Former India head coach Ravi Shastri has recalled a moment when he had to hold back Virat Kohli during the 2014-15 Border-Gavaskar Trophy (BGT). In the first Test in Adelaide, Kohli was hit on the helmet by Mitchell Johnson on the first ball he faced, setting the tone for a heated series between the two […]

Former India head coach Ravi Shastri has addressed one of the most common perceptions surrounding Virat Kohli, offering a fascinating insight into the former Indian captain’s personality both on and off the field. Having worked closely with Kohli during one of the most successful periods in Indian cricket history, Shastri believes many people misunderstand the […]

While Royal Challengers Bengaluru celebrated their second consecutive IPL title in Ahmedabad, one of the biggest stories of IPL 2026 belonged to a teenager who wasn’t even part of the final. Rajasthan Royals sensation Vaibhav Sooryavanshi capped off a remarkable season by sweeping multiple individual honours during the post-match awards ceremony, further cementing his status […]

Ravichandran Ashwin has revisited one of the defining tactical moments of the Border-Gavaskar Trophy 2020-21, revealing how the final day of the Brisbane Test nearly took a different turn. According to Ashwin, then-head coach Ravi Shastri initially leaned towards playing for a draw, but Rohit Sharma pushed for a bolder approach and backed Rishabh Pant […]

Virat Kohli has opened up about the emotional and mental toll of leading India’s Test team, revealing that the pressure of captaincy eventually left him “completely spent” by the time he stepped down from the role in 2022. Speaking at the third edition of the RCB Innovation Lab’s Indian Sports Summit, the former India skipper […]

Former India head coach Ravi Shastri believes teenage batting sensation Vaibhav Sooryavanshi is already ready for international cricket and has urged selectors to fast-track the youngster into India’s senior T20 side after his sensational performances in IPL 2026. The 15-year-old left-handed opener has enjoyed a dream rise over the past year. After starring in India’s triumphant […]

Gujarat Titans may already have one foot — and four toes — in the IPL 2026 playoffs, but their qualification is still not mathematically sealed. However, during the toss ahead of GT’s clash against Kolkata Knight Riders at Eden Gardens on Saturday, former India head coach Ravi Shastri briefly jumped the gun with a light-hearted […]

It has been nearly three months since Suryakumar Yadav captained India to a memorable triumph at the 2026 ICC Men’s T20 World Cup, but discussions around the team’s long-term leadership have already started gaining momentum. Despite guiding India to the title and maintaining a strong record as captain, Suryakumar’s prolonged struggles with the bat have […]

Former India head coach Ravi Shastri has pointed to growing fatigue among several senior Indian bowlers, saying the effects of a relentless schedule are clearly showing in IPL 2026. Speaking during the Sunrisers Hyderabad vs Punjab Kings clash, Shastri suggested that repeated workloads across formats are beginning to affect even the most established names. His […]

Mumbai Indians’ IPL 2026 campaign is fast unravelling, and their latest defeat to Chennai Super Kings at Chepauk has only deepened the crisis. The eight-wicket loss not only dented their already fragile playoff hopes but also exposed the glaring inconsistencies that have plagued the five-time champions throughout the season. Led by Hardik Pandya, MI have […]