Former India assistant coach Abhishek Nayar has highlighted Rohit Sharma’s communication style as one of the biggest reasons behind the calm atmosphere he helped create in the dressing room during difficult periods. Nayar, who spent eight challenging months as part of Gautam Gambhir’s support staff in 2024, said Rohit never looked to shift blame onto […]

India batting coach Sitanshu Kotak has backed the team’s recent T20 performances under captain Shreyas Iyer, insisting that the current phase is one of transition and that occasional setbacks are part of the process. His comments came ahead of the third T20I against England, where India are continuing to blood young talent, including teenage debutant […]

India T20I captain Shreyas Iyer has said he sees eye to eye with head coach Gautam Gambhir on the way forward, stressing that the team will play aggressive, fearless cricket during the five-match T20I series against England. The new leadership pair is under early pressure after India’s 2-0 defeat to Ireland, but Iyer made it […]

India captain Shreyas Iyer admitted his side paid the price for losing focus after the Men in Blue suffered a stunning 34-run defeat to Ireland in the opening T20I of the two-match series in Belfast. The reigning T20 World Cup champions failed to chase 183, getting bowled out for 148 in 18.5 overs as Ireland […]

India’s new T20I era under Shreyas Iyer got off to a disappointing start as the Men in Blue suffered a shock 34-run defeat to Ireland in the opening match of the two-match series in Belfast on Friday. Chasing a competitive target of 183, the reigning T20 World Cup champions were bowled out for 148 in […]

Shreyas Iyer is set to begin a new chapter in his career as he prepares to lead India for the first time as a full-time T20I captain in the opening match of the two-game series against Ireland in Belfast on Friday, June 26. While expectations are naturally high following India’s successful T20 World Cup campaign, […]

Rishabh Pant may have returned to Delhi Capitals ahead of IPL 2027, but captain Axar Patel has made it clear that there will be no change in the franchise’s leadership structure. The India all-rounder has confirmed that he will continue as Delhi Capitals captain while assuring Pant complete freedom to play his natural game. Pant’s […]

Chennai Super Kings captain Ruturaj Gaikwad has tried to put the franchise’s recent struggles in perspective, saying the team’s repeated playoff misses cannot be judged without looking at the injury setbacks they have faced across the last few seasons. While he admitted CSK’s failure to qualify for the playoffs has been disappointing, Gaikwad said the […]

England head coach Brendon McCullum has moved to dismiss speculation of a rift with captain Ben Stokes, insisting their relationship remains as strong as ever despite recent off-field controversy involving the England skipper. Questions over the pair’s relationship emerged after Stokes and fast bowler Gus Atkinson were suspended for the second Test against New Zealand at […]

Ben Stokes is set to return as England captain for the third Test against New Zealand after the ECB completed its investigation into the nightclub incident that kept him out of the second Test. Pace bowler Gus Atkinson has also been recalled, with both players having already served a one-match disciplinary sanction. The pair were omitted […]