Former Indian captain turned analyst Kris Srikkanth questioned the inclusion of batting all-rounder Nitish Kumar Reddy in the team for the upcoming ODI series against New Zealand. The Indian team will play against New Zealand in three ODIs at home, starting January 11 as well. With Hardik Pandya rested for the series, the management added […]

Team India have named their squad for the ICC Men’s T20 World Cup 2026, starting on February 7. They enter the tournament as the defending champions as well. However, Suryakumar Yadav is all set to lead the team in his first-ever ICC tournament as captain, with Axar Patel named vice-captain in the absence of star […]

India has reportedly been dealt a setback in the ongoing five-match T20I series against South Africa, with senior all-rounder Axar Patel ruled out of the final two games. While the Board of Control for Cricket in India (BCCI) is yet to make an official announcement, the absence of Axar comes at a crucial stage of […]

India’s T20I captain Suryakumar Yadav has thrown his full support behind the team management’s decision to promote Axar Patel to No. 3 during the second T20I against South Africa in Mullanpur. The move raised eyebrows, especially since Axar had never batted at that position in his previous 51 T20I innings. However, Suryakumar insisted that the […]

Veteran commentator Aakash Chopra wants Ramandeep Singh to be included in India’s playing XI for the third T20I against South Africa as well. He added that India lack batting depth when they play four specialist bowlers. In a video shared on his YouTube channel, ‘Aakash Chopra,’ he said, “I feel India should get Ramandeep Singh […]

With the excitement building ahead of the home Test series, Team India is set to face the reigning World Test Champions, South Africa, in a two-match contest starting November 14 at the iconic Eden Gardens. Skipper Shubman Gill expressed confidence in India’s depth, particularly praising the quality of the all-rounders at his disposal — Ravindra […]

Former Indian all-rounder Irfan Pathan has applauded Shivam Dube for his performance in the five-match T20I series against Australia, with the Indian team winning 2-1. The veteran also feels Dube’s performance with the ball was the biggest plus point and that it will be a major factor if Hardik Pandya suffers injury as well. Speaking […]

India’s left-arm spinner Axar Patel delivered a complete all-round masterclass in the fourth T20I against Australia at the Carrara Oval in Queensland, earning a well-deserved Player of the Match award. On a surface offering unexpected bounce and notable slowness, Axar adapted brilliantly—first contributing a vital late cameo with 21 off 11 balls*, and then returning […]

Axar Patel provided India with a vital breakthrough during the fourth T20I against Australia at the Carrara Oval in Queensland, a game already packed with dramatic moments—from Shivam Dube’s monster six sailing out of the ground to Shubman Gill’s promising knock cut short by Nathan Ellis’ brilliant slower ball. Amid the tense atmosphere, Axar stepped […]

Australia’s Nathan Ellis produced a game-changing spell at the Bellerive Oval in Hobart, delivering a fierce short ball that stunned Axar Patel during India’s chase of 186 runs in the third T20I of the five-match series. The high-intensity clash saw momentum swing multiple times, but it was Ellis’s fiery pace and Xavier Bartlett’s sharp fielding […]