Former India vice-captain Ajinkya Rahane has brought the curtain down on a memorable international career, marking the end of an era in Indian Test cricket. The elegant Mumbai batter was a vital member of India’s golden generation, sharing the dressing room with stalwarts such as Virat Kohli, Rohit Sharma, Cheteshwar Pujara and Ravichandran Ashwin as […]

Former India vice-captain Ajinkya Rahane announced his retirement from all forms of cricket on Thursday, July 30, bringing the curtain down on an illustrious career that featured several unforgettable moments for Indian cricket. The Mumbai batter shared an emotional farewell video on Instagram, confirming his decision to step away from the game after representing India […]

Former England skipper Michael Vaughan believes Babar Azam remains a world-class batter but argues the time may be right for the Pakistan stalwart to consider stepping away from T20 internationals after the ICC Men’s T20 World Cup 2026. Vaughan’s view is simple: the T20 game has morphed into a power festival where the modern archetype […]

Ravindra Jadeja, one of India’s greatest modern-day all-rounders and a true match-winner across formats, celebrates his birthday today. Born in Saurashtra on December 6, 1988, Jadeja turns 37—a milestone that reflects not just age, but two decades of hard work, evolution, and unmatched value to Indian cricket. From a young talent with raw potential to […]

Indian cricket’s dependable middle-order pillar, Shreyas Iyer, celebrates his 32nd birthday today. Born on December 6, 1994, in Mumbai, Iyer has grown into one of India’s most stylish stroke-makers and mentally composed finishers in white-ball cricket. Over the years, he has evolved into a genuine match-winner, delivering impactful knocks in high-pressure tournaments and rising through […]

Jasprit Bumrah, India’s modern fast-bowling marvel and arguably the finest all-format seamer of this generation, celebrates his 32nd birthday today. Born on December 6, 1993, in Ahmedabad, Bumrah’s journey from modest beginnings to becoming the heartbeat of India’s pace attack is one of cricket’s most inspiring success stories. Bumrah’s rise was anything but conventional. With his […]

Cheteshwar Pujara may not carry the glamour associated with the Indian Premier League, but a defining chapter of his career unfolded quietly in 2009, long before he became India’s rock in Test cricket. At just 21, with a breakout domestic season behind him, Pujara was on the verge of establishing his IPL identity with the […]

Former Indian wicketkeeper-batter Dinesh Karthik recently reflected on his remarkable cricketing journey, revealing how the rise of MS Dhoni reshaped his career trajectory and forced him to evolve like a “chameleon” to stay relevant at the highest level. Speaking at the India Today Conclave South 2025, Karthik shared candid insights into how Dhoni’s unprecedented success […]

Former India spinner Harbhajan Singh has sparked a significant debate by questioning the likelihood of Virat Kohli and Rohit Sharma participating in the 2027 ODI World Cup. According to Harbhajan, the fact that both players have stepped away from all other formats except ODIs could prove detrimental to their chances of maintaining form and rhythm […]

Former Indian batter Robin Uthappa has stirred discussions by suggesting that Virat Kohli’s captaincy played a role in the premature end of Yuvraj Singh’s international cricket career following the latter’s battle with cancer. Uthappa pointed to a lack of concessions for Yuvraj in fitness requirements, which hindered the all-rounder’s comeback. Yuvraj Singh, one of India’s […]