Ruturaj Gaikwad has finally silenced the critics by delivering a classy and composed century after a wave of debate over his surprising role at No.4 in the ongoing ODI series against South Africa. Traditionally, an opener—both in domestic cricket and throughout much of his IPL career—Gaikwad was asked to take up the No.4 slot with […]

Ruturaj Gaikwad produced a memorable knock in Raipur as he reached his maiden ODI century during the second match against South Africa at the Shaheed Veer Narayan Singh International Cricket Stadium on Wednesday, December 3. Returning to India’s ODI setup after more than a year, Gaikwad made full use of the opportunity in what has […]

Virat Kohli and Rohit Sharma may have stepped away from T20Is and Test cricket, but their hunger and skill in ODIs remain as strong as ever. Former India cricketer and selector Madan Lal believes that the future of these two modern greats should be entirely in their own hands. With both eyeing the 2027 World […]

India’s recent ODI performances have generated plenty of buzz, particularly due to the exceptional form of Virat Kohli and Rohit Sharma. While their run-scoring has naturally dominated headlines, their impact on the team goes well beyond the scoreboard. In the opening ODI against South Africa in Ranchi, both senior players demonstrated how invaluable their experience […]

Virat Kohli delivered yet another masterclass on Sunday, smashing his 52nd ODI century to power India to a thrilling 17-run victory over South Africa in the series opener in Ranchi. His innings was not just match-defining—it was record-breaking. Kohli’s 135 off 120 balls, laced with 11 fours and seven sixes, helped India post a formidable […]

Hours after being appointed India’s captain for the upcoming Under-19 Asia Cup, young Mumbai batter Ayush Mhatre showcased why he’s already being seen as one of the most exciting talents in the country. In a stunning display of power-hitting during the Syed Mushtaq Ali Trophy, the 18-year-old hammered an unbeaten 110 off just 53 balls […]

Former India cricketer Manoj Tiwary, who once shared the Kolkata Knight Riders dressing room with Gautam Gambhir, has openly urged the BCCI to remove Gambhir as the head coach of India’s Test team. The criticism has intensified ever since India suffered a crushing 408-run defeat against South Africa in the second Test at the Barsapara […]

Day 4 at Barsapara in Guwahati produced a light-hearted yet heated moment when stand-in captain Rishabh Pant publicly scolded Kuldeep Yadav for taking too long to start an over. India were under pressure after being bowled out for 201 in the first innings, trailing South Africa by 288, and every over mattered. Kuldeep repeatedly stretched […]

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 […]

South Africa captain Temba Bavuma has heaped praise on India’s rising star Dhruv Jurel, calling him a “fantastic batter” after watching him closely during the recent four-day game between India A and South Africa A in Bengaluru. Bavuma, who featured in the second unofficial Test at the National Centre of Excellence, was particularly impressed by […]