Whenever a team struggles, the captain ends up facing all the criticism. Hardik Pandya, being the captain of the Mumbai Indians, has faced the same in the ongoing Indian Premier League (IPL) 2026 campaign. After MI faced their seventh defeat of the season, losing to Chennai Super Kings (CSK) on Saturday, Hardik Pandya once again […]

Gujarat Titans endured a heavy 99-run defeat against the Mumbai Indians at the Narendra Modi Stadium, and the fallout has raised serious questions about their team combination for IPL 2026. Former India all-rounder Manoj Tiwary has called for bold changes, particularly targeting the underperforming middle order. Tiwary pointed out that both Rahul Tewatia and Shah […]

Former India cricketer Manoj Tiwary has praised Sunrisers Hyderabad for spotting Sakib Hussain’s potential after Kolkata Knight Riders let him go, saying the pacer had been around the KKR setup for years without getting a real opportunity. Tiwary believes that release has now worked in SRH’s favour, with Hussain emerging as one of the most […]

Manoj Tiwary believes that while Virat Kohli may feel a hint of pressure due to limited game time, the Royal Challengers Bengaluru star continues to justify his stature with consistent performances. Speaking ahead of RCB’s marquee clash, Tiwary highlighted how Kohli’s presence alone lifts the belief within the dressing room. Kohli entered IPL 2026 with […]

Former India cricketer Manoj Tiwary believes young opener Abhishek Sharma has already achieved early stardom but must start delivering match-winning performances if he wants to reach the level of a true superstar. Tiwary shared his thoughts after Abhishek endured another underwhelming outing in the ICC Men’s T20 World Cup 2026. Abhishek’s tournament has been far […]

Former India middle-order batter Manoj Tiwary has stirred a fresh debate around the future of Gautam Gambhir as head coach of the Indian men’s cricket team, suggesting that the BCCI should consider a major decision if India fails to defend their ICC Men’s T20 World Cup title in 2026. With the tournament set to be […]

Manoj Tiwary has pushed back against Sanjay Manjrekar’s assertion that Virat Kohli left Test cricket to chase an “easier” format, arguing the circumstances around Kohli’s exit were far more complex. Tiwary told InsideSport that Kohli didn’t walk away by choice but was effectively forced out, and that to frame his retirement as a bid for […]

Former India batter Manoj Tiwary has launched a sharp critique of the process that led to Rohit Sharma’s removal as ODI captain, arguing the decision didn’t happen in a vacuum and pointing a finger at both chief selector Ajit Agarkar and head coach Gautam Gambhir. Tiwary called the move “disrespectful” to Rohit — a player […]

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 […]

Former India cricketer Manoj Tiwary has slammed Gautam Gambhir, alleging that he has created an environment to push senior players out of the team. His comments came after the recent retirements of Ravichandran Ashwin, Rohit Sharma and Virat Kohli as well. While Ashwin bade farewell to international cricket midway through India’s tour of Australia last […]