Jitesh Sharma has opened up about the support he received after being left out of India’s squad for the ICC Men’s T20 World Cup 2026, revealing that Hardik Pandya was the first to reach out to him during a difficult phase. Despite being in contention as a backup wicketkeeper-batter, Jitesh missed out as selectors backed Sanju […]

Ben Duckett has officially withdrawn from the IPL 2026 season, dealing a setback to the Delhi Capitals just days before the tournament begins. The England opener cited personal reasons behind his decision, emphasising the need to prioritise family time and refocus on his red-ball career with the national side. Duckett, who was signed by Delhi […]

Former India all-rounder Irfan Pathan has backed Shreyas Iyer to continue his impressive run in IPL 2026, expressing strong confidence in the Punjab Kings captain’s ability to deliver yet another standout season. Pathan’s remarks come after Iyer’s exceptional leadership campaign last year, where he guided Punjab Kings to a runners-up finish. Heading into IPL 2026, […]

Australia have made a significant mid-tournament change ahead of their must-win T20 World Cup 2026 clash against Sri Lanka, drafting in star batter Steve Smith to replace the injured Josh Hazlewood. Hazlewood has been officially ruled out after failing to recover from a persistent calf strain, dealing a blow to Australia’s bowling attack at a […]

Washington Sundar’s return to the Indian squad has come as a major boost for the Men in Blue as they gear up for their Group A clash against Namibia at the Arun Jaitley Stadium in New Delhi on February 12. The left-arm spinning all-rounder has rejoined the 15-member squad after completing his rehabilitation at the […]

India’s preparations for the ICC Men’s T20 World Cup 2026 have been slightly disrupted by fitness concerns, with Washington Sundar unlikely to be available for the team’s opening Group A match against the United States of America. According to a Cricbuzz report dated February 5, the spin-bowling all-rounder is still recovering from an injury sustained […]

The BCCI on Thursday announced India’s 15-member squad for the upcoming two-Test home series against West Indies. Shubman Gill will continue as captain, having led India to a 2-2 draw in England, while Ravindra Jadeja will serve as his deputy in the absence of Rishabh Pant, who is recovering from a toe fracture sustained during […]

Former India opener Kris Srikkanth has openly criticised the selection of young pacer Harshit Rana for India’s Asia Cup 2025 squad, questioning the rationale behind his inclusion. According to Srikkanth, Harshit’s numbers in IPL 2025 hardly justify his selection, as he struggled with both consistency and economy throughout the season. In his opinion, proven performers […]

Young wicketkeeper-batter Dhruv Jurel is set to make his fifth Test appearance for India, stepping into the playing XI for the crucial fifth and final match of the Anderson-Tendulkar Trophy at The Oval. The opportunity has come in the wake of Rishabh Pant’s unfortunate toe fracture, sustained while batting during the fourth Test in Manchester, […]

BCCI has announced the squads for the opening round of the Duleep Trophy, beginning from September 5. It includes four teams: A, B, C, and D, with Shubman Gill, Abhimanyu Easwaran, Ruturaj Gaikwad, and Shreyas Iyer as their respective captains. This will be a round-robin event where every team plays the other three once, and […]