Former India cricketer Mohammed Kaif believes that while Suryakumar Yadav’s numbers may suggest one batting position, India should remain flexible with his role depending on how the innings unfolds. Kaif feels that although Suryakumar has traditionally been more comfortable at No. 4, there are situations where promoting him to No. 3 could significantly benefit the […]

KL Rahul has always been known as one of India’s most technically sound batters, but over the past few years, his evolution into a reliable middle-order finisher has added a new dimension to his game. Once a permanent opener, Rahul has now embraced the challenges of batting at No.5 and No.6, a shift he believes […]

India captain Suryakumar Yadav has thrown his full support behind Shubman Gill’s return to the T20I setup, insisting that the young opener “deserved” the opportunity to reclaim his spot at the top of the order. Addressing the media on the eve of the first T20I against South Africa in Cuttack, Suryakumar clarified that Sanju Samson […]

India’s versatile all-rounder Washington Sundar has once again shown why he is one of the most adaptable players in the Test setup, shrugging off all chatter about his constantly shifting batting roles. At just 25, Sundar has already experienced more transitions in the batting order than many seniors do in an entire series—but his calm, […]

Former Australia captain Ricky Ponting has suggested that Travis Head could be promoted to No.3 in the batting order for the upcoming Ashes 2025 series at home, citing the batter’s counter-attacking style as a potential weapon to unsettle England’s pace attack. Australia are aiming to retain the Ashes while continuing their ICC World Test Championship 2025-27 […]

Former India cricketer Aakash Chopra has suggested that Sanju Samson should be a strong contender for the wicketkeeper-batter slot in India’s squad for the 2026 T20 World Cup. However, Chopra also highlighted Samson’s challenges when batting in the middle order, a role he might be required to play in the tournament. In recent T20Is, Samson […]

Tensions flared in the Lucknow Super Giants camp during their recent clash against the Delhi Capitals, as skipper Rishabh Pant appeared visibly frustrated during an intense conversation with team mentor Zaheer Khan. The moment came after a surprising decision in the batting order left many scratching their heads — Pant, one of LSG’s key finishers, […]

The aura of MS Dhoni still looms large over the Chennai Super Kings (CSK), but even legends can come under the scanner when results don’t go a team’s way. In the ongoing IPL 2025 season, CSK have had a rough start, losing four of their first five games, and that has inevitably led to scrutiny, […]

MS Dhoni’s evolution as a cricketer has always fascinated fans and analysts alike. Once revered for his ability to anchor innings and finish games with an air of invincibility, Dhoni has, in the twilight of his career, embraced a different role at Chennai Super Kings (CSK). For the past couple of IPL seasons, the CSK […]

The Board of Control for Cricket in India (BCCI) is set to unveil India’s squad for the 2025 ICC Champions Trophy this week. The tournament, making its return after an eight-year hiatus, will commence on February 19, featuring eight top teams. Many of the cricketers who played pivotal roles in India’s campaign at the ODI […]