The club-versus-country debate has once again taken centre stage after England legend Alastair Cook questioned Jacob Bethell’s decision to remain with Royal Challengers Bengaluru during IPL 2026 instead of returning home to play county cricket ahead of England’s Test series against New Zealand. Bethell, regarded as one of England’s brightest batting prospects, honoured his IPL […]

Former India wicketkeeper-batter Dinesh Karthik believes Andy Flower is one of the strongest candidates to succeed Brendon McCullum as England’s Test head coach, but feels the former Zimbabwe captain is unlikely to accept the role because of his growing commitments in franchise cricket around the world. Following reports linking Flower with England’s Test coaching vacancy, […]

Former wicketkeeper Dinesh Karthik has weighed in on Team India vice-captain Tilak Varma’s poor run of form in T20I cricket after another disappointing outing in the ongoing series against England. The left-handed batter managed only 11 runs off eight balls in the fourth T20I at the County Ground in Bristol on Thursday, July 9, as […]

Former Team India wicketkeeper batter Dinesh Karthik said young Vaibhav Suryavanshi will be tested repeatedly with the short delivery around his helmet after his dismissal in the third T20I against England in Nottingham on July 7 as well. The youngster succumbed to a stunning bouncer at his helmet from veteran pacer Jofra Archer, falling for […]

Former India wicket-keeper batter Dinesh Karthik shared how Shreyas Iyer looked annoyed during the post-match presentation after Team India’s humiliating 125-run defeat against England in the third T20I at Trent Bridge, Nottingham. The newly appointed captain is still searching for his first win amid a string of losses in Ireland and England since taking over […]

Former India wicketkeeper-batter Dinesh Karthik was left stunned by Team India’s batting decisions during the third T20I against England, openly questioning Gautam Gambhir-led management’s tactics after a dramatic top-order collapse at Trent Bridge. Chasing a daunting target of 202, India’s star-studded batting lineup crumbled under pressure as England’s pace attack ripped through the top order inside […]

Former India wicketkeeper Dinesh Karthik believes Vaibhav Sooryavanshi will continue to face heavy examination from opposition fast bowlers, especially through the short ball aimed at his helmet, after the teenager’s dismissal in the third T20I against England in Nottingham on July 7. The 15-year-old was undone by an excellent bouncer from Jofra Archer and fell […]

Former India wicketkeeper-batter and Royal Challengers Bengaluru mentor Dinesh Karthik has urged teenage sensation Vaibhav Sooryavanshi to prepare for the challenges that come with success, both on and off the field. While praising the 15-year-old’s extraordinary talent, Karthik believes managing expectations and external attention will be just as important as scoring runs if the youngster […]

Former India wicketkeeper-batter Dinesh Karthik believes India’s disappointing T20I series defeat in Ireland influenced one of the biggest tactical decisions in the opening T20I against England. Despite overcast conditions and the constant threat of rain at the Riverside Ground in Chester-le-Street, India captain Shreyas Iyer chose to bat first after winning the toss, a move […]

Former India player Dinesh Karthik criticised the Indian team for their game awareness after the loss to Ireland in the second and final T20I of the series on Sunday, June 28, in Belfast. Chasing 155, India needed 21 runs off the last seven balls, with Arshdeep Singh on strike on one off two and Harshit […]