others to take calculated risks as well. However, he was given out lbw with England still needing 17 runs as well. “I was pretty confident […]

Former Australian captain Ricky Ponting has applauded veteran pace bowler Mitchell Starc, saying that he hasn’t seen him bowl better than he is now and that Starc has expanded his skill set beyond just being a new-ball and reverse-swing specialist as well. Speaking on the ICC Review Podcast, Ricky Ponting said, “I don’t think I’ve […]

Young Australian all-rounder Cooper Connolly was bought by the Punjab Kings for Rs 3 crore at the mini-auction earlier this month. Known for his aggressive batting style, sharp fielding, and handy left-arm spin, he is all set to play his maiden IPL season. During a virtual media interaction, Connolly said, “No, there was no kind […]

England has been in poor form in the ongoing Ashes series, but Ben Stokes saw something familiar in it. However, two summers ago, at home, they found themselves 0-2 down before bouncing back to level the series as well. “We are able to draw on experience of being in this situation before,” Stokes said on […]

England captain Ben Stokes has delivered a blunt rallying cry ahead of the must-win third Ashes Test against Australia at the Adelaide Oval, urging his side to “show a bit of dog” after what he described as raw and uncomfortable conversations following two heavy defeats. England’s Ashes campaign is already on the brink. Comprehensive eight-wicket […]

Australia went 2-0 up in the Ashes series without the presence of their veteran fast-bowler and captain Pat Cummins, who now returns to competitive cricket for the first time in five months as well. While talking about the two Tests so far, Cummins said Australia “weren’t perfect all the time”. “In Perth, far from perfect, […]

Australia have received a significant boost ahead of the third Test of the 2025–26 Ashes series, with captain Pat Cummins returning to the playing XI for the crucial pink-ball clash against England at the Adelaide Oval from December 17 to 21. The fast-bowling spearhead had missed the opening two Tests due to a bone stress […]