Former New Zealand cricketer and noted broadcaster Simon Doull heaped rich praise on Ishan Kishan after the wicketkeeper-batter’s blistering knock powered India to a commanding win over New Zealand in the second T20I on Friday. India’s seven-wicket victory not only sealed a 2-0 lead in the five-match series but also underlined the depth and fearlessness […]

Simon Doull reserved special praise for India’s batting duo of Abhishek Sharma and Rinku Singh after the first T20I in Nagpur, describing Abhishek’s whirlwind 84 and Rinku’s unbeaten 44 as defining ingredients in a dominant 48-run victory over New Zealand. Speaking as an expert on Cricket Live, Doull emphasised that Abhishek’s power at the top […]

The Cricket Association of Bengal (CAB) has reportedly taken a strong stance against noted commentators Harsha Bhogle and Simon Doull, requesting the Board of Control for Cricket in India (BCCI) to bar the duo from covering any further IPL 2025 matches at Eden Gardens. This move comes in the wake of sharp criticism from both […]

Former New Zealand cricketer Simon Doull has criticized Rajasthan Royals’ tactical approach in their IPL 2025 clash against Kolkata Knight Riders, questioning why they sent Shimron Hetmyer to bat at No. 8 when their top-order had already collapsed. Doull believes Rajasthan mismanaged their resources, failing to utilize Hetmyer, a proven match-winner—at a more impactful position. […]

Former New Zealand pacer and seasoned commentator Simon Doull has raised concerns about Australia’s scheduling of the upcoming five-Test series against India, particularly regarding the potential exhaustion of India’s key pacer, Jasprit Bumrah. Doull believes that the series fixtures could wear Bumrah out before the final few matches, potentially affecting India’s chances. India, in a […]

Team India recently faced a stunning 3-0 whitewash in a Test series against New Zealand, led by Tom Latham. The series, held across Bengaluru, Pune, and Mumbai, saw India fall in all three matches—a rare occurrence for the team on home soil. This historic defeat marked India’s first home series loss in over a decade, […]

Former New Zealand pace bowler Simon Doull has defended Indian captain Rohit Sharma despite India suffering a shocking home Test series defeat to New Zealand. He added that senior spinners Ravichandran Ashwin and Ravindra Jadeja also need to own responsibility for the loss as well. Speaking to news agency PTI, he commented: “If you can’t […]

Former New Zealand speedster Simon Doull opened up on the Indian batters’ struggle to adapt to playing spin during Day 2 of the second India vs New Zealand Test in Pune. His comments came after the hosts collapsed in their first innings to be bowled out for a dismal 156 as well. However, the Kiwi […]

The first half of Day 2 in the second Test between India and New Zealand firmly belonged to the Kiwis, as the hosts struggled to cope with the relentless spin attack, particularly from Mitchell Santner. The left-arm spinner was simply unplayable, finishing with impressive figures of 7 for 53 in just 19.3 overs at the […]

Gulbadin Naib’s antics during a crucial moment in the match against Bangladesh have sparked controversy and debate. The incident occurred during a pivotal phase of the game at St. Vincent on June 25, just before another rain break, with Bangladesh struggling at 81 for 7 and 2 runs behind on the DLS score. While fielding […]