Praful Hinge’s rise to IPL stardom feels like a story written in advance by fate. Back in 2024, when the Vidarbha pacer went unsold at the IPL mega auction, he made a quiet promise to his father, Prakash, that he would return stronger and earn a place the following year. When the mini-auction arrived, he […]

Rajasthan Royals opener Yashasvi Jaiswal has credited his growing on-field chemistry with teenage sensation Vaibhav Suryavanshi as a key factor behind the team’s explosive starts in IPL 2026. The left-hander highlighted their clear communication, shared intent, and fearless approach as the driving forces behind their successful opening partnership. Jaiswal emphasised that batting alongside Suryavanshi has […]

Chennai Super Kings captain Ruturaj Gaikwad has finally addressed the ongoing speculation around the team’s opening combination, confirming that he will partner Sanju Samson at the top in the Indian Premier League 2026 season. CSK’s top-order strategy had been under the scanner following Samson’s arrival and the emergence of young talent Ayush Mhatre. The franchise had […]

Sanju Samson delivered one of the most emotional moments of the ICC Men’s T20 World Cup 2026 after guiding the India national cricket team to a dramatic victory over the West Indies cricket team in a must-win Super 8 clash at Eden Gardens. Moments after smashing the match-winning boundary, Samson removed his helmet, sank to […]

India’s batting unit finally rediscovered its rhythm at a crucial moment as Abhishek Sharma produced a confident half-century to power the India national cricket team to a commanding 256/4 against the Zimbabwe national cricket team in their Super 8 clash of the ICC Men’s T20 World Cup 2026 on Thursday. The total turned out to […]

Hardik Pandya delivered a timely reminder of his all-round value at the ICC Men’s T20 World Cup 2026, backing up his words with a dominant performance that underlined both form and fitness. The opposition may not have been among the tournament favourites, but Pandya’s impact with bat and ball carried weight. A fluent 52, packed […]

Former India captain Rohit Sharma has made it clear that winning the ODI World Cup 2027 in South Africa remains his biggest career ambition, firmly dismissing speculation around an imminent retirement from the 50-over format. Conversations are gathering pace about Rohit’s future in ODIs following his modest returns in the recent series against New Zealand, where […]

Shivam Dube’s transformation has been striking and timely. At India’s first training session ahead of the New Zealand series, the changes were visible — not just the tidy haircut but a leaner, sharper physique that has translated into smarter, more explosive performances on the field. The Mumbaikar has always been a power option; now he’s […]

Babar Azam’s frustration was plain to see after Steve Smith denied him a routine single late in the Sydney derby, a tactical decision that ultimately changed the course of the match. The Big Bash League clash between Sydney Sixers and Sydney Thunder at the SCG on January 16 delivered drama, and the non-striker episode in […]

Ruturaj Gaikwad has earned a recall to India’s ODI squad for the three-match series against South Africa starting Sunday in Ranchi. The 28-year-old right-hander, who captains Chennai Super Kings in the IPL, last played an ODI on December 19, 2023 in Gqeberha and most recently featured in a T20I on July 13, 2024 against Zimbabwe. […]