India’s T20I captain Suryakumar Yadav finally brought an end to his long wait for a half-century, and he was quick to credit a familiar voice for guiding him through the lean phase. After India’s commanding seven-wicket win over New Zealand in the second T20I at the Shaheed Veer Narayan Singh International Stadium in Raipur, Suryakumar […]

India captain Suryakumar Yadav has confirmed that wicketkeeper-batter Ishan Kishan will make his much-anticipated return to international cricket in the first T20I against New Zealand on Wednesday, January 21. Kishan is set to bat at No. 3 in the series opener, which will be played in Raipur, marking his first T20I appearance for India in […]

Former India off-spinner Ravichandran Ashwin believes Virat Kohli’s stunning return to form in ODIs has nothing to do with technical tweaks and everything to do with mindset. According to Ashwin, Kohli has simply rediscovered the joy of playing cricket, the same carefree freedom that defined him as a young boy, and that emotional clarity is […]

Former India batter Robin Uthappa has reignited the debate around Virat Kohli’s Test retirement, urging the modern-day great to reconsider his decision through a social media post that has since gone viral. Kohli, who announced his retirement from Test cricket in May 2025 ahead of India’s five-match tour of England, continues to command attention whenever […]

Yuvraj Singh has candidly revisited the darkest chapter of his life — the moment he literally stared death in the face after being diagnosed with a malignant tumour months following India’s euphoric 2011 World Cup win. Fresh from being named Player of the Tournament and basking in national adulation, the left-hander’s career and life took […]

Hardik Pandya marked a memorable return to international cricket by delivering a match-winning all-round performance — and he credits a major part of that comeback to the unwavering support of his inner circle, especially his girlfriend Mahieka Sharma. The India vice-captain, who had been sidelined for more than two months, shone brightly in the opening […]

India’s T20I captain, Suryakumar Yadav, has offered an insightful and reassuring update ahead of the much-anticipated South Africa series, emphasising just how crucial Hardik Pandya’s return is for the side. Speaking with the calm assurance of someone who has seen enough transitions in Indian cricket, Suryakumar highlighted that Pandya’s all-round ability instantly restores the balance […]

Former Bangladesh captain Shakib Al Hasan has sparked fresh debate in the cricketing world by announcing he is no longer retired from Test and T20I cricket. After more than a year away from the international stage, Shakib revealed on the Beard Before Wicket podcast—hosted by Moeen Ali—that he intends to return to the Bangladesh setup […]

Baroda and Maharashtra registered two dramatically different yet equally gripping wins in the domestic circuit, a day that showcased inspiring comebacks, young rising stars, and high-pressure run chases that kept fans glued to the action. For Baroda, the biggest story was Hardik Pandya’s long-awaited return to competitive cricket after his left quadricep injury from the […]

India’s premier all-rounder Hardik Pandya has officially been cleared by the BCCI’s Centre of Excellence to resume competitive cricket, marking an important step in India’s build-up to the 2026 T20 World Cup. The clearance paves the way for Pandya to return to domestic action for Baroda in the Syed Mushtaq Ali Trophy, with his comeback […]