Ravichandran Ashwin has revisited one of the defining tactical moments of the Border-Gavaskar Trophy 2020-21, revealing how the final day of the Brisbane Test nearly took a different turn. According to Ashwin, then-head coach Ravi Shastri initially leaned towards playing for a draw, but Rohit Sharma pushed for a bolder approach and backed Rishabh Pant […]

With the intensity of the Indian Premier League 2026 dominating headlines, the focus behind the scenes has already shifted to India’s demanding international calendar. The selection committee of the Board of Control for Cricket in India is carefully planning player workloads, with Jasprit Bumrah at the centre of those discussions. Bumrah’s fitness remains crucial as […]

The Board of Control for Cricket in India (BCCI) has officially unveiled India’s home schedule for the 2026–27 season, promising a packed calendar featuring four international teams and 22 matches across 17 venues. The India national cricket team will host the West Indies, Sri Lanka, Zimbabwe, and Australia in a multi-format season that runs from […]

Few umpires in cricket history have sparked as much debate as Steve Bucknor. The legendary West Indies official officiated hundreds of international matches and was widely respected for his calm presence on the field. Yet for many Indian fans, Bucknor’s name still evokes memories of controversial decisions involving Sachin Tendulkar—particularly one moment from the 2004 […]

Former India cricketer Mohammad Kaif has launched a sharp critique of Australia following their unexpected exit from the ICC T20 World Cup. Kaif did not mince words, pointing to what he described as a noticeable decline in Australia’s performances across recent ICC tournaments after their 2023 ODI World Cup triumph. Taking to X, Kaif wrote, […]

Suryakumar Yadav’s luck at the toss continued to desert him in the Australia T20I series, as the Indian captain lost his fourth toss in five matches. Still, he walked away grinning, joined by Head Coach Gautam Gambhir and Jasprit Bumrah, who couldn’t help but laugh at the skipper’s ongoing misfortune. Across the five-match series, India […]

Michael Vaughan found himself on the receiving end of heavy trolling on X on Saturday, 8 November, after attempting to spark an age-old debate by comparing the Border-Gavaskar Trophy to the Ashes. As England gear up for their five-match Test series against Australia, Vaughan remarked that while India vs Australia contests have grown more competitive […]

Krishnamachari Srikkanth didn’t mince his words when he claimed Glenn Maxwell “shakes in his boots” every time Varun Chakravarthy comes on to bowl. The former India opener praised Chakravarthy’s growing dominance over the Australian power-hitter, a rivalry that added another chapter during the fourth T20I on Thursday. Varun Chakravarthy finished with just one wicket at […]

Team India opener Abhishek Sharma had a mixed outing in the fourth T20I against Australia on November 6 at the Gold Coast. The left-hander, who has built a reputation for his explosive starts, managed 28 runs off 21 balls, striking at 133.33—significantly lower than his impressive career T20I strike rate of 189.83. Despite the subdued […]

Former Australian captain Steve Waugh has heaped massive praise on Virat Kohli, calling him the greatest ODI player of all time and a “once-in-a-generation” cricketer whose presence alone elevates any contest. Waugh, known for his sharp cricketing intellect and ability to judge big-match players, said Kohli’s consistency, hunger and ability to deliver under pressure place […]