While Team India celebrates their historic T20 World Cup victory, the BCCI is already looking ahead to the next challenges. With the Champions Trophy and World Test Championship final on the horizon, the board has implemented a stricter policy for players aiming for a spot in the Test squad. According to a PTI report, BCCI […]

While the glitz and glamour of T20 cricket may captivate younger generations, for many aspiring cricketers, the ultimate dream remains – to represent their country in Test cricket. This sentiment burns brightly in Avesh Khan, India’s rising star pacer, who has expressed a fervent desire to prove himself on the Test stage. Khan isn’t just […]

The exclusion of Shreyas Iyer and Ishan Kishan from the list of centrally-contracted players by the Board of Control for Cricket in India (BCCI) sparked controversy, with BCCI secretary Jay Shah shedding light on the matter. Shah clarified that the decision to omit the talented duo was taken solely by the chairman of selectors, Ajit […]

The ongoing IPL 2024 season has witnessed stellar performances from various players, with Punjab Kings’ (PBKS) Shashank Singh emerging as one of the standout performers. Initially making headlines during the IPL auction due to confusion surrounding his acquisition, Shashank has since silenced doubters with his impressive displays, amassing 137 runs in five matches. Reflecting on […]

Legendary Indian cricketer Sunil Gavaskar praised the BCCI’s recent move to incentivize players to participate in Test matches. This scheme offers a significant financial reward to players who feature in a majority of Tests throughout a season. However, Gavaskar urged the board to extend similar support to the Ranji Trophy, the premier domestic first-class tournament […]

Sachin Tendulkar, the cricketing legend, expressed the significance of playing in the Ranji Trophy, emphasizing that whenever he had the chance to represent Mumbai in domestic cricket, he made sure to participate. Tendulkar, now 50, believes that his presence in the team motivated young players, contributing to the overall quality of the game. “Throughout my […]

As Ravichandran Ashwin gears up for his historic 100th Test appearance in the upcoming clash against England at Dharamsala, he took a moment to reflect on his journey and acknowledge some unsung heroes of India’s domestic cricket scene. In a press conference preceding the final Test, Ashwin expressed gratitude for the invaluable experience gained from […]

Cricket legend Kapil Dev has commended the Board of Control for Cricket in India (BCCI) for its decisive actions in safeguarding domestic cricket through recent directives impacting centrally contracted Indian players. In a significant move, BCCI dropped Shreyas Iyer and Ishan Kishan from central contracts after their absence from their state teams in the ongoing […]

Former Indian coach Madan Lal has weighed in on the exclusion of Shreyas Iyer and Ishan Kishan from the BCCI’s annual retainers and believes the duo should have played Ranji Trophy games as recommended by the board. Lal emphasized the importance of discipline and adherence to rules, stating that no player is bigger than the […]

Wriddhiman Saha, the seasoned Indian wicketkeeper, showered praise on the burgeoning talent of young wicketkeeper-batter Dhruv Jurel, describing his batting prowess as ‘outstanding.’ Jurel’s commendable performance, including a gritty 46 on Test debut in the third Test followed by scores of 90 and 39 in the fourth Test at Ranchi, earned him the Player of […]