BCCI vice-president Rajiv Shukla has strongly backed India’s selection policy after Vaibhav Sooryavanshi made his long-awaited international debut, saying the teenager’s inclusion shows that the national setup rewards performance, not outside pressure. Sooryavanshi finally got his chance in the second T20I against England in Manchester, becoming the youngest player to represent India in international cricket […]

Former India spinner Ravichandran Ashwin has pushed back after being criticised for suggesting that there is nothing wrong with Vaibhav Sooryavanshi spending time on the sidelines during the Ireland T20Is. Ahead of India’s five-match T20I series against England, Ashwin clarified that a 15-year-old learning from senior players, carrying drinks and absorbing the dressing-room environment is […]

Former India all-rounder Irfan Pathan heaped praise on Dhruv Jurel after Rajasthan Royals’ dominant 47-run victory over Sunrisers Hyderabad in the IPL 2026 Eliminator, calling the wicketkeeper-batter’s explosive cameo one of the biggest turning points of the knockout clash in Mullanpur. Rajasthan Royals posted a massive 243/8 after being asked to bat first, with teenage […]

Rajasthan Royals have been one of the standout teams in IPL 2026, and despite a brief mid-season dip, their overall campaign continues to impress. A major driving force behind their success has been the explosive opening combination of Vaibhav Sooryavanshi and Yashasvi Jaiswal. However, questions had begun to surface around the middle order, particularly with […]

Jasprit Bumrah finally broke his wicket drought in IPL 2026, delivering a statement performance for the Mumbai Indians against the Gujarat Titans at the Narendra Modi Stadium in Ahmedabad. The breakthrough came in style, as Bumrah dismissed Sai Sudharsan on the very first ball of the chase, sending the opener back for a golden duck. […]

Kolkata Knight Riders captain Ajinkya Rahane has hit back at criticism surrounding his strike rate, suggesting that a section of analysts and fans are pushing a biased narrative against him. The experienced batter, who has reinvented his T20 approach in recent seasons, believes that his performances are often judged through a preconceived lens rather than […]

Shubman Gill has made a confident statement ahead of the Indian Premier League 2026 season, asserting that he has nothing left to prove as a batter. The Gujarat Titans skipper, who missed out on selection for the recent ICC Men’s T20 World Cup, cited his consistency and IPL record as proof of his credentials. Gill’s […]

Gautam Gambhir has come out swinging against critics after India’s crushing Test series defeat to South Africa, reminding detractors of the success he has already delivered across formats as head coach. The 408-run loss in Guwahati marked his fifth Test defeat at home—the most by any Indian men’s team coach—intensifying the scrutiny on his methods […]

When the BCCI handed over the Test captaincy to 25-year-old Shubman Gill, the decision wasn’t unanimously accepted. Replacing a seasoned campaigner like Rohit Sharma and leading a side in the absence of a stalwart like Virat Kohli was never going to be easy. There were whispers of inexperience, murmurs about temperament. But Gill responded in […]

Rohit Sharma delivered a masterclass under pressure, playing one of the most memorable knocks in the history of the ICC Champions Trophy finals. His aggressive half-century set the tone for India’s four-wicket victory over New Zealand at the Dubai International Cricket Stadium on Sunday, March 9. The win secured India’s second consecutive ICC title, further […]