Chennai Super Kings could be heading towards a major leadership change ahead of IPL 2027, with former India batter Manoj Tiwary suggesting that Sanju Samson may replace Ruturaj Gaikwad as captain next season. Gaikwad was officially named as MS Dhoni’s successor a couple of seasons ago, but Chennai’s inconsistent IPL 2026 campaign has raised fresh questions […]

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 player Manoj Tiwary named Punjab Kings’ (PBKS) Shreyas Iyer as the best captain going around recently. The veteran batter is on a stunning run as the captain in the Indian Premier League (IPL) 2026, guiding his team to an unbeaten run so far as well. “He is a selfless player and a captain, […]

Former India cricketer turned commentator Manoj Tiwary questioned Mumbai Indians (MI) captain Hardik Pandya’s decision not to start the innings off with his key pacer, Jasprit Bumrah. The veteran pacer’s wicket-less stretch has now extended to five matches in the Indian Premier League (IPL) 2026, as he returned figures of 0-41 as well. “Jasprit Bumrah […]

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 […]