Former India all-rounder Irfan Pathan has thrown his weight behind an interesting opening combination for Delhi Capitals ahead of IPL 2026, backing Prithvi Shaw to partner KL Rahul at the top of the order. Speaking on his YouTube channel, Pathan highlighted Rahul’s remarkable consistency in the IPL, describing him as one of the most dependable batters […]

India’s crushing defeat to South Africa in the Super 8 stage of the ICC Men’s T20 World Cup 2026 in Ahmedabad has triggered a wave of criticism and suggestions from former players and experts. The 76-run loss not only exposed tactical flaws but also left India’s campaign in a precarious position. With the net run […]

Vinay Kumar has made a pointed call about Suryakumar Yadav’s batting slot during India’s ongoing T20I series against New Zealand — and it’s a message worth weighing as the T20 World Cup looms. The former India pacer argued that players should bat where they’re most effective, and suggested that Suryakumar’s captaincy has led him to […]

Gautam Gambhir faces one of the toughest tests of his coaching career as India’s Test team slips deeper into trouble, and criticisms have grown louder with Anil Kumble voicing serious concerns over the batting unit’s direction. Since Gambhir took charge in mid-2024, India has struggled for stability in red-ball cricket. His aggressive methods delivered quick […]

India’s T20I captain Suryakumar Yadav has assured that Sanju Samson remains a key part of the team, despite losing his opening spot to vice-captain Shubman Gill during the T20 Asia Cup 2025. Samson spent much of the tournament batting out of position, prompting questions about his role in the squad. Speaking on Vimal Kumar’s podcast, […]

Former India opener Virender Sehwag didn’t hold back in his assessment of Kolkata Knight Riders’ (KKR) disappointing IPL 2025 campaign. Sehwag pointed out that one of the critical flaws in KKR’s approach was the insistence on the captain batting higher up the order, rather than allowing the in-form power hitters to take charge, especially during […]

Former New Zealand cricketer Simon Doull has criticized Rajasthan Royals’ tactical approach in their IPL 2025 clash against Kolkata Knight Riders, questioning why they sent Shimron Hetmyer to bat at No. 8 when their top-order had already collapsed. Doull believes Rajasthan mismanaged their resources, failing to utilize Hetmyer, a proven match-winner—at a more impactful position. […]

India’s decision to shuffle the batting order in the absence of Shubman Gill during the first Test against New Zealand drew heavy criticism after both Virat Kohli and Sarfaraz Khan were dismissed for ducks. Kohli was promoted to the No. 3 spot, a position where he thrives in ODIs, while Sarfaraz batted at No. 4. […]

Former India selector Sarandeep Singh suggests a change in India’s batting order for the upcoming Test against England, recommending Shubman Gill to open alongside Yashasvi Jaiswal. Gill, who initially started his Test career as an opener, shifted to the number 3 spot during the West Indies series last year, replacing Cheteshwar Pujara. However, his performance […]

Former Australian captain Tim Paine has called for Travis Head to replace Marnus Labuschagne in the top order for Australia’s upcoming ICC Men’s Cricket World Cup 2023 match against New Zealand. Head is set to make a comeback from a hand injury for the game, which has created a dilemma for the Australian selectors. Steven […]