Nathan McSweeney is set to make his Test debut for Australia in an unconventional role as an opener, despite not being a specialist in that position. The 25-year-old has been included in the squad for the series opener against India, scheduled to begin in Perth on Friday. McSweeney’s selection over seasoned openers like Marcus Harris […]

It’s been 16 years since Manoj Tiwary made his debut for India, and though he recently retired from all forms of Indian cricket, the lingering pain of not being given an extended run at the international level still haunts him. Tiwary’s ODI debut came in 2008, but it took another three years before he got […]

Delhi Capitals faced a formidable challenge against Sunrisers Hyderabad, as the latter posted a daunting total of 266 runs at the Arun Jaitley Stadium in Delhi. Despite winning the toss and opting to bowl first, DC’s bowlers struggled to contain the SRH batters, allowing them to pile on the runs. The disappointment was palpable in […]

Team India’s emphatic 243-run victory over South Africa in the ongoing ICC Cricket World Cup 2023 has propelled them into the semi-finals of the tournament. The Men in Blue have been in impeccable form, winning eight consecutive matches, and former Indian cricketer Sanjay Bangar has attributed their success to captain Rohit Sharma’s leadership. Speaking exclusively […]

Flamboyant Indian opener Prithvi Shaw has stated that he won’t be making any adjustments to his game ahead of his county stint with Northamptonshire. Shaw, who has been out of the Indian cricket team set-up, sees this upcoming opportunity as crucial for rejuvenating his career. Refusing to tinker with his game, Shaw believes that the […]

Umpiring in India or a match involving the Indian team is widely regarded as one of the toughest tasks in the profession. The immense scrutiny and pressure that come with officiating these high-profile matches can be daunting. However, for Nitin Menon, being in the firing line has helped him develop as an ICC Elite Panel […]

Ricky Ponting, the former Australian captain, has expressed his confidence in Ajinkya Rahane’s ability to extend his Test career for another couple of years following his resilient innings of 89 runs against Australia in the WTC Final. Rahane made a comeback to the Indian Test side after a 17-month absence, showcasing impressive performances in domestic […]

India’s head coach, Raul Dravid, has heaped praise on opener Shubman Gill, emphasizing his status as a star player. With the World Test Championship (WTC) final between India and Australia approaching, Dravid expressed his excitement for the match and highlighted the significance of playing Test cricket in England. He commended Gill’s growth in international cricket, […]

Zimbabwe all-rounder, Sikandar Raza, who has his origin in Pakistan, came out as a hero in the October 23 clash between Zimbabwe and Pakistan in the T20 World Cup 2022 in Perth. Though Sikandar scored a paltry 9 runs with the bat, he more than made up for it with the ball in hand by […]

Former chief selector Dilip Vengsarkar has said that he has not seen Team Indian with “such body language in a long time” and said that the consistent exclusion of Ravichandran Ashwin needs to be investigated. India suffered a horrifying 8-wicket loss against New Zealand on Sunday, following up on their 10-wicket defeat to Pakistan in […]