Mohammed Shami continues to wait for an opportunity to return to the Indian cricket team, having last represented the country in March 2025. Despite delivering consistent performances in domestic cricket, the experienced fast bowler has yet to receive a call-up from the national selection committee. His continued absence has sparked discussions about whether India should […]

Hardik Pandya’s prolonged absence from competitive cricket has once again brought the spotlight on player workload, match fitness and injury management in Indian cricket. The India all-rounder has not played competitive cricket since the conclusion of IPL 2026, and his much-anticipated return has now been delayed further. Pandya was initially expected to make his comeback with […]

Former England cricketer Monty Panesar believes Virat Kohli still has plenty of international cricket left in him, despite the Indian batter confirming that the 2027 ODI World Cup will be his final appearance in the tournament. Kohli’s announcement has sparked speculation over his international retirement, with the 37-year-old set to enter the final phase of […]

Dinesh Karthik believes Mohammed Shami’s chances of returning to India’s ODI setup have diminished significantly ahead of the 2027 World Cup. While Shami continues to impress with his domestic performances, Karthik feels India have already moved forward with other fast-bowling options. Shami last represented India during the 2025 Champions Trophy after making his comeback from […]

India wicketkeeper-batter Sanju Samson has described Virat Kohli as a major source of inspiration for Indian cricketers, saying the current generation is fortunate to have a player of his stature around the national team. Kohli recently produced a sensational innings in the first ODI against West Indies at the Greenfield International Stadium in Thiruvananthapuram. The veteran […]

Kapil Dev has shared his thoughts on Virat Kohli’s decision to retire from Test cricket, suggesting that the former India captain could have continued in the longest format for a few more years. The 1983 World Cup-winning captain believes Kohli had enough ability and fitness to extend his red-ball career, especially as he was only […]

India are steadily building towards the 2027 ODI World Cup, with fewer than 20 matches remaining before the tournament gets underway in South Africa, Zimbabwe and Namibia. The ongoing West Indies series, featuring matches in Thiruvananthapuram and Guwahati, is an important part of that preparation. With some regulars unavailable because of Asian Games commitments and injuries, […]

India’s bowling attack came under pressure during the first ODI against West Indies at the Greenfield International Stadium in Thiruvananthapuram on September 27, 2026. West Indies posted 295/7 after being asked to bat first, but India responded confidently in the chase to win the match by eight wickets. Despite the comfortable result, India’s bowling performance offered […]

Muthoot Finance Limited, also known as Muthoot Fincorp, has secured the title sponsorship rights for Indian cricket for the next two years, according to Cricbuzz. The agreement will cover both international and domestic matches played in India until March 31, 2028. The sponsorship is reportedly being referred to as ‘Blue Muthoot’. Sources indicate that the deal […]

India batter Devdutt Padikkal has embraced the challenge of filling the No. 3 spot in the Test team, acknowledging the huge legacy left by Rahul Dravid and Cheteshwar Pujara. With regular No. 3 Sai Sudharsan sidelined by a foot injury, Padikkal received an opportunity during India’s two-Test tour of Sri Lanka and made a strong […]