Former India T20I captain Suryakumar Yadav is set to make his return to competitive cricket by representing Mumbai in the 2026-27 Ranji Trophy. The 36-year-old right-handed batter has not featured in a competitive match since IPL 2026, but he could return to action in Mumbai’s opening Elite Group D fixture against Chandigarh at the Wankhede […]

The Board of Control for Cricket in India (BCCI) is reportedly preparing to ask India’s senior players to feature in domestic red-ball cricket ahead of the upcoming Test tour of New Zealand. Captain Shubman Gill and vice-captain KL Rahul could turn out for Punjab and Karnataka respectively in the 2026-27 Ranji Trophy, while Jasprit Bumrah […]

Sunil Gavaskar has criticised the Board of Control for Cricket in India (BCCI) over the way the Ranji Trophy is being scheduled, arguing that the country’s premier red-ball competition is no longer being treated as the “crown jewel” of Indian cricket. The batting legend expressed his disappointment with the current domestic structure, particularly the decision to […]

Former India captain Kapil Dev has urged the Board of Control for Cricket in India (BCCI) to take a firmer approach towards the participation of established players in domestic cricket. He believes India’s recent struggles against spin bowling are partly linked to the lack of regular multi-day cricket for the country’s leading batters. India has […]

Veteran India fast bowler Mohammed Shami continues to push for an international comeback, with his childhood coach Mohammed Badruddin expressing complete confidence that the experienced pacer is ready to serve the national team whenever the opportunity arises.  Shami last represented India in March 2025 and has since focused on domestic cricket, where he has consistently impressed […]

The debate surrounding India’s selection process has once again intensified after Jammu and Kashmir pacer Auqib Nabi was overlooked despite finishing as the leading wicket-taker in the 2025-26 Ranji Trophy season. The decision has sparked criticism from several former and current domestic cricketers, with many questioning whether the Indian Premier League has now overtaken the […]

Harsh Dubey’s rise in Indian domestic cricket has been a story of hard work, patience and relentless consistency, and the talented Vidarbha all-rounder has now been rewarded with a place in India’s ODI and Test squads for the upcoming home series against Afghanistan. The 23-year-old has steadily built his reputation through disciplined performances in domestic cricket, […]

The debate surrounding India’s squad selection for the one-off Test against Afghanistan continues to intensify, with several former cricketers questioning the omission of Jammu and Kashmir pacer Auqib Nabi despite his outstanding domestic performances over the last two Ranji Trophy seasons. Nabi has emerged as one of the most consistent fast bowlers in Indian domestic cricket, […]

The Board of Control for Cricket in India (BCCI) secretary Devajit Saikia has hinted at a major boost for cricket in Jammu and Kashmir following the region’s historic triumph in the Ranji Trophy. Speaking in a recent interview, Saikia revealed that discussions are underway about building an international-standard stadium in the region. He also confirmed […]

Ranji Trophy history was created at the KSCA Hubli Cricket Ground on February 28 as the Jammu & Kashmir cricket team clinched their maiden title, defeating the Karnataka cricket team on the basis of a massive first-innings lead. In emotional scenes after the match, players lifted Mithun Manhas on their shoulders, acknowledging the significant role […]