After the triumphant Test series against England in Dharamshala, veteran batsman Cheteshwar Pujara expressed his appreciation for the Board of Control for Cricket in India (BCCI) and its secretary, Jay Shah, for implementing a Test incentive policy aimed at promoting red-ball cricket in the country. The policy, announced by Shah, outlines monetary rewards for players […]

In recent discussions about Indian cricket, the Board of Control for Cricket in India (BCCI) has been stressing the importance of Ranji Trophy participation for certain players. However, one notable exemption from this directive is Hardik Pandya, leading to questions about the rationale behind it. The push for mandatory Ranji Trophy involvement gained traction after […]

India’s Test captain, Rohit Sharma, has transitioned to red-ball cricket mode as he gears up for the upcoming five-match Test series against England. Recently leading India to a clean sweep of Afghanistan in a T20I series, Rohit showcased his batting prowess with a record-breaking century. Mumbai Indians, Rohit’s IPL franchise, shared glimpses of his net […]

Heinrich Klaasen, the 32-year-old South African cricketer renowned for his prowess in ODI cricket, has officially bid farewell to Test cricket. The announcement came on January 8, following his omission from the recent 2-match Test series against India, a decision that left the middle-order batter reflecting on his Test career. Klaasen, who has played only […]

In the upcoming Test series against South Africa, S Sreesanth believes that Virat Kohli will play a crucial role as the ‘X-factor’ for India. The Indian team has yet to secure a series victory in red-ball cricket in South Africa, and Kohli’s performance could be pivotal in changing that trend. Virat Kohli has a strong […]

Team India and Rajasthan Royals batter Yashasvi Jaiswal highlighted the importance of playing in the longer format, as he stated that it helps him improve his ‘mental toughness’. Notably, the batter is riding high on the back of a magnificent IPL 2023 season, wherein he registered 625 runs at an average of 48.08, featuring five […]

The South African fast bowler Rory Kleinveldt has decided to hang his boots from his red-ball cricketing career on Thursday. His decision came after Cape Cobras’ six-wicket loss in the Franchise Series against the Warriors at Newlands. He last played for South Africa in February 2013, in a Test match against Pakistan. However, he remained […]

Indian leg-spinner Yuzvendra Chahal, who has been doing wonders for the men in blue in limited overs cricket and formed a lethal combination with Kuldeep Yadav, should consider playing more red-ball matches to gain experience in the longer format, suggested India A coach Rahul Dravid. The former India skipper said the leg-spinner has the skills […]