Star Bengal batter Abhimanyu Easwaran owned up to a rare and costly lapse after being dismissed in bizarre fashion during Bengal’s first innings against Services, admitting that the mistake was entirely his own. Easwaran clarified that there was no question of being called back by the opposition, as he had stepped out of his crease […]

Sarfaraz Khan once again made a strong statement with the bat, continuing his relentless push for a return to the Indian team by scoring a commanding century for Mumbai on Day One of their Ranji Trophy clash against Hyderabad. Mumbai ended the opening day firmly on top, thanks to crucial hundreds from Sarfaraz and Siddhesh […]

Former India cricketer-turned-commentator Mohammad Kaif insisted Virat Kohli no longer needs to grind through domestic cricket to prove his worth, praising the superstar’s hunger and preparation after another prolific three-match series against New Zealand. Kohli amassed 240 runs in the series, including a brilliant 124 off 108 in the decider at Indore — a performance […]

The Board of Control for Cricket in India (BCCI) has taken a firm step to reinforce the importance of domestic cricket by mandating that all current national team players feature in at least 2 matches of the upcoming Vijay Hazare Trophy, which begins on December 24. The move comes amid a three-week international break between […]

Delhi & District Cricket Association (DDCA) president Rohan Jaitley has officially confirmed that Virat Kohli will participate in the upcoming 2025–26 Vijay Hazare Trophy (VHT), ending the uncertainty following reports that he had declined to play domestic one-day cricket. While Jaitley did not specify the number of matches or the exact fixtures Kohli will feature […]

Former India chief selector MSK Prasad has issued a strong message to current selector Ajit Agarkar, warning him against “messing with the minds” of senior players like Virat Kohli and Rohit Sharma by repeatedly pushing the idea of mandatory domestic cricket. Prasad recalled that during his tenure, the selection panel never once brought up such […]

Prithvi Shaw, once considered one of India’s brightest young batting talents, made a strong statement in the Syed Mushtaq Ali Trophy (SMAT) 2025 as he walked out for his first match as Maharashtra captain on Friday (November 28) in Kolkata. Playing against Hyderabad at the JU Second Campus in Salt Lake, the 26-year-old opener announced […]

Hardik Pandya’s return to competitive cricket is finally on the cards as the Syed Mushtaq Ali Trophy (SMAT) begins across four venues this week. After a long layoff with a quadriceps injury sustained during the Asia Cup in September, Pandya’s presence in Baroda colours will be closely watched — especially with the IPL auction looming […]

Modern Indian batters seem more at ease facing elite pace than quality spin, a trend once again highlighted during the Kolkata Test against South Africa. In what was intended to be a tactical advantage, Gautam Gambhir and the team management requested a turning surface at Eden Gardens. This strategy spectacularly backfired as Indian batters buckled […]

Star Indian batter Sarfaraz Khan remains resolute and unfazed by his continued exclusion from the national Test squad, stating he has no plans to change his batting approach despite a dip in his recent form. Known for his prolific run-scoring in domestic cricket, Sarfaraz emphasised that he continues to train rigorously, facing as many deliveries […]