The decision to appoint 15-year-old batting sensation Vaibhav Sooryavanshi as East Zone’s vice-captain for the 2026-27 Duleep Trophy raised plenty of eyebrows, especially with several experienced domestic and international cricketers available in the squad. However, an East Zone selection committee member has now explained that the move is part of a long-term leadership plan aimed […]

Teenage batting sensation Vaibhav Sooryavanshi has taken another significant step in his rapidly rising career after being named East Zone’s vice-captain for the 2026-27 Duleep Trophy. The 15-year-old Bihar opener will serve as deputy to India wicketkeeper-batter Ishan Kishan in a star-studded squad that also features veteran fast bowler Mohammed Shami. Sooryavanshi’s appointment is one […]

Star India batter Ruturaj Gaikwad is set to captain West Zone in the upcoming Duleep Trophy, with Mumbai all-rounder Shams Mulani appointed as his deputy for the domestic season opener beginning on Sunday, August 23. The six-team tournament will mark the start of the Indian red-ball season and will be played at the BCCI’s Centre […]

A couple of years ago, Mohammed Shami was at the absolute peak of his powers. During the 2023 ODI World Cup, the veteran pacer was almost unplayable — dismantling batting line-ups with pace, swing, and seam movement. His fiery spells played a vital role in India’s unbeaten run to the final, and he ended as […]

Star Vidarbha batter Danish Malewar etched his name into cricket history on Friday, becoming the first Indian batter in 81 years to retire out after scoring a double century. The rare moment came during the ongoing Duleep Trophy clash, where Malewar struck a brilliant 203 for Central Zone against North East. The only other Indian […]

Former India bowling coach Bharat Arun has opened up about star pacer Mohammed Shami’s remarkable journey of resilience, revealing how the right-arm speedster battled personal and professional challenges before making a memorable comeback. Shami, who has been out of international cricket since India’s ICC ODI World Cup final appearance in 2023, is currently representing East […]

Star Indian middle-order batter Sarfaraz Khan once again reminded everyone of his batting prowess as he smashed a brilliant century for Mumbai in the ongoing Buchi Babu Invitational Tournament on Monday (August 18). Playing at the Gojan Cricket Ground B against TNCA XI, Sarfaraz walked in at No. 5 and produced a counter-attacking knock of […]

After months of speculation and absence from red-ball cricket, Indian batting mainstay Shreyas Iyer has finally expressed a strong intent to return to the longest format. The 29-year-old has made himself available for the upcoming Duleep Trophy, a move that signals his ambition to stage a comeback to India’s Test side. The Mumbai Cricket Association […]

India’s recent 0-3 defeat to New Zealand on home soil has left many questioning the team’s readiness and strategy. Batting icon Sunil Gavaskar weighed in on the debate, suggesting that India’s Test regulars might have been better prepared had they participated in a few domestic matches. Gavaskar pointed out that stalwarts like Rohit Sharma, Virat […]

Rohit Sharma and Virat Kohli, two of Indian cricket’s biggest names, had underwhelming performances in the Chennai Test against Bangladesh, sparking debates about their absence from the recent Duleep Trophy. This domestic tournament, a crucial four-day red-ball event, saw several top Indian cricketers like KL Rahul, Rishabh Pant, Yashasvi Jaiswal, and Shubman Gill participating to […]