Former West Indies great Ian Bishop has strongly backed young pacer Mayank Yadav after the Lucknow Super Giants speedster faced heavy criticism following his return in the Indian Premier League 2026. Bishop did not hold back, calling the online backlash “horrifying” and urging fans to show patience toward a bowler still finding his rhythm after […]

Mukesh Choudhary is currently going through a deeply personal loss, with his mother, Prem Devi, passing away on Tuesday after a prolonged illness. She had been undergoing treatment at Tata Memorial Hospital, where she breathed her last. The Chennai Super Kings pacer immediately travelled to his hometown in Bhilwara, Rajasthan, following the team’s recent clash […]

Royal Challengers Bengaluru captain Rajat Patidar made a bold tactical call in the closing stages of their IPL 2026 clash against Delhi Capitals, handing the ball to Romario Shepherd for the crucial penultimate over. It was a high-risk move, especially with two established finishers — David Miller and Tristan Stubbs — well set at the […]

India head coach Gautam Gambhir has backed pacer Arshdeep Singh following a tense on-field moment with Daryl Mitchell during the final of the ICC Men’s T20 World Cup 2026 in Ahmedabad. Gambhir made it clear that he had no issue with the aggression shown by the young fast bowler and even suggested that such intensity […]

As ICC Men’s T20 World Cup 2026 approaches its decisive stage, India’s opening combination has come under scrutiny, particularly the form of young left-hander Abhishek Sharma. However, two of the game’s most respected voices — Ravi Shastri and Ricky Ponting — believe the team management should resist the temptation to make a late change ahead […]

Former India off-spinner Harbhajan Singh has thrown his weight behind young opener Abhishek Sharma after the left-hander’s difficult start to the T20 World Cup 2026. Following consecutive ducks — including a four-ball dismissal in the high-profile India vs Pakistan clash in Colombo — concerns have grown around the youngster’s form. But Harbhajan believes it is […]

Anil Chaudhary, a respected former international umpire, has defended Pakistan spinner Usman Tariq after his bowling action became a topic of heated discussion during the recent T20 series against Australia. The flashpoint arrived when Australia’s Cameron Green, upset by his dismissal in the second T20I, made a visible gesture on live television that many interpreted […]

Gautam Gambhir’s tenure as India’s head coach has largely been defined by success in white-ball cricket. Under his leadership, India’s T20I side has evolved into a formidable unit, dominating opponents with an aggressive, fearless brand of cricket. The former opener also delivered immediate results in the ODI format, guiding India to Champions Trophy glory last […]

Ajinkya Rahane has urged the India management to keep backing Sanju Samson as the opener battles form ahead of the T20 World Cup 2026. Rahane — the composed, old-school presence in the dressing room — believes this is exactly the moment when clear leadership and patient support can help Samson find his rhythm again. Samson’s […]

JioStar, the official broadcast and digital partner for the ICC Men’s T20 World Cup India & Sri Lanka 2026, has set the tone for the tournament by unveiling a powerful new promotional film that signals a fresh, emotional chapter for Indian cricket. The campaign stands out not just for its cinematic appeal, but for the […]