Mohammad Shami’s exclusion from India’s Test squad for the Sri Lanka series has reinforced a clear message from the selectors: they are ready to look ahead rather than revisit the past. The veteran fast bowler did everything in his power to force a comeback, but the India team management now appears determined to invest in […]

Australia pace legend Glenn McGrath believes Jasprit Bumrah still has plenty of cricket left in him but insists the Indian fast bowler must carefully manage his workload to extend his international career. Speaking on Monday (July 27), McGrath described Bumrah as a “spring chicken” despite his injury concerns and suggested the Indian spearhead may eventually […]

Former India batter Hanuma Vihari has raised an uncomfortable question around player commitment and availability in Indian cricket, pointing out the gap between IPL participation and international duty. Speaking on the issue, Vihari named several senior and emerging players, including Hardik Pandya, Harshit Rana, Varun Chakravarthy, Nitish Kumar Reddy and Jasprit Bumrah, to highlight how […]

England produced a batting masterclass to post a mammoth 387/3 against India in the third and final ODI at Lord’s on Sunday, July 19, leaving the visitors with a daunting chase in the series decider. The hosts dominated from the opening over, exposing India’s inexperienced pace attack in the absence of Jasprit Bumrah, who missed […]

Former India opener Wasim Jaffer believes India should avoid rushing young pacer Gurnoor Brar into T20I cricket, insisting the 26-year-old is better suited to the longer white-ball format and Test cricket. Jaffer’s comments came after India’s four-wicket defeat to England in the second ODI at Cardiff, which levelled the three-match series at 1-1. Brar has […]

India pace spearhead Jasprit Bumrah provided the perfect start with the ball, dismissing England opener Ben Duckett off the very first delivery of the second ODI at Sophia Gardens in Cardiff on Thursday. Defending a target of 234, Bumrah wasted no time making an impact. Bowling from over the wicket, he delivered a teasing good-length […]

India pace spearhead Jasprit Bumrah stunned fans with an entertaining batting display during the second ODI against England at Sophia Gardens in Cardiff. While Bumrah is renowned for his match-winning spells with the ball, the right-hander showcased his batting skills with a fearless late-order cameo that gave India a valuable boost. After England captain Harry […]

Veteran India batter Hanuma Vihari applauded all-rounders Axar Patel and Washington Sundar for their match-winning knocks in the first ODI against England. Team India finally ended their losing run on the tour with a comfortable six-wicket win as well. Hanuma Vihari added that the team combination for the ODI game was perfect, with all-rounders creating […]

Gurnoor Brar turned the game on its head with two wickets in two deliveries, providing India with the breakthrough they desperately needed in the first ODI against England at Edgbaston. After England’s openers dominated the early exchanges, Brar’s double strike shifted the momentum back in India’s favor, reducing the hosts to 63/2 in 12.4 overs. […]

Team India will look to put a disappointing T20I tour firmly behind them when they take on England in the opening ODI at Edgbaston on Tuesday, July 14. After suffering back-to-back T20I series defeats to Ireland and England, the Men in Blue are eager to make a fresh start in the 50-over format under ODI […]